How to Make a Stunning Crochet Scrunchie – Free Crochet Pattern

Introducing the quick & easy crochet scrunchie pattern—an effortless yet elegant accessory perfect for crochet beginners. With its easy-to-follow instructions and minimalistic design, this scrunchie is the ideal project for those just starting their crochet journey. Crafted with basic stitches and a touch of flair, the Simply Chic Crochet Scrunchie adds a stylish finishing touch to any hairstyle.

What makes this scrunchie truly special is its simplicity. Designed with complete beginners in mind, this pattern introduces fundamental crochet techniques in a fun and approachable way. Even if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create something beautiful with just a few basic stitches. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift for a friend, the Simply Chic Crochet Scrunchie is sure to impress with its understated elegance.

The decision to design this pattern stemmed from a desire to make crochet accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. I wanted to create a project that would inspire others to explore their creativity and discover the joy of crafting with yarn. The Simply Chic Crochet Scrunchie is more than just a stylish accessory—it’s a gateway to a world of possibilities, where even the simplest stitches can create something truly stunning. So, grab your crochet hook and embark on a journey of creativity and self-expression with this delightful and beginner-friendly pattern!

A purple and blue crochet scrunchie on a light pink background.
Cream, dark purple and blue crochet scrunchies on a light pink background.
Cream, dark purple and blue crochet scrunchies on a light pink background.

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Notes

  • The scrunchie is crocheted in joined rounds around a hair tie.
  • This pattern uses US terminology.
  • This pattern is written in made to measure style, meaning there aren’t exact sizes or stitch numbers to follow. You should follow the measure-yourself style instructions and check the fit as you’re working on the piece in order to craft a scrunchie that’s your desired size.
  • This pattern is for beginner level crocheters. It’s the perfect project to start as a complete beginner!
  • You can use any yarn and a matching hook of your choice to create this scrunchie. When choosing the yarn, remember that using thinner yarns means you might have to add more rows to reach the desired size. The reverse applies to thicker yarn as well, the rows will be taller and you’ll need less rows to achieve the desired size for your scrunchie.

Materials

  • Crochet hooks that match your yarn (check the yarn label if you’re unsure!)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Yarn A –  Your choice of yarn for the scrunchie. 
  • A hair tie

For reference, I used about 10g of So Crafty Baby Yarn in Taupe with a 6mm hook.

Gauge

As this is a made to measure style pattern, matching gauge is not necessary.

Good to Know

  • This is a beginner level crochet pattern.
  • This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
  • Instructions are given as measurements compared to your body (ex. work until the hat fits around your head) to ensure perfect fit.

Stitches & Abbreviations

  • YO – yarn over
  • CH – chain
  • ST – stitch
  • SL ST – slip stitch
  • SC – single crochet
  • HDC – half double crochet
  • DC – double crochet
  • *…* x times – repeat instructions written in between asterisks specified number of times.
  • (…) – instructions written between brackets are to be worked into the same stitch.

Easy Crochet Scrunchie Pattern

Using Yarn A and a matching hook, start with a slipknot on your hook.

Round 1. With the slipknot on your hook, place your hook through the hair tie, YO and pull up a loop, you should have 2 loops on your hook. YO and pull through both loops, this counts as your first SC. Continue to SC around the hair tie as many times as you can, make sure to push the stitches together and ensure they’re tightly packed – large gaps might cause your hair to get stuck in the scrunchie. When you’re done with the SC stitches, SL ST into the first SC to join. To do so, place your hook inside the first SC stitch, YO and pull up a loop, then pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook.

Slipknot on hook – hold on to hair tie and prepare to work into the hair tie.
Place hook inside the hair tie.
Yarn over and pull up a loop, you now have 2 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through both loops – this is the first SC:
Hook placed inside the first SC, ready to SL ST to join
YO over and pull up a loop, then pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook.

At the end of Round 1, you should be confident in crocheting the SC stitch.

Finished Row 1 – tightly packed with SC stitches all around.

Round 2. CH2 (counts as the first DC), YO – you will now have 2 loops on the hook. Place your hook inside the same ST, YO and pull up a loop – you will now have 3 loops on the hook. YO and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook – you will now have 2 loops on the hook. YO and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook – you have now completed one DC stitch! *Work (2DC) into the next ST* repeat between * all the way around. This means you should have 2DC worked into every single SC of the first round. Once you reach back to the CH2, push your hook through the top CH of the CH2 and SL ST to join – this means pull up a loop and then pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook.

Note: If you want your scrunchie to be wavier, you can increase the number of DC worked into a SC. The more DCs are worked into one SC, the wavier the scrunchie will be. For example, working (3DC) into every SC will create a lot more ruffles and a wavier texture than working (2DC) into every SC.

Start the round by CH2.
YO – you now have 2 loops on the hook.
Push hook through the SC ST.
YO and pull through a loop – you now have 3 loops on the hook.
YO and pull through the first 2 loops – you now have 2 loops on the hook.
YO and pull through the remaining 2 loops – you have completed a DC!

At the end of Round 2, you should be confident in crocheting the DC stitch.

Finished Row 2 – working 2DC into every SC creates a slightly wavy texture.

Round 3. CH1 (counts as the first HDC), then YO and pull up a loop – you now have 2 loops on your hook. Push the hook through the next ST (not the same ST!), Yo and pull up a loop – you now have 3 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 3 loops on your hook – you have now completed one HDC stitch! *HDC into next ST* repeat between * around. This means you should have 1 HDC worked into every DC of the second round. Once you reach back to the CH1, push your hook through the CH1 and SL ST to join – this means pull up a loop and then pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook. Fasten off by cutting the yarn and pulling the end piece all the way through.

Start the round by CH1.
YO and pull up a loop – you now have 2 loops on the hook.
Push your hook through the next ST.
YO and pull up a loop – you now have 3 loops on the hook.
YO and pull through all 3 loops on your hook – you have completed one HDC stitch!
Once you reach the end of the row, SL ST to join, cut the yarn and pull the end piece through to fasten off.

At the end of Round 3, you should be confident in crocheting the HDC stitch.

Finished Round 3 – once the last round is completed and all the ends are dealt with, your scrunchie is done!

To finish the scrunchie, take your needle and weave in ends. To do so, you’ll want to take each end and weave it through some of the nearby stitches in at least 3 directions (you can go forwards, backwards, and forwards again – that counts!). Cut off any extra yarn once done and…

Congrats! You’ve done it! ❤

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A crochet designer with a bright personality and big dreams. My goal is to make crocheting a more accessible hobby that anyone can easily get into. With free crochet patterns, tips & tricks, I work towards removing the paywall that might stop aspiring crafters from learning to crochet.

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