Diamonds Messy Bun – Free Crochet Hat Pattern

Last year, I designed the Chevron Peaks Slouch for the Hat Not Hate campaign and I really loved the technique & crochet stitches that created the design and texture of the hat. I loved it so much that I came up with an argyle design for last year’s crochet Christmas stocking pattern. Then, after completing the argyle stocking, I knew that the design would make a great hat, but I ran out of time last winter to release the Argyle Beanie & Slouch and released it this past fall. Since then, I’ve come up with a few more fun designs using this technique. You can find the free crochet pattern for the Diamonds Messy Bun in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes the beanie, slouch, messy bun & ear warmer patterns in one.

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I’ve had so many crocheters reach out to tell me that they LOVED my Chevron Peaks Slouch. I was pleasantly shocked because it was one of those designs that I really didn’t think would garner much attention. All of the positive messages I received were the reason I used the same technique for the argyle stocking and this crochet hat pattern. I’ve got a couple more fun designs coming your way with this technique too! 

Aren’t personalized leather tags such a great finishing touch to add to our crochet items? I ordered these ones and a couple different wooden ones from an awesome online maker. You can find links to where I purchased and a tutorial on how to attach all of them HERE. 

THE YARN

Diamonds Beanie & Slouch – Click HERE

Diamonds Messy Bun – Scroll Down

Diamonds Ear Warmer – Click HERE

Diamonds MESSY BUN – FREE CROCHET HAT PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes all hat options: beanie, slouch, messy bun & ear warmer.

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

Pin it for later here.

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MATERIALS

• Yarn:  Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / Any Color / I used Lion Brand Yarns Touch of Alpaca in Goldenrod 
  • Yardage: See “Fits Head Size” below for yardage of all sizes.
• Crochet Hooks: G/6/4.00mm,  H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker

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Gauge

• In hat band stitch pattern: 6 sts = 1.25″; 14 rows = 3″
• Body of Hat in sc: 11.5 sts = 3″; 11 rows = 3″

Fits Head Size

• Toddler: 16″ – 17-1/2″ circ. (110 yards)
• Kids: 18″ – 20″ circ. (130 yards)
• Teen / Adult Small: 20-1/2″ – 22-1/2″  circ. (150 yards)
• Adult Medium / Large: 23″ – 24-1/2″  circ. (170 yards)

Styles

• Diamonds Beanie & Slouch Pattern – Click HERE
• Diamonds Messy Bun Pattern – Scroll Down
• Diamonds Ear Warmer Pattern – Click HERE

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• The majority of the pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you’re on.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, Touch of Alpaca & Pound of Love were used for the samples. Another comparable light worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca: 90% Acrylic / 10% Alpaca (207 yards / 190 m / 100 g / 13.5 oz).
• Lion Brand Pound of Love: 100% Acrylic (1020 yards / 932 m / 454 g / 16 oz).
• Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease: 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
• Pattern Repeats:  In the crochet instructions you’ll see: rep from ( to ) around. The instructions written within the ( ) parentheses are one full pattern repeat. You are to repeat these around the entire hat. The stitch pattern will repeat evenly so you should not have any stitches remaining at the end of each round.
• Changes for sizes are written as follows: Toddler  (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large).
• Diamonds Beanie & Slouch Pattern – Click HERE
• Diamonds Messy Bun Pattern – Scroll Down
• Diamonds Ear Warmer – Click HERE

Special Stitches

Simple Hat Band

Gauge: Using a 5mm hook: 11.5 sc = 3″ (stitch height isn’t crucial)

Messy Bun – Crown Shaping

Finishing

Note: Make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your hat. Adjust your hook size to get the perfect fit, as needed. 

Rnd 1: Join yarn in stitch closest to the first st of Rnd 1 of hat band, sl st in each st around the bottom of your hat band. Use the Special Join Technique (click HERE for tutorial), to join. 

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your diamonds messy bun hat is complete!

Now that you’ve finished crocheting your Argyle Beanie, Slouch, or Messy Bun hat, add your own finishing touches using one of these fun options! 

• Chain Loop Pom (click here for tutorial)
• Faux Fur Pom (click here)
• Personalized Tags (click here for tutorial)

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