Laney Messy Bun Hat

Laney is a cosy, textured messy bun crochet hat designed to keep you warm while leaving your ponytail or bun comfortably free. Neat lines and tiny bobbles create a distinctive texture, while the combination of stitches gives the hat a warm, substantial feel.

The crown has a 1–1.5 inch opening for a ponytail or bun. The pattern can also be adapted to make a regular crochet beanie if you prefer. Laney works well in a single colour for a classic look, or you can introduce additional colours for stripes or a more playful finish.

The pattern includes written instructions, photo tutorials and links to video tutorials for selected parts of the pattern.

Pattern Information:

Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Terminology: US

Yarn weight: Weight 4 / Worsted
Yarn used: Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted
Yarn substitution options: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/paintbox_yarns/100_wool_worsted

Gauge: 4”= 17 sts * 17 rows Alternate rows of single crochet stitches and extra extended single crochet stitches.

Materials needed:
Hook: 7/ 4.5mm
Yarn needed:
Size: gram/ ounce = meters/ yards
1-6 months: 47/ 1.7 = 94/ 103
6-12 months: 55/ 1.98 = 110/ 120
1-3 years: 59/ 2.12 = 118/ 129
3-5 years: 70/ 2.52 = 140/ 153
6-10 years: 77/ 2.77 = 154/ 168
Adult small: 87/ 3.13 = 174/ 190
Adult medium: 95/ 3.42 = 190/ 208
Adult large: 111/ 4 = 222/ 243
Tapestry needle
A pair of scissors
A measuring tape
Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet stitches/ techniques used:
The pattern uses single crochet, extra extended single crochet, slip stitch, half double crochet, camel stitch pattern.

Please feel free to share Your Project:
I’d love to see your Laney! Share your finished project on Instagram using #unacrochetandcrafts and tag @unacrochetandcrafts.

If you have questions while working through the pattern, please feel free to reach out via Etsy or Instagram.

Finished Items:
You are welcome to sell finished items made using this pattern. Please credit Kavita Goel / UNA Crochet & Crafts as the designer and, where possible, include a link or reference to the original pattern.

The pattern is copyright protected and may not be reproduced, redistributed or displayed publicly.