Heart Scrubbie

Heart Scrubbie by Aria Raymond

What Is Being Made

The Heart Scrubbie is a cute, heart-shaped crocheted scrubby designed for cleaning and dishwashing purposes. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a functional kitchen accessory with decorative appeal, suitable for crafters at the advanced beginner to intermediate skill level.

Craft and Construction Method

This project uses the crochet technique, a fiber craft that creates fabric using a single hook to form interlocking loops. The Heart Scrubbie is constructed using a two-part method: the first six rows are worked flat in back-and-forth rows with turning chains, which establishes the base rectangular block. Rows seven through nine are then worked in the round around this foundation block, building out the sides to create the three-dimensional heart shape.

Stitches Used

The Heart Scrubbie pattern employs three fundamental crochet stitches:

• Single Crochet (sc): The shortest and tightest of the three stitches used, creating dense fabric ideal for a scrubbing surface
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): A medium-height stitch that provides structure between single and double crochet
• Double Crochet (dc): A taller stitch used strategically, particularly in the corner increases that help form the heart shape

The pattern also incorporates slip stitches to join rounds and chain stitches for foundation and turning.

Materials and Tools

The Heart Scrubbie is worked with scrubby yarn, a specialized textured yarn designed specifically for dishcloths and cleaning applications. The recommended hook size is 5.0mm, though the pattern notes that gauge is not critical—hook size can be adjusted based on individual tension and yarn characteristics. The designer notes that she tends to crochet very tightly and uses a 5mm hook, but crafters with looser tension may prefer a smaller hook to achieve similar results.

Difficulty Level

Rated as advanced beginner to intermediate, this pattern is accessible to those with basic crochet knowledge while offering enough complexity to provide a satisfying project for developing skills. The straightforward stitch combinations and flexible gauge requirements make it forgiving for newer crafters.