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Velvet Scrunchie with Picot Edge

A scrunchie that’s just a little different!

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Crochet Terminology: US Terms

Abbreviations:

  • Ch(s)-Chain

  • Slst- Slip Stitch.

  • Sc- Single

  • Hk- Hook. 

  • Yo-Yarn Over

  • Rs- Right Side

Materials:

  • 5mm/H Hook

  • C1-4x Bernat Velvet (click here for supplier). .

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Scissors

  • Elastic Hair Tie (available at most pharmacies and many retail stores).

Notes:

·       This is worked in a continuous spiral.

·       Follow the instructions in Row 1 to prevent twisting of the starting  chain.

·       Random numbers at the beginning of rows in brackets indicate corresponding photographs.

  • Do not make the starting chain overly tight.  A 6mm/I hook can be used for the starting chains or a foundation row can be substituted, if you find it necessary.

·       Add a stitch marker at the beginning of the row to easily count your rows.

·       Count your stitches each row.

·       Stitch counts appear in purple.

·       Gauge and finished measurements are not applicable for this project.

Row 1:  [1]Ch10.  Remove hook from Ch and insert Hk through first Ch (furthest from hook) and working Ch. With both loops on Hk, Ch 35. To close the Ch and form a circle Yo and pull through both loops on Hk. [45]

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Row 2:  [2]Ch1 (does not count as a St).  Sc into same Ch and into each Ch around. Do not close round. Place a St marker to indicate beginning of rounds.  [45]

Row 3:  Continue in a spiral.  Sc into each St. Do not close round. [45]

Row 4:   Sc into each St. Do not close round. [45]

Row 5:  [3] Sc into each St. Do not close round. [45]

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Row 6:  [4] With RS facing, place elastic hair band to the back of the Scrunchie. [5] [6]  Fold the Scrunchie over the elastic. Work 1 Sc through Row 1 and Row 5 inserting hk through both and enclosing hair elastic. [7]  Do not close round. [45]

(Round 7 is optional to add picots)

Row 7:  Ch4 (counts as Sc and 3 Chs), Slst into third Ch from Hk (picot made).  Sc into next 3 Sts. [Ch3, Slst into third Ch from Hk. Sc into next 3 Sts]x13. Ch3, Slst into third ch from Hk. Slst to Ch1 at beginning or round.  Fasten off and cut yarn. 

Sew in ends.

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