My daughter likes to run outside in the winter time. She has been looking for a stocking cap to wear, but when she puts her hair in a ponytail, it is too bunchy. Thus the design of the “Ribbed Runner’s Stocking Cap”. It is designed with a hole to pull your ponytail through. You will see in the pattern that stitches are added when creating the opening for the ponytail. This was done to create a “flap” to cover the hole. Therefore, the hat can be worn without a ponytail and no one will notice that a hole is there. Happy running!!