Crochet ponytail sun hat free pattern

Have you ever considered having a crochet ponytail sun hat for the beach? I have, that was what inspired this design! I love when I can pack my hair in a ponytail to avoid my hair from getting all over my face.

I love expressing my freedom with my designs. Have you seen my Visor hat? Or my ear warmer with ponytail opening? In fact, there are ear warmers with ponytail openings, here on the blog. All these are in a bid to create designs for people who love to have their hair packed while using yarn.

The crochet ponytail sun hat has an option for a beautiful tie, this project can be made in colors of your choice.

Sizes available for the ponytail sun hat pattern

The ponytail crochet sun hat pattern was written and tested in 4 different sizes. These includes toddlers, child, teen and adult sizes.

Size	Circumference	Brim length
Toddler	16”	3”
Child	17”	3”
Teen/Adult’s Small	19”	3”
Adult’s Large	20”	3”

There are options for the brim of this ponytail crochet sun hat. Plus tried and tested tips on how to achieve a firm brim for your crochet sun hat. Scroll down for materials and how to instructions.

Materials for this Crochet ponytail sun hat Pattern

Yarn

Stylecraft Special DK, #3 lightweight (100% Acrylic, 323 yards/295 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

1(1, 1, 1) Ball in Mocha, Main Color (MC)

1(1, 1, 1) Ball in Red, contrasting color (CC)

ESTIMATED YARDAGE

110 (150, 200, 320) yards

HOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS

US size G (4 mm) Crochet Hook

Yarn needle

Snap Buttons – 2 pcs (18 mm)

20 Gauge Wire (2 mm) about 40 (40, 50, 50)” Can Be floral or cable Wire or

Fishing line, about 40 (40, 50, 50)” or

Spray starch (Fabric or hair)

Plier or Crimp

Duct tape

GAUGE

Rounds 1 – 6 = 4” Diameter

Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.

Any #3 weight yarn can be substituted.

Chains at the beginning of Rounds or Rows do not count as a stitch.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL – Easy

TERMS – US Terminology

STITCHES ABBREVIATIONS

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double crochet – hdc

Front Loop Only – FLO

Back Loop Only – BLO

Peekaboo Hat on Etsy

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

Size(s) XS (S, M, L)

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How to crochet a crochet ponytail sun hat

Section 1 – Hat
Toddler Size
Round 1: In a magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 12 hdc in magic ring, join. 12 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, in BLO 2 hdc in each around, join. 24 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 2, in BLO *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 36 hdc.
Round 4: Ch 2, in BLO *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 48 hdc.
Round 5: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 60 hdc
Round 6: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 72 hdc
The diameter should be about 4”
Rounds 7 – 8: Ch 2, in BLO, hdc in each around, join. 72 hdc

Continue to Body as for all sizes
Child Size
Round 1: In a magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 12 hdc in magic ring, join. 12 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, in BLO, 2 hdc in each around, Join. 24 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 36 hdc.
Round 4: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 48 hdc.

Round 5: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 60 hdc
Round 6: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join. 72 hdc
Round 7: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 84 hdc

The diameter should be about 4.5”

Rounds 8 – 9: Ch 2, in BLO, hdc in each around, join. 84 hdc
Continue to Body as for all sizes
Teen/Adult small Size
Round 1: In a magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 12 hdc, join. 12 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, in BLO, 2 hdc in each st around, Join. 24 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 36 hdc.
Round 4: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 48 hdc.
Round 5: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 60 hdc
Round 6: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join. 72 hdc
Round 7: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 84 hdc
Round 8: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 96 hdc

The diameter should be about 5”

Rounds 9 – 10: Ch 2, in BLO, hdc in each around, join. 96 hdc
Continue to Body as for all sizes

Adult Large
Round 1: In a magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 12 hdc, join. 12 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, in BLO, 2 hdc in each around, Join. 24 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 36 hdc.
Round 4: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 48 hdc.
Round 5: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 60 hdc
Round 6: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join. 72 hdc
Round 7: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 84 hdc
Round 8: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 96 hdc
Round 9: Ch 2, in BLO, *hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join. 108 hdc

The diameter should be about 6”

Rounds 10 – 11: Ch 2, in BLO, hdc in each around, join. 108 hdc
For all Sizes
Section 2: Body – Pony tail opening

Row 1: Ch 2, in BLO, hdc in each stitch till last 10 (16, 16, 16) sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. 62 (68, 80, 92) hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, Working in the FLO, hdc in each st across, turn. 62 (68, 80, 92) hdc
Row 3: Ch 2, Working in the BLO, hdc in each st across, turn. 62 (68, 80, 92) hdc
Row 4: Ch 2, Working in the FLO, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st till last st, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 62 (70, 82, 94) hdc
Row 5: Ch 2, Working in the BLO, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st till last st, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 64 (72, 84, 96) hdc

Row 6 – 9 (11, 11, 11): Rep Row 4 and 5
Stop Increasing once you have a good fit around your head with about 1” of an overlap for snap buttons.

Stitch count after Row 9 (11, 11, 11) = 72 (84, 96, 108) hdc

Row 10 (12, 12, 12): Ch 2, in FLO, hdc in each st across, turn. 72 (84, 96, 108) hdc
Row 11 (13, 13, 13): Ch 2, in BLO, hdc in each st across, turn. 72 (84, 96, 108) hdc
Do not Fasten Off.

Brim
Row 1: Ch 1, In both loops, sc across, turn. 72 (84, 96, 108) sc
Row 2: Ch 1, In both loops, sc in first 3 sts, *2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. 90 (105, 120, 135) sc
Row 3: Ch 1, In FLO, sc in each st across, turn. 90 (105, 120, 135) sc
Row 4: Ch 2, In BLO, 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * to last 4 sts, hdc in last 4 sts, turn. 108 (126,
144, 162) hdc
Row 5: Ch 2, in FLO, hdc in each st across, turn. 108 (126, 144, 162) hdc

Row 6: Ch 2, In BLO, 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * to last 5 sts, hdc in last 5 sts, turn. 126 (147,
168, 189) hdc

Row 7: Ch 1, In FLO, sc in each st across, turn. 126 (147, 168, 189) sc
Row 8: Ch 1, In BLO, sc in each st across, turn. 126 (147, 168, 189) sc
Row 9: Ch 2, In FLO, 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * to last 6 sts, hdc in last 6 sts, turn. 144 (168,
192, 216) hdc

Row 10: Ch 1, In BLO, sc in each st across, turn. 144 (168, 192, 216) sc
Row 11: Ch 1, in FLO, sc in each st across, turn. 144 (168, 192, 216) sc
Row 12: Ch 2, in BLO, 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * to last 7 sts, hdc in last 7 sts, turn. 162 (189, 216, 243) hdc

Row 13: Ch 1, in FLO, sc in each st across, turn. 162 (189, 216, 243) sc
Row 14: Ch 1, in BLO, sc in each st across, turn. 162 (189, 216, 243) sc

For a wider Brim, repeat Rows 12 – 14 till desired length.

Note that your stitch count won’t be the same.
Do not Fasten Off.

Adding wire to your crochet ponytail sun hat

If adding wire/fishing line, measure the brim.
Measure and cut out the required wire/fishing line, add about 3”.
If using wire or fishing line, continue to Row 15.
If leaving your Sun Hat as it is or would stiffen your hat, continue to Row 16.

Other ways to stiffen your crochet ponytail sun hat

To keep the Hat firm/in shape.

1. Stiffen it with;
   • Fabric stiffener
   • Hair spray
   • Starch
   Suggested starch options
   • Commercially prepared “fabric
   stiffeners”
   • Hair spray, watered down glue
   • Laundry starch
   • Kitchen cornstarch
2. Add Wire or Fishing line to the last round, continue below;
   Wrap duct tape around the first and last 1” (to prevent this part from injuring you)
   Row 15: Ch 1, if adding wire or fishing line, working over the over wire or fishing line, sc in each st across the brim. 162 (189, 216, 243) sc

Finishing – Those For both Types (with Wire/Fishing Line and without)
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, working through the edges of the ponytail opening, sc in each st across, turn
Fasten off.

How to Apply Starch to your crochet ponytail sun hat

• Prepare the Starch accordingly and apply to your hat.
• Shape your hat appropriately.
• Allow to dry.
• If using cotton blend, you can put the oven to 180° with a bowl in the body of the hat to keep it in shape and bake for 25 minutes, leave to cold and set before removing from
the oven.

Snap Button
• On either side, Sew snap button on the first row of the beginning of the Brim.
• Adjust the position of your snap button for a better fit.
• Optional – snap button can also be added on the lower end of the brim.

Section 2 – Detachable tie

Long Band
Note – Your starting chains should be the length of your head circumference plus 6 (8, 10, 10)”
Using CC
Row 1: Chain 102 (122, 142, 162), hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain across, turn. 100 (120, 140, 160) hdc
Rows 2 – 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 100 (120, 140, 160) hdc
Fasten off, set aside.

Bow
With CC, Chain 24 (24, 28, 36) join with a slip st to first ch.
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each ch around, join. 24 (24, 28, 36) hdc
Rounds 2 – 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join. 24 (24, 28, 36) hdc
Fasten off.

Bow clip
Row 1: With CC, chain 7, hdc in third chain from hook, hdc in each chain across, turn. 5 hdc
Rows 2 – 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn
Fasten off.

Sew through the bow to the band.
snap button.

Measure 3 (4, 5, 5)” from the other end of Long Band, sew the opposite part of snap button.

This Prototype is Adult Small with wire used in Round 16 of the Brim. After which Hair spray was generously sprayed on the whole hat

I would love to see your own crochet beach hats, when you do make yours from my pattern, do tag me using #peekaboosunhat.

Thank you.