How To Make Homemade Scrubbies

Learn how to crochet a scrubbie to use in your kitchen with this easy-to-follow video tutorial from Heidi Gustad.

How to make homemade scrubbies. P Size Crochet Hook I like this one 1 Yard Nylon Net I use this type 1 yard of fabric cut into strips makes approximately 4 scrubbies. However you may also knit with 1 strand of scrubby or nylon yarn to make your scrubby. Scrubbies work better and last longer when made using single crochet instead of double crochet.

I prefer these scrubbies to the crocheted ones for cleaning. It was fun to make but virtually ineffective at the sink. In this video I show you my super quick and easy method from making homemade plastic dish scrubbies from old onion and orange bags--something you were probab.

No prior crocheting experience is need to make this easy scrubby. If your sponge little more than a flattened germ-filled version of its former glorious self blog Bonzai Aphrodite suggests making your own scrubbie for free with items you likely have lying around the house. It takes 12 of a yard of nylon netting to make one scrubbie.

Another option is to hold 1 piece of scrubby or nylon yarn and 1 piece of cotton yarn as you knit. Besides cleaning pots did you know that these net scrubbies take paint off your hands. Hold 2 strands together for a thicker scrubby.

And the sides are tied togather to make them flatened. Made by sandwiching mildew-resistant foam between two pieces of fabric I used a piece from an old hand towel and a piece from an old cotton shirt this version looks the most similar to my regular sponges. My wife and I make knitted nylon scrubbies for sale at flee markets.

If you want a thick durable scrubby then knit with 2 strands of scrubby yarn at once. This takes just 3 rounds to complete and us. Just massage some peanut oil into your hands or arms etc.