Travel Holder Scrubbie Set - Free Crochet Pattern in Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted - Downloadable PDF

Travel Holder Scrubbie Set – Free Crochet Pattern in Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern from Paintbox Yarns creates a charming and practical Travel Holder Scrubbie Set, comprising two distinct items: a compact travel holder and a pair of round scrubbies. Designed with sustainability in mind, the set is worked using Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted, making it an eco-conscious choice for everyday bathroom or travel use. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is completely free, making it an ideal project for crocheters who are new to the craft or looking for a quick, satisfying make.

What Is Being Made

Travel Holder

The travel holder is a small, structured pouch designed to keep your scrubbies neat and contained while on the go. The finished holder measures 8 cm (3 in) wide and 6 cm (2¼ in) deep, making it perfectly sized to slip into a wash bag or toiletry kit. Its compact dimensions and firm cotton construction mean it holds its shape well and is easy to clean.

Round Scrubbies

The round scrubbies are worked in the round to create flat, circular face or body scrubbing pads. Each finished scrubbie measures 7 cm (2¾ in) across. Their textured surface, achieved through specific stitch combinations, makes them effective for gentle exfoliation or applying skincare products, while the cotton yarn ensures they are soft against the skin and fully washable.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs two core construction techniques that are fundamental to crochet:

• Worked flat: Certain sections of the pattern are worked back and forth in rows, turning the work at the end of each row. This technique is used to build structured, rectangular or shaped fabric panels.
• Worked in the round: The scrubbies and portions of the holder are worked in continuous or turned rounds, building a circular or tubular fabric. The pattern notes that the turning chain does not count as a stitch, and when working in the round, the first stitch of each round is worked into the last stitch of the previous round, skipping the slip stitch.
• Magic ring (MR): Used to begin working in the round, the magic ring creates a tight, adjustable centre with no hole — ideal for the neat centre of the round scrubbies.
• Back loop only (BLO) crochet: Working into the back loop only of a stitch creates a ridged, textured effect and is a technique commonly used in scrubbie patterns to add surface interest and improve the scrubbing quality of the fabric.

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a range of crochet stitches, from basic to slightly more advanced, all of which are clearly defined in the abbreviations section of the PDF:

• Double crochet / single crochet (dc / sc): The foundational stitch of this pattern, used throughout both the holder and scrubbies to build the main fabric. Tension is measured as 17 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm in double crochet using a 4.5mm hook.
• Half treble crochet / half double crochet (htr / hdc): A slightly taller stitch than double crochet, adding subtle height and drape where needed.
• Double treble cluster / treble cluster (dtrcl / trcl): A decorative cluster stitch that adds a popcorn-like or bobble texture to the surface of the scrubbies. This stitch is worked by making multiple incomplete stitches into the same stitch and drawing through all loops together, creating a raised, three-dimensional effect. Specifically, the pattern defines this as beginning with 3 chain, then working 5 partial double treble stitches into the same stitch, finishing by drawing the yarn through all 6 loops on the hook.
• Double crochet 2 together / single crochet 2 together (dc2tog / sc2tog): A decrease stitch used to reduce the stitch count and shape the fabric, particularly useful in forming the rounded edges of the scrubbies or the structured shape of the holder.
• Chain (ch) and slip stitch (ss): Used throughout for joining rounds, creating foundation chains, and finishing edges neatly.