Messy Bun (Ponytail) Hat Pattern Now Available!

Of course, everyone has been developing patterns for a messy bun hat, and I now have one available! It isn’t real elaborate.  Actually, it is quite basic but looks quite nice!  It uses only single and half double crochets.  Hope you like it!

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Skill Level:  Easy

Size:  Adult

Materials Needed:  

 

–  1 skein Aran weight (#4) yarn  (I used Lion Brand “Vanna’s Choice” for this hat.)

–  Crochet Hook,  Size G/4.25 mm for the ribbing; Size H/5.00 mm for the rest of the hat

–  Elastic ponytail band

–  1 Yarn Needle  (Used for working in loose yarn ends

 

 

Gauge:  8 hdc = 3 inches and 7 rows = 3 inches

 

***NOTE!!!  I tend to crochet loosely.  If you find that you crochet tighter, you may want to switch to a larger hook to get the correct size!

 

Hat Pattern:
(This hat is made from the bottom up, starting with the ribbing.)

Ribbing:  (Using G Hook)

–  Chain 7.

Row 1:  In second chain from the hook, single crochet.  Continue single crochets to end of row.  (6 sc total.). Ch 1.  Turn.

Row 2:  Single crochet in back loop only in each stitch across.  (6 sc total).   (By crocheting in the back loop only you will create the ribbing effect.). Ch 1.  Turn.

Row 3 -50:  Repeat Row 2.  

Ribbing should be approximate 19 inches long.

Fold ribbing strip in half.  Using a single crochet stitch, stitch short ends of ribbing together to form a circle.  These stitches form the seam.  Ch 1.  Turn right side out so that seam is on inside.

 

Body of Hat:  (Using H Hook)

Round 1:  Single crochet all around the top of the ribbing.  Do this by making a single crochet in the end of each ribbing row.  Total:  50 single crochet stitches.  When you reach the end of the round, slip stitch into the top of the first single crochet.  Ch 1.
Round 2:  Half double crochet in first stitch and all the way around.  (Total:  50 cdc.)  Ch 1.

Round 3 – 13:  Repeat Round 2.

Round 14:  Single crochet in first 2 stitch, skip 1 stitch, *single crochet in next 2 stitches, skip next stitch*.  Repeat from * to * all the way around.  Ch 1.

Round 15:  Repeat Round 14.

Round 16:  (Final Round)  Single crochet around the elastic ponytail band and into each of the remaining single crochets. Ch 1.  Cut yarn leaving approximately 7 – 8 inches.  Pull yarn through stitch to secure.  Work in any loose ends.

 

Photo of opening at top of hat.

 

 

 

 

Enjoy your fun new messy bun hat!