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crochet Studio Bun Hat from doradoes.co.uk

The Studio Bun Crochet Hat – Free Pattern

You can see the full range of Studio Beanie hats here where you can find a link to download an add free, printable version of Studio Bun Hat and two other beanie hat patterns all in one!

I have a lot of hair.  Last winter when I first came across Messy Bun Hats, I knew I had hit on something which was for me!

So here is my take on the messy bun hat as part of my Studio Range which includes the Studio Scoodie and the Studio Stripe Scarf.   Like with the scarf and scoodie, this texture brings a 3D look to the hat and creates a super cosy practical accessory.

Did you know that we lose most of our body heat through the head?  Not anymore!

An add free printable pdf version of this and two other variations can be purchased from Ravelry, Etsy and Love Crafts Crochet.
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free crochet messy bun hat textured ribbed pattern

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Pattern Notes

General Notes

  • Please read all the pattern notes before starting your project
  • This pattern uses US crochet terms (UK equivalents are given in brackets in the abbreviations list)
  • Numbers in brackets at the end of a row / round indicate the number of stitches in that row / round and are only given at the start of a section or where there is a change
  • Turning chains to not count as stitches
  • Unless otherwise indicated stitches should be worked in consecutive stitches
  • Instructions in (brackets) should be worked in the same stitch
  • Instructions written after *asterisks should be repeated as indicated 
  • Instructions written between [square brackets] should be repeated the precise number of times indicated

Construction

  • The hats is worked top down in the round
  • You will turn at the end of each round
  • The brim is worked in rows at right angles to the hat
Studio Bun Hat from doradoes.co.uk

Skills Needed

  • Knowledge of basic crochet stitches and terminology
  • Working in rounds (using the magic ring – a modification is given)
  • Simple increases
  • Working in the back loop only (for the brim)

Materials

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm / I hook

Yarn: Approximately 150m / 135yds of Aran / Worsted weight yarn.

In the item pictured, I used roughly 50m of WI Soft and Smooth Aran yarn i teal (Yarn A) and about 100m in grey (Yarn B).

Other: Yarn needle & scissors

Finished size: 19in circumference, 6in height

Stitches & Abbreviations

US terms with UK terms given in brackets

  • blo = back loop only
  • ch = chain
  • edc – extended double crochet (UK extended treble) – see special stitches
  • fsc = foundation single crochet (UK foundation double) – fsc tutorial here
  • MR = magic ring – see special stitches
  • rep = repeat
  • rs = right side
  • sc = single crochet (UK double crochet)
  • sk = skip (UK miss)
  • ss = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • ws = wrong side
  • yo = yarn over

Special Stitches

Extended Double Crochet (edc)

This is very similar to a double crochet but with a small extra step:

Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through one loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through two loops to complete the stitch.

textured free crochet pattern messy bun hat ribbed band

The Studio Messy Bun Hat Pattern

Using a 5.5mm hook and Yarn B;

Round 1:  Make 48fsc, making sure not to twisting your work, ss to top of first st to join, turn (48 sts)

If you aren’t using the fsc stitch, ch48 and join with a ss, then ch1 and work 1sc into each ch, joining to the top of the first st with a ss. 

Round 2: Ch2,  *[1hdc, 1edc] 5 times, (1hdc, 1edc) in next st, (1hdc, 1edc) in next st; rep from * to end, ss to top of first st, turn (56 sts)

Round 3: Ch2,  *[1hdc, 1edc] 6 times, (1hdc, 1edc) in next st, (1hdc, 1edc) in next st; rep from * to end, ss to top of first st, turn (64 sts)

Round 4: Ch2, *1hdc, 1edc; rep from * to end, ss to top of first st, turn

Rounds 5 – 11: As Round 4

Fasten off Yarn B, change to Yarn A

Round 12: Ch1 (does not count as st), 1sc in each st to end, ss to top of first st, turn

Do not fasten off, continue to work brim

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crochet textured messy bun hat ribbed brim
Studio Bun Hat

The Hat Brim

You can find a video tutorial on how to make the brim here.

Continuing from the last round and without fastening off, turn to work at right angles from the hat;

Row 1: Ch8, 1sc in second ch from hook and each ch back towards the hat, ss in the first and second sc from the last round of the hat, turn (7 sc, 2 ss)

Row 2: Sk the 2 ss, *1sc in the blo of the next 7 sc, turn (7 sc)

Row 3: Ch1 (does not count as st), 1sc in the blo of the next 7 sc, ss in the next 2 sc on the last round of the hat

Repeat rows 2 and 3 around the whole hat until you reach your starting ch.

To finish, join the two sides of the brim by working the last row repeat through the blo of the previous round and the starting chain

Fasten off and sew in ends

Finishing

Using Yarn A, work 1 round of sc around the top end of the hat (the other side of round 1).

Slip stitch to the first stitch and fasten off

Your Studio Bun Hat is ready to wear!

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Studio Bun Hat from doradoes.co.uk
You can download an add free printable pattern including 2 other versions of this hat from Ravelry, Etsy and Love Crafts Crochet

I hope you enjoy this pattern, and as always, don’t forget to tag me in your finished makes!  Nothing makes me happier than seeing my designs brought to life by others.  I love the colour choices and personal touches you add to the patterns!

On Instagram, you can use the hashtag #HookMeHappy or just tag @doradexplored.  You can tweet me your pictures, or add your them to my Facebook page.  And if socials aren’t your thing, feel free to email me your efforts.  It really does make my day!  I’m also a huge fan of Pinterest so if you like my patterns I’d love it if you pin them, or visit my Pinterest page which showcases some wonderful inspirational crochet patterns – the talent out there blows my mind!

Until next time.

Happy Hooking

Dx

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2 COMMENTS
  • Penny Taylor
    November 9, 2017 at 00:01
    Reply

    Thank you for sharing this great pattern with us. I would love to make one someday, when I finally catch up (if thats ever possible) with all/some of my wips. I do have one question about the first step. On the first step you have: “chain 48 and join with a sl st, then work 40sc into the chain and join with a sl st.” I am wondering how you go from chaining 48 and then immediately have 40 sts in the next round. What happened to the 8 stitches? Thank you for any help you can give in solving this confusion.

    1. Dora Does
      November 9, 2017 at 07:35
      Reply

      Hi Penny,
      Thanks your your comment and attention! You found a transcription typo! That should have read work 48 Sc (not 40). The first round starts with 48 st. Those 8st have their place back!!

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