Everyday Kisses Messy Bun Hat

EVERYDAY KISSES MESSY BUN HAT ~

Free Crochet Pattern

Here is another lovely messy bun hat, the Everyday Kisses Messy Bun Hat. I must say this one is by far my favorite one yet. I love how the colors fall together and the stitches lay. The question is, will I get to keep this one or will my daughter high jack it as well? Who knows, maybe she will make her own after all she can crochet.

 

 

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Level of Difficulty – Beginner

Yarn – Premier Yarns Deborah Norville EVERYDAY # 4 Medium, Lava

Hook and Notions – Size Hook: I (5.5mm)

Measurement – Hat should fit circumferences of (20″ to 24″)

Gauge – 9 stitches over 2 inches = 5 rows

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

Sc = single crochet

Dc = double crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

 

HAT INSTRUCTIONS

Round 1: Chain 63, join with a slip stitch to first chain. (63 sts)

Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in first chain, hdc in each chain around; join with a slip stitch to top of first hdc. (63 sts)

Round 3: Chain 1, work (1sc, 2dc) in the same stitch as join, * skip the next 2 stitches, (sc, 2dc) in the next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; slip stitch in the first sc. (63 sts)

Round 4: Chain 2, 2 dc in same stitch as join, * skip next 2 stitches, (sc, 2 dc) in next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; slip stitch in top of chain 2. (63 sts)

Round 5-12: Repeat Rounds 3 & 4 four more times

Round 13: Repeat Round 3 once more

Round 14: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 2 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 3 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc in last three stitches; join with a slip stitch to top of hdc. (51 sts)

Round 15: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 1 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc in last three stitches; join with a slip stitch in top of hdc. (39 sts)

Round 16: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 1 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc in last three stitches; join with a slip stitch in top of hdc. (30 sts)

Round 17: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 1 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc decrease in last two stitches; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (23 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

 

BEANIE INSTRUCTIONS

Work rounds 1 through 17 DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Round 18: Chain 1, sc in same stitch as join and in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in top of first stitch. (27 sts) DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Cut 5 to 6 inch tail. Use your blunt needle to weave in every other stitch at the top making sure to go all the way around. Pull tightly to close the hole. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie