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Scrap Sock Yarn Hair Scrunchie – Free Crochet Pattern

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A free scrunchie crochet pattern for you! Quick, fun & easy, these hair band covers are a great way to use up & showcase your precious scraps of hand-dyed yarn. Once you’ve made one, you might not be able to stop!

These were made for two special girls, from left-over yarn I had from making them some mittens each. The yarn is “Little Bird Sock” from Lottie Knits in the colourway “Let’s Get This Party Started”. I love Lottie’s yarns – the colours are beautiful and in this case, very cheerful!

Pattern Format

Written in US crochet terminology & includes photos & stitch chart

Materials & Tools

  • 4ply Yarn, 4g / 15m / 16yds for each hairband.
  • Hook – 2.5mm / C/2.
  • Thick, snag free hairband / hair elastic, approx. 5cm in diameter.
  • Needle for sewing in ends.

Download

Available as a free pdf download from Ravelry alternatively, you can also download it here.

Other yarn ideas

Don’t have any scrap yarn? Here are some ideas for suitable yarn.

Make to sell

You may make these hairbands to sell, either for charity or personal profit if you are a small scale crafter. All I ask is that you place the following text credit, either in your online listing or on a small piece of paper with the finished item: Design from www.mezzacraft.com

Other standard copyright laws apply.

Share your projects with me on Instagram, if you make this free scrunchie crochet pattern, I’d love to see! #mezzacraftcrochet

New Learn to Crochet Course – Riverhouse Barn – Starting 26th February 2020

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My January course sold out very quickly but luckily I was able to get some studio space to run an additional “Learn To Crochet” course at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, in Walton-on-Thames – this time for a weekday night.

This is a 3 week course where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.

I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item.

This course is for you if you are :

  • a complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook.
  • someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.
  • someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.
  • self taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits.

As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag.

Course Dates 2020

Week 1 : Wednesday 26th February 7:30 – 9:30pm
Week 2 : Wednesday 4th March 7:30 – 9:30pm
Week 3 : Wednesday 11th March 7:30 – 9:30pm

Cost

The 3 week course is £65 and covers all materials needed.

Early Bird Discount

Book & pay here, through my website before 31st January for a £5 discount!

After Course Crochet Clinics

I will also be offering a selection of weekly follow-up sessions at my home studio, at an exclusive, reduced rate.

Book Now

3 Week Course Starting on Wednesday 26th January 2020
£ 0.00