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Free Crochet Pattern: Quick and Easy Summertime Scrunchie for Beginners
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Are you looking for a fun, fast, and free crochet project to help beat the summer heat? Look no further! This beginner-friendly scrunchie crochet pattern is the perfect way to keep your hair up in style. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it also works up in less than 30 minutes. Whether you’re new to crochet or an experienced crafter looking for a quick project, this scrunchie pattern is a must-try.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Beginner-Friendly: No complicated stitches or techniques here! If you know how to crochet a chain and a single crochet, you’re all set.
- Versatile: Use any yarn and hook size you have on hand. This pattern is highly adaptable, allowing you to create a variety of scrunchies with different textures and sizes.
- Quick and Easy: Complete your scrunchie in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect last-minute gift or a quick addition to your accessory collection.
- Stylish and Functional: Keep your hair up and away from your face during hot summer days while adding a touch of handmade charm to your look.
Supplies:
- Any yarn of your choice (scraps work great!)
- Appropriate hook size for your yarn (check the yarn label for guidance)
- Clasp-Free Hair Elastic
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Glossary
- SC – Single Crochet
- SLST – Slip Stitch
- CH – Chain
- DC – Double Crochet
Pattern Directions
Note: These directions work with ANY yarn and ANY hook size. Use what you have available!
Let’s Get Started!
Start: Put the hair tie on your hook before you tie on your yarn.
Row 1: Slst to the elastic, then make SC stitches until the entire hair tie is covered. Make sure you end on an odd number. I usually use 35 SC stitches, but feel free to use more or less as desired. Slst to close the round, then ch1
Row 2A: SC into the same stitch as your ch1, then ch3. Skip 1 stitch, and SC into the next. Repeat this (CH3, skip 1, SC) pattern all the way around the scrunchie.
Row 2B: When you get to the last SC stitch, instead of another ch3, work a DC stitch into your first ch3 space as shown. This will start our next row.
Row 3: Now we’re basically repeating Row 2. Ch3, but instead of skipping stitches, slst into the loop made by the ch3 from Row 2. Repeat this all the way around the scrunchie. To finish, slst to your starting stitch and fasten off.
Customization Options
Now that we have the base pattern down, how can we customize it? Here are some ideas:
Row 2, Option A: Ch5 instead of ch3
Row 2, Option B: Instead of skipping 1SC stitch every time, don’t skip any!
Row 2 & 3: Don’t skip any stitches in either row, AND always ch5 for an extra frilly version!
Samples
Top Left: Original Pattern
Top Right: Using all Ch5s instead of ch3s
Bottom Left: Do not skip any stitches in Row2
Bottom Right: Do not skip any stitches in row2, use all ch5s.
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Whether this was your very first scrunchie or your fiftieth, I hope you enjoyed the process and love your new handmade accessory! These quick projects are perfect for using up scraps, experimenting with color, or making thoughtful little gifts.
🧶 Finished your scrunchie? I’d love to see it! Share a photo on Instagram and tag @ThePointedHat so I can celebrate your crafty magic with you. And if you had fun with this pattern, stick around—there’s plenty more where that came from!
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