Crocheted Scrunchies

My daughter asked me to crochet some scrunchies for her. Not that much work, I thought, so one evening, after she went to bed, I started crocheting. Turned out next morning that the scrunchies that I made weren't exactly the ones she had in mind. She meant scrunchies like the fabric ones: a tunnel with a piece of elastic in it. Luckily she liked mine much better, so I got away well. Not sure if they will be in use as hair bands or bracelets, though. Teenagers think in mysterious ways, aren't they?








How I made them:

Round 1: 40 sc around a regular hair elastic, close with a slip stitch in the first sc (40)

Round 2: chain 2 (counts as the first dc), 2 dc in the same stitch, 3 dc in every sc of the previous round, close with a slip stitch in the chain stitch (120)

Round 3: chain 2 (counts as the first dc), 1 dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in every dc of the previous round,close with a slip stitch in the chain stitch (240)

Round 4: chain 2 (counts as the first dc), 1 dc in every dc of the previous round, close with a slip stitch in the chain stitch (240)

That's it!

I used cotton yarn for the scrunchies. Great way to lose some of your stash or leftovers.

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Comments

  1. Marie-Interior FrugalistaJuly 18, 2020 at 2:29 PM

    These are great, love the colors!

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  2. Jo (A Rose Tinted World)July 20, 2020 at 12:54 PM

    These are fabulous - I wish I could crochet to make these!

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  3. bamauthor.meJuly 20, 2020 at 4:07 PM

    These are cute. Scrunchies are always getting lost or misplaced. I like the texture in these.

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  4. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloJuly 20, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    These are cute and unique and I can see them as both a scrunchie and a bracelet so you can't go wrong either way. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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  5. Sum of their StoriesJuly 20, 2020 at 7:31 PM

    I love these, I did like a scrunchie back in the day. It's fun to see them back again.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 20, 2020 at 7:57 PM

    Awesome! Pinning! I need to make some of these.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  7. South House DesignsJuly 22, 2020 at 4:15 PM

    Cute as can be!

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  8. Joanne July 23, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    Those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

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  9. Kristie from Love My Little CottageJuly 26, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    I love these crocheted scrunchies! Your daughter is a lucky girl. This is one of my features on the Little Cottage Link Party tomorrow. I hope you can drop by!

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  10. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 26, 2020 at 11:22 PM

    I like your scrunchies. I should make some for my daughters.

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  11. Richella ParhamJuly 30, 2020 at 3:46 PM

    These are so cute! What a great way to use up bits of yarn and to create something useful and fun!

    Thank you for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I'm featuring you this week!

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  12. Ginx CraftJuly 30, 2020 at 5:37 PM

    Interesting. I have made fabric ones, and now wonder if there is a way to knit a scrunchie.

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    1. LizAugust 11, 2020 at 9:02 AM

      I think there must be :-). Knit a square, fold it over and sew the edges together, thread elastic through it and close. That must be it. I'm not very good at knitting and don't really like it either, but otherwise I would make them this way.

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  13. Pam @Threading My WayAugust 11, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    These are adorable, Liz. It's a long time since I've crocheted. Time I to start again. I've featured your crocheted scrunchies.

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    1. LizAugust 11, 2020 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you very much for featuring me in your hair accessories special!

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    2. Pam @Threading My WayMarch 24, 2021 at 4:57 AM

      Hi Liz, One of my readers has asked what size hook you have used.

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    3. LizMarch 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM

      I used a 3mm hook, because that was the size the yarn gave, but I guess you have to use a larger needle size if the yarn you use is thicker.

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    4. Pam @Threading My WayMarch 24, 2021 at 12:41 PM

      Thanks, Liz!

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  14. Cherelle | The Inspired PrairieAugust 18, 2020 at 9:37 PM

    What a cute project! Scrunchies are becoming the new "super cool" thing again, so you should sell these on Etsy!! :)

    Thanks for sharing this post with us on the Embracing Home and Family Link-up party! Please join us again this Friday :)

    -Cherelle

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  15. Cucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & SewingOctober 6, 2020 at 6:21 PM

    I love this idea! They look great!

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  16. kellyOctober 21, 2020 at 7:28 AM

    Lovely thanks for sharing

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  17. AnonymousApril 18, 2021 at 3:07 AM

    Thank you for pattern, love it!

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  18. JellyApril 20, 2021 at 8:45 AM

    Hi there, do you have any process photos to help a beginner crochetter like me? In particular, the first step where you SC around the elastic?

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