Bun hats, also known as ponytail hats and "messy" bun hats, have cropped up seemingly out of nowhere, and now you can't browse through crochet patterns (or knitting!) without coming across one of these unique hats with an extra hole for your hair.

With this ponytail hat collection, we've gathered up all of the most popular, awesome, and free crochet messy bun hat patterns.

All pictured and a few clicks away in one easy-to-find spot. Scroll down so that you can see what all the fuss is about!

Messy bun hats are very similar to normal crochet beanie patterns, but there's a hole at the top of the hat for you to pull your ponytail or your bun through.

Wearing a creative and specific hat like those in this collection is perfect for those days when you maybe forgot to shower but need to run errands (no judgment).

Or, perhaps you want to keep your hair up but want to keep your head warm. Whatever your reason, you won't want to go back to a normal hat once you have one of these in your closet. This way you can still wear your hair up and out of your face underneath a warm and cozy winter crochet hat!

These ponytail hat patterns are easy to work up and come in all colors and yarn weights, from worsted weight up through super bulky. Not to mention the various stitches and styles you will find below.

Take a look around this page, find your next favorite messy bun beanie or hat and join in the craze.

PLUS! Want to watch a video tutorial for your very own crochet bun hat? Check out the video tutorial for our Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat right below!