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Add the perfect finishing touch to your summer look with the Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie!
Featuring the same delicate lace stitch design as our popular Caribbean Vacation Collection, this charming accessory brings a breezy coastal vibe to any outfit. Whether you’re styling a high ponytail, a low bun, or a messy updo, this scrunchie adds just the right hint of handmade elegance.
It’s quick and easy to make—worked directly around an elastic band—and uses soft, breathable Comfy Cotton yarn from WeCrochet for comfort and stretch. A full video tutorial is included to guide you every step of the way.
This scrunchie is the perfect project for using up leftover yarn or creating a thoughtful handmade gift. Pair it with other pieces from the Caribbean Vacation Collection for a coordinated look, or make a few in different colours to match your wardrobe.
Lightweight and versatile, the Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie is sure to become a staple in your accessory rotation.
Crochet Scrunchie Video Tutorial
Watch the tutorial https://youtu.be/yU-mKCJOnhg
Crochet the Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie with this quick and easy step-by-step tutorial! This delicate lace scrunchie is worked directly around an elastic band using fingering-weight yarn and features the same stitch design as our Caribbean Vacation Collection.
Perfect for ponytails, buns, or gifting, it’s a fun and stylish project you can complete in no time. Follow along and create your own beautiful handmade accessory!
Key Takeaways
- The Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie is a stylish accessory for various hairdos, made using WeCrochet’s Comfy Cotton yarn.
- This crochet scrunchie features a cute lace stitch, is easy to make, and includes a video tutorial for guidance.
- The pattern accommodates different yarns and allows for creativity in colour and texture choices.
Yarn Requirements
WeCrochet Comfy Fingering Weight #1
218yds/50g, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic
Shown in Marlin, Seafoam, Peony, Parchment and Ivory
40 yards per scrunchie
Yarn Needed
WeCrochet Comfy Fingering Weight #1
218yds/50g, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic
Shown in Marlin, Seafoam, Peony, Parchment and Ivory
40 yards per scrunchie
Size
One Size
5.5″ x 5.5″
Lace depth: 2″
Skill Level
Gauge
Finished Scrunchie diameter equals 5.5″ x 5.5″
Gauge is not critical for the Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie, making it a great project for using up yarn scraps. However, if you’d like your scrunchie to closely match the size and look of the original design, we recommend using a fingering weight yarn similar to Comfy Cotton from WeCrochet.
If you choose to substitute with a different yarn weight, keep in mind that this may affect the overall size and fullness of the scrunchie. Heavier yarns will result in a larger, more voluminous scrunchie, while lighter yarns may produce a more delicate effect. You may also need to adjust the number of stitches worked around the elastic band to ensure even coverage and proper shaping. When making changes to the stitch count, be sure to work in multiples of 6 to maintain the integrity of the lace stitch pattern.
Experimenting with different yarns can give your scrunchie a unique look and feel. For a soft and romantic finish, try a bamboo or silk blend; for a bolder and more structured scrunchie, opt for a cotton or cotton-blend yarn.
This pattern is highly adaptable, so feel free to get creative with colour, texture, and fibre content. A list of recommended yarn substitutions is included below.
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Comfy Fingering Weight
Sandscapes 328/100g
Crochet Hooks Required
Materials Needed
Abbreviations
Dc – Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated
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Special Stitches:
V Stitch – v st: In indicated stitch, work 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, all in the same st.
Beg 3 Dc Cluster Stitch: Ch 2, Yo (yarn over), go through indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, going through the same st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
Construction
The Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie is worked seamlessly in the round around a standard elastic hair band. You’ll begin by crocheting directly onto the elastic, covering it with a base round of stitches. Once the foundation is complete, the lace stitch pattern is built outward in continuous rounds to create a delicate, ruffled effect. The result is a soft, stretchy scrunchie with beautiful texture and structure. This method makes it quick to work up and easy to customize with different yarn colours or elastic sizes.
Video Tutorial
In this video, we’ll guide you through each step of the pattern, allowing you to easily create these quick crochet scrunchies.
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Caribbean Seashore Crochet Scrunchie
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Pattern
One Size 5.5″ x 5.5″
Stitch pattern is worked in a multiple of 6.
Round 1:
Put a slip knot on the smaller hook. Insert the hook through the center of the elastic band, work 102 sc sts around the band, sl st in first sc to join—102 sts.
Lace Pattern
Round 2:
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join—102 sts.
Round 3:
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1, here and throughout), sk st, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk st; rep from * around, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4 to join—102 sts.
Round 4:
Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, * 1 sc in next dc, 1 sc in ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—102 sts. Change to larger hook.
Round 5:
With larger hook, ch 4, work 1 dc first st (v st made), ch 2, sk 2 sts, work 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, *work v st next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, work 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4 to join—17 v sts.
Round 6:
Sl st in ch-sp of v st, beg 3 dc cluster, ch 1, (3 dc cluster, ch 1, 3 dc cluster) in first v st, ch 1, * work (3 dc cluster, ch 1, 3 dc cluster, ch 1, 3 dc cluster) in v st, ch 1; rep from * around, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 3 to join—17 Cluster Shells. Fasten off and weave in tails.
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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on June 12th, 2025.
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