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Make this adorable crochet scrunchie in under an hour! Perfect for a beach holiday or hen do, wear one yourself or make as a quick gift!
Let’s learn how to crochet an easy hair crochet scrunchie in this beginner-friendly tutorial.
This is such a fun and quick crochet project that takes less than an hour to make, making it perfect for beginners, stash-busting, gifts, or a relaxing evening crochet project.
I’ll show you step-by-step how to crochet a soft and stylish scrunchie that’s practical, wearable, and easy to customise with your favourite yarn colours.
It’s perfect for crochet beginners who are looking for quick crochet projects. These would make fabulous handmade gifts and summer crochet accessories.
Plus this crochet scrunchie is a great stash-busting project using small amounts of yarn.
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Crochet Scrunchie Pattern
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Materials
- Bella Coco Merino (100% wool, 165m /180yds per 50g /1.75 oz ball; sports weight) in colors Meadow Mist, Coastal Drift, Blush Bloom and Porcelain
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Hair tie or elastic band
Yarn Substitutes
You can find alternative yarns below. I have picked out a few yarns that would work beuatifully with the pattern.
Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino – is a great fiber to keep you warm, helps with regulating your body temperature during wintertime, and is completely itch-free. This means, of course, that it can be also worn by people with sensitive skin, including children.
Hobbii Baby Wool – is a lovely 4-stranded yarn spun with love in Italy yarn made from 100% Corriedale wool. Here you get the perfect balance between luxury and everyday. Baby Wool is durable and absolutely irresistible to work with.
Katia Merino Baby – 100% merino wool yarn in a range of bright colours for sensitive skins. Thanks to its Total Easy Care treatment this yarn can be machine washed and tumble dried without renouncing the delicateness of a handmade garment. Recommended for baby dresses, baby booties and baby and kid’s winter jumpers.
Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
The pattern uses US Crochet Terminology
yrh – yarn over hook
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
ch-sp – chain space, specifically 1 ch-sp, 2 ch-sp etc.
rnd – round
prev – previous
rep – repeat
beg – beginning
st(s) – stitch(es)
dc – double crochet
stand dc – standing double crochet – extend loop, hold with index finger, twist around hook towards you, insert hook, yarn over and pull through = 3 loops on the hook, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice to finish the stitch. For a full tutorial, please CLICK HERE.
Crochet Scrunchie Finished Size
one size fits most, easily adjustable
Tension/Gauge
10 sts x 6 rounds in established pattern = 5 x 5 cm / 2 x 2 inch
Pattern Notes
- the scrunchie is worked in joined rounds
- you will create a tube shape which is then folded in half and crocheted together
- you will insert the hair band inside the tube as you join the last rounds together to create a scrunchie
- the foundation chain determines how round/ruffled your scrunchie will be
- you can adjust the foundation chain, chain multiples of 3 for the stitch pattern to work
- you will then work in 2-round pattern repeat
- work as many rounds as you wish
- the number of rounds determines how deep your scrunchie will be once folded in half
Crochet Scrunchie Video Tutorial
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Crochet Scrunchie Written Pattern
Main Pattern
Chain 60 or any multiples of 3.
Slip stitch into first stitch being careful not to twist your starting chain.
Rnd 1: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st here and throughout), (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in first st, * 2 ch, skip 2 sts **, (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in next; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first sc to join.
Rnd 2: sl st into first 2 ch-sp, 1 stand dc, 2 dc in same 2 ch-sp, *skip next (sc, 2 ch-sp, sc) ** and work 3 dc into next 2 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first stand dc to join.
Rnd 3: sl st into next dc, 1 ch, work (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in same st, * 2 ch, skip next 2 dc **, (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in next dc; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first sc to join.
Repeat Rounds 2 – 3 until you have 10 rounds in total or until you reach the desired depth of your scrunchie when folded in half.
Do not fasten off.
Finishing Your Crochet Scrunchie
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Fold the tube in half across the long edge.
Place the hair band on the inside and with yarn still attached, single crochet the last round with the underside of the foundation chain together moving the fabric through the hair band as you crochet around the opening.
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