Beginner Messy Bun Hat

Beginner Messy Bun Hat by Kristine Mullen

What Is Being Made

The Beginner Messy Bun Hat is a crochet hat designed for adult wearers with a functional opening at the crown to accommodate a messy bun hairstyle. This downloadable PDF pattern from designer Kristine Mullen provides instructions for creating a practical and stylish hat that works with various hair arrangements while maintaining a finished, polished appearance.

Construction Method

This hat is constructed from the crown downward toward the forehead, a top-down approach that allows the crocheter to shape the opening around the bun naturally. The pattern uses a hair elastic secured within the hat structure to create a defined opening that holds the bun in place while the hat sits comfortably on the head.

Crochet Stitches Used

The Beginner Messy Bun Hat incorporates the following specialized stitches:

• Half Double Crochet (hdc) - The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, creating a dense, structured fabric
• Front Post Half Double Crochet (FPhdc) - Worked by inserting the hook from right to left behind the vertical bar of the next stitch, creating textured post stitches that add visual interest and dimension
• Back Post Half Double Crochet (BPhdc) - Worked behind the next stitch with the hook inserted from right to left in front of the stitch, complementing the front post stitches for a ribbed or textured effect

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for #4 worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn ideal for beginner crocheters. The sample hats were created using Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in gray and purple colorways, as well as I Love This Yarn! in black and teal. The pattern requires a Size I/9 (5.50 mm) crochet hook, which pairs appropriately with worsted weight yarn. Additional notions include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and a hair elastic to secure the bun opening.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is designed for Adult3.5 half double crochets equals 1 inch to ensure the finished hat fits properly and maintains the intended fabric density and drape.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a Beginner project, this hat is accessible to new crocheters while introducing post stitches that add texture and visual appeal. The straightforward crown-down construction and reliance on fundamental crochet techniques make it an excellent choice for those building foundational skills.