Move over headband, now there's an even better way to stay warm with your hair up. You can make this trendy bun/ponytail hat even if your skills don't include crocheting or knitting. Just gather up an old sweater, a little bias tape, and some elastic to be on your way to a warm and stylish winter.
![Finished Messy Bun Ponytail Hat](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/091ad72f-f455-4d27-b51d-64451e43a667.jpg)
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Things You'll Need
Sweater
Measuring straight edge
Marking pen
Sharp scissors
Pins
3/4-inch Double Fold Bias tape (Pre-made or make your own in any color)
Safety pin
Elastic
![Materials needed for Messy Bun Ponytail Hat](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/eac68163-8c25-4694-88e7-a9a4b52a9a9e.jpg)
Step 1
Measure and mark a 10-inch tall by 9 1/2-inch wide rectangle along the bottom edge of the sweater.
![measure and mark](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/13d93a17-4a75-48fa-9af0-830ade7ea42d.jpg)
Step 2
Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut along the marked lines through both layers of the sweater.
![cut](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/8e7b8bbd-524e-4d66-9377-51fd27781291.jpg)
Step 3
Put the right sides of the sweater together and pin along both sides.
![pin right sides together](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/23aeae18-0851-46cb-9d96-18f5e7303553.jpg)
Step 4
Sew a 1/2-inch seam along both sides of the hat. Be sure to remove the pins as you sew.
![sew sides](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/507b8ccd-e609-4501-b1d4-0da7b5a0990b.jpg)
Step 5
Open up the bias tape and pin all around the top raw edge.
Tip
You can use pre-made bias tape from the store for this project, but most bias tape just comes in plain colors. If you want to customize your bias tape and bring it up a notch, you can make your own. See how to make bias tape here.
![pin bias tape to raw edge](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/2e5faf9a-15c6-427b-b402-04b6dc03659b.jpg)
Step 6
Sew along the first fold line of the bias tape.
![sew along first fold line](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c5758cf5-69d3-4a4d-83ae-baa9a5a99e2c.jpg)
Step 7
Fold over the bias tape to the other side so it "captures" the raw edge inside of it and will keep the sweater edge from fraying.
![Fold over bias tape to cover raw edge](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/b7f089b1-e95c-46e4-b4ca-94f0611b7e9c.jpg)
Step 8
Pin the bias tape in place.
![Pin in place](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/827c9911-5c4f-4648-a7e4-fdbe32a13f67.jpg)
Step 9
Sew the bias tape in place with a straight stitch. Be sure to remove the pins as you sew.
![sew](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/eebb90ce-eae8-4adf-9902-81db92d33ec8.jpg)
Step 10
Fold over the bias tape edge to the inside of the hat to create a 1-inch casing for the elastic.
![fold over and pin](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/fb387e39-3c60-41de-b3eb-ae7d0ff719f5.jpg)
Step 11
Sew the casing in place leaving a 1-inch opening at one of the side seams.
![sew](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/d82706ba-1800-4e13-be09-f21460defd3c.jpg)
Step 12
Attach a safety pin to the end of a 10-inch piece of elastic. Thread it through the casing. When the end of the elastic reaches the opening, secure it in place with a pin so it won't get lost inside the casing.
![attach a safety pin](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/d14521fc-3d9e-448f-9fd4-14aeeb5882ca.jpg)
![Thread elastic through casing](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/b785e6c4-e8e8-4807-8b41-7b0c19a0c492.jpg)
Step 13
When you get through the casing with the safety pin, sew the ends in place.
![sew ends of elastic](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/eba9d58f-3dbb-4af7-9360-5bc4684d5bd7.jpg)
Now you're all set to look great and stay warm with your hair up and your hat on this winter!
![Finished Messy Bun/ Ponytail Hat](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/be039aa1-4f75-4b2d-86dc-8b62bae12683.jpg)
![finished messy bun/ponytail hat](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/149ae117-2279-4ac8-8aa8-68a96cf12365.jpg)
![finished messy bun/ponytail hat](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/05142840-849d-4254-8b2b-5ba267d9286a.jpg)