Don't Forget the Face Scrubbies (and Bag)

Don't Forget the Face Scrubbies and Bag by Biosha Thompson

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern set includes instructions for creating face scrubbies paired with a coordinating bag. The designs are suitable for intermediate crocheters and use chunky yarn for quick, satisfying projects that make excellent handmade gifts or personal care items.

What Is Being Made

The pattern provides instructions for two complementary items: individual face scrubbies designed for gentle facial cleansing and exfoliation, and a matching bag to store and organize the scrubbies. The face scrubbies are small, textured pieces created using specialty crochet stitches, while the bag serves as both functional storage and a cohesive accessory to the scrubbie set.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Elle Pure Gold Chunky yarn in colorway 056 Silver. One 100g ball contains 150 meters of yarn, which is sufficient for completing the entire set. The chunky weight yarn works quickly, making this an ideal project for those seeking fast results. A 4.5 mm crochet hook is required to work with this yarn weight and achieve the correct gauge.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches over 10 rows measuring 10 cm x 10 cm when working in half double crochet stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished scrubbies and bag are the intended size and texture.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques Used

• Single Crochet (Sc) – A fundamental short stitch that creates a dense, tight fabric ideal for textured scrubbies
• Single Crochet Through Back Loops Only (ScBLO) – Creates ridged texture by working into only the back loop of each stitch
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – Used for gauge measurement; a medium-height stitch that balances drape and structure
• Double Crochet (Dc) – A taller stitch incorporated into the stitch patterns
• Slip Stitch (Sl st) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Chain Stitch (Ch) – The foundation stitch for starting rows and creating openings
• Cluster Stitches (Dc3tog and Dc4tog) – Specialty stitches that combine multiple double crochets into a single stitch by drawing yarn through all loops at once, creating decorative texture and dimension
• Single Crochet Two Together (Sc2tog) – A decrease stitch that reduces stitch count for shaping
• Magic Loop Technique – A method for beginning projects in the round without a traditional chain ring, starting with 7 stitches
• Romanian Cord Technique – A specialized method used to create the bag straps with a distinctive corded appearance

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their stitch repertoire. The inclusion of specialty cluster stitches and the Romanian cord technique requires some experience, though detailed abbreviations and stitch definitions are provided within the pattern to guide crafters through each step.

Additional Supplies

Beyond yarn and hook, you will need a stitch marker to track your position within rounds and rows, and a measuring band or measuring tape to verify gauge and finished dimensions.