Pretty Pink Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

Who would've ever thought that wearing an up do is possible with a hat? Now you can with the Pretty Pink Messy Bun Hat! The wattle stitches give it a nice texture, but it's really the color combo that gives it life. So, try it with your favorites with the free pattern below, or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

Pretty Pink Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

If you’re looking for a fun and feminine project, the pretty pink messy bun crochet hat is just that.

This crochet messy bun hat is sweet and simple, and fun to work on.

The ponytail beanie has a hole in the top for your updo hairstyle. It also has a decorative ribbing around the bottom of the hat.

This hat is my go to when I want to add a little flare like my favorite crochet stitches (check out my library of 45 crochet stitches to use here) and embellishments (learn some fun embellishments, pom pom and more in my crochet essential skills course). You can also make in all sorts of colors to match all your winter jackets, sweaters and more!

The crochet hat is made using the wattle stitch which adds a nice texture. And thanks to the Sugar Bush Bold yarn, it adds great stitch definition too. Sugar Bush Bold is a soft 100% merino wool yarn. It’s great for working up hats and accessories and even stuffed animals. It’s the perfect comforting yarn choice for this hat project.

It’s a great way to stay warm without hiding your gorgeous hair under a stuffy hat.

Pretty Pink Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy 

Materials: 

• Hook: 

– US Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size  needed to obtain gauge 

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn 

– 100 yds purple (A) 

– 110 yds pink (B) 

• Notions: 

– Scissors 

– Yarn needle 

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Size: 

• Hat circumference: 19 inches  

• To fit head circumference: 19-23 inches

• Hat length: 7.5 inches 

Size/Gauge:  

In stitch pattern: [(sc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk next 2 sts] 6 repeats x 10 rnds = 4 inches

ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
blo	Back loop only
ch	Chain
dc	Double crochet
hdc	Half double crochet
hdc2tog	Half double crochet next 2 stitches together
rnd	Round
sc	Single crochet
sk	Skip
sp	Space
st(s)	Stitch(es)

PATTERN:

BRIM: 

With A, ch 12 

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc)

Rows 2-87: Ch 1, turn, sc in blo of each st across. 

Edging rnd: Working into sides of rows, sc in each row across.  (87 sc) 

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.  

Fold band in half so that row 87 and row 1 meet. Use long tail  to sew ends together.  

Turn band so that seam is on the inside and edging rnd is on top.  

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HAT: 

Join rnds where indicated with a sl st in the first st of the rnd.  

Join B with sl st in any st on edging rnd of band.  

Rnd 1: Sc in each st around, join. (87 sc) 

Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, dc) in first st, sk next 2 sts, [(sc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk next 2 sts] around, join. (29 sc, 29 dc, 29 ch-1 sps) 

Rnds 3-12: Ch 1, sk first sc, (sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, [sk next sc, (sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc] around, join.  

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sk first sc, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, 

[sk next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, sk next dc] around, join. (58 hdc) 

Rnd 14: Ch 1, hdc2tog in first 2 sts, [hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc2tog in next 2 sts] around, join. (43 hdc) 

Fasten off. 

Weave in all ends. 

This is a great project to make for yourself or a woman you know. Just pick your favorite shades of pink and get started.

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If you're a beginner or just getting back to crocheting, I highly recommend checking out the Crochet Fundamentals class that will help you to gain your confidence back.

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