The messy bun hat has been a popular knitting project for several years. This free knitting pattern will give you everything you need to make our hat in sizes children and women.
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Supplies:
Yarn – Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky 6).
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Needles – US 13/9mm or whichever size needed to obtain gauge. Size US 13/9mm circular needles, 16” long
Darning needle, stitch marker, and scissors.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 9 stitches and 12 rows in stocking stitch (same as pattern). I recommend using US 13 needles, but if you are a loose knitter you may need to drop down to US 11 or go up to US 15 for tighter knitters.
Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the hat will fit your little one properly.
Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit two together
Sizes:
1-3 Years, 4-12 Years, Women.
Directions:
1-3 Years Toddler
Cast on 32 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 11 rounds.
Decrease: Follow this pattern for 2 rounds: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end of second round.
Cast off. Weave in ends.
4-12 Years Child
Cast on 34 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 12 rounds.
Decrease: Follow this pattern for 2 rounds: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end of second round.
Cast off. Weave in ends.
Women
Cast on 36 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 8 rounds.
K all for 13 rounds.
Decrease: Follow this pattern for 2 rounds: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end of second round.
Cast off. Weave in ends.
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