Sweet Nothings Crochet: SIMPLE HAIR SCRUNCHY

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SIMPLE HAIR SCRUNCHY

Quick on the heels of a hair net follows a scrunchy. This can be made for kids and adults alike. This is an extremely simple one row pattern – so come on along and make it with me today.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used some (Indian) 4-ply acrylic yarn , with a 4 mm crochet hook ; rubber band ; fabric glue to seal ends

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

; a good elastic (rubber band) that goes around the pony tail of your child (so say about 2.5 - 3” with a good stretch)

Difficulty level : Easy.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Abbreviations used :

sc : single crochet hdc : Half Double crochet

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

hk : hook lp (s) : loop(s)

yo : yarn over sl-st : slip stitch

Instructions using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rounds with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for video tutorials of all the stitches used in today’s pattern.

Please read through the full sheet before you pick up your hook n yarn.

With today’s pattern remember you can make it to any size. All that you need to start with is the rubber band that fits the pony tail you need to go around.

If you do not have multi colored / variegated yarn, you could hold 2 or 3 strands of yarn of different colors and get a beautiful speckled look. The only thing is that you need to then work with slightly thinner yarns (2 or 3 ply) and the 4 or 4.5 mm hook. Using 3 strands of 4-ply will make your scrunchy look too bulky. Once again, let your creativity flow and see what works for you.

In the photo below, I've used one strand each of green, yellow and black in 3-ply yarn with a 4.5 mm crochet hook.

In the photo above, I've used two shades of blue 4-ply acrylic with a 4mm crochet hook

Here is an easy video tutorial on how to work with elastic or a rubber band for our scrunchies. In case this video does not come on, visit https://youtu.be/T5Qc3q2N0ds

Start Round 1 : with a slip knot around the elastic and work one sc in the elastic ;

(ch 3, sc in the elastic) ;

rep (to) as many times as you need to go all around the elastic and

cover it fully ;

ch 3 and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Now as this is an elastic creation, after having done as many (to) as you think you need, give your rubber band a slight stretch and see if you have any of the inner rubber band peeping through. If you do, you’ve got to work a few more repeats.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Remember to lightly glue down the end yarn.

Now isn’t this the easiest pattern ever?

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Wednesday 11 March 2020

SIMPLE HAIR SCRUNCHY