Prairie Scrunchies Crochet Pattern (Free & Easy Crochet Scrunchie)

If you’re looking for a quick and easy crochet scrunchie pattern, these prairie scrunchies are a perfect place to start. This free crochet scrunchie pattern is beginner-friendly and uses soft cotton yarn worked around a standard hair tie. 

It creates the most beautiful scrunchie finished with a pretty crochet edging. It’s a simple project that uses very little yarn, making it ideal for stash busting, last-minute gifts, or adding to a handmade self-care set.

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Why I Love This Kind of Project

This is the kind of project you can sit down and finish in one go, and they use such a small amount of yarn that they’re ideal for stash busting. I always find myself coming back to projects like this when I want something simple and beautiful, and anyone you gift these to will love you for it.

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What Inspired This Design

I wanted to create a simple crochet scrunchie pattern that felt practical but still looked pretty.

These scrunchies are perfect for everyday use, gifting, or adding to a little handmade spar set. They’re also a great option if you’re making items to sell, as they work up quickly and don’t require much yarn. 

If you like this pattern why not check out the matching washcloth, face scrubbies and soap saver patterns.

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Is It Beginner Friendly?

Yes, this is a beginner-friendly crochet scrunchie pattern.

If you’re comfortable with basic stitches, you’ll find this pretty straightforward. It’s a great project if you’re just starting out or want something simple between bigger makes. It might feel a bit awkward crocheting around the hair tie at first but you will get the hang of it in no time at all.

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About the Yarn

The Prairie Scrunchies pattern is made using Yarnsmiths Cotton Aran, a 100% cotton aran weight yarn. Each 50g ball contains 80m (87 yards), providing excellent stitch definition and a soft texture that is ideal for this type of project.

The cotton feels gentle on the skin while remaining durable, making it perfect for everyday use. The pattern uses two colours and requires a less than 50g of yarn in total; making this an ideal stashbusting project.

Yarn subs

• Paintbox cotton aran
• Dishie worsted
• Yarn & colours epic

Prairie Scrunchies Video Turorial

Below you’ll find the video tutorial to guide you through the process if you prefer to follow along visually.

Prairie Scrunchies Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

Hook: 5.00 & 6.00 mm

Other Items: yarn needle,scissors, hair ties

Yarn: Yarnsmiths cotton Aran no more than 50g per scrunchie

Abbreviations US terms (UK terms)

cc - contrast colour
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet)
mc - main colour
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

• Read pattern carefully all the way through before starting..
• Ch1 at the start of a row or round does not count as a stitch.
• Work is turned after each round unless otherwise stated.
• Watch the video for extra tips and tricks.

Instructions

Scrunchie

With MC & 5.00 mm hook

Round 1 (right side) with sl knot on hook, sc around hair tie for a total of 50 sts or any even number of sts required to completely cover the band, join with sl st to 1st st. Turn. (50sc)

Change to 6.00 mm hook

Round 2 ch1, [2hdc in next st, sk1] repeat around, join with sl st to 1st st. Turn. (50hdc)

Round 3 ch1, 2sc in same st and in each st around, join with sl st to 1st st. Turn. (100sc)

Round 4 ch1, [2hdc in next st, sk1] repeat around, join with sl st to 1st st. Turn. (100hdc)

Round 5 ch1, sc in same st, sc in next st and in each st around, join with sl st to 1st st, and fasten off. Do not turn. (100sc)

Edging

Round 1 with CC and sl knot on hook join with sc to any st, ch2, sc in same st, sk1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in next st, sk1] repeat around and join with sl st to 1st st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Final Thoughts

This easy crochet scrunchie pattern is one of those projects you’ll keep coming back to.

It’s quick, practical, and a great way to use up leftover yarn while making something you’ll actually use. These also pair beautifully with other small crochet projects if you’re putting together a gift set.

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