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Free Crochet Pattern w/ Video Tutorial: Linen Stitch Messy Bun / Ponytail Hat

December 12, 2016 By Jennifer Pionk 57 Comments

After designing my Big Bold Cabled Ponytail / Messy Bun hat, I decided I wanted to design a simpler one using the popular linen stitch pattern. You can use a number of other stitch patterns that have a multiple of 2 or 4, if you prefer (you will just have to modify the crown shaping rows when you get to them).

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Free Crochet Pattern: Linen Stitch Messy Bun / Ponytail Hat by A Crocheted Simplicity

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Materials

  • Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4  / (200 – 300 yards)
  • Crochet Hooks: I/9/5.50mm; J/10/6.00mm
  • Yarn Needle
  • Elastic Hair Band (optional): standard 2″ diameter

 

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Stitch Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc2tog: single crochet decrease
  • sp: space
  • rep: repeat
  • rnd: round
  • BLO: back loop only

 

Sizes

  • Toddler: fits 18″-19″ circ. x 7″ H
  • Child: fits 19″-20″ circ. x 7.5″ H
  • Teen/Adult Small: fits 20″-22″ circ. x 8.25″ H
  • Adult Medium/Large: fits 23″-24″ circ. x 9″ H

 

Gauge: Any (see instructions)

Changes for sizes written as follows: (toddler, child, teen/adult small, adult medium/large)

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Messy Bun Hat Instructions

Band Instructions

Crochet Hook: I/9/5.50mm

18″ Doll: Ch 5

Toddler & Child: Ch 7

Teen/Adult Small & Adult Medium/Large: Ch 9

Row 1: Working in the back hump of the foundation chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Turn.  (4, 6, 6, 8, 8 sts)

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

Repeat Row 2 until the band (unstretched) measures the following: 18″ Doll (9″); Toddler (15”); Child (16”), Teen/Adult Small (17”), Adult Medium/Large (19”)

Band Seam: Bring Row 1 to meet the last row, ch 1, (sl st BLO of last row to BLO of 1st row) repeat across.  (4, 6, 6, 8, 8 sts) Turn band inside out. Continue on to Body of Hat.

Body of Hat

Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm

TIP for Row 1: Count how many rows you worked for the band. Subtract that number from the number of sts you need to work in Rnd 1. This number is the number of increases you need to work around your band. Example: I’m making the adult med/lg and my band has 68 rows & at the end of Rnd 1 I need to have 76 sts. So for my math I have 76 sts – 68 rows = 8 increases for Rnd 1. For Rnd 1 I need to work 8 increases of 2 sc in side of next row to increase to 76 sts.

Rnd 1: Working into the sides of the rows from the band, ch 1, sc (48, 60, 64, 72, 76 sts) evenly around band. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (48, 60, 64, 72, 76 sts)  

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, ch 1, skip next st, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) repeat around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (48, 60, 64, 72, 76 sts) *ch-1 spaces are counted as a stitch

Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st and 1st ch-1), skip 1st sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp) repeat around. Join w/ a sl st to the 1st ch of the rnd.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) repeat around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.

18″ Doll: Rep Rnds 3 – 4 (ending w/ a rep of rnd 3) until hat measures 2-1/4” then continue to Crown Shaping Doll.

Toddler: Rep Rnds 3 – 4 (ending w/ a rep of rnd 3) until hat measures 5-1/4” then continue to Crown Shaping Toddler.

Child: Rep Rnds 3 – 4 (ending w/ a rep of rnd 3) until hat measures 5-3/4” then continue to Crown Shaping Child.

Teen / Adult Small: Rep Rnds 3 – 4 (ending w/ a rep of rnd 3) until hat measures 6-1/2″ then continue to Crown Shaping Teen/Adult Small.

Adult Medium / Large: Rep Rnds 3 – 4 (ending w/ a rep of rnd 3) until hat measures 7” then continue to Crown Shaping Adult Medium/Large.

Free Crochet Pattern - Linen Stitch Messy Bun Doll Hat by A Crocheted Simplicity

Crown Shaping 18″ Doll

Rnd 1: Ch 1, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc2tog.  (32 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st and 1st ch-1), skip 1st st, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last ch-1 sp, sc in last ch-1 sp. Join w/ a sl st to 1st ch of rnd.  (22 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 3 sts, sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (14 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Crown Shaping Toddler

Rnd 1: Ch 1, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc2tog.  (48 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st and 1st ch-1), skip 1st st, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 3 sts, sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps. Join w/ a sl st to 1st ch of rnd.  (26 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 2 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (18 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue to Finishing.

Crown Shaping Child

Rnd 1: Ch 1, (*sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc*, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) repeat around to last 4 sts, then rep from * to *. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc2tog.  (42 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st and 1st ch-1), skip 1st st, (*sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp*, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 5 sts, then rep from * to *. Join w/ a sl st to 1st ch of rnd.  (28 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (*sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc*, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 4 sts, then rep from * to *. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (18 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue to Finishing.

Crown Shaping Teen/Adult Small

Rnd 1: Ch 1, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc2tog.  (48 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st and 1st ch-1), skip 1st st, (*sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp*, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 5 sts, then rep from * to *. Join w/ a sl st to 1st ch of rnd.  (32 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 2 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (22 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue to Finishing.

Crown Shaping Adult Medium/Large

Rnd 1: Ch 1, (*sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc*, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) repeat around to last 4 sts, then rep from * to *. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc2tog.  (50 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st and 1st ch-1), skip 1st st, (sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last st, sc in last ch-1 sp. Join w/ a sl st to 1st ch of rnd.  (34 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (*sc2tog in next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over an sc), ch 1, skip next sc*, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc) rep around to last 4 sts, then rep from * to *. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (22 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue to Finishing.

Finishing with Elastic Hair Band

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (18, 18, 22, 22 sts)

Rnd 2: Hold elastic hair band near opening in crown, ch 1, work stitches around elastic hair band and into each st around, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st). Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (24, 24, 29, 29 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing without Elastic Hair Band

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around. Join w/ a sl st to 1st sc.  (18, 18, 22, 22 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.


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Comments

  1. Etta

    December 13, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    My daughter just asked for this for Christmas.

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:53 am

      🙂

      Reply
  2. Kasie

    December 14, 2016 at 2:31 am

    Thanks! I added it to the round up of free patterns as well and can’t wait to work this one up!

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:53 am

      Thank you, Kasie!

      Reply
  3. Jean

    December 14, 2016 at 4:46 am

    I love this pattern, but, the only question I have is, what does BLO stand for? I will be making a few of these.
    Thank you so much.
    Jean.

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:53 am

      Back Loop Only (I’ve updated the stitch abbreviations)

      Reply
  4. Starr Gregory

    December 17, 2016 at 3:01 am

    I just wanted to thank you for making this pattern and offering it for free.
    I am going to try and make a couple for two little girls.
    thanks again.

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:53 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. shirley mock

    December 17, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    going to make not a hard pattern thank you

    Reply
    • shirley mock

      December 17, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      going to try pattern ,thank you and keep them coming .

      Reply
      • admin

        December 20, 2016 at 4:52 am

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
  6. Katrina

    December 17, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    What is the name of the color of yarn that you used for this?

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:52 am

      FEMME(ish)

      Reply
  7. Amber

    December 20, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I love this pattern and was wondering what is the name of the yarn (color) pictured in the photo?
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:52 am

      FEMME(ish)

      Reply
  8. Linda

    December 20, 2016 at 1:37 am

    What does BLO stand for?

    Reply
    • admin

      December 20, 2016 at 4:51 am

      Back Loop Only (I’ve updated the stitch abbreviations to include it)

      Reply
  9. Eileen

    December 20, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Love this pattern

    Reply
  10. Billie-jo Collie

    December 20, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    you say i hook or j hook but you dont specify which one to use all i see is J what is the i one for ?

    Reply
    • admin

      December 21, 2016 at 4:02 am

      Under the “Band” it specifies to use the I hook. 😉

      Reply
  11. Linda

    December 21, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    When doing the stitches into the band do the chains between the single chains count in the 76 stitches?

    Reply
    • admin

      December 22, 2016 at 4:00 am

      I’m confused by what you’re referring to as the chains between single chains.

      Reply
  12. Dara

    December 21, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    I’m confused by your math. I ended up with 60 rows for the band. You say to subtract but it looks as though you added. What would my st # be?

    Reply
    • admin

      December 22, 2016 at 3:56 am

      Hi Dara~ You subtract your Row number from the total number of sts specified for Rnd 1 of your hat. This will tell you how many increases you need to add around your band to get to the correct number of sts for the size you’re working. So, you’re adding sts, but subtracting numbers to figure out how many to add.

      Reply
  13. Adrienne

    December 21, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Can’t wait to try this pattern, thanks! Do I need 4 skeins of yarn, or just an amount that totals 200-300 yards?

    Reply
    • admin

      December 22, 2016 at 3:53 am

      Just an amount that is 200 – 300 yards. 😉

      Reply
  14. Kim

    December 22, 2016 at 12:33 am

    I think I am a little confused. Instructions say 17″ for hat in brim and fits 23″ – 24″. I followed them to the letter. The person I made it for says it fits a child.

    Reply
    • admin

      December 22, 2016 at 3:53 am

      Hi Kim~ What kind of yarn did you use? I used an 100% acrylic yarn which has much more stretch than wool/wool blends. And when you say your band measured 17″, was that unstretched?

      Reply
  15. Tracy

    December 23, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I just wanted to say thank you for this awesome pattern!! Because of you, i am able to give 3 special little girls a Christmas present!! ???

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that, Tracy. <3

      Reply
  16. Robyn

    December 25, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    I am loving this pattern! Thank you so much for posting it! I am currently working on the body of the hat for an adult medium/large and was wondering abut the part that said “until hat measures 7-3/4″ then continue to . . . .” Does the 7-3/4″ include the band of the hat or is the 7-3/4″ just the body of the hat. Again, thanks for this pattern!

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Hi Robyn~ Yes, the measurement is including the band as well. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Leslie Bright

    December 27, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    Thank you for this free pattern. I’m going to add it to my “must make list” to my must make list.

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  18. Becky

    December 28, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    I’m having trouble with the start of the crown. Do you have a video showing it?

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Hi Becky~ Did you see that I added a video tutorial? 🙂

      Reply
  19. Jeanne

    December 28, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    Am confused about how to increase. I need 8 increases for row one. Do I evenly space them ?

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Jeanne~ Yes, if you’re comfortable “eyeballing it”, you can just evenly space those extra stitches around the band. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Diana

    December 29, 2016 at 4:21 am

    How do you do the sc2tog?

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Diana~ Did you see that I added a video tutorial? 🙂

      Reply
  21. kisha

    December 29, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I too had the same problem with the size. I made the child size for a 6 year old…and it’s too small. So i made it again in the teen/ adult small size and it’s still a bit snug.
    I also made the adult medium/large for a 9 year old and it fits good. It also fits me. I used 100%acrylic.

    But this is a great pattern

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Kisha~ Did you measure your band before you stretched it? I have a hard time resisting stretching my work as I’m crocheting..lol.. but for this to fit you really need to resist the urge until after it reaches the length stated. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Joan Gothro

    December 29, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    I made one last night and another one today, love it

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      Glad to hear it! 😀

      Reply
  23. Tasha

    January 2, 2017 at 3:00 am

    Thank you so much for the pattern! For the crown shaping, should all of the stitches go into the sc-space, not the actual stitches? I’m a little confused by the instructions and just want to make sure I’m doing it correctly. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      Hi Tasha~ Yes, you’re correct!

      Reply
  24. Margie

    January 8, 2017 at 1:13 am

    Hi –
    My adult daughter asked me to make this for her. I am trying a small sample using the doll measurements before I invest in yarn.
    I am confused by how to work stitches in round 1. Instructions say to work in “sides” of the rows. I don’t get it. Have watched the tutorial but it is too fast to see where the stitches are being placed. Help!!

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      Hi Margie~ The sts are simply worked into the side of the sc from each row of the band. You can insert your hook into the center of the stitch or around it. Try both and see which you prefer. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Tanya Elese

    January 8, 2017 at 3:44 am

    Just finished it for my daughter (7 yo). The mathematics tho ?. But I like the final result. Thanks for the free pattern.

    Reply
    • admin

      January 24, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      You’re welcome. lol You don’t have to work out the math if you can eyeball working evenly around the band. 😉

      Reply
  26. Mary Beine

    December 27, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    sO I AM STARING TO MAKE THE BODY OF T HE HAT, I AM CONFUSED BY HOW MANY INCREASES I NEED FOR THE TE=EN/CHILD HAT,I HAVE 40 ROWS AROUND THAT EQUAL 17 IN?

    Reply
    • Mary Beine

      December 27, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      HOW MANY INCREASES DO I NEED?

      Reply
    • Jennifer Pionk

      December 29, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Hi Mary – If you have 40 Rows for the band and you are making the child size hat, you will need to work 64 sts for Rnd 1. Since you have 40 rows in your band, you will need to work 24 increases. So for Rnd 1, you could work the following: 2 sc in each of the next 8 sts, *sc in next, 2 sc in next, rep from * around. (64 sts)

      If you’re making a teen size, you will need to work 72 sts for Rnd 1. Since you have 40 rows in your band, you will need to work 32 increases. So for Rnd 1, you could work the following: sc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 32 sts. (72 sts)

      Reply

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