Crochet Scrunchies Pattern
Crochet scrunchies are the perfect blend of functionality and style, making them a fun and versatile accessory. This pattern will guide you through creating two beautiful scrunchies: a beaded scrunchie and a “Hearts over Hearts” scrunchie. Both designs are quick to make and use Aunt Lydia’s® Fashion 3 yarn in the vibrant Atom Red color, offering a pop of color to any hairdo.
About This Crochet Project
Scrunchies are not only practical for tying back hair, but they also serve as lovely fashion accessories. With the rise of the “retro” aesthetic, these crochet scrunchies are a nod to nostalgia while remaining trendy for today’s styles. In this project, you’ll learn different crochet techniques, such as covering slip stitches and using picots, to create textured and visually appealing designs.
Materials
To create your crochet scrunchies, gather the following materials:
Yarn
- Aunt Lydia’s® Fashion 3
- Length: 150 yds / 147 m
- Color: Atom Red (2160) — 1 ball
Note: 1 ball makes 2 scrunchies.
Crochet Hook
- Size U.S. D/3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Accessories/Notions
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Yarn needle
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Elastic hairband
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12″ [30.5 cm] length of sewing thread
For Beaded Scrunchie only:
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Sewing thread in contrasting color
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24 size 6/0 or E glass Rochelle beads
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- yoh – yarn over hook
- pb – picot base
- cl – cluster
- covering-sc – covering single crochet (as used in the instructions)
Pattern Notes
This pattern includes instructions for two types of scrunchies, giving you options to create beautiful accessories. Take note of each round’s instructions closely to achieve the desired effect and texture.
Pattern Instructions
SCRUNCHIE #1 (Beaded Scrunchie)
Chart
See chart on page 3.
Make an adjustable ring.
1st rnd:
- Place slip knot on hook (1 loop on hook).
- Take working yarn over the top of the elastic hairband to the back.
- Yoh and draw up a loop by inserting the hook from front to back through the center of the hairband (2 loops on hook).
- Yoh and draw through both loops on hook—covering-sc made.
- 2 covering-sc. Picot. (5 covering-sc. Picot) 11 times. 2 covering-sc.
- Join with sl st to first sc.
Total: 12 picot and 60 sc (12 groups of 5-sc).
2nd rnd:
- [Ch 6. PB. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 4. Skip next picot and 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc (3rd sc of 5-sc group). Skip next 2 sc] 12 times.
Total: 12 sc and 12 beaded petals.
3rd rnd:
- (Ch 8. PB. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 6. Sl st in next sc between petals) 12 times.
- Fasten off.
SCRUNCHIE #2 (Hearts over Hearts Scrunchie)
Chart
See chart on page 3.
1st rnd:
- Place slip knot on hook.
- 60 covering-sc over an elastic hairband.
- Join with sl st in first sc.
- 60 sc.
2nd rnd:
- Ch 8 (counts as dc and ch 5). Skip first 5 sc. 1 dc in next sc.
- *Ch 5. Skip next 5 sc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc.
- Ch 5. Skip last 5 sc.
- Join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-8.
Total: 10 dc and 10 ch-5 sps.
3rd rnd:
- Ch 9 (counts as tr and ch 5).
- 3-tr Cl in the same sp as sl st.
- *Skip next ch-5 sp. (3-tr Cl. Ch 5. 3-tr Cl) in next dc. Rep from * to last ch-5 sp. Skip last ch-5 sp.
- 2-tr Cl in the same sp as the first 3-tr Cl.
- Join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-9.
Total: 10 cluster pairs (hearts).
4th rnd:
- *Ch 3. (3-dc Cl. Ch 3. 3-dc Cl) in the 3rd ch of next ch-5. Ch 3. 1 sc in next sp between hearts. Rep from * around.
- Join with sl st in base of beg ch-3.
- Fasten off.
Covering-sc (Used in Notes & Round #1 Base)
The pattern uses:
- Take working yarn over the top of the elastic hairband to back.
- Yoh and draw up a loop by inserting the hook from front to back through the center of the hairband (2 loops on hook).
- Yoh and draw through both loops on hook—covering-sc made.
(No separate formal definition beyond the 1st rnd instructions is provided.)
Assembly & Finishing
- Beaded Scrunchie (#1): Fasten off after 3rd rnd.
- Hearts over Hearts Scrunchie (#2): Fasten off after 4th rnd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crochet hook is used for this pattern?
You will need a Size U.S. D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Is this project worked in rows or rounds?
Both scrunchies are worked in rounds.
Does this crochet project require assembly?
No separate assembly is required after completing the rounds for each scrunchie.
How many scrunchies can I make from one ball of yarn?
One ball of Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3 yarn makes 2 scrunchies.
What is the finished size of the scrunchies?
The pattern does not specify the finished dimensions, but they will fit comfortably as scrunchies made with the specified elastic hairband.
Conclusion
Creating your own crochet scrunchies is a rewarding and creative way to add a personal touch to your hair accessories. With the provided pattern, you can enjoy crafting both a beaded scrunchie and a heartfelt design, infusing color and creativity into your everyday look. Happy crocheting!