Thursday, February 19, 2009

Knit Cap for a Ponytail

As promised, I said I would write a post inspired by this tweet.

Why are there no fitted caps with a hole in the back for longer hair? What am I supposed to do with it? Debra Roby

Well I'm not sure if Debra was referring to a knitted hat but that's what I thought of when I read this. I've seen holes for ponytails on baseball caps, bike helmets and even batting helmets. So it only made perfect since to have a ponytail hole for a knitted hat, right? Are you with me? So I gave it a try and it works and looks good! My only regret is that I cut my hair and can't rock one these hats myself (poor me).

So here's the how to. You can make this with any knit/crochet hat pattern that has a seam to sew up in the back. Sew your seam about half way down, leave open a 2 inch hole, sew the rest of the seam to the base of the hat. That's it.





Thanks for the idea Debra!
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17 comments:

  1. OiyiFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    So very cute, especially on your little one.

    Have you seen the pattern called Hannah? It used to be a pattern on Magknits, but they are longer in business, so it's a free Ravelry download. It's a very popular pattern for people who have ponytails. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hannah-4

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  2. Amber M.February 19, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    That is too clever!!

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  3. alittlebitofscrapFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    So sweet!

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  4. Jill from Killeny GlenFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    WOW! COOL! A pure strike of genius! AND so adorable! Wish I knew how to crochet/knit!

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  5. mushroommeadowsFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    hehehe what a cutie!

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  6. ChrissyFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Hehe..I actually saw that tweet...glad you came up with a solution! It's very cute and I'll be sure to link over to it from my place.

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  7. LizFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    She just gets cuter every time I see her. Great idea with the hat. Now I need a snowmobile helmet with room for a ponytail.

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  8. AshleeFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    That is just beyond cute.

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  9. ittybittyandprettyFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    it helps to sell a great product when you have such a CUTIE PATOOTIE model!!! what a great idea, i dream of bieng so clever to make something like that. well done
    %^_^%

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  10. Amanda @ www.kiddio.orgFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    This is hilarious, and so practical! I love the design of the hat--the hole really makes it, though :)

    best,
    Amanda @ www.kiddio.org / www.housemade.org

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  11. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    What an INSPIRED idea! And a cute model. :)

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Oh! So cute!

    When I was little, I used to use the tea-cosy and put my bunches through its holes. So it truly is an eternal problem...

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  13. GingerFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    So sweet ,love the idea for a little girl with a poneytail.Now no more ear hurting can wear a cute hat!

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  14. LuckyFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    so cute! i had to link you from my blog :)

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  15. Anne MarieFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    super cute!!!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 27, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    i like the boots. =oP ooh...and the knit cap is really nice, too!

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  17. UnknownMarch 2, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    aww she is adorable :D

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