Ballerina Bun Cover

***This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF.*** This cute and simple bun cover is perfect for ballerinas and dancers of all ages and hair lengths! This cover is designed to fit children with medium to long hair. It can also fit adults with shorter hair. Instructions to make the cover larger or smaller, depending on your needs are included in the notes. **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials Needed:** Size "0" or 2.55 mm steel hook Approximately 15-20 yds Aunt Lydia's #10 Crochet thread in Silver, or Antique White, or color of your choice Yarn needle Medium 4mm hair elastic <--click here if you need to pick some up. Sewing needle Sewing thread in a color that matches your crochet thread Czech Glass Seed Beads 8/0, in the color "Iris Sphinx" from Bead Treasures @ Hobby Lobby (Optional): 3mm or 4mm small pearl bead for center of flower **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sp = space **Measurements:** Small (Kids): Approximately 3.25" across Medium (Adults): Approximately 4" across **Gauge:** Gauge isn't especially important **Additional Notes:** -This bun cover looks nice with or without beads. It's up to you how you want to make it. -I've linked to the type of beads I used for this project in the materials list. If you choose to use a different brand of bead I don't know if it will fit over the #10 crochet thread. -If you aren't sure how to get the beads into the center of the single crochet stitch, please watch the tutorial video on my site.