The Classic Scrubby
August 4, 2017
I first began making the Classic Scrubby when a family friend came to me in her desperate search for them. She had used these for years, finding them at local craft shows, but had been unable to find them anywhere for a while. She was on her last remaining scrubby from her previously shopped stash and was loathe to part with it before finding a new supplier.
After she explained that they were made from nylon mesh netting and were safe on all pots and pans, I told her I would look into it. I was unsuccessful in finding the netting for quite some time until one day I happened to stumble across the material needed and gave it a go.
After playing around with a couple of different patterns, I worked this adapted pattern for the perfect sized scrubby.
Give the Classic Scrubby a try – it does wonders on those stubborn dirty dishes!
Pattern Note: Beginning in round 2, you will work stitches in the back loop only to give you the nice spiral line you see running from the center of the scrubby as seen in the photo above.
Finished size: approximately 3.5” in diameter (different color net works up slightly differently to slightly change the finished size)
My Materials:
- 100% Nylon Net (3 in. wide)
- Hook J (6.0 mm)
- blunt tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet the next 2 stitches together
- inc – work 2 single crochets into the next stitch
- * – work directions between the 2 * on repeat, as stated for that round
The Pattern:
Round 1: working in a magic circle, sc 6 (6 sc)
For the remainder of the pattern, work in the back loops only.
Round 2: inc around (12 sc)
Round 3: *sc, inc* around (18 sc)
Round 4: *sc, sc, inc* around (24 sc)
Round 5: *sc, sc, sc, inc* around (30 sc)
Round 6: *sc, sc, sc, sc2tog* around (24 sc)
Round 7: *sc, sc, sc2tog* around (18 sc)
Round 8: *sc, sc2tog* around (12 sc)
Round 9: *sc2tog* around (6 sc)
Fasten off. Close stitches and weave in end.
Enjoy using your new favorite scrubby!
Yarnfully Yours,
Disclaimer: While I have found them to be effective, without causing damage, on a variety of pots and pans, please use these scrubbies at your own discretion and own risk.
