Scrunchies are one of those things I never thought I would crochet, and now I cannot stop making them.
Quick answer: This is a crochet hair scrunchie made in three simple rounds around a hair elastic. It’s beginner friendly, uses barely any yarn, and works up in about 20 minutes.
This one uses barely any yarn and looks genuinely pretty in a variegated summer yarn. If you are new to crochet and want a quick win, this is the one.
Keep reading to learn how to crochet a classic chunky scrunchie that’s fun and easy to make.
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If You Can Make a Single Crochet, You Can Make These
It’s the perfect crochet pattern for beginners.
These crochet scrunchies work up quickly with a stitch pattern you can learn in no time.
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How easy is this Crochet Scrunchie Pattern?
It’s the perfect crochet pattern for beginners, too. These crochet scrunchies work up quickly with a stitch pattern you can learn in no time!
If you can make a single crochet, you can make these scrunchies!
Materials for Crochet Hair Scrunchie
You don’t need much to make these fun homemade hair scrunchies In fact, since you only need a little ball of yarn for each scrunchie, this pattern is a perfect stash-buster!
To get started, gather your supplies:
- 1 elastic hair band- the ones that do not pull your hair 🙂
- A small ball of worsted or aran or even bulky weight yarn.
- I used my favorite Cygnet chunky yarn – this actually a #5 weight yarn
- Yarn needle, scissors
Sandra’s tip: Keep your tension on the loose side while working Round 1 around the elastic, tight stitches will make the finished scrunchie stiff and can pull on your hair. An “ouchless” style elastic also helps, some elastics have a metal crimp that snags yarn as you work.
How to make this Simple Crochet Hair Scrunchie:
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- St = Stitch
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Slst = Slip stitch
Notes
- The pattern is worked in rounds
- Ch1 does not count as st at the beginning of each round
- This pattern uses pattern repeats.
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish
- If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
Pattern Designed By: Sandra Stitches This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).
Instructions for the Simple Crochet Hair Scrunchie
Round 1: Depending on the size of your elastic hair band Sc1 around to cover the entire band and add at least 5 more to be sure it is all covered., Slst to 1st st to close the round
Then Round 2: Ch1, (Sc1 +Ch3+Sc1) in 1st st from hook, repeat on every st around, Slst to Ch1 at beginning of round.
Round 3: Ch4, Sc 1 in Ch3 space from prev round, Ch4, Sc1 in next Ch3 space and around to end of round, Slst to Ch1 at beginning
Finishing
Fasten off, cut your yarn, and weave in the ends
FAQ
This almost always comes down to tension, keep your stitches loose in Round 1 around the elastic. Tight stitches make the fabric stiff and can even tug on your hair when worn.
Yes, the stitch count in Round 1 is based on your specific elastic, just work enough single crochet to fully cover the band plus a few extra stitches
Worsted, aran, or bulky weight yarn all work well. A chunky weight like Cygnet Chunky gives a fuller, more textured look.
Yes, it only uses single crochet and slip stitch, worked in three simple rounds around the elastic
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