Free Crochet Pattern: Dish Scrubbie from Recycled Materials

My crochet-with-recycled-materials addiction is swiftly overtaking my life… and my living room

Everyone I know and love has a plarn tote from me, and my closet is filling with extras.  I have even more than I need for a single grocery shopping trip.  It is about time I did something useful with this strange addiction!

I have a scrubbie made with nylon tulle that I purchased from the Amish community north of my home.  I have used that scrubbie for ages but its useful life is drawing to a close.

In the process of collecting non-recyclable food packaging I have accumulated mesh bags as well.  The bags come from potatoes, onions, apples, and garlic.  I have finally collected enough to recreate my favorite scrubbie.

To make your own, collect scratchy mesh bags.  Tie them into yarn as described in my “Plarn” tutorial.

With a size “N” hook, Ch 2.

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

2 sc in each sc around: 12 sc

2 sc in each sc around: 24 sc

1 sc in each sc around: 24 sc

*Draw up loop in next st, draw up loop in next st, yo, draw through 3 loops on hook.* Repeat until only 1 stitch is left.

Tie off.  Cut “yarn” and draw to center of scrubbie.  No use to weave in ends!

This little guy took me like, literally, 5 minutes start to finish.  The materials were free.  You could easily offer these at a farmer’s market for $1 or $2.

Happy Hooking!