Rainbow Scrubby

Rainbow Scrubby by Crystalized Designs

What is Being Made

The Rainbow Scrubby is a colorful kitchen cleaning scrubby designed for washing dishes, counters, and appliances. This crochet project features a vibrant rainbow color scheme using seven distinct yarn colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white. The finished scrubby measures approximately 6 inches in length and 3.5 inches in width, making it a practical and compact cleaning tool for everyday kitchen use.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern utilizes fundamental techniques accessible to crafters new to the craft. The construction method relies on basic stitch work and shaping to create a functional scrubbing surface. The pattern is designed to work up quickly, making it an ideal project for those building foundational crochet skills while producing a useful household item.

Stitches Used

• Half Double Crochet (hdc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, providing structure and texture to the scrubby
• Chain (ch): Used for foundation and stitch construction
• Slip Stitch (slst): Employed for joining and finishing techniques

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Scrubby yarn in seven colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white. The yarn weight is aran, which provides adequate structure and durability for a kitchen cleaning scrubby.

Hook and Notions: A size G 4.0mm crochet hook is required. Additional materials include scissors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 half double crochet stitches and 11 rows measuring 4 inches. The scrubby comes in one size, measuring 6 inches in length and 3.5 inches in width, though actual measurements may vary slightly depending on individual tension and yarn characteristics.