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

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! ?

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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 2^nd 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.

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