A Free Crochet Scrunchie Pattern | Pop Rock Collection

Have you been looking for a free crochet scrunchie pattern that is quick, easy, and great for using up leftover yarn? Well my friend, you have found it!

If you’ve been following along with the Pop Rock Collection, you know we have covered your head (with the Hat and Twisted Headband) and your hands (with the Fingerless Gloves). But what do we do with those leftover bits?

I’d like to introduce you to the Pop Rock Scrunchie.

This pattern is the final piece of the collection and a really great palette cleanser project. So no matter if you’re looking for a quick gift, a craft market bestseller, or just a fun way to use up scraps, this DIY scrunchie is about to become your new best friend.

The Ultimate Stash Buster

We all love a great stash buster.

If you made the Pop Rock Winter Hat or Fingerless Gloves, you likely have just enough yarn left over to make one (or a few!) of these adorable scrunchies!

This pattern uses approximately 80 yards of medium weight yarn, making it perfect for using up leftover scraps in your stash. Because it uses the “Pop Rock” stitch combination, it matches the other three pieces in the collection!

Save This Pattern For Later

Love this pattern but too busy right now to make it? Save this hair scrunchie pattern to your crochet board on Pinterest!

They’re Easier Than You Think

Looking at the scrunchie, they look much more complicated than what they really are!

Here’s you’ll crochet them:

1. You attach your yarn to the elastic.
2. You single crochet around the elastic.
3. You work flat rows to build up the ruffles (using the same easy ribbing as the hat!). And then, slip stitch into each single crochet along the elastic as you go.
4. You seam the edges together at the end using the mattress stitch.

The stitch combo plus the ribbing creates a super squishy ruffle that holds its shape and shows off the colors of your yarn perfectly.

And while I recommended the stitch count in the first round to 55 single crochets stitches, this number does not need to be exact. You just want to make sure that you have filled the entire hairtie with single crochet stitches and that they are very densely packed. So if you are using an elastic of another size, you can totally do that too.

Dress Up Your Everyday Ponytail

Let’s be honest… a messy bun or a quick ponytail is part of the daily routine for most of us!

But adding a handmade scrunchie changes the whole look. Because of the textured ribbing, this crochet scrunchie adds instant volume and a pop of color to the messiest of buns. It is designed to be crocheted around a standard hair elastic, so it stays secure all day while making your hairstyle look cute and chic.

Style It With The Collection

One of my favorite things about this project is how it ties the whole collection together.

Since this is the final piece of the Pop Rock Collection, you can style your outfits to match!

Video Help

If following along with written crochet patterns alone gives you anxiety, no worries friend! I’ve made a full video tutorial walking you through each step of the way!

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Sizes:

• Sizes: One Size
  • See “Sizing & Finished Measurements” for details.

Yarn: 

• #4-medium weight yarn
  • 80  yds
  • 45  g
  • 75  m

Suggested Yarn:

• 1 ball, I Love This Yarn! Print (pictured in Bloomtique, Orange Zest and Lollipop Love), Medium #4-weight, 100% acrylic yarn
  • Each ball is 252 yds / 142 g / 230 m

Hook:

• 5 mm https://amzn.to/445LSfu
  • Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:

• Scissors https://amzn.to/43FOvVg
• Yarn needle https://amzn.to/3JEOHNO
• Hair elastic https://amzn.to/4bKRqAP

Abbreviations:

• ch chain
• dc double crochet
• dcblo double crochet in back loop only
• sc single crochet
• scblo single crochet in back loop only
• sk skip
• st(s) stitch(es)

Gauge:

• 4 stitches = about 1″ (2.5 cm)
  • Be sure to check your gauge!

Finished Measurements:

• One Size. Designed to fit around a standard hair elastic with the following dimensions listed below. I used Goody Brand Ouchless Elastics.
  • 2″ (5 cm)

• Finished Measurement:
  • About 5.5″ (14 cm)

Notes:

See important notes about this crochet pattern below:

Construction:

• The scrunchie begins by working Round 1 around the hair elastic. From that point on, the project is worked flat in rows around the elastic. Each row is attached to the next Round 1 single crochet stitch using a slip stitch.

Working the pattern:

• The main pattern is worked in a single crochet/double crochet combination stitch. These stitches are always worked into the single crochets of the previous row. You will always skip the double crochet stitches for the entirety of the project.
• From Row 2 onwards, all stitches are worked into the back loop only to create the ribbed texture. (Exception: The slip stitch anchor into the elastic is worked into both loops).
• Even Rows (Working away from the elastic): Do NOT start row with a chain 1. The slip stitch from the previous row acts as the chain 1.
• Odd Rows (Working towards the elastic): Start row with a chain 1 as usual.

Pattern:

Read complete pattern and NOTES before beginning. (Be sure to check your gauge!)

Attach yarn to hair elastic: First, make a slip knot. Insert hook through the center of the elastic, then slide the slip knot onto the hook. Pull the hook back through the elastic, and chain 1.

Round 1: Work 55 sc around the elastic. Do not join at the end of the round.

From this point on, the pattern is worked back and forth in rows.

Row 1 (Setup): Ch 7, starting in second ch from hook, sc. Dc in next ch. *Sc in next ch, then dc in next ch. Rep from * one more time. Sl st into next sc on elastic (this will be the first sc st from Round 1). Turn. (6 sts)

Row 2 (working away from elastic): Sk the sl st and first st, (scblo and dcblo) into next st; *sk next st, (scblo and dcblo) into next st; rep from * one more time. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 3 (working towards elastic): Ch 1, Sk first st, (scblo and dcblo) into next st; *sk next st, (scblo and dcblo) into next st; rep from * one more time. Sl st into next sc on elastic. Turn. (6 sts)

Repeat Rows 2-3, all the way around the elastic, ending on a Row 2 repeat.

Cut yarn and fasten off leaving a 12″ (30 cm) tail.

FINISHING

Lay the scrunchie flat, lining up the edge of your last row with the edge of your first row. Thread the tail onto a yarn needle.

Step 1: Insert needle from back to front through the bottom most stitch on the opposite edge.

Step 2: Insert needle from back to front through the next stitch up on the starting edge.

Step 3: Repeat this mattress stitch working back and forth up the edge until the seam is closed. (See video for walkthrough.)

Secure tail with a knot and weave in ends. Fluff the scrunchie to distribute the ruffles evenly.

Enjoy!

Share Your Makes On Instagram

These scrunchies are basically made for social media. They are colorful, quick to finish, and look amazing in flat lays.

I love seeing what colors you choose (and how you style your stacks!), so be sure to follow along on Instagram @justbecraftyblog and tag your finished projects with #justbecrafty so I can see them!