Fairfield Basket Weave Bun/Ponytail Beanie

Materials:

1 ball Lion Brand Heartland yarn in “Grand Canyon” or any similar weight yarn.

H (5.0 mm) hook

1 30 mm button (optional)

Yarn needle

Scissors

Gauge:

Gauge isn’t critical, but your first 4 rounds should be a circle approximately 6” across.

Finished size:

One size fits most women, teen to adult

Increase hook size to increase size

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

Sl st = slip stitch

DC = double crochet

FPDC = front post double crochet

BPDC = back post double crochet

SC = single crochet

Additional notes:

This is my first written pattern. If you find any errors or issues, please email me. cari.simonsstiches@gmail.com

Pattern is written in American terms.

This hat fits snug per my personal preference. If you prefer a looser fit go up in hook size or add an additional round of double crochet between rows 4 and 5, increasing another 8 stitches. All subsequent row counts would increase

Chain 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch throughout. When joining the round, slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet, not the chain 2.

Stitch count of each row listed in ( ).

Button and button flap are decorative and not functional. If you prefer a flat band without the button flap, instructions will follow at the end of the pattern,

Ch 24. Sl st to first st in chain, forming a ring.Ch 2

Row 1: DC 32 into ring. Sl to top of 1st DC to join. Ch 2. (32)

Row 2: DC in first 3 sts. 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 3 sts. 2 DC in next st* repeat around. Sl st to top of first DC. Chain 2. (40)

Row 3: DC in first 4 sts. 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 4 sts.  2 DC in next st* repeat around. Sl st to top of first DC. Chain 2. (48)

Row 4: DC in first 5 sts. 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 5 sts. 2 DC in next st* repeat around. Sl st to top of first DC. Chain 2. (56)

Row 5: FPDC first 4 sts. BPDC next 4 sts. *FPDC next 4 sts. BPDC next 4 sts.* repeat around. Sl st to top of first FPDC. Chain 2. (56)

Rows 6-8: Repeat row 5

Row 9: BPDC first 4 sts. FPDC next 4 sts. *BPDC next 4 sts. FPDC next 4 sts.* repeat around.

Sl st to top of first BPDC. Chain 2. (56)

Rows 10-12: Repeat row 9 (56)

Rows 13-16: Repeat row 5 (56)

Rows 17-19: Repeat row 9 (56)

Row 20: repeat row 9 except chain 1 when finished instead of 2. (56)

Band. The following instructions are for the pictured band with button flap. You will begin working back and forth in rows instead of in rounds.

Row 21: SC in first 34 sts. Leave the rest of the sts unworked. Ch 7 and turn. (34 + ch 7)

Row 22: SC in the 2nd st from hook. SC in each of the next 5 chains, the 34 SC from the previous row and the unworked stitches from row 20. Ch 1 and turn (62)

Rows 23-26: SC across. Ch 1 and turn. (62)

Row 27: SC across to last stitch. SC 2 more into the same stitch. SC evenly up the side edge of the button flap. SC 2 more into corner and SC across the top of button flap. Finish off and weave in ends.  Sew button through button flap and band behind it, making sure bottom edges are even.

For plain band

Rows 21-26: SC in each stitch around. Join to top of first st with sl st. Ch 1. (56)

Finish off and weave in ends.