3 Sizes Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern for Beginners

I’m super excited to share my Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern with you! This easy hat has a cozy ribbed brim and a special opening for your ponytail, making it perfect for staying stylish and warm.

Designed for three sizes—toddler, child, and adult—everyone in the family can enjoy this fun hat. Imagine wearing this cute and practical hat during chilly days while keeping your ponytail free. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make this adorable hat together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Lovable Loops free Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern for Beginners

Free Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm
  • Yarn: worsted weight yarn #4
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Size Chart

SizeCircumferenceCrownHeight
Toddler18-19 inches6 inches7 inches
Child19-20 inches6.5 inches7.5 inches
Adult20-23 inches7.5 inches8 inches
Ponytail Hat Size Chart

Crochet Gauge

15 dc stitches = 4 inches and just over 10 rounds = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

  • dc = double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • blo = back loop only
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

  • The pattern is written in US terms. 
  • The hat is worked from the top down and in the round.
  • Rounds 1-4 are the same for all sizes.
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.

Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern Instructions

Rounds 1-4 are the same for all sizes.

Rnd 1: Ch 22, join in the round (this creates the ponytail opening), ch 2, 2 dc in each ch, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Toddler Size Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern

Rnds 5– 12: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Do not fasten off. Scroll down for brim instructions.

Child Size Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 6– 13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Do not fasten off. Scroll down for brim instructions.

Adult Size Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnds 7– 14: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join (64 stitches)

Do not fasten off. Scroll down for brim instructions.

Add the Ribbed Brim

Begin the brim where you left off for the hat.

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Step 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, (6 stitches)

Step 2: Slip Stitch in the next two stitches.

Step 3: Turn your work clockwise

↑ Step 4: Do not chain, sc blo in each st, (6 stitches)

↓ Step 5: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, (6 stitches)

Repeat steps 2-5 all the way around.

Finally, use a tapestry needle to sew the seam where the two ends of the brim meet.

Finishing the Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

Lovable Loops free Crochet Ponytail Hat Pattern for Beginners

Looking for More Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like my: basic beanie, bucket hat, HDC beanie, and light weight beanie patterns.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!

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