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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Kitchen

    Rainbow Flower Scrubby Dishcloth

    Published: Feb 17, 2012 · Modified: May 24, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 40 Comments

    Is winter over yet? How about now? If you are as eager as I am for warm breezes, open windows, green growth and all things Spring, then you know how appealing bright colors are right now! While it's still far too early for many of us to plant the real thing, we can have a bright, sunshiney, happy Rainbow Flower Scrubby Dishcloth!

    Rainbow Flower Scrubby Dishcloth - free crochet pattern on Moogly!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    Brighten up your kitchen and put a smile on your face even when you're washing yet another set of dishes. It's a great stashbuster - or an excuse to increase your stash - shop at the yarn links listed in the pattern!

    Rainbow Flower Scrubby Dishcloth - free crochet pattern on Moogly!

    This dishcloth features a scratchy scrubby bobbled center for tough messes and soft cotton for more delicate surfaces. Watch for the turns - there are only a couple, but they're important!


    Rainbow Flower Scrubby Dishcloth

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    US-H, 5.0mm hook - Furls Crochet

    Recommended Yarn:

    Red Heart Super Saver (worsted/"4", 100% acrylic)
    (center of flower - a few yards of red color)

    Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (worsted/"4", 100% cotton)
    (petals of flower - a few dozen yards of each color)

    Helpful Links and Tutorials:

    Crochet Abbreviations

    Magic Circle

    Dc5tog - Bobble

    Front Loop Only

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    CENTER (using acrylic yarn):
    Starting with a magic circle, work 8sc in the circle, join with a sl st to work in the round.
    Row 1: Ch1 and sc twice in same st, 2sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16 sc) Turn.
    Row 2: Ch1 and work 2sc in 1st st. In next st, dc5tog. *2 sc in next st. Dc5tog in next st.* (8 bobbles and 16 sc). Join with sl st to 1st sc. Turn.
    Row 3: Ch1 and sc once in each sc and twice in the top of each bobble around. (32 sc) Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. Weave in ends.

    PETALS (using cotton yarn):
    Petal set #1:
    Row1: Join to any st with sl st, ch1 and sc in first 3 sts. 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to 1st sc. (40 sc)
    Row2: Ch1. Working in front loop only this round: sc in same st. Skip next st, 5dc in next st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, skip next st, 5dc in next st, skip next st.* Repeat to end.  Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off by joining to first sc. (10 petals) Weave in ends.

    Petal set #2:
    Row 1: Without turning, join yarn with a sl st to the remaining back loop in the center of one of the petals from last round. Continuing to work in these back loops, ch1 and sc in first 4 st. *2sc in next st, then sc in next 4 st.* Repeat from * to * around, ending with 2sc in last st. Join with a sl st to first sc. (48sc)

    Row 2: Ch1. Working in front loop only this round: sc in same st. *Skip next st, 5dc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st.* Repeat to end, then break yarn and use seamless join to finish off in first sc. (12 petals) Weave in ends.

     

    BACKING (using cotton yarn):
    Using magic circle, sc 8 and join with sl st.
    Row 1: Ch1, 2sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16 sc)
    Row 2: Ch1, sc in same st, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next st, 2sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
    Row 3: Ch1, sc in same st and next st, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st.* Repeat around. (32 sc)
    Row 4: Ch1, sc in same st and next 2 sts, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st* Repeat around. (40 sc)
    Row 5: Ch1, sc in same st and next 3 sts, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st.* Repeat around. (48 sc) Do NOT break yarn.

    ASSEMBLY:
    Turn flower over, so the bobbles are facing down (WS). Place the backing against the back of the flower, wrong sides together. Ch1 and join pieces by sc through each st of the backing and the remaining “back” loops on the back of the flower. Increase around by*sc in 5 sts, followed by 2sc in the next st* to end. (56 sc) Break yarn, use seamless join, and weave in ends.

    free crochet pattern rainbow flower scrubby dishcloth washcloth cleaning kitchenHANGING LOOP:
    Turn flower back over (RS). Join to any st of backing with sl st. Ch1 and sc evenly around. At halfway point, create a loop of 20ch (adjust the length to your own hook/faucet width), then sc in same st and continue to sc around. Break yarn. Join using seamless join and weave in ends.

    free crochet pattern rainbow flower scrubby cloth dishcloth washcloth


    Hang it from your faucet, hook, or dishsoap, and bring some spring to your sink! I hope you enjoy this fun free crochet dishcloth pattern!

    Cotton Yarns from knitpicks.com

    Be sure to check out and like the moogly facebook page to get all the latest updates, fun links, sneak peeks, and more! Written pattern and images copyright Tamara Kelly 2012. Please include links to this blog post if sharing this pattern with others. For seller information, see the About page. You can contact me via Facebook messages or at TamaraKelly@mooglyblog.com. For printing and download info, please click here.

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    1. 1

      coryy

      February 17, 2012 at 11:56 am

      Love this! trying it THIS MINUTE!

      Reply
      • 2

        moogly

        February 17, 2012 at 2:52 pm

        yay! 😀 😀

        Reply
    2. 3

      ZombieHooker

      February 27, 2012 at 9:33 am

      I love this! I've been looking for something bright and cheery for my kitchen...found it!

      Reply
    3. 4

      Genevieve

      March 09, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Ok... so I had to laugh at myself. When I saw this, my heart started beating fast and I got butterflies in my stomach. I'm in love! lol Thank you so much. Gathering up my supplies now.

      Do you think a scratchy wool would work? It doesn't felt that great so I might try it. If all else fails, I hang it up on the wall. 🙂

      Reply
      • 5

        moogly

        March 09, 2012 at 11:15 am

        If it doesn't felt (or doesn't felt too much) I would think it would work great! I'm so glad you like it! 😀

        Reply
    4. 6

      rookiecrochetgirl

      April 01, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      This is beautiful! I'm learning how to follow patterns. This looks like a fun one to learn. Has it been tried with nylon netting yet?

      Reply
      • 7

        moogly

        April 01, 2012 at 9:19 pm

        Not as far as I know, but I think it would work really well! Let me know how it works out!

        Reply
    5. 8

      Norma

      May 10, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      This is cute!

      Reply
    6. 9

      linda

      May 14, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      Ok, so I am over zealous. I have been crocheting all of a week now, and attempted this. Mine looks absolutely NOTHING like this, but I still think it is cute. My back piece was about 6 rows to small, so I just kept going, and my petals kind of lay flat, nothing to do but try again. I found the cotton hard to use, kept splitting on me, and my work was tight. I do like the fact crochet has more room for some creative repairs than the knitting I have tried. If this craft doesn't work out I have hundreds of yarn hanks to paste of baskets or something!!

      Reply
      • 10

        moogly

        May 14, 2012 at 3:28 pm

        linda, I'm sorry you're having trouble, but I'm impressed - I think I spent months on the proverbial crocheted scarves before I even tried to dc! If you feel like your stitches are too tight, you could try relaxing your shoulders or holding the hook differently. Otherwise, bravo! Making something you like is the important part - that and having fun at it. 🙂

        Reply
        • 11

          linda

          May 16, 2012 at 3:27 pm

          I am an over achiever~

          Reply
    7. 12

      Maud

      June 07, 2012 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you saw this a few weeks back and I made a bunch of these and sold quite a bit at my job and will sell some at an upcoming craft fair. I actually just blogged this pattern on my site with credits to your blog. I hope you don't mind.

      You can see my finished product at http://34creations.com/2012/06/sorbet-sunshine-dish-scrubby/

      Reply
      • 13

        moogly

        June 07, 2012 at 10:00 pm

        Those look great! I'm glad they've been working for you. Thanks for the link! 😀

        Reply
    8. 14

      Elle Emtee

      June 27, 2012 at 5:24 pm

      Oh my, really? I could never bring myself to scrub anything with something so cute!

      Reply
    9. 15

      sherri mclaughlin

      July 01, 2012 at 12:25 pm

      I made this and it was so simple and easy to make the only thing that I changed was at the end I used a crab stitch (reverse single crochet) instead of single crochet.
      Ill make these for christmas gifts. So thanks for a great pattern.

      Reply
    10. 16

      Susan

      September 03, 2012 at 7:11 am

      Can you please tell me where to find the rough acrylic yarn? Annie's Catalog had it but they must be discontinuing it, they only had a few colors left. Thanks.

      Reply
      • 17

        moogly

        September 03, 2012 at 11:00 am

        Susan, Red Heart Super Saver is a good option!

        Reply
    11. 18

      Adele

      January 07, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Hey. I just wanted to let you know that I featured this on my blog today. I would love it if you could check it out 🙂

      Mint Stuff I've Seen 28

      - Adele @ Mammy Made

      Reply
    12. 19

      Daniela

      January 25, 2013 at 7:23 am

      Bewitching!
      Thank you for sharing the instructions.
      🙂

      Reply
    13. 20

      Ody Alvarez

      November 16, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you so much for all the amazing patterns you share with your fellow "hookers"!
      I've been making your rainbow scrubby since this past summer, and have tweeked it just a tad & wanted to share it with you...
      I made a full rosette of bobbles (4 bobbles in center then the 8 bobbles) & used the acrylic in the backing's first 3 rows (for addt'l. scrubbiness). Then I reinforced the loop w/ sc.
      Congrats to you & your hubby for the Crafsty award & a million thanks for sharing your hooking greatness!

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        November 16, 2013 at 2:12 pm

        😀 Thank you so much Ody! And I'm glad you're having fun with the pattern!

        Reply
    14. 22

      Penny

      December 09, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      I just made this, along with a smaller trivet, as gifts for a friend. They go together so well and I think would cheer up anyone's winter kitchen! Thanks once again for your wonderful patterns

      Reply
      • 23

        Tamara Kelly

        December 09, 2013 at 2:36 pm

        😀 Thank you Penny!

        Reply
    15. 24

      Jennifer

      April 23, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Nice pattern - thanks for making it easily printable too. Can't wait to stitch one of these up.

      Reply
      • 25

        Tamara Kelly

        April 23, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        😀 Thank you Jennifer!

        Reply
    16. 26

      Sam

      April 27, 2014 at 9:35 am

      The pattern is definitely easy to follow, even though I made a couple of mistakes making this at first, because I wasn't sure which direction to start, but it was an easy fix. I would like to comment on the seamless finish- first of all, it's a great way to finish a project and it looks great. But I messed up after doing one and I had already weaved the ends in. This truly is a seamless finish because it took me about 20 minutes to find where I had made the seamless finish, lol! I love the finished product, it is beautiful and it really does a great job scrubbing my cast iron skillet. Thank you for the pattern!

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        April 27, 2014 at 11:30 am

        Whoops! Funny in retrospect I hope! 😀 Glad you got it sorted and that you enjoyed the pattern! 😀

        Reply
    17. 28

      Brittany

      March 17, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Finished one of these today and plan on making lots more for loved ones. Thanks for a great pattern and awesome use of leftover yarn from other projects!

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        March 18, 2015 at 10:51 am

        😀 Thank you Brittany, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    18. 30

      Bglilsis

      March 24, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      I only came up with nine petals on first flower

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        March 24, 2015 at 5:35 pm

        Did you have 40 sts in the previous round? If so, then it sounds like maybe you skipped an extra st a few times?

        Reply
        • 32

          Amy

          March 24, 2015 at 9:56 pm

          I thought I counted 40.... Second flower came up short of petals too, 11. At least it was consistent .... Thanks for sharing your project, my dish scrubber is adorable!

          Reply
          • 33

            Tamara Kelly

            March 25, 2015 at 9:44 am

            Well if you don't tell anyone they'll never know! 😉 I'm so glad you enjoy it!

            Reply
    19. 34

      Jeri

      October 09, 2015 at 10:10 am

      I am stuck on the dc5tog, is that a double crocheting 5 stitches together or 5 double crochet in the same stitch because I did the first which seems logical to me but I ran out of stitches.

      Reply
      • 35

        Tamara Kelly

        October 09, 2015 at 11:07 am

        In the same stitch - please see the "Unique Stitch Used" listed in the instructions. 🙂

        Reply
    20. 36

      Cheri

      January 27, 2018 at 10:26 am

      I am going to make this and will make the center with cotton plus scrubby yarn and see how that works...

      Reply
    21. 37

      Laurie Hermundson

      November 18, 2018 at 10:40 am

      this is a really great pattern. Sadly it cannot be printed without adds plastered all over it. There fore it is in useable. so very disappointed. I understand you need to make money for the help and patterns you provide for free. I get that. But why not have a printer friendly version that your fans can actually use???!!!

      Reply
      • 38

        Tamara Kelly

        November 19, 2018 at 11:12 am

        Hi Laurie! There is a tutorial here on how to print on Moogly: https://www.mooglyblog.com/print-pattern-use-print-friendly-button-moogly/ 🙂

        Reply
    22. 39

      Tarah

      March 29, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      I LOVE this little scrubby! Also your tutorial on the Bobble stitch is wonderful too. Thank you for all you do. Your scrubby pattern is really helping me pass the time while my husband and I are in quarantine with Covid-19. I hope this finds you and your family safe and healthy. Best wishes to all.

      Reply
      • 40

        Tamara Kelly

        March 30, 2020 at 10:04 am

        Thank you so much, Tarah! ♥ Stay safe!

        Reply

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