How to Make Your Own Washable Swiffer
Sweeping or mopping a floor is a chore that most people do not enjoy. It is a difficult job that will need to be done again a few days later. The Swiffer mop has become a staple product in most homes to make this dreaded job much easier. The cost of the replaceable pads that are used with the Swiffer, however, can add up quickly. One way to save money on these pads is to knit your own washable pads. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Test your gauge. The gauge for this washable pad is 20 stitches and 26 rows for 4 inches in stocking stitch. It is always important to test the gauge of your product before you start. When you match your gauge to the instructions, the size of your finished product will be correct.
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Cast on 70 stitches. Use any cast on method that you are comfortable with.
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Row 1: Knit all the way across.
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Rows 2, 3, and 4: Purl all the way across.
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Rows 5 and 6: Knit all the way across.
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Repeat the last 6 rows until the piece measures 4 inches from the beginning. End the pattern on Row 1.
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Cast off knitwise. Leave a long tail to sew up the edges.
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Measure 2 inches from the right end.
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Fold the fabric over at the 2-inch mark, and sew along the outside edges.
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Repeat steps 8 and 9 on the left end.
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Tips & Warnings
Stocking stitch is a common pattern to test the gauge of a project. This pattern is created when Row 1 is knitted and Row 2 is purled. These 2 rows are repeated until the desired size is reached.
