Hello, Hello! The summer is cruising right along and so am I with many, many projects! One of which I am so excited to share with you today — two different rainbow crochet hair scrunchie patterns! Ahh!! These scrunchies are SO HAPPY and FUN! I just can’t get enough of them. I’ve had a permanent smile on my face since I finished the very first one!
What’s better than a handmade scrunchie on a hot summer day? Not much, in my opinion! And a scrunchie that doubles as a fashion statement? Don’t mind if I do!
And you know what? They would make fantastic gifts! Perfect for birthdays or “just because” gifts! Also great as stocking stuffers, in easter baskets, or as valentines.
Scrunchie Details
I have two crochet hair scrunchie patterns to share with you today! One is created in the round and the other is crocheted flat and seamed together. Both are super easy to make and provide completely different looks!
Let’s dive in, shall we?
Project Supplies
- Fingering/Sock Weight Cotton (or cotton blend) Yarn (I’m using Hobbii Friends Cotton Linen yarn)
- E/3.5mm Crochet Hook (Clover crochet hooks are some of the best!)
- Stitch markers (These are my favorite)
- Elastic (I’m using 1/4″ knit elastic)
- Bodkin (or a safety pin)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in U.S. terminology
- Stitch count is indicated in parentheses at the end of each row
- Gauge: Adjust your starting chain as needed to reach the below dimensions
- Scrunchie (in the round): Final crocheted tube is approximately 17.5″ by 1.5″
- To make a fluffier, fuller scrunchie, add additional rounds of hhdc. Instead of five rows of each color, you could try six or seven.
- You can also cut a shorter or longer piece of elastic to better fit your wrist
- Scrunchie (flat): Final crocheted rectangle is approximately 17.25″ by 2.75″
- To make a fluffier, fuller scrunchie, increase your starting chain number. Perhaps start with 101 chains instead of the 91 that I started with.
- You can also cut a shorter or longer piece of elastic to better fit your wrist.
- Scrunchie (in the round): Final crocheted tube is approximately 17.5″ by 1.5″
- Yarn colors: Hobbii Friends Cotton Linen in Rose/Hot Pink, Pastel Yellow/Sunflower, Patel Green/Malachite, Cornflower/Sapphire, and Black Currant/Lavender
Abbreviations
- Ch: chain
- Hdc: half double crochet
- Hhdc: herringbone half double crochet (click for a video on how to crochet this stitch)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Rep: repeat
Rainbow Crochet Hair Scrunchie Pattern: Flat
Crochet Pattern
In pink, ch: 91
1) in the second ch from hook, hdc 90, ch 1, turn (90)
2) hdc 90, ch 1, turn (90)
3) hdc 25, change color to yellow, hdc 65, ch 1, turn (90)
4) hcc 90, ch 1, turn (90)
5) hdc 35, change color to green, hdc 55, turn (90)
6) hdc 90, ch 1, turn (90)
7) hdc 45, change color to blue, hdc 45, ch 1, turn (90)
8) hdc 90, ch 1, turn (90)
9) hdc 55, change color to purple, hdc 35, ch 1, turn (90)
10) hdc 90, ch 1, turn (90)
11) hdc 90, fasten off and leave a long tail (at least 34″ long) for sewing
Scrunchie Assembly
Lay your crochet rectangle flat and measure. It should be approximately 17.25″ by 2.75″.
Fold in half and use the tail to whipstitch along the edge to create a tube.
Cut an 8″ piece of elastic. Use a bodkin or safety pin to thread the elastic through your crocheted tube
Line up both ends of elastic and tie a knot. Pull extra tight to make sure the knot is secure.
Tuck the knot into your scrunchie tube. Take what’s leftover of your tail or attach a new piece of yarn to sew your scrunchie closed.
To sew closed, line up both open ends of your crochet tube and whipstitch together.
Once sewn, weave in your ends!
Your crochet hair scrunchie is now complete! Isn’t it cute?! I sure think so!
Rainbow Crochet Hair Scrunchie Pattern: In The Round
Crochet Pattern
In pink, ch 20, sl st to first ch to make a ring
1) hhdc in each chain around skipping the sl st that formed the circle. Do not sl st at the end of the round. Just place your stitch marker in the last stitch and move onto the next round. (20)
2-5) hhdc 20 (20)
Change color to yellow.
6-10) hhdc 20 (20)
Change color to green.
11-15) hhdc 20 (20)
Change color to blue.
16-20) hhdc 20 (20)
Change color to purple.
21-25) hhdc 20 (20)
Rep. rows 1-25 two times until you reach 75 rows.
At this point, your crochet tube should measure approximately 17.5″ by 1.5″.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Scrunchie Assembly
Cut an 8″ piece of elastic.
Use a bodkin or safety pin to thread the elastic through your crocheted tube.
Line up both ends of elastic and tie a knot. Pull extra tight to make sure the knot is secure.
Tuck the knot into your scrunchie tube. Use your tail to sew your scrunchie closed.
To sew closed, line up both open ends of your crochet tube and whipstitch together.
Once sewn, weave in your ends!
Your crochet hair scrunchie is now complete! I absolutely love how full this scrunchie is! And the happy, rainbow stripes are utter perfection!
There you have it, two different rainbow crochet hair scrunchie patterns! I know I’m going to have these cuties on repeat all summer long!
I hope you enjoyed these patterns! If you make one (or more) and share on Instagram, I would love for you to tag me (@pinkbowstwinkletoes)!
And for more crochet scrunchie fun, check out this blog post: Free Printable Valentines: Hair Scrunchies.
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