Easy Crochet Patterns for Ponytail Holders

How to Crochet Ponytail Holders! 

In the cro­chet­ing world, there are end­less pos­si­bil­i­ties for cre­at­ing styl­ish and func­tion­al acces­sories. One pop­u­lar and ver­sa­tile project is learn­ing to cro­chet a pony­tail hold­er and a scrunchie. Whether you have long hair or are mak­ing it for lit­tle girls, these acces­sories are a great way to add a per­son­al touch to your hair buns. In this arti­cle, we will guide you through the process of mak­ing these pony­tail hold­ers using key­words like “sin­gle cro­chet,” “worsted weight yarn,” and “video tuto­r­i­al.”

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To begin, you’ll need some essen­tial mate­ri­als and skills. Start with a slip knot using a cro­chet hook, such as a 5 mm size cro­chet hook. This will be the first step in cre­at­ing your scrunchie. You can use var­i­ous yarn weights, like Bernat Vel­vet Yarn, for a lux­u­ri­ous feel or cot­ton yarn for a lighter touch. Depend­ing on your desired look, you can choose dif­fer­ent col­ors and tex­tures to match your style.

Next, you’ll use sin­gle cro­chet (sc) stitch­es to work through the pat­tern. The stitch count and the start­ing chain are cru­cial for achiev­ing the right fit for your pony­tail hold­er. If you’re new to cro­chet­ing, don’t wor­ry; this is an easy project suit­able for var­i­ous skill lev­els. Feel free to use affil­i­ate links to find pre­mi­um pat­terns or watch a video tuto­r­i­al on your favorite cro­chet YouTube chan­nel.

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Cre­ate these soft vel­vet cro­chet pony­tail hold­ers with vel­vet yarn, and an I hook. You will need a pony­tail hold­er as well. I uploaded a video if you need more help. I love how this cro­chet easy pony­tail hold­er turned out! 

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

tr=treble cro­chet

ch=chain

sl st=slip stitch

I hook

Take your pony­tail hold­er and slip the knot onto your hook. Sl st into the hold­er, and *ch 3, then tr into the pony­tail hold­er. *Repeat around. I did about 43 tr and chain 3’s, then sl st into the chain 3. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this easy cro­chet pony­tail hold­er! 

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
dc=double cro­chet

Rnd 1: sl st onto the pony­tail hold­er