Easy Crochet Scrunchie Tutorial for Beginners

Looking for a quick and beginner friendly crochet project? This easy crochet scrunchie tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to crochet hair accessories using basic stitches.

This crochet scrunchie is made by crocheting directly over a hair tie, which makes it stretchy, durable, and comfortable to wear. The fluffy texture and simple border make it look beautiful while staying easy to create.

Materials Required

Lightweight yarn (100% acrylic or cotton blend)
3.5 mm crochet hook
Hair tie / elastic band
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Crochet Scrunchie Written Pattern (Beginner Friendly)

Row 1: Single Crochet Around Hair Tie

Start by making a slip knot and insert your crochet hook. Place the hair tie onto the hook. Hold the hair tie firmly on both sides.

Insert the hook into the center of the hair tie, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops to make a single crochet.

Continue making single crochet stitches closely next to each other around the entire hair tie. Stretch the hair tie occasionally and push stitches together to avoid gaps.

Once the hair tie is completely filled, join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. This completes Row 1.

Row 2: Double Crochet Increase for Fluffy Texture

Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet). Place a stitch marker on the third chain.

Into the same stitch, work 2 more double crochet stitches. This makes a total of 3 double crochet stitches in the same stitch.

In each stitch around, work 3 double crochet stitches. This creates a wavy, ripple effect and makes the scrunchie look fluffy.

Join with a slip stitch into the third chain of the starting chain 3.

Row 3: Border with Contrast Color

Attach a new color yarn. Chain 1 and make a single crochet in the same stitch.

Chain 2, then single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern: single crochet, chain 2 in each stitch around.

Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch. Fasten off and cut yarn.

Finishing

Weave in all yarn tails using a tapestry needle. Make sure the yarn is secured and not visible on the front side. Trim excess yarn.

Your crochet scrunchie is now complete!

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Follow along with the step-by-step video tutorial for better understanding.

If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to share it and try making this scrunchie in different colors.

Happy Crocheting! 🧶

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