I’ve been making and using crocheted dish scrubbers for a while, and I’m totally loving them as an alternative to the gross bacteria-filled sponges and scouring pads that used to clutter my kitchen. They’re washable, reusable, and so easy to make that I can almost finish one during my daily commute. (Stop freaking out—I take the subway to work. No traffic laws were violated in the making of this post.)
I’m so in love with these double-sided dish scrubbers, that I just had to share my pattern with you. The best part: with the loop at the top, you can hang them right on your faucet to drip-dry in the sink! (You may laugh, but I know that somebody out there is geeking out with me on this.)
Crocheted Double-Sided Dish Scrubber, Side 1
Yarn: Worsted weight cotton (100g)
Hook: H/5
With color A:
Chain 2
Round 1: In second CH from hook, SC 6 times, SL to join (6 stitches)
Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in each SC, SL in first SC (12 stitches)
Round 3: CH 1, *1 SC in SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (18 stitches)
Round 4: CH 1, * 1 SC in 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (24 stitches)
With color B (color change optional):
Round 5: CH 1, * 1 SC in 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (30 stitches)
Round 6: CH 1, * 1 SC in 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (36 stitches)
With color A (color change optional):
Round 7: CH 1, * 1 SC in 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (42 stitches)
Round 8: CH 1, * 1 SC in 6 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (48 stitches)
Make hanging loop with color A:
Round 1: CH 1, 1 SC in SC, CH 10, SL in SC
Round 2: CH 1, SC 22 times in CH-10 loop, SL in SC
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Crocheted Double-Sided Dish Scrubber, Side 2
Yarn: Jute twine (7 lb load)
Hook: H/5
With jute twine:
Chain 2
Round 1: In second CH from hook, SC 6 times, SL to join (6 stitches)
Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in each SC, SL in first SC (12 stitches)
Round 3: CH 1, *1 SC in SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (18 stitches)
Round 4: CH 1, * 1 SC in 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (24 stitches)
Round 5: CH 1, * 1 SC in 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (30 stitches)
Round 6: CH 1, * 1 SC in 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC (repeat from * to end), SL in first SC (36 stitches)
Fasten off and weave ends into back.
Attach to side 1:
With color A, leaving a long tail at the start, SL through both cotton and jute layers (starting on jute side) in each jute SC around edge. (SL in jute twine SCs will not exactly match SCs on cotton side. Skip a SC on cotton side every few stitches as needed.)
Once back to first SL, cut yarn and pull end through to jute side, leaving a long tail. Tie the two tails together, trimming off extra length. Hide ends by pulling them between the two layers with a crochet hook.
Note: Cotton side will be smaller than jute side, and will stretch as the sides are attached.
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I love these, they work great & they're reusable!
Stopping by from Made by You Mondays to say hi & check out your entry. Thank you for posting this pattern!
Love these! My sister knitted me some dish cloths and I was so impressed with their durability that I made some and sold them on my etsy. I like to use the sugar and cream 100% COTTON. I love these scrubbers, so they are next on my list. And you can be happy knowing I love the hanging tab you added! Ingenious!!
Thanks for checking out my blog! I love them too–I was really surprised by how well they hold up with use.
Thank you! If you make some, you should definitely stop post them on my Facebook wall (http://www.facebook.com/redhandledscissors). I'd love to see them. :)
I cannot believe I found this pattern. The gift of one I have is so old, yet still usable
My Grandmother made these using material she made by cutting about 1″ strips of nylon net like material. She would crochet these things by the dozen while Grandfather drove or while sitting at night after all other chore were done. They were hugely popular.
I like this idea.
I am wondering about how they clean and if it scratches with the jute side?
I currently make my scrubbies similar only I use nylon in place of the jute.
If you’re wondering about the quality of the scrubbing power of the jute side in comparison to nylon, I’m not really sure. I’ve been happy with the results, but I also almost always soak my dishes before washing, so I’m not usually up against too many stubborn spots. I do think that the jute would likely be less flexible than nylon, though, so if you’ve got small corners, etc. to clean, nylon might make more sense. (If you’re wondering how the double-sided dish scrubbers themselves clean up, I pop mine into the washing machine when they’re dirty, then let them air dry, and they’re good as new.)
I haven’t had any trouble with the jute scratching any of my dishes or pots, but I have stainless steel pots and durable IKEA or Target dishes for the most part, and I only have one pan with non-stick coating, so I don’t know if it would be a problem with more delicate dishes.
Have tried out your brilliant dish scrubber. Will be making them for some of my Christmas gifting. Thank you so much for sharing.