Easy Crochet Hair Scrunchie

You can learn how to crochet a scrunchie with this free crochet scunchie pattern and easy tutorial. Not only are scrunchies a fun 80s and 90s style, they are also quick to make as well as a perfect project for beginners to crochet.

Keep on reading down to learn how to make a scrunchie using jumbo chunky yarn with our free tutorial.

How to Crochet a Scrunchie

To make a crochet hair scrunchie, you will need a hair tie, yarn and a crochet hook as well as knowledge of one crochet stitch. If you can half double crochet, then you can make this fun DIY hair accessory no problem.

Materials for a Scrunchie:

Hair Tie: A regular hair tie is fine, but I suggest getting the ones without metal, so the yarn won’t snag. If you use lighter yarn use a lighter colored hair tie and the same goes for darker yarn and a darker hair tie.

Yarn: I used a jumbo #7 weight yarn called Bernat Blanket Extra. You are going to love how this jumbo yarn makes the ultimate chunky yarn crochet scrunchie. I used left over scrap yarn from the weighted crochet blanket I designed for the tutorial below.

Crochet Hook: You’ll want a 9 mm or 10 mm crochet hook to work with the chunkier yarn. Since this is a quick project, you could make one of these scrunchies using each size to see which one you like best.

Stitches for a Scrunchie:

The whole scrunchie pattern will be worked using the hdc stitch in the round, which means you will work a certain amount of hdc’s followed by a slip stitch to the first hdc to complete or join the round.

Half Double Crochet (hdc):

YO (yarn over) Insert hook from front to back of the designated stitch, YO the hook and pick up a loop.
YO the hook and pull back through all three loops on the hook.

Crochet Hair Scunchie Tutorial

Now that you’ve learned about all the yarn you’ll need to make a scrunchie and the simple crochet stitch, you are ready to get started on your very own DIY hair scrunchie!