Hair Tie Crochet Pattern PDF : Beginner, Instant Download

Make a sparkly elastic hair tie/scrunchie fast! This beginner-friendly crochet pattern works a rectangular box-stitch strip (treble + ch-1 “squares”), then seams both short edges around a standard hair elastic. Adjust fullness by how densely you seam—go sleek or extra puffy. Written in clear US terms.

You’ll make

1 elastic-encased sparkly hair tie / scrunchie

Texture options: sleek (2 sc per space) or puffy (3–4 sc per space)

What’s inside the PDF

Step-by-step written pattern: foundation → 12-box rows → two short-edge joins → elastic insert → shaping

Sizing notes for different yarns/elastics

Fullness & durability tips (clean edges, tail weaving)

Skill level
Beginner (comfortable with basic stitches)

Stitches & Techniques (US terms)
Chain, treble crochet, single crochet, slip stitch; working into chain space; seaming; encasing elastic

Materials

Medium-weight yarn (cotton with metallic thread recommended; other yarns OK)

4.0 mm hook

1 elastic hair band

Scissors; yarn needle/smaller hook for weaving ends

Sizing & Time
Sample recipe: 28 chains × 35 rows (12 boxes wide) fits a standard elastic.
Time: ~20–40 minutes per piece (varies by yarn/fullness).

Format & Delivery

Digital PDF only — no physical item shipped

Instant download after purchase

Great for
Gifts, markets, party favors, stash-busting, matching sets