The latest winter fashion must-have is everywhere you look! It’s the Messy Bun-- or Ponytail-- Hat, and you can whip up one yourself in no time! Here I have provided instructions for how to stitch two entirely different looking hats that are based on a similar design. You can get creative with color to change up the looks even more!

The pattern is written using American Standard crochet abbreviations.

Gauge:
Shells & Stripes hat-- about 10 rounds and 16dc equals 4” x 4”
Hot Crossed Messy Bun hat-- about 10 rounds and 18dc equals 4” x 4”

Final product dimensions:
Shell & Stripes hat-- approximately 8” from crown to brim, and a 21” circumference.
Hot Crossed Messy Bun hat-- about 7.75” from crown to brim, and a 19” circumference.