Ruffled Statement Crochet Scrunchie

Add extra fullness by increasing the outer edge so the finished scrunchie has a bold ruffled shape.

Materials

• Hair elastic, preferably ouchless
• Yarn suited to this scrunchie style
• Matching crochet hook for your yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Step-by-step instructions

1. Make a slip knot and place it on your hook. Chain 16 for worsted-weight yarn, or chain 21 if you are using DK yarn.
2. Pass the foundation chain through the center of the hair elastic, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a loop around the elastic. Check that the chain is not twisted.
3. Work one single crochet into each chain around the loop.
4. Continue in a spiral without joining at the end of each round. Keep working single crochet into every stitch so the crocheted tube grows around the elastic.
5. After the base tube is full enough, work one decorative outer round with two single crochet stitches in many of the stitches around to encourage a ruffled wave.
6. If you want more drama, add a second ruffle round using half double crochet or double crochet stitches.
7. Cut the yarn with a long tail, fasten off, and use a yarn needle to stitch the two tube ends together neatly.
8. Weave in the remaining ends, trim the excess yarn, and fluff the scrunchie so the gathers sit evenly.

Finishing tip

Before trimming the yarn tails, stretch the elastic a few times and redistribute the crochet fabric evenly so the scrunchie looks full from every angle.

Source inspiration: One Little Project crochet scrunchie tutorial. This article is written in original wording for Crochet to Calm.