Messy Bun Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

Messy Bun Hats are the thing right now. They're so easy to make and look really cute. Here's a free pattern (below) to make your own Messy Bun Hat. If you prefer the printable pdf, visit my ravelry store: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/orange-september

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, any color, any fiber, about 2 oz (57 g) or 100 yards (91 m). Hat in photos was created using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Olive and Light Mustard, and Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Gray Mist
J-10 (6.00 mm) crochet hook
Large-eye blunt needle for weaving ends

Gauge: 4"= 13 hdc stitches and 10 rounds

Finished measurement: 21.5” (55.0 cm) un-stretched band circumference, 6.5” (16.5 cm) height. Will fit teen/small adult.

Cobblestone Scarf Crochet Pattern

Chunky Cobblestone Scarf

Skill level: Easy

Materials Needed:
1 skein Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky Heathers: Charcoal
Size L-11 (8.00 mm) crochet hook
Large-eye blunt needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 2”=2 cobble st [sc, dc] and 3 rows

Approximate finished size: 60" long

Stitch Reference:
ch=chain
ea=each
st=stitch
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st 2 tog=slip stitch two together (Insert hook in st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop, draw through both loops on hook).

Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern

I designed this hat a few years ago for my daughter who wanted something that would keep her head warm while allowing her to tuck her bun up inside. It's a simple slouchy hat that's easy to work, and has become her go-to hat.You can work it how you see fit, solid color or stripes, add rounds to increase the 'slouchiness' factor, or make the band larger or smaller depending on your head circumference. I find this hat fits many age ranges by simply altering the band. Because it's crocheted in dc rounds without turning, you won't have that visible diagonal seam.

Slouchy Hat
Perfect for buns and pony tails

Skill Level: Easy

Materials needed:
1 skein worsted weight (medium/4) yarn: main color (your choice), 1 skein worsted weight (medium/4) yarn: accent color (your choice). You will not use the entire skein.
Size I-9 (5.50 mm) crochet hook
Large-eye blunt needle for weaving in ends

Measurement: Finished circumference about 18-20 inches unstretched

Gauge: 2" (5.0 cm) = 7 dc and 4 rows

Stitch References
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
rnd = round
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sc2tog = single crochet two together (How to: This is a decrease stitch. Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all three loops on hook.)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A, form a 12 dc magic circle, sl st to join, pull tail tight. Alternate beginning: Ch 3, place 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in top of 1st st to join, pull tail tight to close circle.

Rnd 1: ch 2 (counts as dc in this round and throughout), do not turn at end of rounds, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. 22 st.

Rnd 2: ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Repeat from * around, sl st to join. 32 st.

Rnd 3: repeat rnd 2. 47 st.

Rnds 4: repeat rnd 2. 70 st.

Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in each st around, sl st to join. 70 st

Rnds 6-11: repeat rnd 5.

Rnd 12: change to color B, ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in each st around. 70 st.

Rnd 13: change to color A, ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in each st around, sl st to join.

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around, sl st to join.

Rnd 15: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog (see st reference below for how to), *sc in next 3 st, sc2tog. Repeat from * around, sl st to join. 57 st.

Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 57 st.

Rnds 17-19: change to color B, ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave ends.

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Easy, Quick, Trendy Chunky Scarf Pattern

I made this for myself and I just love it, so I wanted to share the pattern!  It's super soft (and super simple) and you can wear it several different ways. Make it with or without the fringe (I wanted fringe because I think it's fun!). If you want to make this into a chunky infinity cowl that you can double, it's easy enough to whip stitch or slip stitch the ends together once you're finished. This scarf is fast enough to make that you can crank several out for Christmas gifts in no time.  And it doesn't cost much either. I chose to make mine with I Love This Yarn (and I do very much love this yarn) in Cranberry because it's such a yummy color. I think it would look great in any color, but especially grey, sungold, or ivory tweed. Expand this post to see instructions and more pics by clicking 'read more' below