I also have the ribbed messy bun beanie hat, if you prefer.
Ch4 and join with a sl st.
Row 1: Ch2, 10dc in ring, sl st into top of first dc (10)
Note: At this point you will be crocheting through both loops.
Row 2: Ch2, dc in next st, fpdc around same dc in previous round, *[ 1dc, 1fpdc], to end, sl st to top of 1st dc (20)
Row 3: Ch2, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around same dc in previous round, *[ 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 1fpdc], to end, sl st to top of 1st dc (30)
Row 4: Ch2, dc in next 3 sts, fpdc around same dc in previous round, *[ 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1fpdc], to end, sl st to top of 1st dc (40)
Row 5: Ch2, dc in next 4 sts, fpdc around same dc in previous round, *[ 1dc in each of next 4 sts, 1fpdc], to end, sl st to top of 1st dc (50)
Rows 6-12: Repeat row 5. (you can adjust the number of rounds here to adjust the length of hat)
Row 13: Ch2, fpdc in next st, bpdc in next to end of row, connect with sl st.
Row 14: Repeat row 13
Knot and work in your ends.
Add decorative flower if so desired.
Happy Crocheting!
Follow above pattern to round 5.
Round 6: Ch2, dc in next 5 sts, fpdc around same dc in previous round, *[ 1dc in each of next 5 sts, 1fpdc], to end, sl st to top of 1st dc (50)
Rounds 7-17: Repeat row 5. (you can adjust the number of rounds here to adjust the length of hat)
Round 18: Ch2, fpdc in next st, bpdc in next to end of row, connect with sl st.
Round 19: Repeat row 13
Knot and work in your ends.
Add decorative flower if so desired.
Happy Crocheting!