Blooming Flower Scrunchie

A plush, ruffled worsted-weight scrunchie crowned with a three-dimensional layered flower. The base is worked directly onto a standard hair elastic for a secure, no-slip fit; the flower is crocheted separately and stitched on so it can be positioned perfectly. Intermediate skills: working into a ring, joined rounds, and neat seaming.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (category 4), approx. 60 yd (55 m) main color (MC) for scrunchie, 30 yd (27 m) contrasting color (CC) for flower
  Sample: 100% acrylic, 200 yd / 3.5 oz skein
• US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
• 1 standard round hair elastic (approx. 2" / 5 cm diameter unstretched)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Gauge

14 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) with 5 mm hook.
Gauge is not critical for fit but affects ruffle density; adjust hook size if your fabric is overly stiff or loose.

Finished Size

One size: approx. 4.5–5" (11.5–12.5 cm) diameter when relaxed, stretches to fit most ponytails/buns.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sp – space
• rep – repeat
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• MC – main color
• CC – contrasting color
• yo – yarn over

Pattern Notes

• Scrunchie is worked in joined rounds around the elastic; do not turn.
• Beginning ch-2 of dc rounds counts as first dc unless otherwise stated.
• Flower layers are worked in joined rounds; join with sl st to first st of rnd.
• Stitch counts appear in parentheses at the end of every round.
• Keep elastic flat and untwisted while covering it.
• Weave in ends as you go for a clean finish.

Special Stitches

Petal (used in flower layers)
(Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) all in the same stitch or space.

Scrunchie Base (MC)

Rnd 1 (cover elastic): Make a slip knot and place loop on hook. Working over the hair elastic, insert hook into center of elastic, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through both loops (sc made). Continue to work 55 more sc around the elastic, keeping stitches snug and evenly spaced so the elastic is completely covered and lies flat. Join with sl st to first sc. (56 sc)

Rnd 2 (ruffle foundation): Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each sc around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-2. (112 dc)

Rnd 3 (ruffle): Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-2. (112 dc)

Rnd 4 (optional denser edge): Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (112 sc)
Fasten off MC, leaving a 6" tail. Weave in ends securely on the wrong side (inside of ruffle).

Flower (CC)

Center

Make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Pull ring closed. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)

Layer 1 (inner petals)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in first sc (petal made), sl st in next sc; rep from * around—5 petals total, skipping every other sc. Join with sl st to first sc of first petal. (5 petals)
Fasten off, leaving 8" tail for sewing later if desired, or weave in.

Layer 2 (middle petals)

Join CC with sl st in any unused sc of Rnd 1 (the scs between Layer-1 petals).
Rnd 3: Ch 1, working behind Layer 1, *(sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in next unused sc of Rnd 1, sl st in next unused sc; rep from * around—5 petals. Join with sl st to first sc. (5 petals)
Fasten off and weave in.

Layer 3 (outer petals)

Join CC with sl st around the post of any sc of Rnd 1 (or in the gap between Layer-2 petals at the base).
Rnd 4: Ch 1, working behind previous layers, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in next base gap, sl st in next base gap; rep from * around—6 petals evenly spaced. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 petals)
Fasten off, leaving a 12" tail for attaching flower to scrunchie.

Finishing

1. Block flower lightly if desired (steam or wet-block petals open).
2. Position flower on the outer face of the scrunchie, slightly off-center so petals drape naturally over the ruffles.
3. Using the long CC tail and tapestry needle, sew flower center securely through all layers and into the scrunchie fabric (go through Rnd 1–2 of scrunchie). Make several small stitches, knot on wrong side, and weave in end.
4. Optional: add a small button, bead, or French-knot cluster in the flower center for extra polish.
5. Weave in any remaining ends. Gently fluff ruffles and petals.

Your Blooming Flower Scrunchie is ready to wear!
Tip: Make extras in seasonal colors—they work up in under an hour once you know the sequence.