Free Crochet Pattern: Flower Scrubbies, pattern + tutorial

There's something about these flower scrubbies that feels instantly comforting - warm, cheerful, and a little nostalgic.

This free crochet pattern includes both written instructions and an optional video tutorial

These handmade Flower Scrubbies are a quick make and perfect for gift giving — scroll down to find the free crochet pattern.

This flower scrubbie is a small, satisfying crochet project that brings a touch of sunshine into everyday life.

I designed this scrubbie to be quick to make, a quick gift giving project and perfect for using up your yarn stash.

Make a few of these flower scrubbies and tie them with string and pop them in a little bag ~ you have created the most thoughtful gift.

This pattern and tutorial is completely free ~ a little gift from me to you.

Skill level: confident beginner

Materials:

• 5 mm/Size G crochet hook

• I have used a beautiful chunky cotton & acrylic blend 10ply yarn for the scrubbies. This will help retain the shape as the scrubbies are used and washed constantly. I have purchased this yummy yarn from Adelaide Hills Yarn Co

• Tapestry Needle

• Scissors

Sizing Measurement/Gauge:

You do not need to worry about the gauge for this pattern, the completed circle will be approximately; 9cm x 9cm (3.5 inches x 3.5 inches) A little bigger, or a little smaller? Doesn't matter :)

The finished flower scrubbie, ready to be gifted — scroll down for the free crochet pattern + tutorial.

Stitch Guide/Abbreviations;



Terminology: US crochet terms

This pattern can be made as a simple circular scrubby, or extended into a granny square if you'd like to turn it into a blanket, bag, or other creative project.

Or if you prefer the video tutorial, keep reading.

The video walks you through each round slowly and clearly, including the cluster and bobble stitches used in the design.

Written Crochet Pattern (US

Terms)

Stitches Used

• Magic circle

• Chain stitch (ch)

• Double crochet (dc)

• Half double crochet (hdc)

• Cluster stitch (cl)

• Bobble stitch (bo)

• Chain space (ch-sp)

Pattern

Round 1:Start with a magic circle (or ch 6 and join at the beginning of the circle).

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch-1), dc, ch 1 - repeat 15 times, sl st around to the beginning ch-4. Secure stitch and fasten off.

(16 dc, 16 ch-sp)

Round 2

With second colour, attach yarn to any ch-sp.

Ch 3, (cl, ch 1) in each ch-sp around, sl st around to beginning ch-3. Secure stitch and fasten off.

(16 clusters, 16 ch-sp)

Round 3

With third colour, attach yarn to any ch-sp.

Ch 3, (bo, ch 1) in each ch-sp around, sl st around to beginning ch-3. Secure stitch and fasten off.

(16 bobbles, 16 ch-sp)

Your flower scrubby is now complete!

Optional: Turn Your Scrubby Into a Granny Square

If you'd like to turn your sunflower scrubby into a sunflower granny square — perfect for blankets, bags, or tops — continue with Round 4 below.

Round 4

Attach fourth colour to any ch-sp. Ch3, 2 dc into same space,3 hdc in next ch-sp,3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-sp (corner),

Repeat around:3 hdc, 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner.

Join with sl st to beginning ch-3.

Secure stitch, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Finished!

If you learn best by watching, the step by step video tutorial below walks through each round slowly and clearly.

Watch the full tutorial on YouTube here:

This video tutorial demonstrates each step of the flower scrubby pattern shown above

A Gentle Reminder

This pattern is meant to be enjoyable - not rushed. Whether you're crocheting for your home, for gifting, or simply for a quiet creative moment, I hope this little flower brings a bit of brightness to your day.

If you make one, l'd love to see it. You're always welcome to tag me on Instagram.

Granny square and flower scrubbies worked up in neutral shades — scroll down to find the free crochet patterns.

Remember to do something just for yourself today,

Happy crocheting,

Melissa