Simple Ponytail Hat

This ponytail hat pattern is perfect for those with long hair. It has an opening at the top to allow the bun to sit on top of the hat. Really cool actually.

The pattern is given in one size, with basic instructions on how to modify for a custom fit.

Crochet Pattern Information

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight (#4) 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g – 170 yds/156 m)
Crochet Hooks: I 5.50mm & H 5.00mm
Other: 1 Hair Elastic

Gauge: Measures approximately 1″ over stitches made in Rnds 1 & 2. In body of hat, 14 sts = 4″.

Finished Size: Laying flat it measures 8.5″ across the brim and 9.2 across the body of hat by 7″ high.

Abbreviations:

Blsc = Back Loop Single Crochet
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes for Sizing:

This hat is given in one size only, to fit a small adult. If you need to make changes in size, you can increase or decrease the diameter as needed in any multiple of 2.

If you need to decrease, I would recommend on making them in Rnds 3 or 4.

As for Increases, I would recommend you make them in Rnds 5 and 6 as needed. Another option for a slightly larger fit is to continue with I hook instead of switching to an H for the last few Rnds.

Pattern Instructions:

Rnd 1: With I hook, work 32 sc around the scrunchie. Join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in same st as join, *sk next st, (hdc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * around to last st, sk last st; join with sl st in first hdc. [16 ch-1 sps]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st as join, 2 hdc in ch-1 sp, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in ch-1 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc. [48 hdc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in same st as join, (hdc, ch 1) in next st, *sk next st, (hdc, ch 1) in each of next 2 sts; rep from * around to last st, sk last st; join with sl st in first hdc. [32 ch-1 sps]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each ch-1 sp around; join with sl st in first hdc. [64 hdc]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in same st as join, *sk next st, (hdc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * around to last st, sk last st; join with sl st in first hdc. [32 ch-1 sps]

Rnds 7-15: Rep Rnds 5 and 6, ending last Rnd with Rnd 5.

Rnd 16: With H hook, Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc.

Rnds 17-20: Ch 1, blsc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first blsc. Fasten Off.

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