MATERIALS:

1 2-ounce skein Mohlon

1 Size F Aluminum Crochet Hook

No doubt this cute head covering will be a hit with the young crowd. The yarn curls are fashioned to resemble a pony tail.

With 2 strands of Mohlon chain 15, turn.

Row 1: Skip 3 sc (counts as 1 dc), dc in each of next 12 chs, chain 3, turn.

Row 2: Dc in each of 12 dc, chain 3, turn. Always work in back loop only to form a ridge.

Row 3: Same as row 2. Chain 40 at end of row 3, turn. 2 sc in each back loop of first 20 chain sts, 1 sc in remainder of chain. You are now in position to work next row.

Row 4: 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc across. 14 dc in all, chain 3, turn.

Row 5: Work 15 dc across, inc 1 dc at end of row, chain 45, turn. 2 sc in each back loop of first 20 sts, sc in remainder of chain.

Row 6: 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc across, 16 dc in all, chain 3, turn.

Row 7: Work 17 dc across, increase 1 dc at end of row, chain 50, 2 sc in each back loop of first 20 chain sts, sc in remainder of chain.

Repeat the same as previous rows, 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, 40. Work 3 more rows to correspond to 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, chain 40. 2 sc in each of first 20 sts, sc in remaining chain.

Make a pompon over a 3 inch cardboard by winding yarn about 50 times around. Fasten yarn, leaving a short length. Gather all curls together and fasten pompon around them. Work 1 row sc across front of hat. You may use a contrasting color for pompon and sc across front if desired.