Recently, I have discovered the world of tawashi. A tawashi is a handmade dish scrubbie. They can be made from any yarn, but I have chosen to use acrylic yarn because it dries faster than cotton. Great stash-busting project, and you can whip up a bowl of these low-fat, high fiber cuties in minutes. Betcha can't make just one.

Small amounts of worsted weight yarn. Size G Hook

Approx 3" X 3.5"

Gauge is not critical

Working only in back loops = (IBL)

Row 1: Ch 5. 2 sc in second ch from hook, and next 2 ch. Continuing around the other side of chain, sc 2 in each ch (4 sc in each end chain). Sl st in first sc. 16 sc

Working only in back loops (IBL):

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. IBL, sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 16 sc

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. IBL, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 32 sc

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. IBL, sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 32 sc

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. IBL, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 64 sc

Row 6: Working last row through both loops, sl in each sc around.

For hanging loop, chain desired length, sl st to next sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Now you're ready ta-washi the dishes!

I wish I could go to the northern hemisphere!, Hate winter time, cold and dark, we do not have snow, but days are almost always clouded, and rainy. I began to work with nice summer colors, and I thought I could crochet a sun…..

Crochet: N° 00 steel hook, or E (3,5 mm) hook
Scrap thread (cotton) white, yellow and orange

8" (20 cm) diameter

Gauge not important, just use always the same hook size.
Mine was 3 rows 1" (2.5 cm), 5 sc 1" (2.5 cm)

For a dishcloth use 1 strand worsted cotton, do not block. (that was mine)

For a pot holder , you can use 2 strands together for a thighter stitches, do starch ( I use 1 part water, 2 parts sugar, heat until the sugar is dissolved, no more, or it will turn brown!), and block it. Believe me, it will be very stiff.

Row 1: with white Ch 3 join
Row 2 ; 5 sc in ring
Row 3: ch1 sc in same ch1, 2 sc in the next 4 sc ( 10 sc)
Row 4: ch1 sc in same ch1, 2 sc in the next 9 sc (20 sc)
Row 5: With yellow, ch 10 and join to ring with sl st
Row 6 : work 8 sc, 2 sc in the last 2 ch ( 12 sc) turn ch 1 to turn
Row 7 : work 2 sc in the first 4 sc BLO from now on, , work 4 in the next sc, work 3 sc in the next sc, work 5 sc in the next 5 sc do not join to ring
Row 8: join orange to last yellow sc, repeat row 6 and row 7, work sl st in the next white sc to join.
Row 9: join yellow to last orange sc, work 8 sc, 2 sc in the last 2 sc ch 1, turn
Row 10: work 2 sc in the first sc, work 4 sc, next st work 3 sc, work 5 sc and join to white with sl st.
Repeat row 5-10 until all the white sc are worked.

The great texture in this dishcloth is achieved by alternating single crochet and treble crochet stitches. It could also be used as a pot holder!

• I used a 4mm/size G6 hook.
• 1 ball (1½ oz) worsted weight cotton. I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ultrasoft, Violet Veil Ombre.

Mine are about 7 1/2" square...will vary depending on your gauge.

Not important for this project.

Stitches used: chain stitch (ch), single crochet (sc), treble crochet (tr).

Row 1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. * Sc in first st, tr in next. Repeat from * across, ending with sc.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. * Sc in tr; tr in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with tr.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. * Sc in tr; tr in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with a sc in top of starting ch 3 of previous row.

Rows 5 to 23: Repeat rows 3 and 4, ending with a row 3. Do not fasten off.

Edging: Ch 1, turn. * Sc across to next corner; 3 sc in last st. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st into first sc. Fasten off and weave ends in.

Here’s a quick and easy double‐sided scrubber that can be used for cleaning anywhere from the kitchen to the garage! Soft but durable cotton yarn on one side,and a tough nylon yarn on the other that won’t scratch non‐stick surfaces, chrome bumpers or bathtubs…how’s that for multitasking!

Easy to customize, make it larger by using a bigger hook or by adding to your foundation chain and increasing the number of rows.

• I used a 4mm hook/size G6
• Small amounts of cotton and nylon yarn – I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (medium/4) and Needloft 2 ply Plastic Canvas Yarn.

My completed scrubber is about 3.5 by 4.25 in, or about 9 by 11 cm.

Not important for this project.

To clean, machine wash in cold water with a mild detergent; air dry only! (I’m not sure what nylon yarn does in the dryer, but it’s probably not pretty!)

Row 1: with nylon yarn, ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across to starting ch. (14 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn. Working in back loops, sc across. (14 sc)
Rows 3 – 10: repeat row 2. Fasten off and weave ends in.

With cotton yarn, repeat rows 1 to 10. Do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn.

Holding both pieces together (there is no right or wrong side), and working through both layers, sc in first st and across to first corner; work 3 sc in corner and sc evenly across ends of rows. Repeat around, ending with 3sc in last corner and sl st to first sc. If you’d like to add a hanging loop, after 3sc in corner, ch 10, and sl st to first sc.

Finish off and weave ends in.

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My first written pattern. I wanted something "springy" for an exchange I am in.

Lily Sugar n Cream 4 ply cotton Lavender Ice (or colors of your choice)

Size H crochet hook

Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Up to individual

Not importnat to over all project

Teatime in Spring

Placemat –

Ch 40
Row 1 – DC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across (38 DC) Ch 4 (counts as DC & ch 1 throughout) Turn
Row 2- DC in 2nd DC, ch 1, *skip DC, DC in next DC, ch 1*, repeat from * to *, DC in last DC. Ch 3, turn
Row 3- DC in first ch 1 sp, *ch 1, sk DC, DC in next ch 1 sp*. Repeat * to * across to last sp & DC. DC in last ch sp and top of ch 3 (this was the ch 4 from row 1) Chain 4 turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 for pattern ending with row 2 for as wide as you want your placemat.

Last row, DC in each DC & ch space across.

Finish off. Weave in ends

Centerpiece-

Centerpiece is made the same as the placemat. I made the following changes to mine. I made it a few rows wider than the placemats. At the end of the last row, I did a border of DC all the way around (3 DC in corners) and then another row of *sc, sk dc, 3dc in next dc, sk dc, sc* around with 3 Dc in each corner.

Coaster-

Start with magic circle.

Row 1-Ch 4, (counts as DC +ch 1) DC, ch 1 in circle 13 times. End with ch 1, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4. (14 DC, 14 sp) Ch 4 TURN
Row 2- *DC in next DC, Ch 1, DC in ch 1 sp,* Repeat around join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4– 28 DC Ch 3 TURN
Row 3 – DC in each dc & ch sp around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (56 DC)

Finish off weave in ends.

Napkin rings-

Ch 18
Row 1- DC in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 4 Turn

Row 2- DC in 2nd DC *ch 1, sk DC, DC in next DC* across to end. Ch 3 Turn

Row 3. DC in 2nd DC and each DC & ch sp across. At end of row, bring the opposite end over and join the 2 ends with slip stitch over all 3 rows to form a ring. (or use the stitch of your choice)

(c)2009 Carol Williams

This is a round dishcloth made all in double crochet. This fits perfect in the palm of your hand to do dishes with.

Materials:
Any cotton yarn
G Hook

This measures about 5" around, depending on your tightness or looseness of your gauge. But no gauge is really necessary, because you are only doing dishes with it, or cleaning counters.

no gauge needed

This was a fun little quick project that I like to use a lot in the kitchen. It is very simple and I love to wash dishes with it.

Pattern:
Chain 4, slip stitch (st) into 1st chain (ch) to make loop.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first double crochet). Do 11 dc in same loop. Slip st. at top of ch 3. Do not turn. (12 dc in loop)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in same st and in each of the next st to the end of the round. Slip st to top of ch 3 in beginning. Do not turn. (26 st)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in same st and in each of the next st to the end of the round. Slip st to top of ch 3 in beginning. Do not turn. (54 st)

Picot Edging: Ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook. Skip 1 st and ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook. Repeat around and slip st to last ch.

These little guys are pretty versatile. Use as a key chain, fridge magnet, car dangler, car freshener, cat toy, person toy, etc! I made these as a gift for a friend who loves strawberries.

I used "TLC Amore" yarn in red velvet (medium weight?)
medium worsted yarn in green
4.0mm/US G6 hook
beads for eyes (optional)
black thread (optional)
sewing or tapestry needle (optional)
tiny amount black wool(optional)
polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice - smelly stuff, catnip, beans, natural fibers etc.

about 5cm / 2" without stalk, about 6cm/ 2.5" with stalk straight up

gauge not important

The body is worked in continuous rounds, so place a marker in the first stitch of each row throughout.

Body (in Red):

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in ring (6)

Rnd 2: *2 sc in next sc* throughout (12)

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* throughout (18)

Rnd 4-6: 1 sc in each st around (18)

Rnd 7: *sc 2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc* throughout (13)

Rnd 8: sc in each st around (13)

You may want to start stuffing here.

Rnd 9: same as Rnd 7, continue to do this until you have only 6 sc left, ending with the last sc 2 tog stitch (so once you sc 2 tog and there is 6 stitches left total).

Continue stuffing.

Next Rnd: work 1 sc, sc 2 tog, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Make sure you have desired amount of stuffing, flatten edges of remaining stitches at the top and sew together. Weave in end.

Leaves and stalk (green)

Ch 4, sl st in 2nd 3rd and 4th ch from hook.

Rnd 1: In same 4th ch, work 6 sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 2: *Ch 3, sc in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next sc of 6-sc ring* around, making six leaves, join with sl st to beginning leaf. Fasten off with long tail for sewing onto body.

Stick your crochet hook through the middle ring and pull the stalk through if you would like it to be right side facing up (strawberries in picture are).

Finishing:

Sew eyes onto body (can be beads like my berries shown or knots in wool etc) , create mouth with either thread or yarn.

Sew leaves and stalk onto the top of the strawberry, varying angles will create different personalities 

And you’re done! You can attach a keychain, ribbon, magnet, string, anything.

One of my friends even suggested filling it with smelly stuff instead of polyester and using it as a car air freshener!

I came up with the nylon scrubbie in a bid to save my hands from scouring pads when cleaning pans, its very good at removing burnt bits on the pan, it also makes the sink shine !

This very quick and easy pattern has a dual purpose hubbie has me make them for him to use to clean his metal rims of his car,they are abrasive wthout marking the car.

10g nylon spool (b&q, stationers, homebase, post offices.)

4.5mm crochet hook.( whatever hook you think works best with the nylon.

not applicable

gauge is not given you decide what hook you think suits nylon.What matters is that its made to the way you like it.

This pattern is really a guide once you have made it this way you can then decide on the size you think is best for your needs.

Very quick and easy once you start using them you will be giving them to friends.

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/09/nylon-scrubbie.html

This one is an easy stashbusting project which was originally intended to be a Crocheted Belt. However, since I can only work on my knitting during weekends I had not been able to complete it before I signed up for a Sit 'n Knit Meetup. On the night before the meetup I saw a mail from our group administrator Anne-Marie that there was a cup cozy contest and those of us who get a cup cozy would be given an extra raffle ticket for the yarn draw. Both were good enough insentives for me... :) so in a matter of about 15mins I converted my 3 crocheted squares into a cup cozy.

Worsted Waste Yarn from stash in two colors.

The size of this cozy depends entirely on the yarn that is used. Mine was big enough to hold a medium/ large mug.

Depends on yarn used.

Motif Pattern:
Step1: Chain(ch) 4.
Step2: Join with a slip stitch(ss) to the first chain to form a ring.
Step3: ch1, 12 single chains(sc) in the ring. ss with 1st ch.
Step4: ch3 and 1double crochet (dc) in first sc, *1dc in the next 2 stitches(2), 2dc in the next sc, repeat from * to the end. ss in beginning ch3
Step5: ch3 and 1dc in the first dc, *1dc in the next 3 dc, 2dc in the next dc, repeat from * to the end. ss in beginning ch3. Bind off.

For Cup Cozy:
Make 3 squares.
Join the sides of the three squares to form a ring.
SC around the top edge and bottom edge of the ring. (2rows)
Bind Off
Weave in ends.

(Also available on my blog
http://essknits.blogspot.com/2008/05/crochet-cup-cozy-free-pattern.html)