Directions for Knitted Pot Scrubbers

Nylon netting makes an eco-friendly pot scrubber.

For an eco-friendly pot scrubber, knit a square of nylon netting. You can wash this scrubber in the washing machine and use it over and over again, eliminating disposable scrubbers, which end up in landfills. You need to know the basics of how to knit before attempting this uncomplicated pot scrubber, which is a good project if you're a knitting novice. The knobby nature of the knitted garter stitch will keep your pots squeaky clean.

Things You'll Need

• 1 yard nylon netting fabric
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Bamboo knitting needles size 12

Instructions

1. Cut the nylon netting fabric into one long continuous 1-inch-wide strip by cutting inside the perimeter of the fabric yardage edges. Continue cutting through the fabric around all previously cut edges, ending up in the middle of the fabric with a long strip of netting.

2. Wind the long strip into a ball.

3. Cast on 15 stitches with the netting fabric.

4. Knit every row for 25 rows.

5. Cast off and tie the end securely to complete the knitted pot scrubber.

References

• Craft Yarn Council of America: Learn Knit Stitch
• "The Green Crafter;" Richela Fabian Morgan; Citadel Press; 2009