5 Easy Crochet Scrunchies Beginners Can Make Fast

Crochet scrunchies are fast, useful accessories that turn a small amount of yarn and one hair elastic into a finished project. They are beginner-friendly because the fit is forgiving and the construction is easy to repeat.

Start with a simple covered elastic, then choose texture, ruffles, stripes, velvet yarn, or a lace edge to change the final look. These five ideas keep the steps clear while giving each scrunchie a different style.

Best yarn and supplies

Use smooth cotton or acrylic yarn for your first scrunchie. Velvet yarn creates a softer gift version, while cotton gives cleaner stitch definition. You will also need a strong hair elastic, a hook that matches your yarn, scissors, and a yarn needle.

5 easy crochet scrunchie ideas

1. Classic beginner scrunchie

This is the best first scrunchie because it uses one yarn color, one hair elastic, and a simple stitch repeat.

Use this version when you want a quick handmade accessory that can be repeated for gifts, market makes, or stash-busting.

Read the step-by-step tutorial for classic beginner scrunchie.

2. Velvet-look gift scrunchie

A velvet-look scrunchie feels giftable and soft, but it needs secure ends because plush yarn can slip.

Use this version when you want a quick handmade accessory that can be repeated for gifts, market makes, or stash-busting.

Read the step-by-step tutorial for velvet-look gift scrunchie.

3. Ruffled statement scrunchie

This version adds extra stitches so the scrunchie becomes fuller, wavier, and more eye-catching.

Use this version when you want a quick handmade accessory that can be repeated for gifts, market makes, or stash-busting.

Read the step-by-step tutorial for ruffled statement scrunchie.

4. Striped scrap-yarn scrunchie

This is a good stash-busting version because each stripe can use a small amount of leftover yarn.

Use this version when you want a quick handmade accessory that can be repeated for gifts, market makes, or stash-busting.

Read the step-by-step tutorial for striped scrap-yarn scrunchie.

5. Lace-edge feminine scrunchie

A lace-edge scrunchie feels more delicate while still using simple stitches and a basic hair elastic.

Use this version when you want a quick handmade accessory that can be repeated for gifts, market makes, or stash-busting.

Read the step-by-step tutorial for lace-edge feminine scrunchie.

Beginner tips before you start

• Use a sturdy hair elastic that stretches back into shape.
• Push stitches together as you work so the elastic is covered.
• Keep joins and yarn tails on the inside of the scrunchie.
• Use more stitches for a fuller scrunchie and fewer stitches for a slimmer one.
• Stretch the finished scrunchie gently before trimming final ends.

Which scrunchie should you make first?

Start with the classic beginner scrunchie if you want the easiest version. Choose velvet for gifts, ruffles for fullness, stripes for leftover yarn, and lace edging when you want a softer feminine finish.