Crocheting a soft handmade scrunchie is a fun little project. It’s quick, cute and a good way to use up left over yarn and make something you can actually wear everyday.
Why You’ll Love This One
This is a great small project for beginners as it is simple, practical and easy to customise with different textures of yarns and colours.
Materials Required
You will need some hair elastic, yarn and a crochet hook.
Choose your yarn and hook size to get the fit and texture you want.
The Best Yarn for This Project
Scrunchies are great with soft yarn with a little stretch or bounce. Cotton makes a good shape but a softer, more rounded look can be created with a lighter acrylic or plush yarn.
Skill Level
Good for starters. The tutorial is slow paced and is given for absolute beginners.
Size & Fit Guide
You can make the scrunchie fuller or more simple by working more or less around the elastic. If you want a more dramatic ruffle, keep adding stitches evenly around. If you want a flatter look, stop a little sooner. Adjust the fullness until it looks the way you like.
Stitches Used
The tutorial teaches the project slowly for beginners, but the search result does not clearly list every stitch by name, so it is best to follow along directly for the exact stitch sequence.
How to Make It
Start the Foundation
Begin by attaching your yarn to the hair elastic and crocheting around it to fully cover the band.
Work the Main Section
Keep stitching evenly around the elastic to build the body of the scrunchie. As you continue, the fabric starts to gather and create that soft scrunched look.
Adjust the Size
Repeat the pattern until the scrunchie looks full enough for your taste. You can stop earlier for a smaller scrunchie, or continue for more volume.
Edge Finishing
When you are happy with the shape, fasten off, weave in the ends and gently fluff the stitches so the scrunchie sits nicely around the elastic.
Helpful Hints
- Mark the start of your round with a stitch marker.
- Don’t pull the elastic too tight or the scrunchie will be stiff.
- If your stitches start to twist, spread them over the band before continuing.
- Since this project will stretch during wear, be sure to weave in the ends well.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- The stitches around the elastic are too tight.
- Packing too many stitches into one spot.
- Elastic stop evenly.
- Forgetting to spread the stitches out as you work.
- Loose ends left behind.
Ideas for Customisation
- Use velvet yarn for a rich look.
- Add a contrasting edging for added detail
- Create a more complete version with additional ruffle.
- Coordinate with different outfits using bright colours, pastels or neutrals.
- Make a few for gifts in different textures.
Suggestions for Style
Wear it in a ponytail, a messy bun, or as a cute accessory on your wrist. They also make great little handmade gifts, stocking stuffers or craft fair items.
Instructions for Care
If necessary, hand wash in cool water. Reshape when damp and lay flat to dry. Don’t wash harshly if your yarn is delicate or fluffy.
Time Required
This can take anywhere from a few hours depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern.
Conclusion
A crochet scrunchie is one of those easy projects that is immediately useful and satisfying. It’s easy enough for beginners, but still fun to make over and over again in different colours.
FAQs
Can beginners make this?
Yes, this tutorial is aimed at absolute beginners.
Do I need a lot of yarn?
No, scrunchies are a small project and are great for using leftover yarn.
Can I make it fuller?
Yes, just keep repeating around the elastic until you like the fullness.
Do I have to use the same yarn as the tutorial?
No, you can choose a yarn that gives the look and texture you want.
Is this a good gift idea?
Yes, it is a quick and useful handmade gift.
