This Ponytail or Messy bun Hat is worked in the round from the brim to the top, with a nice Lotus stitch. It fits adults, teens and children.
It is a comfortable close fitting hat.
The sample is worked with Drops Andes and Malabrigo Chunky yarns.

Finished measurements

Size 1 – Child (3 to 5 years old) - for a head about 20” / 51 cm in circumference
Circumference (unstretched): 18” / 46 cm

For an older child, make size L with smaller needles (gauge: 15 sts = 4”).

Size 2 – Teen and adult - for a head about 22” / 56 cm in circumference
Circumference (unstretched): 20” / 51 cm

Materials

• Bulky yarn (100g = 90m or 99 yards): Size 1 = main color 65 g (59 m - 65 yards) and contrasting color 18 g (16 m - 18 yards) Size 2 = main color 90 g (86 m - 95 yards) and contrasting color 20 g (18 m - 20 yards)

• Needles: US10.50 / 6.5 mm 16”/40cm circular needles and double point needles for decreases (or size to get gauge!) - lace tips needles if possible

• Yarn needle

• Split stitch marker

Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Lotus stitch
14 sts = 4” / 10 cm in 1/1 rib (unstretched)