Cotton Scrubby Crochet Pattern (Easy & Reusable for Kitchen + Bath!)
Refresh your kitchen and bath with this simple, eco-friendly cotton scrubby crochet pattern! It is just right for adding a touch of handmade charm to your everyday routine. Designed with durability and style in mind, this reusable crochet scrubby is ideal for washing dishes, cleansing skin, or creating a thoughtful, practical gift. Made with soft yet sturdy cotton yarn, this crochet pattern features an easy stitch texture that gently exfoliates while remaining safe for delicate surfaces. If you are embracing a more sustainable home, love quick and satisfying crochet projects, or are looking to create timeless handmade essentials in a neutral palette, this cotton scrubby pattern is a must-make for your collection.
Why You’ll Love This Cotton Scrubby Pattern
The crochet scrubbies are a quick and easy project for your home that will also delight your senses. I bet you can make a stack of the cotton crochet scrubbies for yourself and still find time to make more as gifts. They’re so much fun and addictive to crochet – just use scrap cotton yarn!
Need more reasons to want to make these scrubbies? They are…
- Quick and beginner-friendly
- Made with 100% cotton for durability
- Reusable and eco-conscious
- Gentle texture for both kitchen and bath use
- Perfect for gifting or selling at markets
Read below to find the free scrubby crochet pattern that works up in no time with simple stitches.
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Supplies
- Approx. 20 yds of Worsted Weight Cotton yarn (size 4) to make ONE scrubby wash cloth. I used Premier Home Cotton in color Cream, as well as the Beige color. I also used Sugar ‘n Cream in Overcast (the dark gray color). (I would not advise using acrylic yarn for scrubbies)
- Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm)
Crochet Notions
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch – chain
st – stitch (sts – stitches)
sk – skip
sp – space (created by chaining in previous row)
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
Rep – repeat
PATTERN INFORMATION
The FREE crochet scrubby pattern is provided below, but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern for the CROCHET WASHCLOTH in the pattern shop:
How to Crochet a Scrubby Washcloth
If you have a bit of cotton leftover yarn and a crochet hook, you’re ready to make a stack of little crochet scrubbies. These ones I designed are smaller than regular wash cloths (only about 4.5″ square), so they’re good for scrubbing your face or a sweet baby. Use them whatever way you wish, even as coasters. You could also just stack them in your kitchen or bath for decoration.
NOTES: You will be crocheting the scrubby in straight rows. You will work the pattern for 6 rows total, then add a border around and a loop for hanging. The scrubby is reversible.
Easy Crochet Scrubby Pattern
Instructions are as follows…
Main Scrubby
Beginning with the Size H-8 (5mm) hook, chain 22 stitches with your cotton yarn.
Row 1 : 2 DC in 4th ch from hook, *sk next 3 ch, SC in next ch, ch2, DC in next 3 ch; rep from * one more time, sk next 3 ch, SC in last ch . Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 DC in first SC, * sk next 3 DC, SC in top of next ch-2 sp, ch2, 3 DC in same ch-2 sp; rep from * one more time, SC in turning ch. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 four more times for a total of 6 rows.
Add a border
Do not turn after last row. SC 3 times in a corner stitch, and continue working SC stitches evenly down the side of the scrubby cloth, across the bottom, and back up the top (making sure to stitch 3 SC in each corner).
Next, work HDC around the scrubby cloth (including 3 HDC in each corner) to finish off the border.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Important Tips for Crocheting scrubbies
Some great tips to keep in mind as you crochet the scrubby are:
- Try to count sts after each row to ensure you didn’t drop or add any stitch. Alternatively, you could place stitch markers at the beginning and end sts of each row to keep track.
- You may wish to use a stitch marker when working the border in the rounds, to keep track of the first stitch in each round.
- It really doesn’t take much yarn to crochet one scrubby, so be sure to make a bunch!
- The hook size doesn’t matter too much, since these can be any size.
Finished Size
The finished scrubby washcloth measures approximately 4.5″ square as written.
At this point your scrubby cloth may not be 100% square, so feel free to block it.
Showcase your crochet scrubbies!
These little crochet washcloths don’t take long at all to make, so you could probably whip up quite a stack of them when you have time on your hands. You can use one as a scrubby dishcloth while you are doing the dishes. May as well make that task enjoyable!
I also tied a sweet length of twine to the corners of mine to be able to hang them on hooks nearby. They make perfect crochet kitchen scrubbies for my farmhouse style kitchen. Making the scrubbies in different colors adds interest, too. It’s a great way to add texture to the sink area.
Ways to Use Your Crochet Scrubby
In the Kitchen
- Washing dishes and glassware
- Wiping countertops
- Cleaning produce
In the Bath
- Gentle facial exfoliation
- Removing makeup
- Pairing with your favorite soap for a spa-like feel
As a Gift
I can imagine these given as gifts for a special loved one or as a housewarming gift. A soft and thick crochet scrubbie would be lovely to open in a cute package, along with a bar of soap!
- Add to a handmade kitchen set
- Pair with artisan soap
- Include in a self-care basket
Or if you are giving a spa themed gift, tuck facial masks and lotions in with these crochet cotton face scrubbies! The soft cotton yarn would be gentle on the skin.
Why Cotton Scrubbies Are a Sustainable Choice
Switching to reusable cotton scrubbies is a small but meaningful step toward a more intentional home. Unlike disposable sponges, these crochet scrubbies can be washed and reused again and again, reducing waste while adding a handmade touch to your daily routines.
More Patterns for a Handmade Home
If you love simple, practical crochet projects, you might also enjoy:
- Kitchen dish cloth patterns
- Crochet washcloth designs
- Bath sets and spa accessories
These small pieces come together to create a calm, cohesive, and functional handmade space.
A Small Project with Lasting Beauty
There’s something special about the simplest crochet projects that become part of your everyday life. This cotton scrubby is just that: practical, beautiful, and quietly essential. It’s a reminder that handmade doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.
Let me know if you give these crochet scrubbies a try, as I’d love to hear. I think they are such a useful crochet project that will stand the test of time. Happy crocheting!
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