Crochet Shark Dish Scrubby

Oh, the Crochet Shark Dish Scrubby is just the cutest way to add some fun to your kitchen cleaning routine! With its shark shape and durable crocheted design, this little scrubby is not only practical but also oh-so-adorable. It's perfect for tackling tough messes on your dishes while bringing a smile to your face. The soft yet sturdy texture is gentle on your cookware yet effective in scrubbing away grease and grime. Say goodbye to boring old dishcloths and hello to this charming little shark friend that will make dishwashing a breeze!

Materials

100% Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)

• Gray [50yds]
• Red/Pink [10 yds]
• Black [10 yds]

Scrubby Yarn

• White [10yds]

G/6/4.00mm Hook

Hot Glue Gun / Sticks

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project

Finished Measurements

3.25”H x 2.75”W approximately

Stitch Guide

arnd = around

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

st(s) = stitch(es)

Skill Level

Easy

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.

Instructions

BACK PANEL (Top Jaw)

With Gray Cotton Yarn,

R1. Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (8)

R2-8. Ch 1, sc across, turn (8)

R9. Ch 1, dec, sc x 4, dec, turn (6)

R10. Ch 1, dec, sc x 2, dec, turn (4)

R11. Ch 1, dec x 2; Fasten. (2)

R12. Attach yarn to bottom right corner, sc in the end of each row up the side, in each st across the top, in the end of each row down the other side, and in each st across the bottom; Fasten.

FRONT PANEL (Bottom Jaw)

With White Scrubby Yarn,

R1. Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (8)

R2-5. Ch 1, sc across, turn (8)

R6. Ch 1, dec, sc x 4, dec, turn (6)

R7. Ch 1, dec, sc x 2, dec, turn (4)

GUMS/TEETH

R1. With Red or Pink: Ch 13, With Scrubby Yarn: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch, *sl st x 2, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch* across, sl st in last ch; Fasten.

EYES (Make 2)

With Black,

R1. Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in last ch, turn (2)

R2. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)

HANDLE

With Gray,

R1. Ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (16)

R2-3. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn; Fasten at the end of R3. (16)

Finishing

• Attach white front “scrubby” panel to gray back panel, over R1-5 approx. (not attaching to the edging created by R12).
• Attach gums/teeth to top of white front panel centering over R7 and bringing the ends down to R5, so the first and last tooth are at the “corners”.
• Attach R1 of eyes to edge of back panel, over R7&8 approximately, one to each side.
• Attach the handle to the back panel, over approximately R4-6. Fold the end stitch of the handle inward and attach it to back panel, leaving remaining handle unattached.
• Stitch gills onto bottom of front panel as desired.
• Hide all strings.