How to Crochet Ruffle Scrunchie for Ladies

Want an elegant scrunchie to add to your accessory collection? Learn how to crochet a beautiful, ruffled scrunchie without using any elastic. With only chains and double crochets, it’s beginner-friendly and fully customizable. The project wraps up with an elegant crab stitch edge and handmade ties, making it a stylish and practical DIY hair accessory.

Supplies Used

Following are the supplies and tools neeeded for crocheting this ruffled scrunchie for both beginners and experts:

Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (any color)
Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (or preferred size)
Scissors: For cutting yarn
Yarn Needle (optional): For weaving in ends
Optional Lighter: To seal yarn ends if not weaving

Techniques Used

Making a Slip Knot: Essential for starting any crochet project.
Creating Chains: Forming a foundation chain to the desired length.
Double Crochet Technique: Used to add ruffles, with specific repetitions (3 or 6 double crochets per stitch).
Adjusting Ruffle Density: Customizing the fullness of ruffles by varying the number of double crochets.
Measuring and Handling Chains: Ensuring precise sizing for wrist and tie handles.
Working Backward for Crab Stitch: Employing the reverse single crochet to create a firm, textured edge.
Weaving and Finishing Edges: Tidying up loose ends to finalize the scrunchie.

Crochet Ruffled Scrunchie Tutorial

This tutorial by Jessica provides a step-by-step tutorial on making a crochet scrunchie without elastic. Using a 3.5mm hook, the project starts with chains measured to fit your wrist, followed by rows of double crochets, creating ruffles. Jessica introduces techniques like the crab stitch for edging, which adds texture and firmness to the design.

Starting the Scrunchie Base

The tutorial begins by making a chain long enough to wrap around your wrist. This chain forms the scrunchie’s core. The first row consists of three double crochets in each chain, which builds a ruffled texture.

Adding Ruffles

In the second row, six double crochets are worked into each stitch of the previous row. This multiplies the volume and gives the scrunchie a full, bouncy appearance. For lighter or denser ruffles, viewers can adjust the number of double crochets per stitch.

Creating Ties

After completing the ruffle body, the video shows how to create two small chains at both ends to serve as ties. Each tie is made by reattaching yarn at the ends and chaining about 16 stitches. The tutorial allows flexibility based on personal preference for length.

Finishing with Crab Stitch Edging

The project ends with a decorative crab stitch (reverse single crochet) around the scrunchie, adding firmness and a professional-looking edge. This backward stitch is explained in detail and provides a neat finish.

Weaving & Tidying

All yarn ends are tightened, cut, and optionally woven in or sealed by burning (as per the creator’s suggestions), completing the handmade scrunchie.

How to Crochet the Crab Stitch?

The crab stitch, also known as reverse single crochet, is a decorative edging technique in crochet. To create it, insert your hook into the previous stitch, working from left to right (reversing the usual direction). Yarn over, pull through the stitch, then yarn over again and draw through both loops on the hook. Repeat this process, moving backward along the edge.