Botanical Bloom Scrubby Cloth: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Scrubber

Are you looking to elevate your kitchen or bath routine with a touch of handmade charm? This Botanical Bloom Scrubby Cloth is the perfect project for you! Combining gentle exfoliation with a beautiful, textured design, this flower-inspired scrubby is both functional and decorative. The raised puff stitches create a bumpy, exfoliating surface that's perfect for tackling tough messes or gently scrubbing your skin, while the soft cotton yarn ensures it's kind to your surfaces and body.

This pattern is ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. It works up quickly, uses simple stitches, and results in a gorgeous, eco-friendly alternative to disposable sponges. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this scrubby cloth is sure to impress. Let's dive in and create something beautiful together!

Materials Needed

Before we begin, gather your materials. This project requires just a few simple supplies, making it a great stash-buster or a quick, satisfying make.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Sage Green
  • Contrast Color (CC): Cream
• Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9) crochet hook
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing the flower motif
• Scissors

Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Gauge is not critical for this project, but matching it will ensure your cloth is approximately 8 inches square.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let's get started! This pattern is worked in rows to create the square body, then finished with a simple border and a beautiful crocheted flower. Follow along carefully, and you'll have a gorgeous scrubby cloth in no time.

Special Stitches

Before we begin, let's review the special stitch used in this pattern:

• Puff Stitch (PS): Yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, chain 1 to close.

Crocheting the Scrubby Body

Finished size: Approximately 8 inches (20 cm) square.

Foundation: With MC, ch 31.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *PS in next sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (10 PS)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch-1 space across. Turn. (30 sc)

Rows 5-6: Repeat Rows 2-3. (This means Row 5 is a plain sc row, and Row 6 is a puff stitch row.)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *PS in next sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (10 PS)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space across. Turn. (30 sc)

Rows 10-11: Repeat Rows 7-8.

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *PS in next sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (10 PS)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space across. Turn. (30 sc)

Rows 15-16: Repeat Rows 12-13.

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *PS in next sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (10 PS)

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space across. Turn. (30 sc)

Rows 20-21: Repeat Rows 17-18.

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *PS in next sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (10 PS)

Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space across. Turn. (30 sc)

Row 25: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Do not turn. (30 sc)

Adding the Edging

Now that the main body is complete, we'll add a clean, simple border to finish the edges.

Edging: With MC still attached, ch 1, work 3 sc in corner, then sc evenly around all four edges, working 3 sc in each corner. When you reach the starting corner, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off MC.

Creating the Flower Motif

This beautiful flower adds the perfect botanical accent to your scrubby. Let's make it now.

Flower Motif (make 1): With CC, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc into same st, ch 2, *3 dc into next sc, ch 2* repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (8 petals)

Round 3: Sl st into next 2 dc, sl st into ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) into each ch-2 space around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing Touches

Let's put it all together!

Finishing: Position the flower motif in the center of the scrubby cloth. Using the long tail, sew the flower securely to the cloth with a needle. Weave in all ends.

Care Instructions: Machine wash warm, tumble dry low. Your scrubby will last for years with proper care!

Congratulations! You've just created a beautiful, functional Botanical Bloom Scrubby Cloth. Not only is it a gorgeous addition to your home, but it's also an eco-friendly choice that helps reduce waste. Enjoy the gentle exfoliation and the handmade charm it brings to your daily routine. Happy crocheting!