14 Knit and Crochet Bun Hat Patterns

I love the button embellishments on this darling messy bun hat. These hats take up so little harn and then you don't have to worry about hat hair!

Get the Addison Messy Bun Hat pattern!

Keep it classic with a super easy crochet messy bun hat. This pattern features rows of regular half double crochet and third loop half double crochet for a wonderful ribbing effect.

Get the ​Simplicity Bun Hat pattern.

This particular messy bun hat takes most crocheters less than two hours to complete, and look at that yarn! The variegated yarn really gives this hat a lovely finish.

Get the ​Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat pattern.

Add texture to your crochet ponytail hat with this lovely pattern! The front post double crochet stitches create the lovely grid pattern you see, made all the more eye-catching with the vareigated yarn! 

Get the Simple Textured Messy Bun Hat pattern.

Grab two of your favorite colors to make this bun hat! The alternating colors make this hat suited to match any outerwear you have in your closet.

Get the ​Block Stitch Bun Hat Pattern.

I can't get enough of the texture on this hat! And the color changing yarn is absolutely gorgeous. This pattern is a bit more advanced than some of the other crochet hats in this collection, and the results are so wonderful! 

Get the Short n Sassy Messy Bun Hat pattern.

The shell stitch is a personal favorite, making this seashore bun hat one aptly named project! You'll definitely achieve that ocean effect when you work up this hat in blue yarn. 

Get the ​Seashore Messy Bun Hat pattern.

Maybe a couple hours is too long to spend on a hat you'll just wear to romp around in the snow. No problem! Grab some super bulky yarn and work up this bun hat in no time at all! 

Get the Super Bulky Oversized Messy Bun Hat pattern.

Not only can you make yourself or your daughter a bun hat, but you can make one for your daughter's doll, too! This pattern has the option to make a regular doll hat with a pom pom, or leave the top open so the doll can have a messy bun, too! 

Get the My Dolly Edgy Messy Bun Hat pattern.

A hat meets a cowl with this pattern! With the addition of a lovely ribbon, this pattern goes from cowl to ponytail hat and back again! 

Get the ​Whipped Cable Crochet Hat Pattern.

Are you a visual learner? If so, you have to watch this video tutorial from our friends at AllFreeCrochet! This bun hat is great for beginners, and the video is especially great for beginners! You only need to know how to chain and how to half double crochet. 

Get the ​Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat video tutorial.

All right knitters, we have patterns for you, too! This super easy bun hat is worked up with circular needles and primarily features the stockinette stitch. You don't even need to switch to dpns to finish this off since you're leaving a hole at the top! 

Get the ​Trendy Knit Bun Hat pattern.

Black and white is my personal favorite color combination, so I'm loving this bun hat with black and white yarn! This knit ponytail hat is worked up with bulky yarn and large needles, making it a super fast project! 

Get the ​Messy Bun Hat Knitting Pattern.

Last but CERTAINLY not least, we have a loom knit messy bun pattern! This is a great option for folks who neither knit nor crochet but really want to make a cute bun hat! Of course, you can also make this loom knit hat if you do know how to knit or crochet. Looming is getting more and more trendy, and when you can make cute projects like this one, why not? 

Get the ​Loom Knit Messy Bun Hat pattern.