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This & That 1-hour Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern

By Mistie Bush · Updated August 1, 2026

Accessories· HATS

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24 Sep

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It’s a hot commodity-the This & That Messy Bun Hat crochet pattern only takes a small amount of yarn and in less than 1-hour, you have a lovely new accessory to fit teens and adults (20″ to 24” circumference)! There will be a few more of these patterns so stay tuned and be sure to subscribe. Scroll down for the Free Crochet Pattern.

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Level of Difficulty – Easy
Yarn – Red Heart Soft # 4 Worsted, Teal and White
Hook and Notions – Size Hook: J (6mm), scissors, a and yarn needle
Measurement – Hat should fit circumferences of (20″ to 24″)
Gauge – 6 stitches over 2 inches
Abbreviations
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Special Stitch
Hounds tooth
– single crochet in indicated stitch, double crochet in next stitch, repeat as directed or until end of row/round.  Next row working double crochet in single crochet and single crochet in double crochet

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Instructions

Start with Teal
Round 1: Chain 54, join with a slip stitch to first chain. (54 sts)
Round 2: Chain 1, sc in first chain, sc in each chain around; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (54 sts)
Round 3: Chain 1, hdc in first stitch and in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (54 sts)
Round 4: Chain 1, sc in same stitch as join, * dc in next stitch, sc in next stitch, * repeat around ending with a dc; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (54 sts)
Attach White
Round 5: Chain 1, dc in same stitch as join, * sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch, * repeat around ending with a sc; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (54 sts)
Change Color; Teal
Round 6: Repeat Round 4
Change Color; White
Round 7: Repeat Round 5
Change Color; Teal
Round 8: Repeat Round 4
Change Color; White
Round 9: Repeat Round 5
Change Color; Teal
Round 10: Repeat Round 4
Change Color; White
Round 11: Repeat Round 5
Change Color; Teal
Round 12: Repeat Round 4
Change Color; White
Round 13: Repeat Round 5
Change Color; Teal
Round 14: Repeat Round 4
Change Color; White
Round15: Repeat Round 5. Fasten off the white.
Change Color; Teal
Round 16: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 6 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 7 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc decrease in last two stitches; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (48 sts)
Round 17: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 5 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 6 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc decrease in last two stitches; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (42 sts)
Round 18: Chain 1, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in the next 4 stitches, * hdc decrease over the next two stitches, hdc in the next 5 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with hdc decrease in last two stitches; join with a slip stitch to first stitch. (36 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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