To begin I should say that this crochet scrubby pad post is pretty much identical to the one I made for Grandma’s. However, not much changes for the project from one recipient to the other. As previously stated in the first post, the crochet scrubby pad is SUCH a great gift idea. And because I made just about everyone one for Christmas in 2012 there are multiple posts for it.
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Crochet Scrubby Pad Pattern Information
The pattern that was used for this project was the crochet Scrubby Pad by Janie Herrin
My Free Patterns:
Additionally, I am a designer myself. To begin with, check out my Simple Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern and my Moss Stitch Dishcloth pattern . In fact I offer both for free on this website. Not to mention, if you scroll to the end of either of those links you will see an option to download the PDF file.
What Yarn can you use to make this crochet scrubby pad?
I am going to include a few links so that you can find my yarn recommendations a little easier. For this particular scrubby pad, however, I used 2 different types of nylon thread. I actually lost the label to one but I do know the other was Red Heart. And so I’m not 100% certain what brand the first one was. Nevertheless I included a few links from Amazon for the red heart option. Substitute to your own preferences, though. In short…you need to love your finished work.
On the other hand, maybe you don’t want a completely nylon scrubby. Another idea would be to mix the nylon crochet thread with the cotton yarn. As a result you would have a combination of the two. To begin with I highly recommend Knit Picks. In all honesty this is one of my all time favorite places to shop. As a result, my Wishlist is always full of all the things I’d like to purchase or have gifted to me at some point. For this reason I have chosen 4 variations of their Dishie yarn pictured below that I highly recommend. Click on the link in the picture to check each one out.
A few more cotton yarn options:
As a matter of fact the 24/7 Cotton yarn by the very reputable Lion Brand company is a great one to try. Indeed you know them for all the other wonderful yarns they sell. In addition to their well known Vanna’s Choice and Wool Ease brands, their cotton yarn is worth checking out as well.
And last, but certainly not least, if you want to stick to the age old Lily’s Sugar N’ Cream, then check out the link below for Create For Less. Although it’s not a direct link to the Sugar N’ Cream yarn. To be honest that site is GINORMOUS! However it’s very easy to find. Just type in Sugar N Cream or even just cotton yarn into the search bar. Either way it will bring it right up.
Crochet Hooks and Tools
Knit Picks is also where I purchased my favorite needles and crochet hooks. In fact they now have a sister site called We Crochet. This site focuses more specifically on the crochet products. However I have been shopping with them so long! When I purchased all my items it was just under the original Knit Picks site.
Initially I started knitting in 2012. Not only had I never knit myself, I didn’t know anyone who did either. And so I had no idea where to start. Therefore I decided to research extensively which were the best needles to buy at that time. Knit Picks topped the chart in so many categories that I decided to give them a try. In all honesty I haven’t regretted it yet. As a matter of fact I would buy them again today if given the choice.
If you are unsure of what you should purchase, I definitely recommend you do your own research and read the reviews. You will be making an investment in your craft so you want to be sure you’ll be happy with them for a long time to come. So check out the links below to see what the Knit Picks needles and We Crochet hooks are all about. I highly recommend them being included in your research. I’m also including a few links on Amazon for options you could check out.
Additional Tools for when your wrists and/or hands ache
If you are like me and you knit and crochet a lot, something that I have found is useful at times is a pair of stress relief gloves. I own a few different kinds, but I do think any of them is better than not using anything at all if your hands and wrists are bothering you. In fact I’ll include a few links for you to check out.
Need a little more help?
In conclusion that should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. If you feel like you might need a little extra assistance and want online classes to help you, check out the link below for Annie’s. I take online classes often to improve and advance my skills. You can always learn something new! I taught myself to knit and crochet through “Teach myself” kits. I’m sharing a link for something very similar to what I purchased for myself below as well. One of the best resources I have found for online classes is through Craftsy. Be sure to check that option out as well.
If you have any questions about the information in this post please just leave me a comment. Also make sure you check out the link for the Stray Curls if you are a blogger. Indeed you will find many helpful tips and tricks through that website.
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
