Free Crochet Pattern: Simple Lace Scrunchie

Looking to add a little handmade touch to your accessories? This crochet scrunchie is the perfect quick project!

We’ll be using lace or superfine yarn to give it a delicate, airy look, crocheting directly around a hair elastic. It’s a beginner-friendly pattern that’s both fun and easy to make, so let’s dive in!

Materials

• Lace / super fine yarn (a small amount)

• 2.5mm / 3mm crochet hook

• Hair elastic

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Abbreviations

• ch: chain

• sc: single crochet

• dc: double crochet

• slst: slip stitch

Instructions

Hold your hair elastic in one hand and the yarn in the other. We’ll be working directly around the elastic.

Row 1: Start by making a slipknot and attaching your yarn to the elastic with a slst. Work sc around the elastic, filling up the entire surface. Push the stitches close together as you go; the more stitches you add, the fluffier your scrunchie will be. Once the elastic is fully covered, join with a sl st to the first sc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). In each sc around, work 3 dc, this will create a ruffled, wavy look around the elastic. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3.

Round 3: For an extra frilly look, add another round. Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1). In each dc around, work (1 dc, ch 1) to create an open, airy border. Join with a sl st to the starting ch-4.

Finish Off: Cut your yarn, leaving a small tail. Use your tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.

Finishing Touches

And that’s it—your crochet scrunchie is complete! 🎉 It’s a cute, handmade accessory perfect for dressing up a ponytail or bun. These scrunchies also make wonderful gifts or additions to your craft fair lineup!

Feel free to experiment with colors, yarn textures, and different stitch combinations for a unique look. Happy crocheting, and enjoy your new scrunchie!