UPDATED! The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (Messy Bun Beanies) … The Popular Trend Continues …

NEW FOR 2018/2019 SEASON: For more messy bun patterns and tutorials — both knit and crochet — see the collection of links at the end of this post.

Clarissa Messy Bun Hat By Rae Blackledge

Riva Bun Hat by Berroco Design Team

Free Pattern: Riva Bun Hat
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Pink Ponytail Hat by Gretchen Tracy

Free Pattern: Pink Ponytail Hat
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Ponytail Winter Hat by Rosemary Krimbel

Free Pattern: Ponytail Winter Hat
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Chunky Knit Messy Bun Hat by Marni Reecer

Free Pattern: Chunky Knit Messy Bun Hat
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Messy Bun Hat by Sarah Patterson

Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat
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Heather’s Messy Bun Hat by Redhead Knits

Free Pattern: Heather’s Messy Bun Hat
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NO LONGER FREE: Eyelet Messy Bun Hat by Miranda Riley

Pattern: Eyelet Messy Bun Hat (NO LONGER FREE)

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Family Fun Messy Bun Hats by Bernat Design Studio

Free Pattern: Family Fun Messy Bun Hats

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Bell Hat by Olivia Craftox

Free Pattern: Bell Hat
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Ridged Messy Bun Hat by Audrey Mason

Free Pattern: Ridged Messy Bun Hat
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Holly Hat by Olivia Craftox

Free Pattern: Holly Hat
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Here are some more messy bun patterns:

• NEW: 2018 Update: The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend!
• NEW: 2018 Update: The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend!
• NEW: Perfect Gift Alert: Crochet a Messy Bun Rainbow Hat
• NEW: Knit or Crochet This Fresh Messy Bun Beanie For Winter, For Yourself or as the Perfect Gift!
• The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (Messy Bun Beanies) On Trend For The 2017-2018 Season!
• The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (Messy Bun Beanies) On Trend For The 2017-2018 Season!
• The Best Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – This Season’s Fave Gift!
• 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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