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Home » Free Crochet Patterns » 1 Hour Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern

1 Hour Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern

Updated December 27, 2020 by Krista Cagle 19 Comments Advertiser Disclosure
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Use this free messy bun hat pattern to make the easiest beanie ever! If you’ve been on the look out for a quick & easy messy bun pattern then this one is it!

The best part is that it only takes one hour to crochet and it uses basic crochet stitches!

Ready to learn more? Read on down to get started!

I can’t wait for you to make this simple beanie bun hat!

Happy Crocheting!

Free Messy Bun Beanie Crochet Pattern

Have You Been Looking for The Perfect Messy Hat Pattern?

If you’ve been searching online for crochet patterns lately, then you know that the obsession has been off the charts for the o so popular messy bun beanie hats! I am happy to add my pattern to the mix and I hope you like it!

I promise this is one of the most straightforward bun patterns you can crochet and it’s free too! Keep on reading down learn to learn how to crochet a messy bun hat.

If you have been wondering how to crochet one of these hats, then I can help! These crochet messy bun hats are everywhere!

I decided to design one because my daughter is a swimmer, and this type of cap is perfect for her wet hair after practice! She pulls her hair in a bun and slips this on! It’s a win-win.

Crochet Stitches For the 1-Hour Messy Bun Beanie

My version of the crochted messy bun hat takes only 1 hour to complete and let’s face it; we need these kinds of quick projects between work, life, and after-school activities! Well, that and coffee. ☕

The reason this only takes an hour to make are the simple stitches it uses. If you can half double crochet and single crochet you can make this beanie! Learn more about both crochet stitches below.

Crochet Stitches for a Messy Bun Beanie:

Half Double Crochet Stitch (written & video tutorial)
Single Crochet Stitch (written & video tutorial)

Easy Messy Bun Beanie Crochet Pattern

The Yarn That’s Perfect For This Messy Bun Hat

I decided to use Cozy Wool in Pewter, which is a half acrylic half wool blend from Michaels because I love how soft it is! And the color choices, like the Pewter I used, are pretty amazing too!

You will love working with this yarn because it is so extraordinarily bulky and works up fast! If you don’t have this particular yarn on hand, you could substitute Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in its place or any bulky 6 yarn, and it would still work out great!

Click the Yarn Images Below to Check them out!

Ready to Get started on This Easy Bun Hat?

If you think you are ready to jump in and learn how to make, this messy bun beanie then scroll on down to find the free pattern!

Or purchase an Ad-Free PDF in my pattern shop!

Happy Crocheting Friends!

1 Hour Free Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

  • 1 hair elastic
  • 1 skein of Cozy Wool from Michaels or less than 90 yards of any (6) weight super bulky yarn.
  • 9 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors (I recommend stork scissors!)
  • 1 one inch coconut button

Crochet Abbreviations

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • st = stitch

Notes

  • Written in US terms
  • Fits most teen to adult women
  • Sl St’s do not count as stitches
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Finished Size

  • 20-inch circumference & a 7″ height (using a 9mm crochet hook)
Free Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern


Crochet a Messy Bun Hat With Elastic

“Click Here” to watch a video tutorial on how to attach yarn to a hair tie.


Begin: Attach yarn to hair elastic like shown in the pictures.

Attach Yarn to a Hair Tie for a Messy Bun Beanie
Grab the yarn with the hook and pull through
Chain 1 to begin

After you get your yarn attached to the hair elastic, you can begin!

Have a Question About Crocheting a Messy Bun Beanie?

If you need any help with this part, feel free to ask away! You can reach me at [email protected]

Happy Messy Bun Beanie Hat making!

messy bun beanie free crochet pattern

The Free and Easy Messy Bun Crochet Pattern

Round 1: sc 12 times around hair tie, sl st to top of first sc to complete round (12)

How to attach yarn to a hair tie in crochet
sc 12 times around

Round 2: ch 1, in first st hdc & sc,  *hdc & sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to top of the first hdc. (24)

Round 3: ch1, in first st *2 hdc’s, sc in next st, repeat from *, sl st to top of the first hdc. (36)

Round 4: ch1, starting in first st *hdc, in next st sc, repeat from * around, sl st to top of the first hdc. (36)

How to Crochet messy Bun hat

Round 5-11:  repeat round 4. (36)

Round 12: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each remaining st around, sl st to top of first sc. (36)

Round 13: ch 1, sl st in first st, sl st in each remaining st around, sl st to top of first sc. (36)

Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern Free

To Finish: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each remaining ch, sl st to top of the first st in round 13. (5) Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail. Attach flap to the beanie with a yarn needle and 12 tail, next attach the button with the remaining yarn tail left.

How to Crochet a Messy Bun Beanie
Chain 6 and sc 1 in each ch (5)
sl st into first st to fasten off
How to crochet a messy bun beanie
fold up flap onto hat
attach flap with a yarn needle and yarn tail

Finally, weave in the ends of yarn throughout your messy bun beanie!

You are done! I hope you enjoyed this messy bun beanie pattern!

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Filed Under: Crochet Hats & Headbands, Free Crochet Patterns Tagged With: 2. Easy, 9 mm (M/N-13), Cozy Wool, Gray, Half Double Crochet, Loops and Threads, Single Crochet, Weight 6 - Super Bulky

Happy Crafting!

Krista

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Comments

  1. Athena

    May 15, 2020 at 9:10 am

    Hey I like your patterns, well described! I was wondering if you have any that are Worsted or Aran weight and maybe use a Celtic Weave stitch? Just curious.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      May 15, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Hi Athena!

      I do! I have a lot that are worsted weight! 🙂 https://easycrochet.com/tag/weight-4-medium/
      I do not have any that use the Celtic Stitch as of right now but I am sure that will change in the future. 🙂

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  2. Leigh

    November 16, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Thanks for your pattern! Has anyone tried this with joining a simple chain instead of the elastic band? I often wear a clip or ponytail and don’t want to deal with another inside the hat… wondering how it works up without the band.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Krista

      November 17, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Hi, Leigh!

      I think that is a great idea! I’d love to see it if you do it.

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  3. Carolina

    November 25, 2018 at 8:01 am

    Love the pattern, I’m making it for my 12 year old as a stockng stuffer. Took me longer than one hour. I also added 3 extra rows after 11, like row 4. Maybe we have big heads here or the gauge didn’t work out well. I used Lion Brand Hometown USA.
    Thank you so much for this pattern, it’s for sure the cutest I found

    Reply
  4. Tricia Curry

    November 23, 2018 at 12:55 am

    I love the messy bun hat, thank you! I was wondering if you made the scarf in the picture too? I would love to know what yarn Is used and the pattern?

    Reply
    • Krista

      November 24, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Hi! I did! It is the Gracelyn Fringe! Here is the link to the pattern –> https://easycrochet.com/2016/02/22/crochet-cowl-pattern-gracelyn-fringe/

      Reply
  5. Lisa

    October 27, 2018 at 1:39 am

    I look very this pattern. I’ve used it lots. This time I’d like to use a bulky 5 Red Heart Super Saver Chunky. Just because that’s what I have on hand. How will that effect the hat? I’m so impatient I’ll probably just start it before I see your reply lol! Thanks

    Reply
    • Krista

      October 31, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Hi Lisa! I think that should work but it might end up a little smaller that the original. If you are OK with that then I saw go ahead and use it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Victoria

    October 26, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  7. Victoria

    October 26, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Next question: I don’t understand the stitches; how do you do a half double crochet and a single crochet on the same stitch? Am I reading that correctly?

    Reply
    • Krista

      October 26, 2018 at 11:05 am

      Hi!
      You will work a half double crochet & a single crochet into one stitch. So complete the hdc in the stitch then work a sc in the same stitch that you just worked the hdc into. Hope this helps!

      Krista

      Reply
  8. Shannon Conrad

    October 23, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    What is the gauge for the Messy Bun Beanie?
    Thank you!
    Shannon

    Reply
    • Krista

      October 25, 2018 at 8:30 am

      approx 6 stitches for every 4 inches

      Reply
  9. Victoria

    October 23, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Would I be able to swap out the bulky yarn for a more average weight?

    Reply
    • Krista

      October 23, 2018 at 7:45 am

      Hi Victoria,
      You could do that but the fit would be much smaller. You could hold together two skeins of worsted weight to get the same results if that would help.

      Krista

      Reply
  10. Tami

    October 6, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    I tried to email you at the above email address and it came back undeliverable. I have a question on the 1 Hour Crochet Messy Bun Beanie.

    Reply
    • Krista

      October 7, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Hi Tami,

      You can email me at [email protected] and I’d be happy to help!

      Reply
  11. Barbara Rue

    June 3, 2018 at 1:35 am

    Thank you!

    Reply

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  • Skill Level: 2. Easy
  • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads
  • Yarn Name: Cozy Wool
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 6 - Super Bulky
  • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13)
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet
  • Color: Gray
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