Easy Crochet Calvarium Messy Bun Hat Pattern — Warm, Ponytail-Friendly Beanie
Keep your hair up and your head warm with this easy Crochet Calvarium Messy Bun Hat. The calvarium-style opening at the crown lets a messy bun or ponytail pass through while the band and body of the hat provide cozy coverage. This one-size adult pattern is great for quick makes and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.
Sample hat: Crochet Calvarium Messy Bun Hat made with Lion Brand Heartland 'Great Sand Dunes' worsted-weight yarn.
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Size
8”/20.5cm deep x 23”/58.5cm in circumference — one size fits most adults.
You Will Need
Approx 251yd/230m of (4) medium worsted weight yarn
Yarn Used: Lion Brand Heartland, 100% acrylic, 5oz/142g = 251yd/230m per skein — 1 skein, Great Sand Dunes
Hook: 4mm (size G)
Tape measure
Yarn needle
Ponytail elastic (medium sized in coordinating color)
Stitches Used
Chain stitch (ch)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Single crochet (sc)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Gauge
The gauge will vary depending on the yarn and hook you use. For the piece in the photo, a size G hook was used, but follow the measurements below to match fit.
Instructions
Using the tape measure, measure from the top of your head to just above your eyebrows and write the number next to “A” below. Now measure the circumference of your head, being sure to go over your ears, and write the number next to “B” below.
A: _________
B: _________
The pattern below reflects the measurements (in parentheses) used to create the hat in the photo.
Pattern Stitch
Make a ch the length of measurement A (8”/20.5cm to match sample).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, when you reach the end sc around the ponytail elastic (this does not count as a stitch), turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in FL of each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BL of each st across, when you reach the end sc around the ponytail elastic (this does not count as a stitch), turn.
Rep rows 2–3 until length of piece = measurement B (23”/58.5cm to match sample) being sure to end with a Row 2. Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Assemble
With RS facing, whipstitch the first row to the final row to form a tube/hat shape, aligning edges so the calvarium opening is centered at the crown.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Insert ponytail elastic at the crown opening so hair can be pulled through and secured as desired.
Tips
- To adjust fit, re-measure and lengthen or shorten the starting chain (measurement A) or number of row repeats (measurement B).
- Use any medium (4) worsted-weight yarn and the recommended hook for similar drape; consult the yarn label for care instructions.