Berta Scrunchy by Vanessa Coscarelli Black

Craft: Crochet

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

Abbreviations are in US terminology.

Squares 1, 2, 5, & 6 are worked in the round. Squares 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 & 10 are worked flat.

If you prefer a magic circle to create your starting ring, feel free to use that instead. Unless indicated, crochet through both loops (not just front or back loops only).

Cluster Stitch: YO, insert hook in space, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops. (2 loops left on hook) YO, insert hook back into same space, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops. (3 loops left on hook) YO, insert hook back into same space, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops. (4 loops left on hook) YO and draw through all 4 loops.

Tip: For squares worked in rounds, place a removable stitch marker on the right side of your work after round 1.

Suggested yarn

Amano Yarns Chaski

Yarn weight

Fingering (14 wpi)

Gauge

18 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches

Hook size

4.0 mm (G)

Yardage

900 - 1915 yards (823 - 1751 m)

Sizes available

One size

Crochet terminology

US

Final Measures

Before Seaming: 14” Width x 5” Tall

After Assembly: 2.5” width around 5.5” circumference hair band