Ashley Self 
Inspiration + Design
The inspiration for this design is pretty simple really, I needed a new dish scrubber! I have used the typical round scrubbers for so long, but I wanted a new design. I have been recently obsessed with bobble stitches so I hope you are prepared! The bobble stitch is super easy, so don’t worry, I will walk you through it.
Yarn + Hook
I used Yarnspiration’s Red Heart Scrubby yarn for this pattern. I highly recommend this yarn for scrubbies as it works wonders! I have tried the cotton version, but I was not a fan. I personally like the polyester version because it does not hold water as long, which in return leaves for no stinky smelling dish scrub.
I used Furl’s Crochet Odyssey Hook. I highly recommend purchasing one yourself. They are a little more expensive, but I promise it is worth it. Before I started using Furl’s Crochet hooks, I was experiencing frequent tension in my hands, wrists, and forearms. As soon as I started working with my first Odyssey Hook, I immediately felt relief from this tension. I also noticed that my stitches became a lot cleaner and tighter as well! If you are like me, a self-taught crocheter, you know this is huge because we did not have anyone there to tell us to tighten our grip to clean up our stitches. Needless to say, I am hooked on Furl’s Crochet now.
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The Scrubbly Bubbly Dish Scrubber Pattern
Description
The Scrubbly Bubbly Dish Scrubber is a super easy, beginner friendly pattern that anyone of any skill level can make in such under 1 hour. This pattern is super great for stash-busting because it only calls for 75 yards. The best part about this scrubber is that it can last you 3-6 months, and it’s machine washable! Grab your yarn and lets make a dish scrubber!
Yarn
This pattern calls for 75 yards of Yarnspiration’s Red Heart Scrubby yarn.
Notions
- US J/ 6mm crochet hook
- scissors
- darning needle
Gauge
13 HDC x 11 rows = 4.25″ x 4.25″
Abbreviations & Stitches used
- Sl St = slip stitch. (Insert hook into designated spot, yarn over, pull through loop on hook.)
- Ch = Chain (Yarn over, pull up loop on hook)
- SC = Single Crochet (Insert hook into designated spot, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook)
- HDC = half double crochet stitch. (Yarn over, Insert hook into designated spot, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.)
- Bobble (*Yarn over, Insert hook into designated spot, yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops* Repeat 4 times until you have 5 loops on your hook, working all in the same stitch. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook)
Notes
Ch1 does not count as stitch.
- Ch14, HDC x 13 across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- *SC, Bobble* Repeat from * across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- *SC, Bobble* Repeat from * across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- *SC, Bobble* Repeat from * across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- HDC in each stitch across. Ch1, turn your work (13)
- Tie off your work and weave in your ends
You will need to make 2 of the above squares
13. Put both squares together, wrong sides facing each other and the right side, bobble side, facing outward. Attach yarn at bottom corner, Ch1, SC x 2 in the corner, SC x 13 across the bottom, SC x 2 in the corner, SC x 11 up the side, SC x 2 in the corner, SC x 13 across the top, SC x 2 in the corner, SC x 11 down the other side. Sl st to the first SC. Tie off and weave in ends.
I hope you enjoy your new dish scrubber!
*Please tag me on Instagram @daisycrochetstudio and use the hashtag #ScrubblyBubblyDishScrubber with your finished product(s).
When you say it lasts for 3-6 months – does it simply fall apart after that time?
How often do you wash it?
Thanks!
HI Kim,
I apologize for the delayed response. It doesn’t fall apart, per say, mine have ripped though over time creating a hole. Honestly, I’ve pushed mine for longer than that with holes in, as long as it wasn’t like a massive hole then I could still use it. I like to wash mine once a week. I would recommend using a laundry wash bag if you throw it in the washing machine. It really depends on how rough you are on them is how long they will last. I’ve had customers who it never rips for them, so it really depends. I hope this helps answer your question. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you enjoy the pattern.
Thank you,
Ashley