Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern Size Child

Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern – Size Child

Materials used:
⦁ Hair tie about 2″ in diameter
⦁ Worsted weight yarn (I used Bernat Wool-Up Worsted)
⦁ Hook H (5mm)
⦁ Hook G (4mm)




Abbreviations:
CH – chain
ST – stitch
SC – single crochet
Sl ST – slip stitch
Cl ST – cluster stitch
YO – yarn over

In this short video I show and explain how to crochet a Cluster Stitch. (Written explanation following).

To work Cluster Stitch – YO, insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Finished hat measures approx.:
6 in (15cm) top to bottom,
8 in (20,5 cm) across,
for head circumference 16 1/2 in (42cm)

Use Hook H
Round 1: SC 22 around a hair tie, join with Sl ST (22)

Round 2: CH3, *Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in next ST*, join with Sl ST (33)
Round 3: CH3, * Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in each of next two stitches*, join with Sl ST (44)
Round 4: CH 3, Cl ST around, join with Sl ST (44)

 

Round 5 – 7: Repeat round 4 (44)

Round 8: Ribbing: Change hook to G, place marker, work * 2SC in first ST, 1SC in next ST in back loops*, do not join, continue working in spiral (66)
Round 9 – 15: SC in each ST around in back loops (66). Join with SL ST at the end of the last round. Fasten off, weave in ends.

For flower pattern please refer to this tutorial on my blog.