Classic Messy Bun Hat Knitting Pattern : Autumn Dreams
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FREE Classic Messy Bun Hat Knitting Pattern with a double brim. It has a double brim and simple decrease so it fits nice and snug.
Have you ever worn a hat with a bun? It looks silly, yes I speak from experience. :)
I don’t consider myself to be a trendy person, so I’ve been avoiding designing a messy bun hat because I thought it was silly hype… until I put it on. It’s brilliant! It keeps your head & ears warm while keeping your hair out of your face.
I’ve worn my hair in a bun since I was a teenager. {I’m an old soul.} I don’t like my hair in my face and I don’t like brushing it, it hurts. If I wear it down, especially with a scarf, it gets tangled, which means brushing it more often or it looks ratty. I’m just not a fan of hair, however, I’m thankful I have hair. :) So, I wear it wrapped up on my head. It’s a win-win.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20-22″ {51-56cm} Head Circumference
Styles: One, Messy Bun Hat
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
PDF Bonus: Ad-Free Video
Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Double Brim
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 110 – 120 yards {101 – 110 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Needle Size: US 9 {5.5mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
Details:
Measurements: 7″ Wide x 10″ {18cm x 25cm}
Gauge: 17 STS & 22 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 2.1oz {60g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the stockinette stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Video:
Click here to watch the “How to Block a Hat” video tutorial.
Click here to watch the “How to Decrease for the Crown” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit in the Round:
CO 72 STS, PM, join in the round.
Knit all rounds for about 7 1/2″ {19cm} or desired brim size. {Once I folded mine and seamed it, it was about 3 1/2” {9cm}.
On the next round, fold the CO edge to the inside and knit each CO STS with each knit stitch. {Watch the video.}
Knit 6 more rounds, or desired height of hat.
Note {Optional}:
When the stitches get too tight switch to DPNs or a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Round 1: *K7, K2TOG, PM* {decrease 8 STS}
Round 2: *K*
Round 3: *K6, K2TOG, SM* {decrease 8 STS}
Round 4: *K*
Round 5: *K5, K2TOG, SM* {decrease 8 STS}
Round 6: *K*
Round 7: *K4, K2TOG, SM* {decrease 8 STS}
Round 8: *K*
Round 9: *K3, K2TOG, SM* {decrease 8 STS}
Round 10: *K*
Round 11: *K2, K2TOG, remove stitch marker* {decrease 8 STS}
Round 12-15: *K1, P1*
Round 16: BO in the K1, P1 pattern
Weave in the ends.
Block, if desired. {I didn’t block mine.}
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
Gauge:
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