Crochet Scrubbies Free Pattern - For Everyday Cleaning
My crochet scrubbies free pattern is perfect for using up cotton yarn from your stash. They are great fun to make, and are therefore one of my favourite quick‑make kitchen projects. The textured centre is brilliant for tackling tougher kitchen messes, while the soft petal edges make them gentle enough for everyday cleaning. You can also use them in the shower.
This pattern originally appeared as one of the designs in my book Twenty to Make: Crochet Dishcloths, and I’m delighted to share it here as a free extract for you to enjoy, thanks to my publisher Search Press.
Whether you’re making them for yourself, or gifting them in a little bundle, these reusable scrubbies are a fun, satisfying project you’ll want to make again and again.
🌼 Quick Look: Crochet Scrubbies Free Pattern
- Skill Level: 🌱🌱 Next steps crochet.
- Construction: ✂️ Centre is worked first, then petals are added.
- Techniques Used: 🔄 Magic ring, working in back loops, picot stitch, UK dc / htr / tr and US sc / hdc / dc.
- Time to Make: ⏱️ 45-60 minutes.
- Yarn: 🧶 50g/85m balls of aran weight (10ply; worsted weight) cotton in two colours.
- Extras: ✨ Removable stitch marker.
- Hook: 🪝 5mm (UK 6, US H/8).
- Finished Size: 📏 ~15cm across.
- Pattern Type: 🧵 Flat motif / worked in the round.
- Perfect For: 💚 Eco‑friendly cleaning, gifting, stash‑busting.
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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Scrubbies Free Pattern
If you enjoy quick, practical stash‑busting makes, these textured scrubbies are such a satisfying project. They’re fun to crochet, just like my Star Dishcloth Pattern and my Easy Round Scrubbies Pattern. There are so many reasons to love this design:
- Works up quickly — ideal for fast, feel‑good crafting.
- Uses small amounts of cotton — therefore perfect for odd balls of cotton yarn.
- Next‑steps friendly stitches — so you can build confidence as you go.
- Great for eco‑friendly cleaning — no more throw-away pads.
- Easy to customise — so you can switch colours, make sets, or play with contrasts.
- Practical and pretty — they're definitely gift-worthy, especially when paired with a handmade soap.
Crochet Scrubbies Pattern: Level of Difficulty
This is a next-steps crochet pattern because you need experience with basic crochet stitches, working into back loops, and also working in rounds.
How to Get Your Free Crochet Pattern
Find the full pattern instructions written out below. You don’t need to sign up or log in because it’s free right here on the blog. The pattern is written in full using both US and UK crochet terms. US pattern is given first, which is then followed by the UK pattern.
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Crochet Scrubbies Pattern: What You Need
Here's what you need to crochet your flower scrubbies. Dive into your yarn stash oddments of contrasting cotton yarn, and if you don't have any aran-weight (10ply; worsted weight), you can use double knitting (8ply; light worsted weight) instead, with a 4mm (US G/6) hook. Your flower scrubbies will look the same, but will turn out slightly smaller.
Materials
- Worsted/aran weight cotton yarn 50g (85m) — one ball of each in two different colours so that the centre and petals are different.
- Shown in Yarn and Colors Epic 50g (Cream 002 and Jade Gravel 073).
- 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook.
- Stitch marker.
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Tension
- Is not critical for this project, because it doesn't matter if your flower scrubbie turns out a slightly different size given below.
Finished Size
- With worsted/aran weight yarn and 5mm (US H/8) hook: approximately 6in (15cm) across (from edge to edge of petals).
Abbreviations For Stitches Used (US terms)
- BLO = back loop only
- ch(s) = chain or chain stitches
- dc = double crochet
- FLO = front loop only
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- * = the start/end of a repeat sequence, to be repeated as stated.
- [ ] = repeat instructions within brackets as many times as stated.
Special Stitches (US terms)
Picot stitch (picot) = ch3, slst in second ch from hook, then slst in next ch.
Pattern Instructions (US terms)
Crochet Scrubbies Free Pattern Begins
For Centre: Using First Colour, make a magic ring, then proceed as follows.
- Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as st), 7sc into ring. (7 sts)
- Place stitch marker in last st of round, then move it up as you work.
- Round 2: 2sc in BLO of each st around. (14 sts)
- Round 3: [1sc in BLO of next st, 2sc in BLO of next st] 7 times. (21 sts)
- Round 4: [1sc in BLO of next 2 sts, 2sc in BLO of next st] 7 times. (28 sts)
- Round 5: [1sc in BLO of next 3 sts, 2sc in BLO of next st] 7 times. (35 sts).
- Slst in next st then fasten off.
- With RS facing, rejoin same yarn to spare (front) loop of first stitch of Round 1.
- [1 picot (see special stitches above), slst in FLO of next stitch along] to end of Round 4. (70 picots)
- Fasten off then weave in ends on WS.
Petals
Using Contrast Colour and with RS facing, join yarn with slst to any stitch of Round 5.
- Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as st here and throughout), *1sc in next 2 sts, 1hdc in next st, 3dc in next st, 1hdc in next st, 1sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first sc to join. (5 petals; 45 sts in total)
- Round 2: Ch1, *1sc in next 2 sts, 1hdc in next 2 sts, 3dc in next st, 1hdc in next 2 sts, 1sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first st. (55 sts)
- Round 3: Ch1, *1sc in next 2 sts, 1hdc in next 3 sts, 3dc in next st, 1hdc in next 3 sts, 1sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first st. (65 sts)
- Round 4: *Slst in next 2 sts, 1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st, 1dc in next st, 2sc in next st, 1sc in next 3 sts, slst in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first slst to join. (75 sts)
- Fasten off, then weave in ends on WS.
- Make another scrubbie using colours as above, and a third scrubbie using Contrast Colour for the centre and First Colour for the petals.
🌼 Top Tips for the Best Results
- Use a smooth cotton yarn — it gives the best scrubbie texture which therefore holds up well to repeated washing.
- Keep your tension even in the centre rounds — working in back loops only can feel a little different than usual, so take your time to keep the circle flat and neat before adding the picots.
Abbreviations For Stitches Used (UK terms)
- BLO = back loop only
- ch(s) = chain or chain stitches
- dc = double crochet
- FLO = front loop only
- htr = half treble crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- * = the start/end of a repeat sequence, to be repeated as stated.
- [ ] = repeat instructions within brackets as many times as stated.
Special Stitches (UK terms)
Picot stitch (picot) = ch3, slst in second ch from hook, then slst in next ch.
Pattern Instructions (UK terms)
Crochet Scrubbies Free Pattern Begins
For Centre: Using First Colour, make a magic ring, then proceed as follows.
- Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as st), 7dc into ring. (7 sts)
- Place stitch marker in last st of round and move it up as you work.
- Round 2: 2dc in BLO of each st around. (14 sts)
- Round 3: [1dc in BLO of next st, 2dc in BLO of next st] 7 times. (21 sts)
- Round 4: [1dc in BLO of next 2 sts, 2dc in BLO of next st] 7 times. (28 sts)
- Round 5: [1dc in BLO of next 3 sts, 2dc in BLO of next st] 7 times. (35 sts).
- Slst in next st then fasten off.
- With RS facing, rejoin same yarn to spare (front) loop of first stitch of Round 1.
- [1 picot (see special stitches above), slst in FLO of next stitch along] to end of Round 4. (70 picots)
- Fasten off then weave in ends on WS.
Petals
Using Contrast Colour and with RS facing, join yarn with slst to any stitch of Round 5.
- Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as st here and throughout), *1dc in next 2 sts, 1htr in next st, 3tr in next st, 1htr in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first dc to join. (5 petals; 45 sts in total)
- Round 2: Ch1, *1dc in next 2 sts, 1htr in next 2 sts, 3tr in next st, 1htr in next 2 sts, 1dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first st. (55 sts)
- Round 3: Ch1, *1dc in next 2 sts, 1htr in next 3 sts, 3tr in next st, 1htr in next 3 sts, 1dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first st. (65 sts)
- Round 4: *Slst in next 2 sts, 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, 1tr in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 sts, slst in next 2 sts; repeat from * four more times, then slst in first slst to join. (75 sts)
- Fasten off, then weave in ends on WS.
- Make another scrubbie using colours as above, and a third scrubbie using Contrast Colour for the centre and First Colour for the petals.
Mix It Up: Variations & Creative Ideas To Try
- Use cotton yarn for a firmer, more effective scrubbie.
- Make a larger scrubbie with chunky (bulky) yarn and a 6mm (US J/10) hook.
- Create a colourful set by mixing different centres and petal shades.
- Use them as eco‑friendly additions to handmade gift hampers.
- Make a miniature scrubby with 4ply yarn and 3mm hook, and turn it into a keyring or bag charm for a fun accessory.
Frequently Asked Questions — Crochet Scrubbies Pattern
Picot stitch is really simple: ch3, slip stitch in second ch from hook, slip stitch in next ch. It creates a tiny decorative bump — which is perfect for texture.
No - cotton is the best yarn to use, because it’s durable, absorbent, and stands up well to scrubbing. Acrylic tends to hold onto smells and isn’t ideal for kitchen use.
Yes — for best results, pop them in a mesh bag and wash at 30°C. Lay flat to dry.
This pattern belongs to my publisher Search Press, so it can't be used for profit - it's only for personal use and for gifts.
What to Make Next?
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About Lynne from Knit Crochet Create
Lynne Rowe is a UK‑based knitting and crochet designer and best‑selling author, recognised for her clear, easy‑to‑follow patterns and her dedication to making knitting and crochet accessible to everyone. She is the founder of Knit Crochet Create, with a strong focus on stash‑busting projects that promote sustainable, mindful making. Lynne’s work encourages the use of your yarn stash — helping you transform small leftovers into joyful creations.
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