Scrunchies in Deramores Studio DK - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Scrunchies Pattern by Amanda Berry – Deramores Studio DK

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Amanda Berry provides instructions for creating handknitted fabric scrunchies — a stylish and practical hair accessory. The pattern includes three scrunchie variations, each worked in a different colourway of Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK yarn, and graded across two skill levels so that both beginners and intermediate knitters can enjoy the project.

What Is Being Made

Each scrunchie is a knitted fabric tube that encases a standard elastic hairband, creating a soft, decorative hair accessory. The finished pieces are compact and quick to knit, making them an ideal project for using up small amounts of DK-weight yarn. Three colourways are featured in the pattern:

• Frost (Yarn A) – recommended for the Beginner version
• Light Pink (Yarn B) – recommended for the Intermediate version
• Mist (Yarn C) – a third colourway option

Each scrunchie requires just one 50g skein of Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK, making this a budget-friendly and stash-friendly make. The anti-pilling quality of the yarn ensures the finished scrunchie remains looking neat and smooth even with regular use.

Skill Level and Difficulty

The pattern is listed as intermediate overall, though one variation — worked in Frost — is specifically designated as suitable for beginners. The intermediate versions introduce slightly more advanced construction techniques, making this pattern a great stepping stone for knitters looking to develop their skills beyond the basics.

Techniques Used

A key technique featured in this pattern is the provisional cast on, which is worked using a 4mm crochet hook and waste yarn. A provisional cast on creates live stitches at the cast-on edge that can later be joined to the live stitches at the bind-off edge, allowing for a seamless or near-seamless join — particularly useful when constructing a tube like a scrunchie. This technique is a hallmark of more polished, professional knitting finishes.

The scrunchie is seamed using a crocheted seam, worked with a 3.75mm crochet hook. This method of joining knitted pieces is popular because it creates a firm, even seam while remaining relatively simple to execute. It also adds a subtle decorative ridge that can be worn on the inside or outside of the scrunchie depending on preference.

The elastic hairband is incorporated into the construction of the scrunchie, encased within the knitted tube before the final seam is closed. This gives the finished accessory its characteristic gathered, voluminous appearance.

Stitches Used

The main fabric of the scrunchies is worked in stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which is formed by alternating knit rows on the right side (RS) and purl rows on the wrong side (WS). Stocking stitch produces a smooth, flat fabric on the right side, which gives the scrunchies a clean and polished look. The tension for this pattern is stated as 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10cm square in stocking stitch on 4mm needles.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK — one 50g skein per scrunchie, available in Frost, Light Pink, and Mist
• Knitting Needles: A pair of 4mm single pointed knitting needles
• Crochet Hooks: A 4mm crochet hook (for the provisional cast on) and a 3.75mm crochet hook (for the crocheted seam)
• Notions: A darning or tapestry needle, a tape measure, waste yarn for the provisional cast on, and one elastic hairband per scrunchie

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