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Crochet Sturdy Scrub Cloth

Leyla
Leyla
Aug 21, 2024 09:24 AM
Crochet Sturdy Scrub Cloth

Crocheting a sturdy scrub cloth can be a fun and fulfilling project! Using a thick and durable yarn can ensure longevity and effectiveness when tackling tough cleaning tasks. The textured design of the crochet stitches makes for an excellent scrubbing surface that can easily remove grime without scratching delicate surfaces. By choosing vibrant colors or patterns, you can add a touch of personality to your cleaning routine while also being eco-friendly by using a reusable cloth. Whether you're gifting it to a friend or keeping it for yourself, a handmade crochet scrub cloth is a handy and cheerful addition to any cleaning arsenal. Happy crocheting!


Materials:

  • About 2 oz. each of Worsted weight cotton yarn and Needleloft 100% nylon (plastic canvas) yarn
  • Crochet hook size G

Gauge and size aren’t real important, but mine measured about 7”.


With ww cotton, ch 31

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, changing to nylon yarn in the last sc as follows: insert hook into last ch and pull up a loop, pull loop of nylon yarn through 2 remaining loops on hook; tie end of nylon yarn to ww yarn; ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Carrying cotton yarn across under stitches, insert hook in the back loop only of the first sc AND into the unworked loop of the first foundation ch; complete sc; (insert hook in the back loop only of the next sc AND into the unworked loop of the next foundation ch; complete sc) across, changing to cotton yarn as follows: insert hook into the back loop only of the last sc 

AND into the unworked loop of the last foundation ch, pull up a loop, pull loop of cotton yarn through 2 remaining loops on hook; ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Carrying nylon yarn across under stitches, insert hook in the back loop only of the first sc AND into the unworked loop of the first sc on the previous row; complete sc; (insert hook in the back loop only of the next sc

AND into the unworked loop of the next sc on the previous row; complete sc) across, changing to nylon yarn as follows: insert hook into the back loop only of the last sc AND into the unworked loop of the last sc on the previous row, pull up a loop, pull loop of nylon yarn through 2 remaining loops on hook; ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Carrying cotton yarn across under stitches, insert hook in the back loop only of the first sc AND into the unworked loop of the first sc on the previous row; complete sc; (insert hook in the back loop only of the next sc

AND into the unworked loop of the next sc on the previous row; complete sc) across, changing to cotton yarn as follows: insert hook into the back loop only of the last sc AND into the unworked loop of the last sc on the previous row, pull up a loop, pull loop of cotton yarn through 2 remaining loops on hook; ch 1, turn.

Rows 5-40: (Repeat rows 3 and 4) 18 times. Cut nylon after row 40 and tie to cotton securely.

Row 41: Insert hook through both loops of the first sc on row 40 and into the skipped loop of the first sc on row 39; complete sc, (insert hook through both loops of the next sc on row 40 and into the skipped loop of the next sc on row 39; complete sc) across; do not turn.

Edging

Round 1: Sc evenly around the next 3 sides of the cloth, working a ch 15 in any corner for a hanging loop, if desired.

Round 2: Sl st in each of the sc’s on row 41; continue working sl st’s in each of the sc’s and ch’s around; join with a sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

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