Berta Scrunchy by Vanessa Coscarelli Black

Berta Scrunchy

Crochet
January 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
4.0 mm (G)
900 - 1915 yards (823 - 1751 m)
One size
US
English
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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.

Final Measures
Before Seaming: 14” Width x 5” Tall
After Assembly: 2.5” width around 5.5” circumference hair band

Gauge
18 HDC x 16 rows = 4”

Note: Each square design is slightly different width as the stitch patterns vary.

Gauge is not crucial for this project.

Materials
Yarn:
• 1 skein Chaski (100g/383 yds) in Marina
1725 (C1)
• 1 skein Chaski (100g/383 yds) in Golden
Hour 1715 (C2)
• 1 skein Chaski (100g/383 yds) in Sillar
1724 (C3)
• 1 skein Chaski (100g/383 yds) in Last
Moment of Winter 1711 (C4)
• 1 skein Chaski (100g/383 yds) in Cloudy
Day 1705 (C5)
• 1 skein Chaski (100g/383 yds) in Shell
1700 (C6)
Needles:
• US Size G-6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook OR
SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Other tools / materials:
• Large eye tapestry needle, scissors,
4mm width x 140mm circumference
elastic hairband, removable stitch
marker (optional)