A soft crochet scrunchie is such a fun little project to create. It goes together quickly, feels useful right away and is a nice way to use up a small bit of yarn.
Why You’ll Love This Project
This scrunchie is simple, cute, and very beginner friendly. Great little project for when you want something relaxing, practical and easy to customise. The tutorial picked shows a beginner way worked around a hair tie with single crochet.
Materials Required
- A hair band
- Yarn Crocheting hook Scissors
- Yarn needle
Choose a yarn and hook size that will give you the fit and texture you want.
Best Yarn for This Project
A scrunchy is good with a soft cotton or lightweight acrylic. Select something smooth and comfortable, so it feels good in the hair and gives the ruffles a nice shape.
Level of Skill
Great for beginners. This tutorial is for beginners and is a simple method based around a hair tie.
Size & Fit Guide
The simplest way to alter the look is to make the scrunchie more or less full. For more ruffle, add more stitches around the hair tie or keep it more simple for a flatter finish. Repeat until you like the volume.
Old Stitches
- Slip stitch Single Crochet
You can see these stitches clearly in the tutorial snippet.
How to Get It
Initiate the Foundation
Make a slip knot and pull the yarn over the hook. Keep your hair tie handy before you start stitching.
Work the Main
Crochet all the way around the hair tie using single crochet. Keep adding stitches closely around it to get the scrunchie to start gathering and looking full.
alter the size
Continue adding stitches until you have the fullness you want. The fuller scrunchie will give you a softer, puffier finish.
Finish of edges
When you are happy with the look, fasten off, weave in the ends and gently fluff the stitches around the elastic.
Helpful Hints
- The scrunchie looks neat if the stitches are pretty even.
- Work push stitches together as you go for a fuller finish.
- Do not pull too tight around the hair tie or the fabric will appear stiff.
- As this gets stretched often, weave in the ends well.
Common Mistakes to Watch Out For
- Tightening the stitches too much
- Leaving too much space on the hair tie
- Using a scratchy feeling yarn
- Not having the yarn tail neatly tucked away
- Stop when the scrunchie looks full enough
Ideas for Customizing
Soft shades are ideal for a subtle look, while bright colours give an energetic finish. You can also make a fuller scrunchie by adding stitches, or keep it simple and slim for everyday wear.
Style Advice
Wear with a ponytail, bun or as a cute accessory on your wrist. A handmade scrunchie is a sweet little gift, as well.
How to care for
Wash gently in cool water if necessary. Shape it with your hands and lay flat to air dry. This helps the scrunchie retain its shape.
Time Required
This will take a few hours depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern.
Summary
This crochet scrunchie is a pretty little project that’s quick and easy to enjoy, and easy to wear. It’s perfect if you are looking for something simple, useful and handmade.
FAQs
Can beginners make this?
Yes, this is a good beginner project because it uses a very simple method.
What yarn works best?
Soft cotton or acrylic yarn works nicely for comfort and shape.
Can I make it fuller?
Yes, just keep adding stitches around the hair tie until you like the look.
Do I need exact measurements?
No, you can adjust the fullness as you go.
Is this a good stash-buster project?
Yes, it is great for using a small amount of leftover yarn.
