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

2018 Update: The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend This Year!

Weaved Messy Bun Hat by Wiam’s Crafts

2018 Update: The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend This Year!

Ridge and Rib Messy Bun Hat by Let’s Go Baa-Less

2018 Update: The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend This Year!

Messy Bun Pony Tail Beanie by Made By Lilian

2018 Update: The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend This Year!

Aria Messy Bun Beanie by Isela Phelps

2018 Update: The Best Free Knit Ponytail Hat Patterns (aka Messy Bun Beanies) – Still a Popular Trend This Year!

Cabled Messy Bun Hat by The Knit Guru



Here are some more messy bun patterns:


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