If you’re looking for a crochet scrunchie pattern that’s different from the usual ruffle, the Twinkling Star Scrunchie is a quick, stash-busting project that adds handmade flair to any outfit. With soft star-shaped points or a delicate picot edge, this scrunchie works up in 20–25 minutes and makes a perfect last-minute gift or craft fair item.
Made with worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver or I Love This Yarn, it’s beginner-friendly, easy to customize, and fun to make in batches.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Two edging options to suit your style
- Beginner-friendly, quick, and perfect for stash-busting
- Works with any yarn weight and a hook size appropriate for the yarn you choose
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver, I Love This Yarn, or similar)
- Crochet hook: H/5.0mm or I/5.5mm (or size appropriate to your yarn)
- 1 standard elastic hair tie (no metal)
- Yarn needle & scissors
Note: This scrunchie can be made with any yarn weight—from fingering to bulky—just adjust your hook to match your yarn.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
Skill Level: Easy
If you can make single and double crochets, you can make this scrunchie. Both edgings use simple stitches arranged to create texture and shape.
Scrunchie Pattern
1. Attach yarn to hair tie with a slip knot. Work sc stitches evenly around the elastic until it’s fully covered (about 35–45 sc depending on tie thickness and yarn weight). Join with a sl st to first sc.
2. Ch 2, dc in same stitch, ch 1, skip 1 st.
3. Repeat (2 dc, ch 1, skip 1) around. Join with a sl st to first dc.
Edging
Option 1: Star Points
- Slip stitch to the next ch-1 space. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC into this space.
- DC in the next ch-1 space.
- ** 3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC in the next ch-1 space.
- Repeat from ** around, ending with a SC in the last ch-1 space.
- Join to the top of the Ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.
This creates a bold, starburst effect—perfect for making your scrunchie stand out.
- Slip stitch into the next ch-1 space. Sc in this ch-1 space.
- Ch 3, SC in next ch-1 space.
- Repeat SC, Ch 3, SC around.
- Join to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
This edging gives your scrunchie a delicate, lacy look that’s ideal for a more subtle accessory.
Customization Ideas
- Make one scrunchie with each edging style for a matching set.
- Use variegated or self-striping yarn for extra color pop.
- Work the base in one color and the edging in a contrasting shade.
- Try different yarn weights: fingering for a dainty look, bulky for an oversized, dramatic scrunchie.
Talk soon,
~Nana
