Plarn Scrubber Crochet Pattern
You can learn each stitch used in this pattern (slip stitch and double crochet) in the videos on the left.
Keep a loose hand while crocheting this. If you pull too tight, the plarn will break! If you have crocheted with regular yarn before, don't pull it as tight as you normally would.
Round 1
- Chain 4, then put a slip stitch in the first chain to close the circle.
Round 2
- Chain 3. This starter chain counts as your first double crochet stitch for each round.
- Then add 7 double crochet stitches into the middle of your circle.
- After double crochet #7, close the circle again by putting a slip stitch in the 3rd loop of your starter chain.
- Don't worry if there's a lot of space between your last double crochet and your starter chain, it will close with the slip stitch.
- Now you should have a total of 8 stitches in your circle (1 starter chain + 7 double crochets).
- (Optional) Place a paper clip inside your last double crochet. This is your DIY stitch marker, which you use to keep track of where you stop when crocheting.
Round 3
- Chain 3 (starter chain).
- Add 1 double crochet to the first gap in the previous round. This is double crochet #2, with the starter chain counting as #1.
- After this, add 2 double crochets per gap into the previous round.
- Now you should have 1 starter chain and 15 double crochet stitches (16 stitches total), with two double crochets in each gap.
- Slip stitch into the 3rd loop of your starter chain to close the circle.
- (Optional) Move paper clip from Round 2 and place it into the last stitch of the current round.
Round 4
- Chain 3 (starter chain).
- Add 1 double crochet to the first gap in the Round 3. This is double crochet #2, with the starter chain counting as #1.
- As you did in the last round, add 2 double crochets per gap into the round before. Count each double crochet as you go.
- Pause when you reach double crochet #30. #30 should be the second double crochet of this gap. There should only be one empty gap left after the gap you just crocheted into.
Finishing Up
- Put your last double crochet stitch (#31) into the last empty gap.
- Put a slip stitch into loop 3 of the starter chain to close the circle.
- Then, do another slip stitch, this time through one loop of double crochet #31 and the middle loop of your starter chain.
- After finishing the slip stitch, cut the plarn from the ball.
- Continue pulling the slip stitch through until the other end of the plarn comes out. Lightly pull the end to secure.
- You can hide the ends of the plarn into the gaps in your crochet work for a cleaner look. This is called "weaving in the ends."
