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Free Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern
Get a Free Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern that is for Him and Her! The Ribbed For Him and Her hat pattern is a fun project to crochet. It does take a bit more time than a simple double crochet messy bun hat but it is worth it!
First question everybody has is, “what did you add to the bill to make it an actual bill?” The answer to that is NOTHING! The unique construction of the brim allows it to extend from the forehead as one is intended to do.
Learn how to make this wonderful hat that only uses 1 ball of yarn. Making this project is not only cute but cheap to make! And it’s a great gift for your loved one, a great addition to your craft fair wares, and a great addition to your own wardrobe.
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Ribbed for Him and Her Hat Pattern
Pattern Details
Finished Circumference: 20” around at base of hat.
Gauge
16 sts and 12 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
Yarn
[4 Medium] RED HEART® With Love™, Art. E400, available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 370 yd (338 m); multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m), skeins
Hook
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8]
Notions
Removable Stitch Markers
Notes:
- Make all slip stitches on Bill through back loop only (TBLO).
- When going to the body of the hat work through both loops.
Stitches Used (and YouTube Video links to help you learn)
- Chain Stitch (ch)
- Slip Stitch (Sl St)
- Slip Stitch Ribbing
- Through Back Loop Only (TBLO)
- Through Front Loop Only (TFLO)
- Foundation Double Crochet
- Double Crochet
- Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
- Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
- Front Post Double Crochet Two Together (FPDC2Tog)
Pattern Stitch
Foundation Double Crochet (as worked in this pattern): yarn over (yo) hook, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo draw through one (this is the chain of the foundation chain), three loops remain on hook, (yo, draw through 2) twice. One Foundation Double Crochet completed.
1×1 Double Crochet Ribbing Pattern (in the round)
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 2 (does not counts as a stitch), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; rep from * to end, join with a slip stitch into the first fpdc. Do not turn.
Repeat round 1 for 1 x 1 Double Crochet Ribbing Pattern
Free Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern
Bill of hat
Chain 6, slip stitch (sl st) in the 2nd chain from hook through back loop only (TBLO) and in each chain to end, ch 1, turn –5 slip stitches.
Place a marker in the middle stitch
Row 2 (increase row): Slip stitch in each stitch TBLO to 1 stitch BEFORE the marker, sl st TBLO TWICE in next stitch (this is the stitch before marker), sl st TBLO in marked stitch, move marker to newly made middle stitch, sl st TBLO TWICE in next stitch, sl st TBLO to end of row, ch 1, turn–2 stitches increased.
Row 3: Slip stitch in each stitch TBLO to marked stitch, sl st in marked stitch, move marker to newly made middle stitch, sl st in each stitch TBLO to end of row, ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until there are 21 stitches. Continue to move middle stitch marker up each row.
Use a second marker, place it at the end of the last row 2 you completed. This will help you know where you need to measure from for the next part.
Work row 3 only until the piece measures 5” from the 2nd marker then remove the 2nd marker.
Row 1 (decrease): Slip stitch in each stitch TBLO to 1 stitch before center marked stitch, skip stitch, sl st in center marked stitch, move marker to newly made middle stitch, skip next stitch, sl st in each stitch TBLO to end of row, ch 1, turn–2 stitches decreased.
Row 2: Slip stitch in each stitch TBLO to marked stitch, sl st in marked stitch, move marker to newly made middle stitch, sl st in each stitch TBLO to end of row, ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until 5 stitches remain ending after a row 2. Do NOT fasten off.
1st Finishing
Fold piece in half, working only into edge of every other row, sl st to close piece. You need an even number at the end of the row. I had a total of 34 total stitches.
Video Tutorial for Bill / Brim of hat
Body of Hat
Rnd 1: Continue working from the slip stitches used to fold bill, insert hook into the last slip stitch made on bill and begin to work 46 foundation double crochet, then, working into the first slip stitch of the bill (on the opposite side of where you began this round), join to work in the round by doing a double crochet through front loop only (TFLO) of the sl sts that closed the brim to the end, join with a slip stitch into the first foundation double crochet. Do Not Turn—You need a total of 80 dc at the end of this round. If the number of slip stitches after the 1st finishing is not 34 then you should alter the number of foundation double crochet you do to get to the 80 total dc needed.
Yes, at the point where the foundation double crochet joins the slip stitches on brim it will be separated; that will be seamed closed later.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), front post double crochet (FPDC) into the first stitch (this is the stitch you just joined to with a slip stitch), back post double crochet (BPDC) into the next stitch, * FPDC, BPDC; repeat from * to end of the rnd, join with a slip stitch into the first FPDC. Do Not Turn.
Repeat rnd 2 until body of hat measures 6″ from rnd 1 of the body of hat.
Crown of Hat
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), * FPDC into the first stitch (this is the stitch you just joined to with a slip stitch), skip the next BPDC; repeat from * to end of the rnd, join with a slip stitch into the first FPDC. Do Not Turn. –40 FPDC remaining.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), FPDC into the first stitch, and in each stitch around. Do Not Turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), FPDC2tog over two stitches; rep from * to end of rnd, join with a slip stitch into the first FPDC2tog. Do Not Join. –20 FPDC2Tog
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), FPDC into the first stitch, and in each stitch around. Do Not Turn.
—For Free Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern — Messy Bun Only– Fasten off leaving long tail. Continue to the 2nd Finishing.
Rnd 5: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), FPDC2tog over two stitches; rep from * to end of rnd, join with a slip stitch into the first FPDC2tog. Fasten off leaving long tail. –10 FPDC2Tog.
2nd Finishing
Closed Hat: Thread the tail of the yarn in a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle. Thread the needle through the FRONT LOOP ONLY of all stitches on the last row completed, pull together like a drawstring. Push needle to the inside of hat weave the tail in on the wrong side of the crochet hat to secure.
Messy Bun Hat: Thread the tail of the yarn in a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle and weave the tail in on the wrong side of the crochet hat to secure.
Use another length of yarn to seam the edges of the brim to the base of the hat. Weave in any remaining tails on wrong side of crochet hat.
There you have it. A fun and Free Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern that can also be made into a basic hat! Perfect for both men and women. Here are a couple more graphics for you to use either on your Ravelry Project Page, Facebook Post, Pinterest Link or your blog. Please feel free to use these images but please link back to this page 🙂 Thank you for your support and I hope you will share your finished projects with me on my Facebook page.
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Written pattern copyright Marly Bird Designs, a division of Yarnsports LLC (c) 2016.
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Can’t wait to try this! I love that brim construction!
THIS IS FANTASTIC.
I just about choked to death from laughing at the title. This is now my favorite pattern EVER. xD
You, Marly Bird, are simply awesome. 🙂
Thank you so much for the free pattern Ribbed for Him and Her Hat Pattern. I am a disabled veteran so my funds are limited. Thank you for providing me a way to keep me crocheting. I enjoy making things for those at the VA hospital. I truly appreciate your kindness. Wishing you much success and a blessed Christmas.
When will you do a video tutorial on this beautiful hat? I learn better from your videos than I do reading a pattern. But I really appreciate you posting the pattern. You are such a great teacher. Thanks for all your videos and patterns. [email protected]
AWESOME!! Thank you Marly!
Beautiful and thanks for the written pattern.
I’m not understanding the Sl. St. In row 2, of the brim.
is there any way you could do a video tutorial on this pattern would love to try it but dont quite understand it all
Yes, I’ve done a video tutorial. You will find a link to it in the pattern above.
Hi Marly, I’m having some difficulty connecting the 46 dc to the brim. It appears to not line up. I have the correct number of stiches. Would you do a tutiorial on the second part of the hat? I’m confused.
Thanks for the video, Marly. I had a horrible time getting started w/ this using a “fuzzy” type yarn. It went much better when I went back to regular Red Heart Yarn. I’m so happy my sister-in-law found your patterns & videos. I’ve never had such a great teacher!
J’aimerai la traduction en français. La casquette est très belle mais je vais essayer a mon idee merci
When I fo the increase slip stitch it makes my row wavy. Yours looks nice and straight, I think Im doing increase wrong. Can you explain.
Check out the video I did 🙂
Thank you
Best crochet hat ever! Thank you Marly!
I guess I’m crazy but how to start this it really doesn’t have how many to ch
It says chain 6
You start at the brim. There you will see that you start with 6 chains.
Nice design!
Is there a link to actually download this pattern? The only “download” links are for a PDF creator, not the actual pattern. Or should I just copy and paste into my own text program? Just wonder if I’m missing something. Thank you.
The pattern is free on the blog. There is a print friendly button at the bottom of the post next to the social buttons.
I can’t wait to try this beautiful pattern Thank you for sharing~
Working up great! Row three of the crown do you mean do not turn instead of do not join? Thanks!
I have a question do you start with the fdc? I’m so confused….
You begin with the brim.
Thank you for the free pattern. I wish I could download it to print
There is a printer friendly button next to the social buttons. For me to be able to offer free patterns I rely on the traffic to my blog for affiliate links.
What is the starting number of foundation double crochet?
You begin with the brim.
Wow. I feel dumb! I can’t wait to try it.
The 46 double crochet foundation row seems very large (doesn’t fit my head at all). What would you suggest to make it a size or two smaller?
If your gauge is larger than mine and your head smaller, yes. You should do a smaller number. Just keep it an even number.
Same thing if you need to make the hat bigger by three inches?
I can’t figure out how to finish row 1 of the body. is there a video somewhere that shows this part?
How can I download the pattern without also downloading one of those conversion programs?
There is a print friendly button at the bottom of the pattern next to the social buttons.
I made the brim quite easily but I can not figure out the body of the hat. It does not work as written. Maybe another video is needed? Thanks.
Hi there! Any chance of your doing a tutorial on making this (full!) hat with the brim????
I am new to crochet & unfortunately cannot yet follow the written pattern 🙁
Thank you for your consideration! Love all your tutorials. Wishing you a Happy & successful New Year 🙂
So, I think I am missing the link to download this pattern……..could you please point it out?
There is a print friendly button next to the social buttons at the bottom of the page.
I was able to download it to my cellphone so I’m sure it could be downloaded to a computer.
Can I crochet it with out the rim?
Yes. You will have to do all the stitches around the bast in foundation dc.
ok! have down loaded the Doc and now don’t seem to be able to down load this pattern. I would rather pay for this than go through all this mess!!!!!!!!!!
I think the instructions were done well and easy to follow. I have made two of them so far, and thinking of making one for myself as well. Thank You for the pattern.
I made the brim without any problems. Video was great. I cannot figure out how to attach body of hat to brim. Help!!!
I too can not get the hat body started any luck , any help would be appreciated
When I get back from vacation I will do a video to show how to do the full hat 😉
Thank you I am having trouble understanding how to start the had body.
Any chance of a video for the rest of the hat? I am having a very hard time understanding the pattern after the brim.
Hi! I figured out the brim but the foundation row seems to twist no matter how I try attaching to the brim. It is a super cute pattern!! Thanks!
Hi Marly ~ in the beginning of your video for the brim of the “Ribbed for Him & Her” you show the pink hat. Do you have a pattern for that one? I’ve done some searching, but have not found it. That hat just looks more feminine and pretty. I’d love to make that one. Thank you . . .
How do I print this without getting 30 pages of advertising???
Tearing my hair out! Made the brim without any problems (looks great). Now I’m stuck as how to proceed with the hat. Reading comments I see where you said you’ll be making a video, has it been done? If so, where can I find it? If I can get past the start I know it won’t take me long to finish and I need to get it in the mail (gift) by July 16th. HELP Love all of your videos, I have learned do much. You helped me complete my first crocheted afghan…
I would like to have the instructions for making the hat and brim. How do I print it out?
Thank You.
June K.
I do hats for chemo patients so how do i close the hole in the too?
For the gauge swatch should I use a DC stitch or do the front post and back post stitches?
Hi, Marly, i just got finish the brim but have a problem
i follow the instructions on the video and writting instructions but at the end of closing brim i came out with 57 stitches, may be its the repeat rolls 2-3 until there are 21 stitches does that mean 20 middle stitch 20 on the other side.
so please let me now i am so bad with instructions and the hard part is my girls want the pink brim hat for a ponytail hat. so please need your help.
Rnd 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), FPDC2tog over two stitches; rep from * to end of rnd, join with a slip stitch into the first FPDC2tog. Do Not Join. –20 FPDC2Tog
I believe there is an error in this portion of the pattern. Join. Do not turn? This is in the crown of the hat portion of the pattern.
I do love this Hat! Great pattern! Thanks!
Marley, thank you so much for the fantastic video of how to crochet a brim! Looking forward to more of your videos!
Hi! I l love your pattern and I have started crocheting and I’m on Round 2 in Body of Hat… At the end of FDC from Round 1, I leave with extra one(1) post…. Am I wrong somewhere or should it be 79 sts instead of 80 sts??? I have frogged more than 3 times and still cant figure it out!!! Please help… Thank you
Love love love this pattern.Such a beautiful warm stylish hat. I used Caron simply soft yarn and just fell in love……thank you for your talent and generosity!
Help please, I’m stuck on what to do after the 46 foundation double crochet? I’d really like to finish this hat, I just love the pattern!
Wonderful project, thank you, I understand that on the brim construction you begin increases on 2nd row & stop when you reach 21 stitches on a row, but in how many rows is this accomplished ? For ex. r1-2=5, r3-4=7, r5-6=9, r7-8=11, r9-10=13, r11-12=15, r13-14=17, etc. increasing by only 2 st ea. time will result in 18 rows total. Or r1-2=5, r3-4=7, r5-6=11, r7-8=15, r9-10=21 will result in 10 rows total. Depending on how many increases you do on which rows, could you provide some guidance, please ?
When are you gonna post a video on how to do this? I am a little confused about how to continue I just finished the brim but can’t seem to figure out how to do the next step
I made this hat for my oldest daughter…SHE LOVES IT! I did make one change though…instead of the opening on top, I put it down low in back as per my daughter’s preference. This pattern worked up quickly and easily,it took me about 11 hours.
Thank yo for this wonderful pattern. I am now making one for myself.
For the gauge, what row number or numbers do I use?
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good morning Marly, love this hat pattern, also love the wrap you are wearing in this picture. what pattern is it?
Hello, I really want to do the messy bun hat pattern. I wanted to print it in where it wouldn’t be 20 pages. I saw that two people had difficulty finding it. I have looked at the site for about an hour. I’m sorry , but I could not find it. What am I missing? Please can some one tell me where it is?
I am SOOOOO excited!!!! This is/was my FIRST-ever crochet project. I just started trying to teach myself to crochet within the last 3 weeks or so (as a new and creative way to avoid my graduate school workload >_<)… I made repeated attempts at different patterns using the yarn I bought, getting only so far before getting frustrated and undoing the whole thing. I probably did and undid this pattern 8 times too. But I kept at it (I just loved the brim!), continued googling, looking at stitch diagrams, and watching YouTube videos until I understood what I was doing, felt I was getting it right, and liked the look of my work.
I couldn't be more pleased! I wish I could upload a photo for you. (I can't share on Facebook, since, in an act of self-care, I deactivated a few months ago.) Is my hat perfect? Nope, of course not. But it's mine; I made it. Woot! I had to make some modifications since I used a bulky yarn, and I undoubtedly messed up a few stitches. But isn't there a spiritual thing about intentional imperfections? haha.
This hat is EXACTLY what I need/ed it to be! THANK YOU, Marly, for helping me become a crocheter! Your tutorials, patterns, explanations, descriptions, and photos are/have been invaluable! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
Hi
You said you started with 34 stitches for the body of the hat. How many do you think I would need for a 60cm circumference? Thank you for this pattern it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!!!
Has anyone figured out how to print this in a PDF so all the advertisement and blog information doesn’t print 1/2 ream of paper. I looked at the bottom of the pattern by the social medial icons and there was no option to print this pattern.
Look up foundation double crochet. There are a few lessons on how to do it. I made several of these hats for Christmas and was confused in how to start after the brim. I did chain 46 then went back and did double crochet into the foundation. I them attached it to the opposite side and then continued the pattern from there. This hat is beautiful. However when I came back to do another hat a month later I found myself just as confused. Then I looked up foundation double crochet! Never heard of it until this pattern. It makes so much more sense now!! Good luck everyone on this awesome well loved pattern. Thank you Madly for the pattern!!!