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

Designed by Kersten Brunner, I really like this take on the famous messy bun beanie.

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Messy Bun Rainbow Hat by Kersten’s Crochet

Get the pattern via Etsy, Messy Bun Rainbow Hat by Kersten’s Crochet.




Here are some more messy bun patterns:


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