Description: Dive into the world of creative crocheting and craft a highly efficient and eco-friendly kitchen scrubby with our free crochet pattern. This DIY project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, allowing you to create a durable and versatile scrubby that will become an essential tool in your kitchen.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn in your favorite color
  • Crochet hook (size G/4.0mm recommended)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Pattern Steps:

Step 1: Foundation Start by creating a slip knot and chaining 3. Join the chain with a slip stitch to form a loop.

Step 2: Base Round Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout). Work 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the loop. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Step 3: Increase Rounds Chain 1. Work 2 sc stitches into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.

Step 4: Texture Rounds Chain 1. In this round, work 1 sc in the first stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch.

Repeat this pattern for the next 2-3 rounds, depending on how thick you want your scrubby to be.

Step 5: Edge Round For the edging, chain 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.

Step 6: Finishing Fasten off your yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in later. Weave in all loose ends using your yarn needle.

Congratulations! You’ve just created your very own kitchen scrubby. This versatile accessory is perfect for tackling tough messes on pots, pans, dishes, and countertops. It’s also reusable, helping you reduce waste and contribute to a greener environment. Make a few in different colors to match your kitchen decor or to give as thoughtful handmade gifts to friends and family.

Remember, the more you use your scrubby, the better it gets at scrubbing. Simply toss it in the washing machine when it needs a refresh, and it’s ready to tackle another round of kitchen cleaning.