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

January 20th/21st weekend is coming up fast and if you’re furiously knitting and crocheting hats to donate to the Women’s March happening in Washington, and all over that day you may be ready for a little variation on the theme … well, how about combining the two biggest trends in the yarn world right now – the messy bun beanie (aka ponytail hat) with the Pussy Hat Project?

Below are two patterns, one for knitters and one for crocheters … see you on the 21st, with our pussy hats on and our messy buns out!

FOR CROCHETERS:

Available in Knit & Crochet, It's 2 Hats in 1: a Messy Bun Beanie That Doubles as a Pussy Hat Project ...

Crochet Messy Bun Cat Hat – FREE Pattern by Rebecca Renea (hat featured here crocheted by Crissy256)

FOR KNITTERS:

Available in Knit & Crochet, It's 2 Hats in 1: a Messy Bun Beanie That Doubles as a Pussy Hat Project ...

Cat Hat w/ Ponytail Opening – Pattern by Monique Rae

Learn more about the Pussy Hat Project.


Here are some more messy bun patterns:

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