Crochet Hair Tie

Materials needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color
• Crochet hook size G/6 (4.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Hair elastic

Instructions: Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

1. Start by making a slipknot and attaching it to the hair elastic. You can do this by inserting your hook through the elastic and pulling the yarn through the slipknot loop, securing it to the elastic.
2. Chain 4 stitches.
3. Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
4. Chain 3 stitches (this will count as your first double crochet stitch).
5. Work 11 double crochet stitches into the center of the ring. This will give you a total of 12 double crochet stitches including the initial chain 3.
6. Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join the round.
7. Chain 3 stitches.
8. Work 2 double crochet stitches into the next stitch.
9. Work 1 double crochet into the next stitch, followed by 2 double crochet stitches in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around the ring until you have a total of 18 stitches.
10. Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join the round.
11. Fasten off your yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
12. Use the yarn needle to weave in any loose ends.
13. Slip the hair tie onto your wrist and wrap it around your hair to secure it in place.

Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors and stitch patterns to create unique hair ties. You can also adjust the number of stitches to make the hair tie larger or smaller. Enjoy crocheting your hair tie!