Easy Crochet Face Scrubbies: Reusable Cotton Rounds with Puff Stitch

These soft crochet face scrubbies from Sweet Softies are quick, beginner-friendly and reusable, a lovely eco-friendly swap for disposable cotton pads. Each one is worked in the round with a special puff stitch that gives a gentle texture for washing your face or removing makeup. They take only 15 to 20 minutes to make, so you can crochet a whole stack in one evening.

Face Scrubbies at a Glance

• Designer: Sweet Softies (free pattern and video)
• Skill level: beginner
• Time: about 15 to 20 minutes each
• Yarn: 100% cotton
• Stitch: a puff stitch variation worked in the round (US terms)
• Part of: the Tea Rose Spa Set, with a bath pouf, a soap saver pouch and a facial washcloth
• Video length: about 13 minutes, with chapters

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What You'll Need

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• 100% cotton yarn in soft colors
• A crochet hook in the size recommended for your yarn
• A yarn needle and scissors

Cotton is essential for face scrubbies: it is soft, absorbent and can be washed at high temperatures. Sweet Softies says 100% cotton works perfectly for this pattern.

How the Scrubbies Are Made

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1. Puffs (1:04): start in a ring and work the first round of puff stitches.
2. Puff round 2 (4:04): increase with more puffs so the circle grows flat.
3. Puff round 3 (7:33): add the last round of puffs and finish the edge. Add a little loop if you want to hang the scrubbies to dry.

Tips for Soft, Long-Lasting Scrubbies

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• Make several so you always have a clean one while the others are in the wash.
• Wash them in a mesh laundry bag so they do not get lost in the machine.
• Keep the puffs even by pulling up each loop to the same height.
• Gift them as a set in a jar or basket, with a bar of soap. They are perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays or teacher gifts.

Images and patterns courtesy of sweetsofties.com

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Sweet Softies

Frequently Asked Questions

Are crochet face scrubbies hygienic?
Yes, as long as you wash them after each use and let them dry completely. Cotton can be washed at high temperatures.

Can I use acrylic yarn?
It is better not to. Acrylic does not absorb water well and feels less soft on the skin than cotton.

Is the pattern free?
Yes. Sweet Softies shares the written pattern for free, and there is also an ad-free PDF.

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