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    Home » Crochet Beanie Patterns

    Free Crochet Pattern - Crochet Cabled Messy Bun Hat (Adult Sizes) (video tutorial included)

    Feb 4, 2017 by Jennifer Renaud

    After designing my Big Bold Cabled Ponytail / Messy Bun Hat, and then a simpler Linen Stitch Messy Bun Hat, I was asked if I could design a simpler cabled messy bun so here it is, the Cabled Messy Bun Hat! ?

    You can find my Cabled Beanie version HERE!

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    Free Crochet Pattern - Crochet Cabled Messy Bun Hat (Adult Sizes) (video tutorial included) by A Crocheted Simplicity

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    Materials

    • Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 
    • Crochet Hooks: H/8/5.00mm; J/10/6.00mm
    • Scissors
    • Yarn Needle
    • Elastic Hair Band (optional): standard 2" diameter

     

    Experience Level: Intermediate

    Stitch Abbreviations

    • ch(s): chain(s)
    • st(s): stitch(es)
    • sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
    • sc: single crochet
    • hdc: half double crochet
    • fpdc: front post double crochet
    • fptr: front post treble crochet
    • fpdc2tog: front post double crochet decrease
    • rep: repeat
    • rnd: round
    • BLO: back loop only
    • RS: right side

     

    Sizes

    • Teen/Adult Small: fits 20″-22″ circumference
    • Adult Medium/Large: fits 23″-24″ circumference

     

    Click HERE for Kids' Sizes

    Notes

    • The first stitch of each row/round is worked into the same stitch as the beginning/turning chain.
    • The beginning chain or a row/round does not count as a stitch.

     

    Special Stitches

    • Forward Cable 2 (FWD Cbl 2) (click for tutorial): Skip the next post st, fpdc around the next post st, working in front of the post st just worked, fpdc around the skipped post st.
    • Forward Cable 6 (FWD Cbl 6) (click for tutorial): Skip the next 3 post sts, fptr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the post sts just worked, fptr around each of the 3 skipped post sts.

     

    CLICK HERE to view Video Tutorial

    Changes for sizes written as follows: Teen/Adult Small (Adult Medium/Large)

    Cabled Messy Bun Hat

    Band Instructions

    Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm

    Gauge: 8 sts = 1.75"

    Row 1 (RS): Ch 9, working in the back hump of the foundation chain, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. Turn.  (8 sts)

    Row 2: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn.

    Row 3: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across to the last st, BOTH LOOPS sc in the last st. Turn.

    Rep Rows 2 - 3, ending with a Row 3 Rep, until your band (unstretched - meaning before it's been wrapped around a head) measures (15", 16"). Do not fasten off. Continue on to Seam.

    Seam  

    With the right side facing out, bring the first row up to meet the last row. Make sure to keep your working yarn on the inside of the band. Ch 1, insert your hook from front to back into the FLO of the first row, insert your hook from back to front into the BLO of the last row, yo, pull up a loop and pull it thru all loops on your hook to complete a sl st. Repeat across the short edge of the band. Continue on to Body of Hat.

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    Body of Hat - Teen/Adult Small & Adult Medium/Large

    Switch to J/10/6.00mm crochet hook

    Gauge (in fpdc): 8 sts  x 6.25 rows = 2"

    Rnd 1: Ch 1, working into the sides of the band, sc 75 (80) sts evenly around the band. Join w/ a sl st to the 1st sc.  (75, 80 sts)

    Note: Beginning with round 2 we will be working in continuous rounds so that we do not have a visible seam in our hat. I highly suggest using a stitch marker or a 3-4" long scrap piece of yarn place between the first and last stitches of each round. Move it up as you complete each round. 

    Click HERE for help with post stitch placement

    Rnd 2: Ch 1, [ hdc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 4 sts ] work from [ to ] 5 times, hdc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, then work from [ to ] 7 (8) times.  

    Rnd 3: [ hdc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, FWD Cbl 2, fpdc around the next post st ] work from [ to ] 5 times, hdc in the next st, FWD Cbl 2, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, FWD Cbl 6, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, FWD Cbl 2, then work from [ to ] 7 (8) times.  

    Note: If you'd like to make a striped hat like the sample shown, switch colors beginning with round 5 and work each color for 3 rounds before switching again.

    Rnds 4 - 5:  [ hdc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 4 post sts ] work from [ to ] 5 times, hdc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 6 post sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, then work from [ to ] 7 (8) times.  

    Note: If you're planning to add a hair elastic, I'd suggest adding 2 more repeat rounds because the elastic has a tendency to shorten the height of the hat.

    (Teen / Adult Small) Rnds 6 - 16: Rep Rnds 3 - 5, ending w/ a Rnd 4 rep. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.

    (Adult Medium / Large) Rnds 6 - 18: Rep Rnds 3 - 5, ending w/ a Rnd 3 rep. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.

    Crown Shaping

    Rnd 1: [ hdc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, fpdc2tog around the next 2 post sts, fpdc around the next post st ] work from [ to ] 5 times, hdc in the next st, fpdc2tog around the next 2 post sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 6 post sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc2tog around the next 2 post sts, then work from [ to ] 7 (8) times.  (61, 65 sts)

    Rnd 2: [ hdc in the next st, fpdc2tog around the next 2 fpdc (skipping over the fpdc2tog from the previous rnd) ] work from [ to ] 5 times, hdc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, ( fpdc2tog around the 1st & 3rd post sts of the next 3 post sts (skipping over a fpdc) ) twice, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around the next post st, then work from [ to ] 7 (8) times.  (33, 35 sts)

    Note: I didn't use an elastic in mine, but you certainly can. To add an elastic ponytail holder, simply hold it near the crown of your hat and when you work round 3 below, work over the elastic as you work around the opening in the crown.

    Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. Join w/ a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd.  

    The finished height of your hat should be approximately (7.75", 8.25").

    Fasten off. Weave in ends. 

    Free Crochet Pattern - Crochet Cabled Messy Bun Hat (Adult Sizes) (video tutorial included) by A Crocheted Simplicity

     

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    1. Heidi Higginbotham

      February 04, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you Jennifer for another beautiful pattern....love those cables!

      Reply
      • admin

        February 04, 2017 at 3:32 pm

        You're welcome, Heidi!

        Reply
    2. Michelle McKean

      November 09, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      This is so nice. I'm bumping it up my "to do" list. I need this awesome hat.

      Reply
    3. steenta

      January 22, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      great hat tutorial!

      Reply
      • Jennifer Pionk

        January 30, 2018 at 10:12 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Krista Childers

      March 01, 2018 at 8:55 am

      Hello!

      I just wanted to let you know that AllFreeCrochet has included your beautiful hat in our Messy Bun collection. See it here: https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Hats/Crochet-Bun-Hat-Pattern-Collection

      Thanks for the great free pattern!
      Krista, Editor of AllFreeCrochet

      Reply
      • Jennifer Pionk

        March 13, 2018 at 10:10 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    5. Fofi-crochet

      July 21, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Wow beautiful 😍😍

      Reply
    6. Laura t

      February 23, 2022 at 7:26 pm

      I crocheted it in a dark gray, with a j hook for the body of the hat and it is beautiful!
      Thank you for the idea! I’m in love with cable crochet.

      Reply

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