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

Posted by Danielle | Dec 4, 2017 | Free Patterns, Knitting Patterns |

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

Riva Bun Hat by Berroco Design Team

Free Pattern: Riva Bun Hat

Pink Ponytail Hat by Gretchen Tracy

Free Pattern: Pink Ponytail Hat

Ponytail Winter Hat by Rosemary Krimbel

Free Pattern: Ponytail Winter Hat

Chunky Knit Messy Bun Hat by Marni Reecer

Free Pattern: Chunky Knit Messy Bun Hat

Messy Bun Hat by Sarah Patterson

Free Pattern: Messy Bun Hat

Family Fun Messy Bun Hats by Bernat Design Studio

Free Pattern: Family Fun Messy Bun Hats

Bell Hat by Olivia Craftox (Wayback Archive)

Free Pattern: Bell Hat

Ridged Messy Bun Hat by Audrey Mason

Free Pattern: Ridged Messy Bun Hat

Here are some more messy bun patterns:

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