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How To Make A Messy Bun Beanie

January 10, 2017 by Denise 7 Comments

Sew a cute and comfy beanie that accommodates your messy bun (and ponytail)! Learn how to make a messy bun beanie today and whip some warm hats up in 15 minutes flat. These beanies are great scrap fabric busters and make lovely gifts for kids and women who love to have their hair up.

How to make a messy bun beanie – for kids & women

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Winter is well in progress here in the D.C. area and I am just obsessed with all the amazing fleece I recently purchased. It’s definitely time to get sewing now. A dear customer approached me with the idea of making a ‘messy bun’ beanie pattern! I have seen messy bun beanies on Pinterest more often now but they were all either crocheted or knitted. Now with me being a fleece addict I thought immediately to whip one up with fleece.

How to make a messy bun beanie. Free messy bun beanie sewing pattern with video tutorial.

After a few attempts I came up with a crazy easy style. No kidding. It’s simply a hat with a hole on top….for the bun. LOL…
So I made up 3 size groups which will fit kids ages 6 & up plus women. They are so easy to make too! And fast!

Free messy bun beanie sewing pattern

Fabric requirements: only stretchy fleece, no cuddle/minky fabric unless it stretches a bit. If using knit fabric you want to take off 1” of the width.

Elastic: regular band elastic, non-roll, 3/8” wide
Seam allowance: 3/8” unless stated otherwise
Stitch: stretch/knit stitch, small/tighter zig zag stitch or decorate zig zag stitch
Needle: regular/standard needle for fleece, ball point needle for knits

Cutting chart for fleece and elastic:

fabric cutting chart for making a messy bun hat

Watch the video tutorial on how to make a messy bun beanie:

*if you are watching this video on my blog then please disregard the link mention in the video.

I hope you have enjoyed this video tutorial on how to make a messy bun beanie and will make a bunch now too! If you do, please share the pics in our facebook group! I can’t wait to see all your cute messy bun beanies!

Check out our Free fleece patterns & tutorials <====== click this link!

BTW, if you are in the fleece hat making craze, I can highly recommend this book! It has over 25 most adorable fleece hat designs to sew.

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Free messy bun beanie sewing pattern

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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  1. Shere says

    January 10, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    Hi, love the messy beanie but can’t seem to be able to download the pattern. I would love to make it since I wear ponytails and messy buns.

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    • Denise says

      January 11, 2017 at 7:33 am

      Thank you for checking out this post! There is no downloadable pattern. It is a video tutorial and the cutting chart for each size is right above it.

      Reply
  2. Sharon melville says

    February 19, 2017 at 12:10 am

    Is there a pattern for the fringed scarf worn by the little girl wearing the grey background with colourful flowers hat and scarf?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      February 21, 2017 at 8:55 am

      No, but it’s easy to make. Just cut a long piece of fleece, about 10″ wide. Then cut the fringes along one of the long sides. Leave an uncut allowance of 3″.

      Reply
  3. Pam @Threading My Way says

    March 20, 2017 at 2:58 am

    This is such a great idea, Denise! Long hair, ponytails and hats don’t always play well together. You’ve solved the problem. I’ve showcased your fab solution.

    Reply
  4. Lacey Mullins says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    I’ve just tried to make myself and my daughter matching bun hats, and following your measurements I can’t even get the hat on our heads. I tried the adult on her (she’s 8) and it was too tight. I can’t even get the elastic around my head. This was a great idea, but some of the measurements seem off.

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  5. shay says

    January 17, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    What are the seam allowances? Which side are you sewing, the 9.5″ or 11″?

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