Crochet Sweetie Ponytail/Messy Bun Hat

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:
1. Work 24 HDC around ponytail holder. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (24)
2. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (36)
3. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (48)
4. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 3 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (60)
5. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 4 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (72)
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)
7. 1 HDC in the first st, sl st into the next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (72)
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)
1. Ch5. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (4)
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.
3. SC in the BLO across. Ch1 and turn.
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 #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.