The Chunky Knit Messy Bun Hat is a variation of the Simple Chunky Knit Hat. This super easy knitting pattern is written for knitting on straight needles (or circular) and then sewn with a seam up the back.

You can also knit on double pointed needles to avoid the seam sewing or use the magic loop method. You would just knit every row rather than knit and purl.

The border is a single crocheted border added after the piece has been sewn together.

Free Pattern: Chunky Knit Messy Bun Hat

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Video Tutorial
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Yarn: 1 skein  (Shown here in Choco and in Berry Burst) available at Joann.com for less than $5 each. There are a variety of colors to choose from and the different shades make the seam disappear quite well. 3.5 oz 109 yards.

Needles:

Crochet Hook:

Gauge: 9 sts x 14 rows = 4 inch square (10 cm)

Measurements: Finished piece laid flat measures 9″ wide by 8″ high.

*Note: If you do not want a single crochet border, you would substitute Rows 1 and 2 below with a seed stitch as follows:
Row 1: *K1, P1. Repeat from * to end = 40 sts
Row 2: *K1, P1. Repeat from * to end = 40 sts

Instructions:
Cast on 40 stitches.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Purl.
Rows 5-22: Repeat rows 3 & 4 until piece measures 7 inches (17.5cm) from the beginning or where you want the crown to start. 

Shape the crown.
Round 1: K1 *K2tog, K2 repeat from * to the last stitch, K1 = 30 sts
Round 2: Purl.
Round 3: *K1, K2 tog, repeat from * to end =  20  sts
Round 4: Purl.
Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * to end = 20 sts
Round 6: *K1, P1. Repeat from * to end = 20 sts
Cast Off.

Sew Seam. Weave in ends.

Add single crochet border.
With right side (knit side) facing, pick up back loop of each stitch and single crochet loosely once around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single chain. Cut yarn and weave in ends.