Make a Cute Crochet Hair Scrunchie: Easy Step-by-Step Pattern

Crochet Hair Scrunchies: The Perfect Accessory

Crochet hair scrunchies are a quick, charming project that adds a soft, handmade touch to any hairstyle. They’re gentle on hair, available in endless colorways, and easy to customize for different levels of puffiness. This pattern uses about 20 yards of lightweight bamboo-blend yarn and a standard hair elastic to create a durable, comfortable scrunchie.

Materials Needed & Measurements

• Yarn

  • Truboo by Lion Brand
  • Yardage: 241 yds/220 m per skein
  • Weight: Light (3)
  • Fiber Content: 100% Rayon from Bamboo
  • Amount Needed: Approximately 20 yards

• Crochet Hook

  Size G/6 (4 mm)

• Notions

  • Yarn needle
  • Hair elastic

Abbreviations Used

• Ch

  : Chain

• Rpt

  : Repeat

• Sc

  : Single Crochet

• Sl st

  : Slip Stitch

• Tr

  : Triple Crochet

• Yo

  : Yarn Over

Stitching Instructions for Making the Easy Crochet Hair Scrunchie Pattern

Make a Foundation Ring

• Place your

  hair elastic

  in your non-dominant hand to use as the foundation for the scrunchie.

• Ch 1

  to set the first stitch.

• Work

  sc

  stitches evenly around the

  elastic

  , crocheting through both strands of the elastic so it is fully enclosed by the stitches.

• Continue working

  sc

  around until the elastic is covered and you have a closed circle of single crochets.

• Sl st

  into the first

  sc

  to join the round.

Round 1

• Ch 1

  (does not count as a stitch).

  Sc

  into the first stitch and continue to work

  sc

  into each stitch around the elastic. Keep stitches snug enough to hold the elastic but not so tight the elastic can’t stretch.

• When you reach the start of the round,

  sl st

  into the first

  sc

  to join.

Round 2

• Ch 3

  (counts as first

  tr

  ).

• In the next stitch, work a

  tr

  . Then

  sc

  in the following stitch, and

  tr

  in the next. This alternating

  sc

  ,

  tr

  pattern creates a ruffled, decorative edge.

• Continue alternating

  sc

  and

  tr

  around. When you reach the beginning of the round,

  sl st

  into the top of the

  ch 3

  to close the round.

Round 3

• Ch 1

  (does not count as a stitch).

  Sc

  in the same stitch, then

  tr

  in the next stitch.

• Repeat the pattern of

  sc

  then

  tr

  around the scrunchie to maintain the alternating texture.

• At the end of the round,

  sl st

  into the first

  sc

  to join.

Optional Additional Rounds

• If you want a fuller scrunchie, repeat Round 3 or increase the number of stitches per round to add volume.
• Continue adding rounds until you reach the desired puffiness.

Finishing

• After your final round,

  sl st

  into the first

  sc

  to close the round.

• Cut the yarn leaving a tail long enough to weave in.
• Thread the tail through a

  yarn needle

  and weave it securely through the last round's stitches. Tuck the end into the scrunchie and trim any excess.

Tips

• Because this pattern uses a bamboo-rayon yarn, your finished scrunchie will be soft and have a nice drape—choose colors that coordinate with your wardrobe.
• Adjust the number of rounds to make the scrunchie slimmer or puffier to suit your preference.
• Follow the yarn manufacturer's care instructions for washing to keep your scrunchie looking its best.