Oversized Crochet Ruffle Scrunchie Pattern Free
Bold color changes and three layers of double crochet turn a simple elastic into an oversized ruffle scrunchie with plenty of volume and texture.
Your basic hair tie gets a dramatic makeover in this crochet scrunchie, where tightly packed stitches build outward into layers of soft, oversized ruffles.
Two contrasting yarn colors make each round stand out, creating a statement accessory that works just as well around a messy bun as it does on your wrist.
The secret to the extra fullness is the jump from 2 double crochets per stitch to 3 in the next round. You’ll work directly around the elastic, change colors between rounds, and finish with a simple single-crochet edge, so the finished scrunchie has plenty of texture without requiring complicated shaping.
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Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Any 2 colors of yarn, such as Pink and Maroon or Yellow and Blue
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
- Basic Elastic Hair Tie: One rubber band
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle: Optional, for weaving in ends
Finished Size & Customization
This pattern creates a fully ruffled, oversized scrunchie with a statement look. It works especially well for messy buns or as a wrist accessory.
For different seasons, holidays, or brand colors, alternate any two yarn shades to create your own color combination.
If you prefer a slightly less voluminous scrunchie, modify the third round by working 2 double crochets per stitch instead of 3.
Pattern Abbreviations
- ch: Chain
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- Rnd: Round
Crochet the Base Around the Elastic
Use your first color, such as Pink.
Round 1 – Base
Begin with a slip knot and place it on your 3.5 mm hook.
Insert the hook directly through the center of the rubber band, grab the yarn, and pull up a loop to secure the yarn to the band.
Round 1: Work 40 hdc entirely around the rubber band, keeping the stitches pushed closely together so the elastic does not stretch and show through. Join with a sl st into the first hdc.
Color Change: Drop the first color and pull your second color, such as Maroon, through the loop on your hook to complete the color change.
Build the First Ruffle
Work the next round with your second color.
Round 2: Ch 2. Work 2 dc into the first stitch, then continue placing 2 dc into every stitch around the entire round. (80 sts) Join with a sl st to the top of the first stitch.
Color Change: Drop the second color and pull the first color back up and through the loop on your hook.
The stitch count doubles in this round, which starts pushing the crochet outward from the elastic and creates the first visible layer of ruffling.
Create the Full Second Ruffle
Return to your first color.
Round 3: Ch 2. Work 3 dc into the first stitch, then place 3 dc into every stitch until the end of the round. (240 sts) Join with a sl st to the first stitch.
Color Change: Drop the first color and pull the second color back up and through the loop on your hook.
This is the round responsible for the dramatic volume. Because three double crochets are worked into every stitch, the fabric expands substantially and forms the dense outer ruffle.
Note: The tutorial video labels this step as “Rnd 4,” but it is the third consecutive round of the written pattern.
Add the Clean Outer Edge
Work the final round in your second color.
Round 4: Work 1 sc in each stitch all the way around the outer edge of the scrunchie. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
The single-crochet edging gives the very full outer ruffle a defined finish without adding another increase.
Note: The tutorial video labels this step as “Rnd 5.”
Fasten Off and Hide the Ends
After the final slip stitch, ch 1 to secure the pattern.
Cut the working yarn, leaving a short tail, then pull the yarn tail completely through the loop on your hook to fasten off.
Turn the scrunchie toward the back or inside of the ruffles. Tie secure knots with any loose starting and ending yarn tails.
Use your hook to carefully pull the loose threads into the stitches of their corresponding color, then trim any excess yarn.
Once the ends are tucked away, gently spread the ruffles around the elastic so the three layers sit evenly. The finished scrunchie has a deliberately oversized silhouette, with the alternating colors emphasizing each layer of the textured edge.
