Star Stitch Messy Bun Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

My favorite crochet item is a messy bun beanie; they are quick, cute, and easy to personalize. There are a gazillion stitches out there, and I have followed so many patterns for the perfect beanie but sadly never fell in love with one. I wanted something functional and pretty, not one or the other, because here in New England, autumn gets cold fast, and those hats need to last through at least half of spring too.



That’s when I decided I wanted to use my favorite stitch, the star stitch, and in so many colors, I would have a hat for every feeling, outfit, and cold weather occasion. After a few tries of making up my pattern, I think I have nailed it and have shared it below! This pattern might look light a ton of work, but it’s just very in-depth; I like to cover everything! Also, this pattern takes up a bunch of yarn, so be prepared; you may need a second skein.

Now, go ahead give it a shot; let me know what you think and as always, feel free to share it with the sharable buttons on this post! Side Note: I have never written a crochet pattern before, so be gentle and ask any questions that may arise!

This pattern shows a bulky weight yarn and had a finished inner circumference of 23″; however, if you want it a bit more snug, medium-weight yarns works just as well!

Respectfully yours,

Heather Poppins



 

Supplies

Rubber Hair Elastic (survives the washing machine better)

Bulky Weight Yarn – I used 2 Skeins of Red Heart Soft Essentials in Biscuit.

US K; 6.50 MM Crochet Hook

 

Pattern

ROW 1:

Attach your yarn to the elastic by SL ST.

Create 37 SC all the way around; you may need to slide the stitches down by hand to create enough room on the elastic.

Finish the row by SL ST into the first SC.

ROW 2:

Create the starting Star Stitch

CH 2

Draw a loop through the front post of the bottom CH 2 stitch.

Draw a loop through the back post of the bottom CH 2 stitch.

Draw a loop through the same stitch that the CH 2 started in.

Draw a loop in the next 2 stitches. This should create 6 loops on the hook.

Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.

You’re starting star is done! The rest of the stars are mildly different from this one, they do not need a CH 2 to start.

Create the Classic Star Stitch

*Draw a loop through the eye of the previous star.

Draw a loop through the space between the 5th and 6th loop of the previous star.

Draw a loop through the same stitch the 6th loop of the previous star is looped through.

Draw a loop through the next 2 stitches. This should create 6 loops over the hook.

Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.*

Repeat making the Classic Star Stitch until you finish the row, you should end with 18 Stars.

Once you close your last star finish the row by making a HDC into the same stitch as your star’s 6th loop and then SL ST into the back of the top loop of your starting star.

ROW 3:

CH 1

1 SC into the top loop of the starting star below.

2 SC into the eye of the starting star below.

1 SC into the top loop of the star below.

Repeat the 1 SC, 2 SC pattern until you complete the row.

Finish the row by SL ST into CH 1 you started the row with. You should end with 54 SC.

ROW 4:

Repeat Starting Star and Classic Star instructions from row 2, except you should be ending with 27 stars.

 



ROW 5:

CH 1

1 SC into the top loop of the starting star below.

1 SC into the eye of the star below.

2 SC into the next loop of the star below.

Continue the 1 SC, 1 SC, 2 SC pattern across the remainder of the row.

Finish the row by SL ST into CH 1 you started the row with. You should end with 72 SC.

 

ROW 6:

Repeat Starting Star and Classic Star instructions from row 2, except you should be ending with 36 stars.

 

ROW 7:

CH 1

1 SC into the top loop of the starting star below.

*2 SC into the eye of the star below.

1 SC into the next loop of the star below.

2 SC into the eye of the star below.

SKIP the next loop.*

Repeat the 2 SC,1 SC, 2 SC, SKIP loop pattern for the remainder of the row.

Finish the row by SL ST into CH 1 you started the row with. You should end with 90 SC.

 

ROW 8:

Repeat Starting Star and Classic Star instructions from row 2, except you should be ending with 45 stars.

ROW 9:

CH 1

2 SC in every star eye.

SL ST into starting CH 1 to close.

Should end with 90 SC.

 

ROW 10-20:

Repeat instructions from rows 8 and 9.

 

ROW 21(creates a snug fit):

Ch 1

1 SC in every star eye

SL ST into starting CH 1 to close.

Should end with 45 SC



 

Row 22 (last row):

Ch 2

1 DC in the same space as your CH 2.

2 DC in every SC.

SL ST into the top of your CH 2.

Should end with 90 DC.

Tie off and weave in ends.