Pony-Tail Hat

NOTE: No size is given, but if my memory serves me right it fits toddlers up to about age 5.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 2 strands of Mohair (1 strand of 4 ply ww yarn) chain 15 turn.
Row 1: Skip 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), dc in each of the remaining chs, chain 3, turn.
Row 2: Dc in each of 12 dc, ch 3, turn. Always work in back loop only to form a ridge.
Row 3: Repeat row 2. Ch 40 at end of row 3, turn, work 2 sc in each back loop of first 20 ch sts, 1 sc in each of the remaining 20 chs. You are now in a position to work next row.
Row 4: 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn. (14 dc).
Row 5: Work 15 dc across, inc 1 dc at end of row, ch 45, turn. 2 sc in each back loop of first 20 chs, sc in remaining 25 chs.
Row 6: 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (16 dc).
Row 7: Work 17 dc across, inc 1 dc at end of row, ch 50, 2 sc in each back loop of first 20 chain sts, sc in remaining 30 chs.

Repeat rows 6 and 7, inc 1 dc in each row and inc the chains to 52, 55, 55, then dec to balance first half making chains 55, 55, 52, 50, 45. Then work 3 more rows to correspond to the first 3 rows.

Each end of cap may be left straight or join yarn and decrease sts to form a point. Attach yarn to end of cap, ch 40. 2 sc in each of first 20 sts, sc in remaining ch. Work the same for other side of cap. This forms the ties.

Make a pompom over a 3 inch cardboard by winding yarn about 50 times around. Fasten yarn, leaving a short length. Gather all curls together and fasten pompom around them.

Work 1 row sc across front of hat. You may use a contrasting color for pompom and sc across front if desired.