Knitted Pink Ponytail Hat

Step into the world of fashion and functionality with our latest creation, the Cozy Pink Ponytail Hat. This meticulously crafted accessory combines style and practicality, making it the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. Made from high-quality knitted fabric, this hat not only keeps you warm during chilly days but also adds a touch of elegance to your overall look. This trendy accessory is designed to cater to your unique style while ensuring your comfort. The soft and snug knitted fabric embraces your head, providing warmth and protection against the cold weather. Its vibrant pink color adds a pop of excitement to any outfit, making you stand out from the crowd. With a specially designed opening at the top, this hat allows you to effortlessly flaunt your ponytail or bun, adding a playful twist to your look. Whether you're heading out for a casual stroll or a fun-filled winter adventure, the Pink Ponytail Hat is your go-to accessory for both fashion and functionality.

Yarn: Sommer Merino 85 (100% Superwash Wool; 96 yards [85 meters]/50 grams); #867- 2 skeins

Needles: 16" circular needle in size US 6, one 16" circular needle in size US 8, one set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 8

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 17 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

So let's make one of these hats, shall we? Using your size US 6 circular needle, cast on 90 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work the following ribbing:

Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *
Knit this ribbing row until piece measures roughly 2". Transfer work to your size US 8 circular needle, and then we'll work a variation on the Wide Leaf Border from page 342 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns that transitions into the Cellular Stitch. I wish I had better news for you at this point, but sadly you'll have to follow the pattern for every single row of this hat, as follows:
Rows 1 & 2: knit
Row 3:* k5, k2tog, (k1, yo, k1) in next stitch, ssk, k5 *
Row 4: * p5, k5, p5 *

Row 5: * k4, k2tog, (k1, yo) twice, k1, ssk, k4 *
Row 6: knit
Row 7: * k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3 *
Row 8: * p3, k9, p3 *
Row 9: * k2, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk, k2 *
Row 10: knit
Row 11: * k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, ssk, k1 *
Row 12: * p1, k13, p1 *

Row 13: * k1, ssk, (k3, yo) twice, k3, k2tog, k1 *
Row 14: knit
Row 15: * k1, yo, ssk, k3, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k1 *
Row 16: knit
Row 17: * k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k2 *
Row 18: knit
Row 19: * k3, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k3 *
Row 20: knit
Row 21: * k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1 *
Row 22: knit

Row 23: * yo, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1, k2tog *
Row 24: knit
Row 25: * (k2tog, yo, k1) twice, yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, (k2tog, yo, k1) twice *
Row 26: knit
Row 27: * yo, k1, k2tog *
Row 28: knit

Row 29: * k2tog, yo, k1 *

Row 30: knit

Row 31: * (yo, k1, k2tog) twice, sl2-k1-p2sso, (yo, k1, k2tog) twice * (78 stitches)
Row 32: * k5, sl2-k1-p2sso, k5 * (66 stitches)

You're going to want to switch to your dpns at this point...
Row 33: * k2tog, yo, k2, sl2-k1-p2sso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1 * (54 stitches)
Row 34: * k3, sl2-k1-p2sso, k3 * (42 stitches)
Row 35: * k2, sl2-k1-p2sso, k2 * (30 stitches)

Complete rows 1 - 35 and then knit 5 rows around. Bind off loosely and tuck in ends. If desired, block.