Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick and Easy Designs for Looking Good While Keeping Out the Cold by Kristi Simpson features a dozen great options for those with too much hair to stuff under a standard beanie! It just came out last month, so I'll share a peek inside, and then you can enter to win your own copy, right here on Moogly!
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.
Crochet Messy Bun Hats Review
A Bit About the Author
Crochet Messy Bun Hats is Kristi Simpson's latest release! She has authored an amazing 50 books on crochet, making her one of the most prolific authors I know of!
"Driven by her love of yarn & crafts, Kristi's mission is to: Create Design & Inspire with a fresh and modern touch. Kristi is a best selling Author/Designer and her work is/has been published in: Magazines (including several covers), Books, Kits, DVD's, Catalogs, Online Classes/Tutorials/Venues, and with many Yarn Companies. Kristi has hosted multiple chemo cap drives where over 2,000 hats have been donated! She is married with 4 children."
Now let's dive into Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick and Easy Designs for Looking Good While Keeping Out the Cold!
Inside Crochet Messy Bun Hats
Messy bun hats are a fabulous "bad hair day" hack and a cute and fashionable way to stay warm in cold weather! In just 32 pages, you get 12 patterns all sized for teens and adults!
"Secure your hair in a messy bun, slide on your hat, and you are out the door in style!
Love warm winter hats but struggle to make them work with a ponytail or quick bun? Crochet messy bun hats are the answer! These hats have a hole at the top for a bun or ponytail to slip through--no more odd bump in your hat. With more coverage than a headband, messy bun hats are the perfect solution for your carefree style!
A variety of interesting yet easy stitch patterns in medium-weight solid and self-striping yarns make these hats quick and entertaining to crochet. Each pattern includes gorgeous photos of the finished piece and row-by-row instructions. Make a variety of styles and colors for yourself and to give as gifts. You'll find these hats as delightful to wear as they are to crochet!"
This book doesn't pretend to teach you how to crochet, or dive into the philosophy of beanies... it's all about the patterns! There is a page at the back where you can see the abbreviations used in this book, and a couple of general pattern reading notes. But that's it!
The patterns in Crochet Messy Bun Hats call for a variety of yarns, including Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart With Love, Bernat Premium Tweeds, Red Heart Roll With It Melange, and Red Heart Soft.
Almost all of the patterns call for #4 - Medium/Worsted yarns, and the outlier calls for a #6 - Super Bulky. This means you can do some serious stash-busting with this book!
Each pattern has a one-word name, like Henley, Juniper, Monroe, Aspen. There are 12 super cute baby names here! Each pattern includes all the important info: hook size, yarn used, finished measurements, gauge, notes, special stitches, and of course, the pattern itself. The patterns are written in standard American crochet writing format, complete with stitch counts.
With a variety of construction styles and looks to choose from, Crochet Messy Bun Hats is a great addition to your library. It's sure to help you check off several names on your crochet gift list!
Get your own copy of Crochet Messy Bun Hats today!
Purchase your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller! And don't forget to check out all of Kristi's other crochet books!
The Crochet Messy Bun Hats Book Giveaway
The Crochet Messy Bun Hats Giveaway is open in the US and Canada (void where prohibited, including Quebec). The giveaway ends December 10, 2024, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
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Barbara Bauer-smith says
Love the hat for ponytails. No more smooshed hair!