For the sea-loving crocheters out there, this one's for you. Gotta admit, those shells look hard to crochet, but once you get the hang of it, it's really a breeze to stitch up. You also have the freedom to choose if you'd like a bun hat or a beanie as your newest head gear. Try it with the free pattern below or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here!
Seashore Messy Bun Hat 2-in-1 Crochet Pattern
This messy bun hat crochet pattern is my favorite design so far! I promised… I just can't stop designing them and everyone is loving them. Meet the Seashore messy bun hat crochet pattern.

Seashore Messy Bun Hat free crochet pattern
I thought the Easy Peasy Messy Bun Hat crochet pattern was my favorite until this one emerged. They may be neck-and-neck for me – sleek, good-looking crochet caps, but ready to rock! I hope you love this as much as I do and please submit your pics after you make one of my designs so I can show off your work.
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While there have been so many messy bun hats taking the world by storm. I made a conscious decision to make several designs to represent different levels of creators as well as different styles for different outfits. We all have different reasons we choose specific crochet patterns so I am doing my absolute best to cover all the bases. This lovely hat is super fast and really quite easy to work up. Shells may appear to be a difficult crochet stitch, but really they are so simple! You must give this one a try. You can actually learn this stitch and 44 other in my Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library. Learn free for 2 days here. You can even decrease 2 more rows and cinch it together to make a full-size crochet beanie!
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Skill Level: Easy
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Materials:
Yarn:
250 yds worsted weight yarn
Hook:
US size H/8 (5.00mm) crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
Notions:
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Gauge: 16 hdc x 12 rows = 4″
Size
Circumference: 20” (to fit head circumference up to 24”)
Height: 8”
*If you're looking to add a new repertoire of stitches to your knowledge base, check out the Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library.
Pattern uses US crochet terms
ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|
ch | Chain |
dc | Double crochet |
fhdc | Foundation half double crochet |
hdc | Half double crochet |
rnd | Round |
sc | Single crochet |
sl st | Slip stitch |
st(s) | Stitch(es) |
tlo | Third loop only |
Special Stitch:
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Foundation half double crochet (fhdc):
First fhdc: Ch 3, yo, insert hook into 3rd chain from hook (skipped chs do not count as a st), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through first loop (foundation ch made), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. (first fdc made)
Remaining fhdc: Yo, insert hook into foundation ch of first fhdc, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1 loop (foundation ch made), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. (fhdc made)

Pattern
Note: Join rnds where indicated with a sl st in first st.
Rnd 1: 60 fhdc, join. (60 sts)
Rnds 2-4: Ch 1 (counts as hdc), hdc in tlo of each st around, join. (60 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1 (counts as sc), sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, [sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts] 9 times, join. (50 dc, 10 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, [5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts] 9 times, 2 dc in same st as start of rnd, join.
Rnd 7: Ch 1 (counts as sc), sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, [sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts] 9 times, join. (50 dc, 10 sc)
Rnds 8-12: Repeat rnds 6-7 twice, then repeat rnd 6 once more.
Rnd 13: Ch 1 (counts as hdc), sk next st, [hdc in next st, sk next st] around, join. (30 hdc)
Rnd 14: Ch 1 (counts as hdc), hdc in each st around, join.
Fasten off; weave in ends.
Note: To make a full beanie, you can work half double crochet 2 together decreases all the way around for 1-2 rounds, then sew the top closed.
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Love this messy bun crochet pattern? Check out more of my crochet hat patterns in my other posts:
- Pretty Pink Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern
- Bobble Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern
- Double V Slouch Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern
- Back and Forth Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

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Amber
Tuesday 25th of October 2022
Going to try this weekend and looking forward to it! I don't see links where the text says 'Here's a quick video" - are there links to the videos somewhere?
MelaniT
Tuesday 26th of June 2018
You re warmly welcome Celina! ?? Love your all messy bun hats. And thank you, too, for sharing such beautiful patterns with everyone!
Bruceemore
Monday 25th of June 2018
Хорошего дня.
Amanda
Tuesday 10th of October 2017
Hi! This is super adorable I can’t wait to keep going :) Quick question though I’m using a four-weight yarn and a size J hook. Seems like it’s going to turn out a little small should I up my hook size on my next one to make it a little bit bigger?
Celina
Sunday 15th of October 2017
That is definitely a great way to make it larger, Amanda. Experimenting with hook sizes and yarn types will definitely help you get the desire look and size you need. Keep it up! Thanks for the great question.
Kat
Tuesday 11th of April 2017
I love this! Thanks for sharing. Had some lovely wool but no pattern to match. Made the hat in no time and used the pattern to create a matching fingerless glove pattern to finish off the wool. ????
Celina
Tuesday 18th of April 2017
Sounds like a great set, Kat!