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Knit Gift Idea: Messy Bun Hat

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messy bun hat knitting patternIf you’ve been on the Internet at all in the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably seen patterns for the messy bun hat, which is basically a hat where you don’t do all the shaping or close up the top so that your giant messy bun (or a ponytail) can stick up out of the top.

Never ones to let crocheters have all the fun, it was only a matter of time before a knit messy bun hat appeared on the scene (I want to make one, but holiday knitting has had me in other projects).

Knits’ End has all the details on this easy-to-make hat, in a bulky version you might even still have time to knit before Christmas. It’s worked flat is Seed Stitch and is really quick and easy to do. And I won’t tell if you make it for yourself instead of gifting it.

Are you a fan of the messy bun? Would you wear a hat like this? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[Photo via Knits’ End.]

Comments

  1. Yes! I love these hats. Long ago and far away, there was a “ponytail” hat, which I loved and now it’s being revisited with a vengeance. I’m delighted to have these hats once again. Great for wearing with ponytails and buns, warm, comfy and pretty to wear.

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.