Pattern Info: 
This hat is worked vertically instead of horizontally, your chain will equal the height of the hat (top to bottom) and the rows will equal your width
Each row is worked around a hair tie/pony tail holder via a sl st
Multiples of 4 + 1
8 rows = approx. 3 inches
You can test your size out by doing the first 8 rows as written in the instructions to get your gauge and then make adjustments as necessary.
Yarn brand, crochet technique, tension, etc will affect your hat size. You can either change hook sizes or just make adjustments to the math according to your measurements
Because of the way the hat gathers around the hair tie I added an extra inch in my length. When flat without being sewn closed it is 8 inches, but once sewn closed it is about 7 inches.
Pattern uses worsted 4 yarn and H5mm hook
Size chart for making it larger or smaller is included
Purple hat that is in the photos is by Pattern Tester Margie Leverette. It is the women's adult size. 
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