If you’re looking for a quick and fun project, this easy ruffle crochet scrunchie pattern is the perfect choice. It’s beginner friendly, budget friendly, and works up in about 20 minutes, making it great for last minute gifts or quick makes.
With just two simple rounds, you can create a soft and stylish scrunchie that’s perfect for everyday wear.
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About This Pattern
- This crochet scrunchie pattern is designed to be simple and quick. It’s worked around a metal-free hair elastic, creating a comfortable and secure fit.
- The pattern uses just two rounds, making it easy to follow and remember, even if you’re new to crochet.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level - Beginner
- Yarn Weight - #1 super fine
- Hook Size - 3mm & 4mm
- Rounds - 2
- Time To Complete - Less than 20 minutes
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Quick to make - You can finish one scrunchie in about 20 minutes.
- Beginner friendly - Simple stitches and a short pattern make this great for beginners.
- Budget friendly - Uses a small amount of yarn and inexpensive elastics.
- Perfect for gifts - A great option for last-minute handmade presents.
- Great for selling - Small and popular items for craft stalls and markets.
A Great Last-Minute Gift Idea
This crochet ruffle scrunchie makes a lovely handmade gift for:
- Birthdays
- Stocking stuffers
- Small thank-you gifts
- Party favors
Because these work up so quickly, you can easily make several in different colors.
Perfect for Craft Fairs
Scrunchies are always popular at craft fairs and markets because they are:
- Affordable
- Useful
- Easy to display
- Quick to make in batches
Make a variety of colors and textures to attract more buyers.
Materials
Yarn
#1 super fine (sock, fingering, baby, 4ply) cotton yarn with about 20 wraps per inch*
- Any color – 22 yards (20 meters)
*Wraps per inch (WPI) - measures yarn thickness by counting how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. More wraps thinner yarn, while fewer wraps thicker yarn.
Hook Size
- 3mm
- 4mm
Notions
- Metal free hair elastic, about 2 inches (5cm) in diameter
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- ch – chain stitch
- dc – double crochet
- hk - hook
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
Gauge & Finished Size
Finished size is about 3.2 inches (8cm) in diameter, however, can vary depending on the size of the hair elastic that you use.
Gauge is not so important for this project.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is flexible, if the hair elastic you are using is larger or smaller, increase or decrease the number of single crochet stitches in the first round.
Instructions
Rnd 1, 3mm hk – sl st yarn to hair elastic, ch1 (not counted as a st), 64sc around the hair elastic, sl st into the 1st sc to join. [64sc]
Rnd 2, 4mm hk – ch3 (counts as 1dc and ch1), (1dc, ch1) in same sp as ch-3, * (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1) in next st, rpt from * 63 times, sl st into 2nd ch of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, weave in ends.
This easy ruffle crochet scrunchie pattern is quick, simple, and perfect for beginners. Whether you’re making gifts, stocking stuffers, or items to sell, this is a go-to crochet project you’ll want to make again and again.
More Quick Crochet Patterns
Looking for more patterns like this? Try these:
- Easy Round Crochet Scrubbies Pattern
- Small Square Crochet Basket Pattern Set
- Small Crochet Bear - Frederick
- Quick Crochet Projects You Can Make In Under 90 minutes
If you have made this easy ruffle crochet scrunchie (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
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