Caribbean Seashore Scrunchie: Free Crochet Scrunchie Pattern

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.

Size

One Size

5.5″ x 5.5″

Lace depth: 2″

Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

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

Mandala String Yarn 350yds/100g

Farmhouse Cotton 360yds/100g

Hawthorne Fingering 357yds/100g

Stroll 231yds/50g

Sandscapes 328/100g

Crochet Hooks Required

US E/4 (3.5mm)

US G/6 (4mm)

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Abbreviations

Ch – Chain

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

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.

3 Dc Cluster Stitch: Yo, 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; rep from *1 more time, yo, pull through all 4 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.

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!

Caribbean Seashore Crochet Scrunchie

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

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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