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Rugged Slopes Beanie & Messy Bun Crochet Patterns

WoW! I can finally take a breath and add one of my newest designs for you to my website, the Rugged Slopes Beanie & Messy Bun Crochet Pattern. This crochet pattern is a 4-in-1 pattern. As you can see by the pictures above there are quite a few different versions. In the pattern here on the website I give you instructions for a Beanie and Messy Bun that can be turned into 4 different versions. You will see once you get into the pattern.

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Below you will find 3 adult sizes to choose from. If you would like to purchase you can find the pdf crochet pattern at any of the places listed below.

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Information Needed

Materials:
US Hook I or 5.5mm
US Hook J or 6mm
150-200 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Gauge
US Hook I or 5.5mm
11 st = 3.5” wide
12 rows = 4” long

Gauge Swatch:
US Hook I or 5.5mm or size to meet Gauge.
11 st = 3.5” wide
12 rows = 4” long

Video Tutorial on how to crochet the Alternative Hat Brim or Band here.

R1: Ch 12, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in the next 10 ch. (11) sts

R2: Ch 1, turn. sc into 1st st, blo of the next 9 sts, sc into the last st. (Go through both loops for the first and last st.) (11)sts

R3-R12: Ch 1, turn. sc in the 1st st (go through both loops), sc in the blo in the next 9 sts, sc in the last st. (11) sts

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG = Half Double Crochet 2 stitches Together
HDC3TOG = Half Double Crochet 3 stitches Together
DC = Double Crochet
BLO = Back Loop Only
3rd Loop = 3rd Loop behind HDC
ST = Stitch
STS = Stitches
SL ST = Slip Stitch

Notes:

This is a 4-in-1 pattern. Each hat can be made into a Messy Bun or a Beanie:

Solid color Messy Bun
Solid color Beanie
Multi-color Messy Bun
Multi-color Beanie

Some yarns are different. Gauge may need to be met using a different size Hook.

Rugged Slopes Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

Using I Hook

BRIM

Using MC
R1: ch 5 (7, 12) sc into the 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. 4 (6, 11) sc

R2: ch 1, turn. sc into 1st st, blo of the next 2 (4, 9) st, sc into the last st. (Go through both loops for the first and last st.) 4 (6, 11) sc

R3-R54 (60, 66): Ch 1, turn. sc in the 1st st (go through both loops), sc in the blo in the next 2 (4, 9) st. sc in the last st. 4 (6, 11) sc

Join Brim: Once you work 54 (60, 66) rows hold both ends together without twisting, sl st together through the blo loop of the previous row and foundation row. Do NOT turn or fasten off.

If you would like to do a solid color beanie or messy bun hat, disregard the colors changes from MC to CC.

Switch to J Hook

HAT BODY

ALL SIZES

Change to CC

R1: ch 1, hdc in each st around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54 (60, 66) hdc

R2: ch 1, sc in same st, and sc in 3rd loop around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54, (60, 66) sc

Change to MC

R3: ch 1 *(sc, 2 dc) all in the same st (the 1st sc of the previous row), skip 2 sts*. Repeat around. sl st in 1st to join. Turn. 54, (60, 66) st

R4: ch 1, *(sc, 2 dc) all in the same st (the 1st sc of the previous row), skip 2 sts.* Repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. Turn. 54, (60, 66) st

R5 & R6: Repeat R3 & R4

Change to CC

R7: ch 1, hdc in each st around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54 (60, 66) hdc

R8: ch 1, sc in same st, and sc in 3rd loop around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54, (60, 66) sc

Change to MC

R9: ch 1, *(sc, 2 dc) all in the same st (the 1st sc of the previous row), skip 2 sts.* sl st in 1st to join. Repeat from * to * around. Turn. 54, (60, 66) hdc

R10: Repeat R9

R11: Repeat R9 but do NOT turn

Change to CC

R12: ch 1, hdc in each st around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54 (60, 66) hdc

R13: ch 1, sc in same st, and sc in 3rd loop around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54, (60, 66) sc

Change to MC

R14: Repeat R9

R15: Repeat R9. Turn

Change to CC

R17: ch 1, hdc in each st around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54 (60, 66) hdc

R18: ch 1, sc in same st, and sc in 3rd loop around. sl st in 1st to join. Do not turn. 54, (60, 66) sc

Leave a long tail for closing the beanie. Use the running stitch or weave through the stitches to close.

Messy Bun Optional: Use the running stitch to weave the crown almost closed. Leave a 2” hole for the ponytail to fit through.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Rugged Slopes Multi-Color Options

I would LOVE to thank ALL of my crochet pattern testers, Thank You! They did an amazing job keeping me on my toes and working with me to bring you this awesome crochet pattern! They are: Tara Womack, Jennifer Secord, Tammy Alexander, Alison Christie, Brucene Plass, Crystal Marin Long, LJ Read, Amanda Cornellio, and Christal Dines Friend.