This sweet messy bun pattern has the best of crochet: quick and easy, thick and warm, this hat will become a favorite all winter long. Try this pattern in bright colors, pastels, or variegated yarns. Try it in the colors of your favorite team, seasonal stripes, or using two shades of the same color. The bonus easy peasy flower motif is also included if you want to add it. So many options! I’d love to see what you create!

Three sizes included:
Child: 14-16” around
Youth 16-19” around
Adult: 19-22” around

Skill Level:
Quick and Easy

Materials Needed:
Crochet hooks:
Child Size: 6mm (US size J)
Youth Size: 7mm (US size K)
Adult Size: 8mm (US size L)
Flower Motif: 4mm (US size G)

Approx. 1 skein of worsted weight yarn. I used Bernat Premium in Pink
Small amount of contrast color and matching button for flower (optional)
One matching ponytail elastic (optional)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Stitch Abbreviations:
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Single crochet back loop only (scblo)
Slip stitch (sl)
Double crochet (dc)
Double crochet two together (dc2tog)
Stitch/stitches (st)