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Create your free account · no credit cardTerracotta Ponytail Cap with Filet Lattice Crown
An openwork bandana-style cap with a centered ponytail hole, structured front visor, and beaded tassel ties.
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At a Glance
The Terracotta Ponytail Cap with Filet Lattice Crown is a free Intermediate-level wearable pattern using Worsted weight yarn with a H-8 / 5 mm hook . Estimated time: 2-5 hours. Finished size: 31 inches (78 cm) around x 10.5 inches (27 cm) tall. You'll need approximately approximately 260 yards (238 meters) of yarn.
36 steps across 5 sections · Free under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — you can sell finished items
🧶 Pattern Instructions
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Step 1Sew the front visor to the lower front edge of the cap, centering it at the point opposite your center-back stitch marker.
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Step 2Attach one tie cord to each side point at the back base of the crown, positioning them on either side of the center-back marker.
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Step 3Thread each tie cord with alternating white beads and leaf pod motifs, starting from the base and working toward the end.
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Step 4Secure the beads and motifs as you go, and finish the end of each tie with a knot or final bead to prevent unraveling.
✂️ Finishing
Weave in all ends carefully. Block the cap gently to shape, paying special attention to opening the ponytail hole at the center so it sits flat and holds its shape. If desired, lightly starch or stiffen the visor so it holds a subtle cup and provides a defined brim. Once dry, the lattice section will show its open filet pattern to best effect, and the scalloped lower edge will curve elegantly around the head.
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📌 Before You Begin
Turning chains and starting chains do not count as stitches unless the row says so. The number in brackets at the end of each row is the stitch count you should have.
Row 1 is the right side (RS). Left and right edges are as you look at the right side.
In rows with chain spaces, the count in brackets gives the stitches and the chain spaces separately — the chains of a space are never counted as stitches.
Change colour on the last pull-through of the row before the one that names the new colour, and carry or cut the old colour as you prefer.
Check your gauge before you start. If you have more stitches than the gauge, try a larger hook; fewer, a smaller hook.
This design uses a centered stitch marker at the back of the crown to track center front and back as you work outward in joined rounds, ensuring the visor and ties land in their proper places.
The crown is worked in one continuous piece with an open filet mesh section in the middle and a solid half double crochet body below it.
The front visor is sewn to the lower front edge of the cap, and the two tie cords are each sewn to one side point at the back base of the crown, flanking the center-back marker.
The leaf pod motifs are stuffed lightly as you go and then threaded onto the tie cords with white beads to create fringed tassels.
🎁 Ways to Use This
Wear while gardening, hiking, or playing outdoor sports to keep hair back while staying cool.
Gift to a friend who loves both function and lace details, or to someone with long hair who wants a stylish alternative to a ponytail holder.
Pair with a summer outfit for a bohemian, artisan look with personality.
Wear indoors on a warm day for an airy head covering that lets your scalp breathe.
🧺 Care Instructions
Hand wash in cool water with gentle soap, avoiding excessive agitation. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze out water gently without wringing. Lay flat or reshape on a towel to dry, or hang by the visor if the yarn is sturdy. Once fully dry, you can lightly reshape the crown and visor if needed.
🤖 This pattern was generated by AI and may contain errors. Always test your gauge before starting.
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