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!
Criss Cross Messy Bun Beanie by Loops and Love Crochet
Braided Ridge Messy Bun Beanie by Trishia Rodriguez
Malia Messy Bun Beanie by Rebecca Langford
Quick ‘n Easy Messy Bun Hat by Kristi Simpson
Messy bun hat by TLH Patterns
Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat
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Royal Bun Beanie by Ingrid Geerings
Free Pattern: Royal Bun Beanie
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Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat
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Bibbity Bobbity Messy Bun 3-in-1 – free pattern by Celina Lane
Free Pattern: Bibbity Bobbity Messy Bun 3-in-1
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Crochet Frozen Winter Bun Hat – free pattern by Wilma Westenberg
Free Pattern: Frozen Winter Bun Hat
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One Hour Messy Bun Beanie by Sewrella
Free Pattern: One Hour Messy Bun Beanie
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Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat by Amanda Saladin
Free Pattern: Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat
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Messy Bun Hat by Repeat Crafter Me
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Messy Bun Plaid Hat by Bethany Dearden
Messy bun Hat by Daisy Cottage Designs
Crochet Ribbed Bun Hat – Messy Bun Hat by Naztazia
Messy Bun Hat by Amy Lehman
It’s All About the Messy Bun by June Nemeth
Headhuggers by ValliesKids
Messy Bun Cat Hat by Rebecca Renea
NoGrinch’s Messy Bun Hat by NoGrinchHere
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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- How To Crochet a Ponytail Hat (aka Messy Bun Beanie) – Video Tutorial by Donna Wolfe from Naztazia
- The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – a Popular Gift This Season!
- 9 Popular Ponytail Hats and Messy Bun Beanies – a Roundup of Paid & Free Patterns in Knit & Crochet
- The Best Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) for Little Girls!
- Everyone’s Going Crazy for Knit and Crochet Ponytail Hats (aka the Messy Bun Beanie) – FREE Patterns
- Available in Knit & Crochet, It’s 2 Hats in 1: a Messy Bun Beanie That Doubles as a Pussy Hat Project …
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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
on December 11, 2016 at 11:00 amThank you! xoxo
😀 It’s crazy! I have about 3 more patterns ready to be released. I love these!
Brenda Harman
on December 16, 2016 at 2:25 pmHi, can you email me the pattern please for the crochet ponytail hat. bmharm1@live.com Thanks so much.
knithack
on December 17, 2016 at 2:17 pmHi Brenda, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle
Jessica Lehet
on December 12, 2016 at 3:17 amCan someone email me the crochet pattern to make this?
Jeslehet@gmail.com
Thank you!!
knithack
on December 12, 2016 at 10:21 amHi Jessica, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Janice
on December 15, 2016 at 6:09 pmI would love to have the patterns emailed to me as well. janiceschmelzer@yahoo.com
knithack
on December 16, 2016 at 10:21 amHi Janice, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
rosie
on November 19, 2018 at 4:21 pmrosiedeal32@yahoo.com
Kaye
on December 12, 2016 at 11:50 pmJust finished the easy peasy hat pattern & it turned out great !! Thanks for the pattern !!
That’s great, Kaye! That’s my pattern and it is my absolute favorite.
Can someone email me the messybun pattern too? dfalbo13@gmail.com. TY
knithack
on December 14, 2016 at 12:07 pmHi Daina, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Michelle Havens
on December 13, 2016 at 12:21 pmcan someone email me the messybun pattern too?
michelle.freight@yahoo.com
knithack
on December 14, 2016 at 12:07 pmHi Michelle, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Jess
on December 13, 2016 at 3:39 pmCan someone email me the messy bun pattern too? simplydevine82@aol.com TY
knithack
on December 16, 2016 at 1:26 pmHi Jess, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Roxxi
on December 13, 2016 at 9:43 pmOhhh yeah! I’d love to try this pattern. Thanks!
deena
on December 14, 2016 at 10:02 amI would love to have this pattern. Could it please be emailed to carljen@comcast.net
knithack
on December 16, 2016 at 1:19 pmthere are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Donna Bourland
on December 14, 2016 at 2:30 pmPlease email me the messy bun hat. Crochet or knit. Please please to dsbourland@aol.com
knithack
on December 14, 2016 at 4:04 pmHi Donna, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Ann heuer
on December 16, 2016 at 1:04 amPlease email me these free patterns. Do you have any knitted patterns for same
Annheuer1941@gmail.com
knithack
on December 16, 2016 at 10:24 amHi 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!
Zabada Campbell
on December 16, 2016 at 2:54 amPlease email me the free crochet patterns. Thank you
Zebbyc67.zc@gmail.com
knithack
on December 16, 2016 at 10:26 amHi Zabada, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern.
Patty
on December 17, 2016 at 8:03 amI’d love the pattern for the ponytail hat
knithack
on December 17, 2016 at 2:23 pmHi Patty, there are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle
Donna Click
on December 17, 2016 at 9:02 amI loved making messy bun, but when I crocheted the band, it flares out, instead of fitting snugly. Any ideas about what I missed?
teressa
on December 17, 2016 at 12:40 pmI 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
Donna Click
on December 17, 2016 at 1:04 pmOkay. I figured out what I did. You are really good, aren’t you.????
Kim Black
on December 26, 2016 at 5:43 pmHi Donna,
So what did you do? Mine did the same thing…
Claudette Green
on December 17, 2016 at 5:40 pmCould I get the pattern for pony tail hat to plese?
knithack
on December 18, 2016 at 3:55 pmthere are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle
Heather
on December 17, 2016 at 8:52 pmI would love this pattern jakebaby127@aol.com please an thank you
knithack
on December 18, 2016 at 3:57 pmthere are several patterns here – click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle
Kari Heikkinen
on December 17, 2016 at 10:28 pmYou 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.
Any know where I can find these wholesale for a local botique?
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
on December 31, 2016 at 6:29 pmYarn weight and hook size could be factors, it’s difficult to know unless you share these variables.
Donna Wonnacott
on December 30, 2016 at 9:13 pmcan you help me how do I make smaller hats for teens and child
knithack
on December 31, 2016 at 6:27 pmHi Donna, here is one option in three sizes: http://bit.ly/2ipB9o0 and a free on here, also several sizes: http://bit.ly/2ikct2u
Vanessa McKay
on January 8, 2017 at 2:37 pmMy 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
on January 9, 2017 at 6:12 amHi 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!
Robin Mercer
on January 13, 2017 at 2:07 pmI 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
Kim Black
on January 13, 2017 at 3:12 pmHi Robin,
Here’s the correct link to the hat – it’s free on Ravelry. The same lady makes it, this one is called Frozen Winter (bun) hat. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frozen-winter-bun-hat
knithack
on January 14, 2017 at 7:12 amHi Robin, that’s corrected now…
Kimberly Black
on January 13, 2017 at 2:35 pmI 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
on January 14, 2017 at 7:01 amHi Kimberly, that’s corrected now…
Lisa Secrest
on January 21, 2017 at 10:01 amHi, 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
on January 21, 2017 at 1:10 pmYup, 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.
Betty mc garry
on November 15, 2018 at 7:19 amPlease send me number 7 and 8 for ponytail hat patterns and crochet hat pattern.
Hi Betty, click on the picture of the one you like and you’ll be taken to the pattern. Danielle