The size of this pattern can not only be altered by changing the center motif, but can also

be changed in other ways. I

crocheted the design in the image above using the pattern below, but I also tried it with single crochets in the place of
all the double crochets. This resulted in an even smaller snood. Different yarn sizes will also allow you to adjust the final
size of the snood. Finally, if you want a larger snood, you can repeat round 5. Use light DK weight yarn, Size E hook.

Round 1: Start with a loose slip knot on your hook. Ch3, Make 17 dc into the ring. Join the round at
the top of the first ch3 with a slip st. Pull the string from the starting slip knot to close the center
ring.
Round 2: Ch 6, dc in same stitch, Ch1, skip two dc,* (dc, ch3, dc, ch1) in next dc, skip next two dc *
repeat from * to * 5 times. This will return you to the beginning of the round. Join to the 3rd of ch6
that started to round with a slip st.
Round 3: Ch3, 6 dc in the next ch3 space, *skip the next ch1, 7dc in the next ch3 space* repeat
from * to * four more times. Join the round with a slip st into the 3rd ch stitch of the ch3 that
started the round.
Round 4: Ch7, skip the ch3 and two dc, slip st into next dc, *ch7, skip next 3 dc slip st in between
the next two dc, Ch7, skip next 3 dc, slip st into next dc*, repeat * to * four more times, Ch3 skip
next 3 dc, tc into the beginning of the round. This last tc will emulate a ch4 but allow the yarn to
end at the top of the loop instead of the beginning of the round.
Round 5: Ch7, skip next 3 ch, slip st into next chain (the top of the loop), *ch7, skip next 6 ch, slip st
into next ch*, repeat * to * 9 times, ch3, tc into start of round.
Round 6: Ch5, skip next 3 ch, slip st into next chain (the top of the loop), *ch5, skip next 6 ch, slip st
into next ch*, repeat * to * 9 times, ch2, dc into start of round.
You have two choices now. You can either add an elastic (something less than 1 inch in diameter) or
you can use a cord. If you want to use an elastic you will need to wrap each Ch3 loop around the
elastic as you complete round 7. Other wise complete round 7 as follows.
Round 7: Ch3, skip next 2 ch, slip st into next chain (the top of the loop), *ch3, skip next 4 ch, slip st
into next ch*, repeat * to * 9 times, slip st into start of round. Weave in ends with your tapestry
needle and trim excess.

If you did not attach an elastic then you can weave a ribbon or cord in and out of the last round and then tie in a bow
after placing the snood around your little ones hair bun. You may also use your yarn to make a matching cord. I used
yarn and made the cord using chain stitches. If your recipient is interested in making a chain cord then this is a great
task for your budding, young artist!