This reader request pattern is very fun to make. Because the plaid hat is worked from the bottom up, it’s very easy to modify it into a crochet plaid messy bun hat! Perfect for keeping your head warm while keeping your hear up in a bun. Enjoy this free crochet pattern!
Hey all! I admit, I am a bit late to the game with this pattern, despite the high number of requests for it! Today, I bring you the crochet plaid messy bun hat! I was hesitant, as I have seen several done in the Facebook group already, but I figured it’s much easier for you to read a written pattern than to make it up as you go, so I could provide that service for you :)
As I brainstormed ways to do this, I thought of a couple ideas for the top (they aren’t super different), and decided to share them both with you! My favorite is the cinch top with the ribbon. Ribbons are so pretty and I love wearing them in my hair, so it gives the plaid a feminine pop. The other is a traditionally closed tip, with the hat decreasing down to a small hole, for those of you who don’t care for a ribbon.
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PLAID MESSY BUN HAT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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Messy Bun Hat Typical Finish:
Since it’s half my original crochet plaid hat pattern, I will send you over there to work it, up the row 9 on the body (8 rows of plaid stitch). Click here for the plaid hat pattern.
10. The plaid stitch will be worked with a dc2tog comprising the first 2 sts of the previous round, and working a single dc after. Work the round as follows, taking care to switch colors after each st:
Ch 1. *Dc2otg. Dc in next st (switch color)* all around. . Join with sl st. (48 sts)
11. The plaid st will be worked by making ONE dc2tog per set (to keep the color changes constant and lined up). You will change colors after each st.
Ch 2. Dc2tog 24 times. Join with sl st. (24 sts).
12. Using all black, Ch 2. Dc2tog 12. Join with sl st. (12 sts)
Break yarn. Weave in ends.
Messy Bun Hat Cinch Finish:
Since it’s half my original pattern, I will send you over there to work it, up the row 10 on the body (9 rows of plaid stitch). Click here for the plaid hat pattern.
11. The plaid stitched be worked with a dc2tog comprising the first 2 sts of the previous roudn. Work the round as follows, takign care to switch colors after each st:
Ch 1. *Dc2otg. Dc in next st (switch color)* all around. Join with sl st. (48 sts)
12. The plaid stitch will be worked by making ONE dc2tog per set (to keep the color changes constant and lined up). You will change colors after each st. Join with sl st.
Ch 2. Dc2tog 24 times. (24 sts).
13. (Using all the same color, your choice)Ch 1. *Sc. Ch 1. Sk next st. Sc in next st.* work all around the hat. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
Weave in ends.
Using thick ribbon, about 3′ long, weave it in and out through the ch spaces from last row.
Keep warm and look fabulous my friends! I will try to get to more requests this week :)
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I don’t understand the decrease when your done with the plaid stitch. Can you explain it please or is there a video? Somehow I have 75 stitches for every row of my plaid stitch and now I’m trying to decrease but don’t want to do it too quickly and it folds in on itself
Are you on row 10?
Yes I’m finished with the plaid stitch on row 10 and am trying to start row 11 but I don’t understand the dc2tog compromising first 2 stitches. Each color is 3 stitches if I crochet 2 together what do I do with the 3rd?
Yes, so you will work one dc2tog using the first 2 sts of the plaid colorwork, and a single dc in the next st. The repeat is *dc2tog, dc*
Thank you so much for clarifying Ms Bethany that makes so much more sense and I change colors after the double crochet right not the double crochet two together. I apologize for all my questions I’ve never followed a written pattern before I’m autistic and I’m doing my best I’m actually really proud of this hat it’s starting to come along well my plan is when I get to the top I’m going to put it on a hair tie instead of just the hole. If only there was a way to send you a picture of what I’ve made I changed the colors to red and green with my mid color being white for Christmas hat for my husband
You are very welcome, I am so glad I could help. That sounds wonderful, he will love it!
I’m looking to do the plaid messy bun but in a chunky yarn any suggestions?
Yes, you can work the brim so it fits snugly, then work the first round in multiples of 6 minus 1. Then you can work the plaid technique until it’s the height you would like.
When you say work the first round in multiples of 6 minus one I’m not quiet understanding that lol 😝
You would need to find a number that is a multiple of 6 (60, 66, 72) and then minus 1 for the final count (59, 65, 71)
How can I make this a regular beanie
Where do I close it
Do you think it is possible to make this hat but with the puppy love stitch? I made the scarf and would love to make a matching messy bun hat.
Awesome! Where do you get your yarn?
Thanks! I like to use Knit Picks Brava with this hat, it’s a soft acrylic. You can find it here (my affiliate link) : http://shrsl.com/acut
what crochet size hook do you used? I bought the pattern but can’t find the size of hook.
thanks
Hello! It’s the same at the Plaid Slouchy, this is basically a variation of that pattern.
Love the pattern. Made on in pink and brown. Turned out great. :)
To make a messy bun plaid hat for a child (11 year old) what round would I begin decrease and how many rows?
Thanks
This hat really might work for a 11 year old as-is. If you are set on changing it, I would only skip 1-2 rows in the middle of the body, and work the rest of the hat the same.
Is there a place to get the written pattern for your Plaid Messy Bun and Plaid Beanie hat? I have a heck of a time with tutorials and do much better from the written one. Thank you, Terri
Yes, the written for the messy bun hat is on this page, and I link to the plaid slouchy right above the instructions.
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2016/11/crochet-plaid-slouchy-hat.html
Can you tell me how wide the ribbon is on the messy bun hat
About an inch
I just finished the plaid messy bun hat. Thank you for posting. I have a daughter and granddaughter who love plaid.
You are welcome! So glad you like it!
In row 11 do we ch 2 before every dc2tog or just do the dc2tog around ?
Yes, sorry!
Did I miss where you listed what yarn the plaid is? Absolutely love it
Thanks so much! I have the materials the original hat post. http://www.whistleandivy.com/2016/11/crochet-plaid-slouchy-hat.html
What a great idea—it turned out fabulous!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks!
Thank you again for sharing your talents with us all!! My girls will love this
Thank you so much, Bethany!
You’re welcome!