Crocheted Scrubby

Intro: Crocheted Scrubby

I love a good scrubby for scrubbing pots and pans and I just learned that more than one of my friends appreciate good scrubbies too.  So this last Christmas, more than one of my friends received my handmade scrubbies as a gift.  I have other friends who will be receiving some as birthday gifts.  They are easy, quick and inexpensive to make.  So here is how I crochet a scrubby.

STEP 1:

Supplies:
½  yard (.46m) of net fabric ( +/- $1.00 per yard (.92m))
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Cutting mat
Metal ruler
Rotary cutter

STEP 2:

Here is the net fabric.  It is bought by the yard (in the US) and is 72 inches (2 yards) wide.  I folded the net and placed it on the cutting mat so that the cut edge is even with the end of the markings on the mat.  I placed the metal ruler on the net, 2 inches (5 cm) from the end,

STEP 3:

and used the rotary cutter to cut along that line.  I cut 9 – 2 inch wide x72 inch long strips of net.

STEP 4:

Then I took one end of two pieces of net and made them even and then tied a slip knot, tying the two pieces together. 

STEP 5:

Repeat with the other 7 pieces until you have all 9 pieces of net tied into one long piece of net.  This is the “yarn” for the scrubby. 

STEP 6:

I learned quickly that is it much better to roll the net “yarn” into a little ball.  It makes everything neat and easy to work with.

STEP 7:

Leaving a 3-4 inch (7.5-10cm) tail, chain 3 stitches,

STEP 8:

then slip stitch the into the first chain making a small ring.

STEP 9:

Sc8 into the center of the ring.  You will not be counting rows or rounds, what you will be counting is each section of net between each knot.  Also, as you reach each knot you will need to make sure each knot is on the inside of the scrubby. You have 9 sections and 8 knots.

STEP 10:

Next, 2 sc into each stitch until you reach the 2 knot (or the start of the 3 strip). 

STEP 11:

Now 1sc into each stitch until you reach the 8th knot.When you reach this point you will notice that all the knots are inside the scrubby and the outside is knot free. 

STEP 12:

Using the last strip of net, you will *sc into a stich, skip a stitch,

STEP 13:

repeat until the top is closed.  When you have closed the top, tie off the last stitch.

STEP 14:

Reach the crochet hook into the center hole in the top, through to the center hole in the bottom and pull the tail up through the top. 

STEP 15:

Tie a knot into the two tails. 

STEP 16:

Then use your crochet hook to pull last knot on top into the center of the scrubby.  Looks good.

STEP 17:

All you have to do to wash these is throw them into the dishwasher with a load of dishes.  When one wears out, make another one, or do as I do and have one under the sink waiting for it's début as a pot scrubber.  Enjoy!

Comments

[Tmm005]

Do you need to connect rounds using a slip stitch?

[grannyjones]

Since the nylon net is so wide, I would serge it into a tube, offsetting the corners by the width to be cut. Then I could cut the "yarn" all in one continuous strip.

[craftknowitall]

As long as you have a total length of about 18 yards you should be okay. Give it a go, and see how it works. Good luck and thanks for commenting.

[penny.cavanaugh]

can you tell me how is the best way to buy the rolls of falk mesh (6") and cut them into desired sizes. Thanks ahead of time

[craftknowitall]

I have never used the rolls of mesh. I would prefer to cut them 2" wide without having to unroll and cut. I am not sure if there is a way to cut all the way through the layers while still on the roll. Other wise I would unroll it onto layers on my cutting board and then use my quilting ruler/rotery cutter, to cut the 2 inch wide strips. Sounds like an experiment to me. Thanks for asking.

[KristineK6]

I was given a couple of these as a gift...now I can't wait to make my own and give them as gifts as well!!! ?

[SparkySolar]

I sent some of my friend's handmade scrubbies to Norway.

My Mother lives there, and she loved them

[craftknowitall]

Great! Thank you!

[Amy Buchan]

A friend of mine used these instructions to make one for me. I have been using it every day since and it still looks beautiful!

[indywave]

Are you aloud to enter twice?