Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn (or Vel-Luxe by Lion Brand Yarns for color variety)
- Hook: 4mm crochet hook
- Elastic Hair Bands
- Tools: Scissors, yarn needle
- Finished Pattern Size:
- Outer Diameter: 4-5 inches.
- Inner Diameter: 1-2 inches (elastic band opening).
- Ruffle Depth: Adds 1-1.5 inches to the scrunchie.
Crochet Terms (US):
- Ch: Chain
- Sl St: Slip Stitch
- Tr: Triple (or Treble) Crochet
- St: Stitch
- Sp: Space
Stitching Instructions for Making the DIY Velvet Crochet Scrunchie Pattern:
Step 1: Attach Yarn to Elastic Band
- Begin by making a slip knot and placing it on your 4mm hook.
- Insert the hook through the elastic hair band.
- Yarn over and pull the loop through the band, then through the loop on your hook to make a Sl St, securing the yarn to the elastic band.
- Tighten the yarn slightly to secure the stitch, but ensure it can slide smoothly around the band.
Step 2: Foundation Row
- Ch 3: This counts as your first Tr.
- To work a Tr, yarn over twice. Insert your hook under the elastic band (around the band, not through it), and pull up a loop. You should now have 4 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops remain).
- Yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops (2 loops remain).
- Yarn over again and pull through the last 2 loops. This completes one Tr.
- Repeat the Tr stitch around the elastic band, ensuring each stitch is close to the previous one to cover the band fully.
- Tip: Push the stitches together as you go to avoid gaps and create a neat, full foundation row.
- Continue working Tr stitches until the elastic band is completely covered.
- Join with a Sl St to the top of the starting Ch 3 to close the round.
Step 3: Adding Ruffles
- Start the ruffle row with Ch 4: This counts as your first Tr and Ch 1.
- Work another Tr into the same St (the one where you made the Ch 4). Then Ch 1.
- Move to the next St. Work (1 Tr, Ch 1, 1 Tr, Ch 1) into the same St.
- Explanation: For each stitch in the previous row, you’ll create two Tr stitches separated by Ch 1, adding a ruffled effect.
- Repeat (1 Tr, Ch 1, 1 Tr, Ch 1) in each stitch around the scrunchie.
- Tip: Keep your tension even to ensure consistent ruffles.
- At the end of the round, join with a Sl St to the top of the starting Ch 4 to close the ruffle row.
Step 4: Finishing
- Once the ruffles are complete, fasten off by pulling the yarn through the last loop on your hook.
- Leave a 6-inch tail, and use scissors to cut the yarn.
- Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle and weave it securely through the back of the stitches to hide it. Trim any excess yarn.
Step 5: Final Adjustments
- Stretch the scrunchie gently to distribute the ruffles evenly.
- Fluff and shape the ruffles with your fingers for the best appearance.
Your DIY velvet crochet scrunchie is now ready to wear or gift! Its soft texture and beautiful ruffles make it a stylish and practical accessory.
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