Crochet face scrubbies gift set with handmade soap in a wicker basket – reusable cotton scrubbies pattern

Crochet Face Scrubbies – Free Pattern (Reusable Cotton Scrubbies)

Published on March 11, 2026March 12, 2026 by Nicola Florence @ ayarnyrobinLeave a comment

Crochet face scrubbies made with cotton yarn – reusable crochet scrubbies free pattern — 📌 Save this crochet face scrubbies pattern to make later.

Crochet face scrubbies are one of the simplest and most useful crochet projects you can make. These reusable cotton face scrubbies are gentle on the skin, quick to crochet, and perfect for reducing waste in your daily skincare routine.

If you’re looking for a beginner crochet project, a stash-busting pattern, or a quick handmade gift, these crochet scrubbies are a lovely option. You can make a whole stack in an evening using small amounts of cotton yarn.

They’re practical, eco-friendly, and a great way to turn leftover yarn into something beautiful and useful.

Close up texture of crochet cotton face scrubbies – reusable skincare scrubbie pattern

Why Crochet Face Scrubbies?

Reusable crochet face scrubbies – often used as make-up remover pads or rounds – are a favourite project for many crocheters because they are:

• quick to make

• beginner friendly

• perfect for using leftover yarn

• reusable and eco-friendly

• easy to wash and reuse

They’re also a great way to practice basic stitches while creating something you will actually use.

A Thoughtful Handmade Gift

Crochet face scrubbies also make a lovely handmade self-care gift.

A small stack tied with ribbon or placed inside a little crochet basket with a handmade soap or skincare product, creates a simple spa-style gift set. They’re perfect for birthdays, care packages, teacher gifts, or small handmade presents.

Because they’re made with soft cotton yarn, these reusable crochet scrubbies are gentle on the skin and easy to wash and reuse.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, they can also be a thoughtful last-minute crochet gift that only takes an evening to make.

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Best Yarn for Crochet Face Scrubbies

For crochet face scrubbies, 100% cotton yarn works best. Cotton is gentle on the skin, durable, and holds up well when washed regularly.

Some great yarn options include:

• Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK Yarn

• Paintbox Cotton DK Yarn

• Rico Creative Cotton DK Yarn

Cotton also helps the scrubbies keep their shape and texture after multiple washes.

Pattern

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below.

Turning chains do not count as a stitch in the pattern, unless otherwise stated. Repeats are marked by asterisks *. I have provided video links for crab stitch also known as the reverse double crochet stitch

If you prefer working from a clean, ad-free printable pattern, the PDF version is available in my Etsy shop and includes a bonus crochet washcloth pattern.

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Stitch Abbreviations

Ch- chain St – stitch

Slst – slip stitch Tr – treble crochet

Dc – double crochet Ps – puff stitch

Crab st – crab stitch Beg – beginning

Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.

Tr: Yarn over hook, insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Ps: Yarn over hook, insert hook into chain space or under both loops of stitch, and pull up a loop, *yarn over hook and insert hook into same space, yarn over and pull up a loop* repeat from * -* 2 more times, yarn over and pull through all 9 loops on your hook, ch1 to close puff stitch. See back of pattern for step-by-step photos.

Top Tip: When pulling up loops to create the puff st, pull up loops a little taller than you usually would, this will make pulling through all 9 loops easy!

Crab st: a Dc stitch done in reverse. Instead of working as you normally would (right to left) you are working left to right. Crab Stitch video tutorial

Gauge

Gauge is not strictly imperative for this pattern, however, please check your gauge to obtain stated sizes below and to ensure yarn quantities stated are achieved. If your swatch is too small, try going up a hook size to obtain gauge. If your swatch size is too big try going down a hook size to obtain gauge. If you do not check your gauge, you may need more yarn than stated and your facial rounds / washcloths may turn out smaller or larger than stated.

Gauge swatch 4”x4” / 10cms x 10cms – 22 rows of 17 Dc

Facial rounds approx. size 3” / 8cms in diameter

Washcloths approx. size 9” x 9” / 23cms x 23cms

The Pattern – Face Scrubbie

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2^nd chain from hook, slst to top of 1^st dc to join

Rnd 2: ch1, *ps, ch1* repeat from * 5 more times, slst to top of 1^st ps to join (6ps / 6 ch spaces)

Cotton crochet facial scrubbies. Textured puff stitches

Rnd 3: slst into next ch1 space, ch1, *ps, ch 1, ps, ch 1* in same space, repeat from * 5 more times, slst to top of 1^st ps to join (12ps / 12 ch spaces)

Rnd 4: slst into next ch 1 space, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in same ch space, *tr in next st, 2tr in next ch space* repeat from * all around, slst to top of beg ch3 to join (36tr)

Rnd 5: ch1, crab stitch in each st around, slst to beg crab st to join. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

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What To Crochet Next

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• Crochet Coffee Cup Cosy Pattern
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Free Pumpkin crochet pattern

Published on September 10, 2023February 6, 2026 by Nicola Florence @ ayarnyrobin1 Comment

If you’re looking for a free crochet pumpkin pattern that’s quick to make and perfect for cosy autumn decorating, this simple design is a lovely one-evening project. These crocheted pumpkins have a soft, textured finish and work beautifully styled on shelves, tables, or tucked into seasonal displays around the home.

I love creating autumn decor that feels handmade but effortless, and these pumpkins are ideal for using up scrap yarn while still looking intentional and timeless. They’re beginner-friendly, easy to customise in different sizes or colours, and make a relaxing crochet project as the evenings start to draw in.

Below you’ll find the free crochet pumpkin pattern, written in UK terms. If you’d prefer an ad-free printable PDF, or need the pattern in US crochet terms, both versions are also available and linked within the post for easy reference.

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These crochet pumpkins are designed with stash-busting in mind and are quick and inexpensive to make, making them ideal for gifting or selling. They can be made using any yarn weight, worked in a range of sizes, and the pattern is easy to adapt by adjusting the stitch or size to suit your project.

If you enjoy stash-busting projects like this, you might also like my post on 7 things you can make with yarn you already own, full of simple, practical crochet ideas.

You will need to gather some supplies before you start. I recommend having a hunt through your stash to see what you’ve forgotten about and start there. You will also need a hook suitable for the yarn you have selected.

You will also need a pair of scissors, a darning needle, some polyester toy filling (fire safety satndard / EN71), some cinnamon sticks, a hot glue gun and some twiddly bits!

Twiddly bits are anything that you wish to decorate your pumpkin with. I used artificial leaves and berries, but you could use twine, ribbon or what ever else you fancy. Be creative and use what you already have. The cinnamon sticks make whimsical pumpkin stalks and they smell delicious too! Alternative stalks can be made from twigs from the garden to create a more rustic vibe.

This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below

Gauge is not important for this project. You will find instructions for a small, medium and large pumpkin.

This pattern can easily be adapted to make smaller or larger pumpkins by adding or decreasing the number of chains in the starting chain. You can even change the stitch for a different textured pumpkin

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch- chain

St – stitch

Slst – slip stitch

Dc – double crochet

Htr – half treble

BLO – back loop only

Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.

Htr: Yarn over before inserting hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, insert hook, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

BLO: Work stitch as stated, but in back loop of stitch only.

working in blo tutorial

click the link above for a short video of working in the back loop

Small Pumpkin

Leave long tail, Ch17

Row 1: dc into 2^nd ch from hook and each st along, turn (16dc)

Row 2 -19: in BLO, ch1, htr in next st and in each st along, turn (16htr)

Row 20: Ch1, dc in next st, and each st along (16dc) Fasten off leaving a long tail

Medium Pumpkin

Leave long tail, Ch22

Row 1: dc into 2^nd ch from hook and each st along, turn (21dc)

Row 2 -24: in BLO, ch1, htr in next st and in each st along, turn (21htr)

Row 25: Ch1,dc in next st, and each st along (21dc) Fasten off leaving a long tail

Large Pumpkin

Leave long tail, Ch27

Row 1: dc into 2^nd ch from hook and each st along, turn (26dc)

Row 2 -29: in BLO, ch1, htr in next st and in each st along, turn (26htr)

Row 30: Ch1,dc in next st, and each st along (26dc) Fasten off leaving a long tail

To assemble.

With ribs running vertically fold edges of pumpkin together and sew edges together using a simple running stitch or whip stitch to create a tube.

With darning needle, weave long tail in and out, around bottom of pumpkin (it does not matter which end this is)

Once completed pull long tail tightly to gather pumpkin and sew across middle in a zig zag to close neatly.

Fill pumpkin generously with toy stuffing.

Now with second long tail weave in and out along top edge and pull tight to gather top of pumpkin. Insert cinnamon stick towards the end of this process and pull the tail tightly. Wrap yarn a couple of times around base of cinnamon stick, take needle through the pumpkin and exit centrally at the bottom of pumpkin. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

To create the indentations in the side of the pumpkin you will take yarn through the middle of the pumpkin from top to bottom or vice versa. Always insert needle centrally at the top or the bottom of the pumpkin as indicated.

With new yarn, inset needle into bottom of pumpkin, leaving a tail at the bottom of the pumpkin and pull up through the middle of the pumpkin, so that your needle exits the top of the pumpkin, centrally. Take the yarn on the outside of the pumpkin and insert needle into the bottom of the pumpkin, back through the centre of the pumpkin and exit again at the top of the pumpkin and pull tight to create indentation in the side of the pumpkin.

Repeat this process taking the yarn on the opposite side of the 1^st indentation to create a second indentation. Repeat around the pumpkin to create equal indentations all around. As a guide, segment the pumpkin into quarters and then in between each quarter.

Weave in any loose ends

Twiddly Bits

Now with a glue gun add your twiddly bits. If you do not have a glue gun consider tying or sewing twiddly bits into position.

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Boho Water Bottle Holder

Published on July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 by Nicola Florence @ ayarnyrobin2 Comments

Carrying your water bottle just got easy with this pretty boho water bottle holder crochet pattern.

Made from organic cotton, this water bottle holder is quick and simple to make and comes in two sizes, a junior and an adult holder.

They are just perfect for little ones to carry their water bottle to school…no more broken water bottles falling on the floor! You could embroider your little one’s name on to personalise too – If you are a finished piece seller this would be a great unique selling point!!. Or how about a cute Mama and Mini matching make, or maybe swap the water for a bottle of something bubbly and head off to that Summer Festival in style!

The pattern is a written pattern available in both UK and US format and includes pictures and video’s to assist you. There is also a section for customising the size of the holder.

Materials you will need:
Organic Cotton 100% It’s Only Natural by Knit Craft by Hobbycraft DK – 50g – per holder
Other DK cotton can be substituted.
(4.0mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
scissors
Cross body bag strap – instructions are also provided for a crochet strap alternative
D rings or rings x2 – 12mm (plastic or metal – to match strap)

Sizes:
Junior water bottle holder measures 22cms tall / 11cms wide and fits bottle that measures 23cms tall / 24cms diameter approx.
Adult water bottle holder measures 26cms tall / 12cms wide and fits bottle that measures 27cms tall / 25cms diameter approx.

I love the addition of the bag strap made from webbing as they are adjustable; meaning the strap length can be altered to suit the wearer. You can purchase these, ready-made and they come in an array of colours and patterns and prices. I purchased mine from Temu and I am pleased with the quality. Of course, you can make your own webbing straps if you are handy with a sewing machine too and I have some instructions in the pattern if you would prefer to crochet the strap instead.