Courtesy Pattern : CP69 - Daughter Claus Ponytail Cap

CROCHET PATTERN

Daughter Claus Ponytail Cap My youngest is always looking for something new and unique to show off at school. So this year, I made some Christmas themed accessories for her. Sadly, she was not available to model for photos. Senior life, especially when you're involved with clubs, councils and activities, not to mention the day to day grind of work and social life.. I am just lucky to catch her for a few minutes at dinnertime. ahhh to be a teenager again!! but her sister was kind enough to stand in, so I could share the pattern with my Doodlers...  A project that works up very quick for that last minute festive touch to add a bit of homemade flair to your holiday wardrobe. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate   Measurements: 10.5 inches wide - flat/ 7.5 inches tall / 24.5 inch diameter (approx.) Size: Adult - One Size fits Most Gauge:  12 rows of 12 single crochet = 3 inches/squared (H Hook) Yardage:  Main Color: less than 7oz/364yrds, Accent Colors: less than 4oz/202yrds Materials Used in Model:  Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0360 Cherry Red and 0311 White Size US H/8-5.00mm Crochet Hook  1 - 2mm Ponytail Ouchless Elastic  Tapestry/Yarn Needle for sewing/weaving in tails Wire Bristle Brush or old Hairbrush
✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ General Notes: - This pattern is worked in joined rounds, with an UNCOUNTED, loose ch-1 at the beginning of each Rnd, unless otherwise noted.  This is my preferred method in creating Double Crochet rounds without gaps - however, you may use your preferred method - just insure your count matches mine for the end of each round. - This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms and has been designed by a right handed crocheter. - Any changes in materials to this pattern, (hook size/yarn weight) will not produce the measurements above. Special Stitches: - This pattern utilizes an Extended Single Crochet (esc) for the first round. You can find a tutorial on how to work the esc here: Beyond Basics Stitches - Extended Single - This pattern utilizes a Front Post Double Crochet (FpDC) to create the texture in this cap.  You can find a tutorial on how to work the FpDC here: Beyond Basic Stitches - Front Post - This pattern also utilizes Loop Stitches (LpSt) to create a fuzzy look.  You can find a tutorial on how to make the Loop Stitch here: Beyond Basic Stitches - Loop Stitch - Recommended that you wait until the final step before cutting loops and brushing out yarn to create the finished look. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ PONYTAIL CAP: (Make 1)  with Cherry Red, Using your preferred method (either tying yard directly to the elastic or joining yarn with an esc, which WILL count as your first stitch) - join yarn to the band ___ Rnd 1: working around band, create 30 esc, join with slst in first st made  (30 sts) ___ Rnd 2:  ch-1 (this stitch is NOT counted, now or throughout - see Gen Notes above), [DC in nxt st, FpDC around same st] 30 times, join with slst in first st made  (60 sts) ___ Rnds 3-12: ch-1, [DC in nxt st, FpDC around nxt st] 30 times, join with slst in first st made (60 sts/ea rnd) Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide. Flip Cap inside out so that you will be working on the "wrong side" of your work. with White,  ___ Rnd 13: join with slst in any st of Rnd 12, LpSt in same st, LpSt in ea of nxt 59 sts, join with slst in first st made  (60 sts) ___ Rnds 14-18: LpSt in ea st around, join with slst in first st made  (60 sts/ea rnd) ___ Rnd 19: TURN work, so that you are now working on the Right Side of the work again (loops are on outside), sc in ea st around, no need to join this round  (60 sts) ___ Rnd 20: in BLO, loosely slst in ea st around  (60 sts) Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide. Snip loopstitches and use wire brush or old hairbrush to lightly brush out the brim of cap for that fuzzy look. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
Pattern Support: While every effort has been made to be as thorough as possible in giving instructions regarding this pattern (including links to unusual techniques or stitches under the General Notes/Special section above), it may still happen that you need some more assistance.  All Courtesy Patterns are written with the novice crocheter in mind and many of the answers to any questions that may arise can be found within the Tips & Tutorials section of this blog. If you believe you have found an error within this pattern, please feel free to contact me at fiberdoodles@gmail.com.  Page Updated on: 14 December 2020 ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ (¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯) Should you wish to share this pattern, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page  . ✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦ Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products. By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification. All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work. All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.