Mountaintop Yarn
The Market Scrunchie - Digital Pattern
The Market Scrunchie - Digital Pattern
The Market Scrunchie is a quick and satisfying crochet project designed to turn even the smallest bit of hand-dyed yarn into something beautiful.
Featuring a rich, gathered texture and plenty of volume, this scrunchie creates soft, ruffled folds that showcase every color shift and speckle in your yarn. Whether you choose a bright variegated skein or a subtle tonal, each Market Scrunchie comes out uniquely its own.
This beginner-friendly pattern works up quickly, making it perfect for last-minute gifts, market stock, or simply treating yourself to a fun project between larger makes. Slip it onto a ponytail, wear it on your wrist, or tuck one into a gift basket for an extra handmade touch.
Simple, fast, and delightfully squishy, The Market Scrunchie is the kind of project you'll find yourself making again and again.
Independent crochet artists: you are free to sell as many of these as you can make at markets or wherever you sell your crocheted goods.
Pattern Details
Skill Level: Easy / Confident Beginner
Construction: crocheted around an elastic hair tie
Finished Measurements:
Completely customizable sizes, but it comes out super fluffy
Materials
Yarn: worsted weight or any yarns marled to equal worsted.
Hook: 4.5mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, one elastic hair tie
Knowledge needed:
Single crochet
Slip stitch
Chain
Double crochet
Front post double crochet
Gauge
Gauge is not relevant.
This is a digital download – no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will receive the pattern PDF by email, ready to download, save, and print at your convenience.
Place a new order anytime and we’ll combine shipments plus refund extra shipping costs when your orders ship.
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How much yarn do I need?
How much yarn do I need?
Lace (800–1200 yds per 100g)
• Lace shawl or wrap: 800–1200 yds
• Lightweight scarf: 600–900 yd
• Laceweight cardigan: 1400–1800 yds
Fingering / Sock Weight (400–465 yds per 100g)
• Socks: 350–425 yds
• Shawlette or small wrap: 350–500 yds
• Hat or mitts: 180–250 yds
• Lightweight sweater (adult): 1000–1600 yds
Sport Weight (320–350 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 150–250 yds
• Cowl or infinity scarf: 250–400 yds
• Baby blanket or garment: 500–900 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1300 yds
DK Weight (230–280 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 180–250 yds
• Cowl or scarf: 250–450 yds
• Baby sweater: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 1000–1500 yds
Worsted / Aran Weight (180–220 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 150–200 yds
• Cowl: 180–300 yds
• Scarf: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1400 yds
• Throw blanket: 1500–2500 yds
Bulky / Super Bulky (100–140 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 90–150 yds
• Cowl: 120–200 yds
• Chunky scarf: 250–400 yds
• Lap blanket: 600–1000 yds
• Oversized cardigan: 800–1200 yds
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Non-superwash wool must always be hand washed in cool water with a mild wool wash and laid flat to dry. Do not machine wash, as it will felt and shrink with heat or agitation.
Superwash yarns can be hand washed in cool water for the best longevity, but they may also be machine washed on a gentle cycle inside a garment bag. Always lay flat to dry.
Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and high heat, as these can damage the fibers.
Blend-Specific Notes
Sock yarns with nylon (such as Snowdrift Select Sock) are more durable and tolerate gentle machine washing, though hand washing will still extend the life of your project.
Glitter yarns with Stellina (such as Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter) should be handled gently; avoid wringing or twisting to protect the sparkle filament.
Bulky yarns (such as Salcantay Bulky) are heavier when wet and should be fully supported while drying flat to prevent stretching.
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Colors may be slightly different than actual product as computer and device monitor settings can alter the color appearance. We do our best to ensure that the yarns appear as they do in real life.
Our yarns are hand-dyed in small batches, so slight variations may occur between skeins. For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins every few rows to blend color shifts.
While every effort is made to set dye thoroughly, some color transfer may occur on the first wash, especially with highly saturated shades. Wash separately the first time.
Yarn is dyed in limited lots, and colors may vary slightly from batch to batch. Please be sure to purchase enough for your project at once.
Large orders placed together will be dyed in the same session to ensure the closest possible match.
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