Practical Dish Scrubbies for Every Household.
Skill | Intermediate
Finished Size | Pot Scrubby: 4″ ; Scrubby Cloth: 6″
Crochet scrubbies are an essential in my household because they’re tough on caked on food but easy on the dishes. Use them a few times, toss them in the washer and never buy a kitchen sponge again!
Pattern sponsored by Red Heart Yarns
If you’re tired of buying kitchen sponges and brushes, this is the perfect pattern for you! I made the switch to crochet scrubbies and haven’t looked back. They’re so much more economical and affordable than a regular kitchen sponge.
You may find this project challenging because Scrubby yarn is more difficult to work with than smooth yarns. The quality that turns it into an amazing pot scrubby also makes it difficult to see and count your stitches. Don’t let that keep you from giving this crochet scrubby set a try!
Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We’ve prepared a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations you will need to get started as well as a video tutorial demonstrating how to crochet the pot scrubby and scrubby cloth as well as written instructions for both.
- 1 Skein Red Heart Scrubby, Scrubby Sparkle or Scrubby Cotton
- 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Ch Chain
- Fpdc Front Post Double Crochet
- Dc Double Crochet
- Rep Repeat
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Finished Size
Pot scrubby: 4″ diameter
Scrubby cloth: 6″ diameter
Gauge
Use first 4 rounds of scrubby cloth to measure gauge. Approximately 4″.
This pattern and tutorial begins with the pot scrubby. The pot scrubby method uses a clever way of stitching to help with the lack of stitch visibility.
The second part of the tutorial covers the scrubby cloth. You will need to work into stitches and count as you go, but the pattern is simple and easy to follow. The chain 3 at the beginning of each round counts as a dc.
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Pot Scrubby
Round 1: Ch 22. Join with a slst to the first chain to form a ring. Ch 3. Make 25 dc around the foundation chain (don’t attempt to work into the chains). Do not join, continue with next round.
Round 2: Fpdc first dc. Fpdc every st. Do not join at end of the round.
Repeat
Continue working a fpdc for every st in a spiral fashion until your work measures approximately 4″ tall from starting edge. Fasten off leaving a 6″ tail.
Assembly
For the top and bottom of the scrubby, weave the tail in and out of each stitch in the round. Pull the tail to draw up the closure.
Flatten the scrubby with the drawn up ends in the center of the scrubby. Thread one tail through the center of the scrubby and tie it off with the other end. Trim the tails and you’re done!
Scrubby Cloth
Round 1: Ch 4. Join with a slst to the first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Make 9 dc in the ring. Join with a slst to third ch. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3. 2 dc every st. Join with a slst to third chain. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3. *2 dc next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. Join with a slst to third chain. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 3. *1 dc next st. 2 dc in next. Rep from * to end of round. Join with a slst to third chain. (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 3. *1 dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of round. Join with a slst to third chain. (50 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in your ends. No blocking required.
