This is an updated version of the messy bun hat that took the winter fashion world by ‘storm’ a couple years ago. I added a big texture, a brim and a ponytail elastic to reinforce the hole and to help style your messy bun. It’s so think, squishy and stretchy, this hat has become my go-to when heading out the door!
This pattern is easily adjusted to larger or smaller sizes using slightly different size hooks, adding or subtracting rows for a custom fit. This pattern looks great with as a regular hat too, and the simple instructions to adapt this pattern to a beanie or pompom hat are included!

Three sizes included:
Child/Youth: 17-19” around
Adult Medium: 19-22” around
Adult Large: 21-24” around

Skill Level:
Moderate

Stitch Abbreviations:
Chain (ch)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Half double crochet back loop only (hdcblo)
Single crochet (sc)
Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
Slip stitch (sl)
Stitch/stitches (st)

Materials Needed:
6mm (US size J) crochet hook

Approx. 1 ball (360 yards or 329 m) worsted weight yarn. I used Bernat Premium yarn in Botany Teal.
One ponytail hair elastic (optional)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends and sew on buttons.