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Crochet Plaid Messy Bun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

December 19, 2016 by Bethany 28 Comments

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! 

FREE Crochet Pattern: Messy But Plaid Hat | Keep warm and stay fabulous with this cute crochet messy bun hat in a trendy buffalo plaid!

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. 

 

 

PLAID MESSY BUN HAT  – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

Please remember: You are free to use this messy bun hat pattern to make and sell, but do not republish or distribute this pattern in any way. DO NOT use my photos in your listings. Please do share my blog links! It’s a quick and FREE way of supporting Whistle and Ivy and more free crochet patterns in the future. 

It includes all 13 plaid patterns!

Get it on Etsy
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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)

FREE Crochet Pattern: Messy But Plaid Hat | Keep warm and stay fabulous with this cute crochet messy bun hat in a trendy buffalo plaid!

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. 

 

FREE Crochet Pattern: Messy But Plaid Hat | Keep warm and stay fabulous with this cute crochet messy bun hat in a trendy buffalo plaid!

 

FREE Crochet Pattern: Messy But Plaid Hat | Keep warm and stay fabulous with this cute crochet messy bun hat in a trendy buffalo plaid!

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. 

 

FREE Crochet Pattern: Messy But Plaid Hat | Keep warm and stay fabulous with this cute crochet messy bun hat in a trendy buffalo plaid!

 

FREE Crochet Pattern: Messy But Plaid Hat | Keep warm and stay fabulous with this cute crochet messy bun hat in a trendy buffalo plaid!

 

Keep warm and look fabulous my friends! I will try to get to more requests this week :)

 

Want more plaid? You may like these!

Adult Trapper Hat
Wreath

Baby Trapper Hat
Boot Cuffs

  

 


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Comments

  1. Mary says

    February 1, 2019 at 4:54 am

    I’m looking to do the plaid messy bun but in a chunky yarn any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 1, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Mary says

        February 1, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        When you say work the first round in multiples of 6 minus one I’m not quiet understanding that lol 😝

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          February 19, 2019 at 5:20 pm

          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)

          Reply
  2. Sylvia says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    How can I make this a regular beanie
    Where do I close it

    Reply
  3. Sara says

    February 8, 2018 at 4:50 am

    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.

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    December 4, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    Awesome! Where do you get your yarn?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 3, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      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

      Reply
  5. josee lamoureux says

    November 20, 2017 at 10:45 am

    what crochet size hook do you used? I bought the pattern but can’t find the size of hook.

    thanks

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 21, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      Hello! It’s the same at the Plaid Slouchy, this is basically a variation of that pattern.

      Reply
  6. Ida R. says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    Love the pattern. Made on in pink and brown. Turned out great. :)

    Reply
  7. susan says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:25 am

    To make a messy bun plaid hat for a child (11 year old) what round would I begin decrease and how many rows?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 25, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      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.

      Reply
  8. Terri says

    January 16, 2017 at 11:53 am

    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

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 16, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Patricia Plank says

        January 20, 2017 at 6:32 am

        Can you tell me how wide the ribbon is on the messy bun hat

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          January 20, 2017 at 9:59 am

          About an inch

          Reply
  9. Jan Saunders says

    January 12, 2017 at 10:43 am

    I just finished the plaid messy bun hat. Thank you for posting. I have a daughter and granddaughter who love plaid.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 12, 2017 at 10:59 am

      You are welcome! So glad you like it!

      Reply
  10. Ariel Rebeles says

    January 5, 2017 at 10:40 am

    In row 11 do we ch 2 before every dc2tog or just do the dc2tog around ?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 5, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Yes, sorry!

      Reply
  11. tara says

    January 3, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    Did I miss where you listed what yarn the plaid is? Absolutely love it

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 3, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks so much! I have the materials the original hat post. http://www.whistleandivy.com/2016/11/crochet-plaid-slouchy-hat.html

      Reply
  12. jodie filogomo says

    December 28, 2016 at 7:38 am

    What a great idea—it turned out fabulous!!
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 28, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Christy says

    December 25, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    Thank you again for sharing your talents with us all!! My girls will love this

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    December 20, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Thank you so much, Bethany!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 20, 2016 at 9:50 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply

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