Crochet Ponytail Cap: Stylish and Functional Accessory

The crochet ponytail cap is the perfect accessory for those who want to keep their hair in place while still looking stylish and cute. It's a practical and trendy solution for those busy days when you want to keep your hair off your face but still showcase your long locks.

With its soft and comfortable design, this cap is not only functional but also a fun way to add a touch of personality to any outfit.

Sizes

Child = 16 inch

Youth = 19 inch

Adult = 21 inch

Materials

• Worsted Weight yarn, approximately 2.5 ounces
• H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Small No Damage ponytail elastic, approximately 1.25 inch in diameter
• Tapestry needle

Notes

• 1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
• 2. Ch 2 at the beginning of round does NOT count as a dc.
• 3. Pull the joining slip stitches tight.
• 4. Don’t worry about the 18 sc not covering the hair elastic tightly. When you add the top knot it won’t show.

Instructions

Round 1

18 sc around elastic. Join in back loop of first sc with a slip stitch. (18 sts)

Round 2

Working in back loop only for this round, ch 2, 2 dc in the same space as join. *Dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *Dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in the last st. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. (36 sts)

Round 4

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *Dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in the last 2 sts. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. (48 sts)

Round 5

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *Dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in the last 3 sts. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. (60 sts)

For child’s size skip to rounds 6-10, working on 60 stitches.

Round 6: Youth Only

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *Dc in the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in the last 9 sts. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. (66)

Round 6: Adult Only

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join, (dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st) repeat around, join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. (72)

Rounds 6-10: Youth {7-11} Adult [7-11]

Ch 2, dc in the same st as join, dc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first dc. 60 {66} [72]

Cuff

Round 11 {12} [12]

Ch 1, sc in the front loop of each st around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first sc. 60 {66} [72]

Rounds 12-14 {13-15} [13-16]

Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of first sc. 60 {66} [72]

Optional Edging

Round 14 {15} [16]

Ch 1, reverse sc in each sc (be sure to skip the stitch made by the slip stitch). Do not join; you will have a nearly invisible join if you fasten off and weave in end.

Top Knot

Attach yarn in any unworked loop of round one. (Ch 10, slip stitch in the same st) 3 times. *Slip stitch in the next st, (Ch 10 slip stitch in the same st) 3 times. Repeat from * around, having 3 chain 10 loops and 4 slip stitches in each stitch.

Cuff may be worn up or down.