🇺🇸 Independence Day Crochet Scrunchie 🎆🧶
Celebrate July 4th in style with this easy crochet scrunchie pattern using festive red, white, and blue yarn! Perfect for beginners, this project works up quickly and adds a patriotic pop to any outfit. Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ or watching fireworks, this cute handmade hair accessory is both functional and fun.
Let’s get hooking! ❤️🤍💙
📏 Sizing Guide
- Finished Size: Fits around an average ponytail 2–3 times
- Elastic Band: Standard thin hair tie
- Adjustable: Use thicker yarn or elastic for a looser/bulkier scrunchie
🧶 Materials Needed
✔ Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in red, white, and blue
✔ 3.5mm – 4.5mm crochet hook
✔ Elastic hair tie
✔ Scissors & tapestry needle
✔ Optional: Metallic thread or sparkle yarn for a glittery festive look
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- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🔍 How to Do These Stitches
🔹 Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook
🔹 Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops
🔹 Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops
🔹 Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over, pull through 2 again
📺 Need visual help? Visit my YouTube channel or check out the Stitch Library in the top menu for tutorials.
🎇 Step-by-Step Instructions
Using red, white, or blue yarn (you can alternate every round or color block!):
Round 1:
- Attach yarn to hair tie with a slip knot.
- Ch 1, make 35–45 sc around the elastic band, depending on how full you want your scrunchie.
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each sc around. (This creates the ruffle!)
- Sl st to join. Change color here if doing stripes.
Round 3 (Optional for extra ruffle):
- Ch 2, work 2 dc in each hdc around.
- Sl st to finish off. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
🎉 That’s it! You’ve got a festive, frilly scrunchie to celebrate Independence Day in handmade style!
🎨 Customization Ideas
✨ Stripes: Alternate colors each round for a classic red-white-blue combo.
🌟 Glitter yarn: Add a sparkle thread for fireworks-inspired shimmer!
🎀 Mini version: Use fingering weight yarn and smaller elastic for a toddler version.
🎁 Gift pack: Make a set of three in red, white, and blue for party favors or small business bundles.
🧼 Care Tips
✔ Hand wash or spot clean with cold water
✔ Lay flat to air dry
✔ Avoid wringing or twisting
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I use velvet or chunky yarn?
A: Yes, but your scrunchie will be bulkier. It’s super cute with velvet yarn for a plushy look!
Q: How long does it take to make?
A: About 20–30 minutes – perfect for a quick festive make!
Q: Can I sell these?
A: Absolutely! Credit is appreciated if sharing the pattern online. These make great craft fair items.
🧷 Where to Use These Scrunchies
🎆 Fireworks show outfit accessory
🎁 Gift for friends or guests at a 4th of July party
👜 Bag charm or wrist wrap
📸 Great for photoshoots or holiday-themed reels!
📦 Selling & Gifting Ideas
- Bundle as a “July 4th Hair Accessory Set”
- Sell in 3-packs at Etsy, Ko-fi or Payhip
- Add a cute tag or printable label for handmade market booths
- Offer as a freebie with any order during patriotic holidays
💬 Final Thoughts + Share Your Projects!
This scrunchie is a great beginner project, and with red, white, and blue yarn, it’s a festive accessory for anyone celebrating. Make it for yourself, your friends, or your shop – and don’t forget to tag @CozyYarnVibes or use #cozyyarnvibes so I can see your creations! 🎇🧶💖