Recipe Weekend: Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick and Easy Designs for Looking Good While Keeping Out the Cold by Kristi Simpson

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SYNOPSIS:

Secure your hair in a messy bun, slide on your hat, and you are out the door in style! These hats have a hole at the top for a bun or ponytail to slip through--no more odd bump in your hat. A variety of interesting yet easy stitch patterns in medium-weight solid and self-striping yarns make these hats quick and entertaining to crochet.

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!

Review:

This is a great hat for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. Each of the hats offers a different stitch technique to try. Each set of instructions lets you know the rating: easy, intermediate, etc, how much yarn/type of yarn/which crochet needle is needed, and how long it should take to make. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. As someone who dabbles in crochet, my only preference would have been to have a glossary showing the how to of the stitches, but I can get that from my 'learn to crochet' books, if needed. It's perfect for using up those 1 skeins of leftover yarn, or half skeins or less (like pix above). Because the hats are pretty simple, you could buy it now, and have plenty of time to make up hats for the holiday gift giving season! If you crochet, you'll want to add this one to your library.

About the Author:

Kristi Simpson is the author of Supersize Crochet Animals, Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet, Adorable Baby Crochet, Ultimate Crochet Nursery, and Crochet Stitch Sampler Baby Blankets. Known for her fresh and modern style, Kristi's patterns have been published in magazines, books, catalogs, and online venues.