Rock out the rest of your winter by being a magical, messy mermaid with this adorable Mermaid Messy Bun Hat! It’s easy to make and has a gorgeous sparkle and texture when finished. Made using the crocodile stitch, the hat looks like mermaid “scales” and is topped off with a “fin” – the pattern shows how to make it adjustable so you can wear it under your messy bun on the hat, or above your ponytail!

The pattern uses the chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and crocodile stitch (made up of double crochet stitches). A full/detailed list of abbreviations and supplies can be found in the pattern.

Gauge for this pattern is: 2 crocodile stitches and 4 rows of crocodile stitches = approx. 3.5 inches

The hat measures about 10 inches wide and 7.5 inches length laying flat; ponytail opening approx. 7.5 inch circumference.