Messy bun hat waffle

Messy Bun Hat Waffle Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Messy Bun Hat Waffle is a downloadable crochet pattern designed by Aida Mammino that creates a functional hat with an opening for a messy bun hairstyle. This intermediate-level crochet project is suitable for both adult and child sizes, with the adult version fitting a head circumference of approximately 20 inches and the child version fitting approximately 18 inches. The pattern uses a two-part construction method, beginning with a brim section and progressing to the main body of the hat.

Construction Techniques

The Messy Bun Hat Waffle employs a systematic building approach that separates the hat into distinct sections. The brim is constructed first using a smaller crochet hook, worked in rows to achieve the desired length. For adult sizing, the brim requires 74 rows, while the child version uses 64 rows. Once the brim reaches the appropriate length, the first and final rows are connected using either a slip stitch or by sewing the edges together. The main body of the hat is then worked using a larger crochet hook, building upward from the completed brim foundation.

Stitches Used

This pattern utilizes several fundamental and intermediate crochet stitches to create texture and structure:

• Ch (Chain) – The foundational stitch used to create the initial loops
• Sc (Single Crochet) – A basic short stitch used throughout the brim and body sections
• HDC (Half Double Crochet) – A medium-height stitch that adds dimension to the fabric
• FPDC (Front Post Double Crochet) – A post stitch that creates raised texture by working around the post of the previous row's stitches from the front
• BPDC (Back Post Double Crochet) – A post stitch that creates raised texture by working around the post of the previous row's stitches from the back

Materials and Tools

The Messy Bun Hat Waffle pattern requires two crochet hooks of different sizes to accommodate the varying sections of the design. A 3.5 mm (size E) crochet hook is used for the brim section, while a 5 mm (size H) crochet hook is used for the body of the hat. This size difference allows the brim to be more structured and fitted while the body remains slightly more elastic and comfortable.

The pattern calls for DK weight yarn, which is a medium-light yarn weight that creates a balanced fabric suitable for hat construction. The designer used Ketenly Kartopu Yarn in the original pattern, which is composed of 70% acrylic, 20% wool, and 10% linen. This fiber blend offers durability from the acrylic content, warmth and elasticity from the wool, and a subtle texture from the linen. Any DK weight yarn of similar characteristics will work for this pattern, allowing crafters flexibility in yarn selection based on color preference and availability.