Crochet Sweetie Ponytail/Messy Bun Hat Pattern

Are you tired of struggling with your hair while trying to keep warm during the cold months? Look no further than the crochet sweetie ponytail/messy bun hat! This trendy and functional accessory is perfect for those days when you want to keep your head cozy but still show off your hairstyle. With a clever opening at the top to accommodate your ponytail or messy bun, this hat is both practical and stylish.
Whether you're running errands or going for a winter walk, this hat will keep you looking cute and feeling warm. Say goodbye to hat hair and hello to the perfect solution for your on-the-go style!Size
Fits average-sized adult head
Materials
- 5.0mm hook
- 1 Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in Birthday Cake (245 yds/roll)
- Ponytail holder
- Tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations
- Ch: chain
- Sl st: slip stitch
- St: stitch(es)
- SC: single crochet
- HDC: half double crochet
- FLO: front loops only
- BLO: back loops only
- MR: magic ring
- Rep: repeat
- FO: fasten off
Directions
RND 1: Work 24 HDC around ponytail holder. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (24)
RND 2: 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (36)
RND 3: 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (48)
RND 4: 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 3 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (60)
RND 5: 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 4 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (72)
RND 6: 1 HDC in the FLO of the first st, 1 HDC in the BLO of the next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (72)
RND 7: 1 HDC in the first st, sl st into the next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (72)
RND 8-21: Rep rounds #6 and #7. At the end of Round 21, sl st join to first st. Do not fasten off.
Border
(The border is going to be made by starting with a row of 4 SC horizontal stitches and sl st to the last round of the hat; you are going to create 72 rows of 4 SC stitches)
Border Row 1: Ch5. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (4)
Border Row 2: SC in the BLO of each st across. Sl st to the next st of Round 21. Sl st into the next of Round 21 and Ch1.
Border Row 3: SC in the BLO across. Ch1 and turn.
Border Row 4: SC in the BLO across. Sl st to the next st of Round 21. Sl st into the next st of Round 21 and Ch1.
Rep Border Rows #3 and #4 until you have created 72 rows of 4 SC st. Sl st join the sides of the last row to the first row and FO. Weave ends.