Pot scrubbers, also known as scrubbies or tribbles, are easy to make. They can be knitted or crocheted. Besides being practical, scrubbies are a good way to use up yarn scraps and can be finished in a matter of minutes. If you need a little something to keep your hands busy, try knitting a scrubbie.
Things You'll Need
- Cotton yarn
- Netting (or medium tulle)
- Knitting needles
- Scissors
- Cardboard strip or paper towel roll
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Step 1
Lay the netting (or tulle) on a cutting surface and cut strips along the long edge. Each strip should be about 1-1/4 inch wide. Four strips should be sufficient for one scrubbie.
Step 2
Knot the strips into one long strip using an overhand knot. Trim excess netting ends from the knot.
Step 3
Wind the long netting strip onto the cardboard or paper towel roll to prevent tangling.
Step 4
Begin to knit the scrubbie by holding the yarn and netting together. Cast 15 stitches on to the knitting needle. Knit each row until the scrubbie is 5 inches long. The scrubbie pattern can easily be altered by casting on more or fewer stitches, and knitting until the desired length is reached.
Step 5
Bind off and weave loose ends into the scrubbie to finish.
