This easy free crochet Pillars & Stripes Messy Bun Hat Pattern makes a great accessory to go with any winter wardrobe!
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NOTES:
- This pattern uses US terms.
- I separated each color in the cake and used the 2 colors I had most of.
- The color combinations are endless with Caron Cakes.
- The hat is made in 2 pieces. The brim is made in one piece and the hat is crocheted onto the brim in the round.
- ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
ABBREVIATIONS:
If you need help with basic crochet stitches (including FLO and BLO) you can find picture tutorials on the Basic Crochet Stitches page.
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- ss – slip stitch
- scflo – single crochet through front loop only
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (decrease)
MATERIALS:
- 1 skein of Caron Cakes – Turkish Delight
- H/5 mm crochet hook
- darning needle
- tape measure
- stitch markers
- scissors
Gauge: 14 st and 17 rows in sc = 4″
Find out all about gauge and more with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you through it!
Dimensions: 24″ around and 6″ tall. The brim is 24″X 2″
Pillars and Stripes Messy Bun Hat Pattern
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THE BRIM:
Row 1: With cream color ch 9, sc (through both loops) in 2nd ch from hook and across (7)
ROW 2: Ch 1 and turn. scflo across (7)
NOTE: Carry the colors up the side, you will hide the ends when you crochet the hat in the round.
R4: With brown ch 1 and turn. scflo across (7)
R5: Ch 1 and turn. scflo across (7)
R6: With cream ch 1 and turn. scflo across (7)
R7: Ch 1 and turn. scflo across (7)
R8-77: Repeat rows 4-7 18 more times for a total of 36 color blocks.
Create a circle with the brim and ss to first st of row 1 and fasten off with a long tail and sew the ends of the brim together.
NOTE: When crocheting the hat onto the brim for ROUND 1, make sure your sc are going over top of the edge of the brim where the yarn was carried up. Also make sure the loops of yarn are on the inside of the hat when you crochet in the round.
THE HAT:
ROUND 1: With cream color ch 1 in the first st from row 1 of the brim and sc in same stitch. Place marker. 1 sc in the end of each row of brim around. (76) ss to first st (with marker)
R17: With cream color ch 1 *sc 3, sc2tog* repeat from * to * with 1 sc left (61) ss to first st.
R18: Ch 1 and sc around (61) ss to first st.
R19: Ch 1 *sc 3, sc2tog* repeat from * to * with 1 sc left. (49) ss to first st.
R20: Ch 1 and sc around (49) ss to first st.
R21: Ch 1 *sc 3, sc2tog* repeat from * to * with 4 sc left. (40) ss to first st.
R22: Ch 1 and sc around. ss to first st.
R23: Ch 1 *sc 2, sc2tog* repeat from * to * across. (30) ss to first st.
R24: With brown color ch 1 *sc 1, sc2tog* repeat from * to * across. (20) ss to first st.
R25: Ch 1 and sc across. (20) ss to first st. cut yarn and weave in end.
Congratulations! You have finished your Messy Bun Hat!
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