The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Great Gift Idea!

The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Great Gift Idea!

UPDATED: For more messy bun patterns and tutorials — both knit and crochet — see the collection of links at the end of this post.

UPDATED JANUARY 2021: Everyone LOVES ponytail hat patterns! And no wonder, they work up quick and make fabulous gifts! Here is a round-up of my favorite FREE crochet patterns, with a few variations on the theme – messy bun cat hat anyone? Though you would love to have new messy bun beanies in the upcoming season, if you have the older one, you can renew it by using functional lint and bobble remover. And don’t forget the most important material you will need to compete this project, that’s right – yarn for crochet! If crochet is not your cup of tea these days, try your hand at sewing. You can still take your sewing on the go, there are many great portable sewing machines to consider! Enjoy!

The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) - This Season's Fave Gift!

Criss Cross Messy Bun Beanie by Loops and Love Crochet

The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) - This Season's Fave Gift!

Braided Ridge Messy Bun Beanie by Trishia Rodriguez

The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) - This Season's Fave Gift!

Malia Messy Bun Beanie by Rebecca Langford

The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) - This Season's Fave Gift!

Messy bun hat by TLH Patterns

Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat


Royal Bun Beanie by Ingrid Geerings

Free Pattern: Royal Bun Beanie


Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat


Bibbity Bobbity Messy Bun 3-in-1 – free pattern by Celina Lane

Free Pattern: Bibbity Bobbity Messy Bun 3-in-1


Crochet Frozen Winter Bun Hat – free pattern by Wilma Westenberg

Free Pattern: Frozen Winter Bun Hat


Free Pattern: One Hour Messy Bun Beanie


Free Pattern: Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat


Messy Bun Hat by Repeat Crafter Me

Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat


Messy Bun Plaid Hat by Bethany Dearden

Messy bun Hat by Daisy Cottage Designs

Messy Bun Hat by Amy Lehman

Headhuggers by ValliesKids

Messy Bun Cat Hat by Rebecca Renea

Yet Another Messy Bun Hat by Danielle LaChance

Ponytail Beanie by Danyel Pink Designs

Ponytail Hat by Erika and Monika Simmons – FREE Crochet Pattern via Ravelry



Here are some more messy bun patterns:


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54 Comments

  1. Celina

    Thank you so much for featuring my Easy Peasy Messy Bun Hat by Simply Collectible! It’s great to be included amongst other cooler-than-cool hats!

    • knithack

      Thank you! xoxo

    • Brenda Harman

      Hi, can you email me the pattern please for the crochet ponytail hat. bmharm1@live.com Thanks so much.

      • knithack

        Hi Brenda, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle

  2. Jessica Lehet

    Can someone email me the crochet pattern to make this?

    Jeslehet@gmail.com

    Thank you!!

    • knithack

      Hi Jessica, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

        • knithack

          Hi Janice, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

  3. Kaye

    Just finished the easy peasy hat pattern & it turned out great !! Thanks for the pattern !!

    • Celina

      That’s great, Kaye! That’s my pattern and it is my absolute favorite.

    • knithack

      Hi Daina, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

    • knithack

      Hi Michelle, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

  4. Jess

    Can someone email me the messy bun pattern too? simplydevine82@aol.com TY

    • knithack

      Hi Jess, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

  5. Roxxi

    Ohhh yeah! I’d love to try this pattern. Thanks!

  6. deena

    I would love to have this pattern. Could it please be emailed to carljen@comcast.net

    • knithack

      there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

  7. Donna Bourland

    Please email me the messy bun hat. Crochet or knit. Please please to dsbourland@aol.com

    • knithack

      Hi Donna, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

  8. Ann heuer

    Please email me these free patterns. Do you have any knitted patterns for same
    Annheuer1941@gmail.com

    • knithack

      Hi Ann, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. All of the knit ones are here: http://bit.ly/2hOVOAi – good luck!

  9. Zabada Campbell

    Please email me the free crochet patterns. Thank you

    Zebbyc67.zc@gmail.com

    • knithack

      Hi Zabada, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.

  10. Patty

    I’d love the pattern for the ponytail hat

    • knithack

      Hi Patty, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle

  11. Donna Click

    I loved making messy bun, but when I crocheted the band, it flares out, instead of fitting snugly. Any ideas about what I missed?

  12. teressa

    I love this my granddaughter has long hair and most of the time it is up in a bun I don’t crochet does anyone sell these

  13. Donna Click

    Okay. I figured out what I did. You are really good, aren’t you.????

    • Kim Black

      Hi Donna,
      So what did you do? Mine did the same thing…

  14. Claudette Green

    Could I get the pattern for pony tail hat to plese?

    • knithack

      there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle

  15. Heather

    I would love this pattern jakebaby127@aol.com please an thank you

    • knithack

      there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle

  16. Kari Heikkinen

    You can make ANY pattern into one of these messy bun hats.knitting or crochet… Instead of continuing decreases, (when knitting from brim to crown) stop when you have around 20 sts left and crochet over an elastic/hair tie for the last round and BO.

  17. Cara

    Any know where I can find these wholesale for a local botique?

  18. Donna Wonnacott

    I would like to know why when I make hats they appear big some of these crochet hat are for a size 19 inch how can I go smaller

    • knithack

      Yarn weight and hook size could be factors, it’s difficult to know unless you share these variables.

  19. Donna Wonnacott

    can you help me how do I make smaller hats for teens and child

  20. Vanessa McKay

    My mom and I are looking for a pattern for the Crocheted Messy Bun Beanie! I searched and was brought here. Do you offer a free one?

    • knithack

      Hi Vanessa, yes – every pattern on this post is available for free. Just click on the image for the hat you like and you’ll be directed to the pattern. Good luck!

  21. Robin Mercer

    I love the picture of the blue and white with a snowflake look, when I click on the picture to get the pattern it takes me to the different pattern. I really want the pattern can you please tell me how to get it? I really want it!!. It is beautiful. My email address is Mrsb12174@yahoo.com

    • knithack

      Hi Robin, that’s corrected now…

  22. Kimberly Black

    I really like the first hat listed, the white and blue hat. Unfortunately, the link provided is NOT for that hat, nor is the name in the caption correct. Could you fix the link and add the correct pattern link? That hat is gorgeous! Thank you a bunch!

    • knithack

      Hi Kimberly, that’s corrected now…

  23. Lisa Secrest

    Hi, I clicked the link for the Crochet Frozen Winter Bun Hat – free pattern by Wilma Westenberg but when I tried to download it, I received a message that the site was risky and “When we tested this page, we learned it might be malicious or cause unwanted changes to your device. ” Is there anyway that a copy of the pattern can be emailed to me.

    Thank you!

    SO SORRY111

    • knithack

      Yup, I just checked and you’re right – there’s an issue with the site. I’m not comfortable emailing you the pattern due to her copyright, but will email her to let her know her site is compromised.

  24. Betty mc garry

    Please send me number 7 and 8 for ponytail hat patterns and crochet hat pattern.

    • Danielle

      Hi Betty, click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle

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