Crafting a Delightful Gift: Free Crochet Scrubber Sponge Pattern

How to Crochet a Scrubber Sponge (That Pairs Perfectly with a Handmade Sponge Holder)

Hi, I’m Leslie—owner of The Mud Place and an incurable maker. My hands are usually in clay or yarn (sometimes both in the same afternoon), and one of my favorite quick projects is a crochet scrubber sponge. These little cuties are useful, sustainable, and make fantastic gifts—especially when paired with a handmade ceramic sponge holder.

Whether you’re looking for a satisfying weekend project, a thoughtful hostess gift, or just a way to use up some yarn scraps, I’m sharing my go-to crochet sponge pattern below—along with why it works and how to make it feel like a whole gift set.

Why Crochet Scrubber Sponges?

Besides being undeniably cute, crochet scrubber sponges are:

• Eco-friendly: Reusable and washable means less waste in your kitchen.
• Giftable: They make a perfect little handmade “extra” to tuck into gift baskets or pair with a dish towel and soap.
• Quick + Easy: Great for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. You can finish one during a cozy movie night.
• Scrubby but Soft: The texture is just right—scrubbing power without scratching.

✨ And let’s be real: there’s something extra special about giving a gift made with your hands, especially when it's paired with handmade pottery.

What You’ll Need

You don’t need much to get started—this is a great stash-busting project!

Supplies:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (I love using up scraps—bonus points for stripes!)
• Crochet hook size I/9 (5.5 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

You can also add a little ribbon or wrap it with twine when gifting. A handmade touch on top of a handmade gift? Yes, please.

Easy Spiral Scrubber Sponge Pattern

This pattern uses simple stitches and works up in a spiral, creating a sponge that’s thick, textural, and scrub-ready.

✨ Stitches Used:

• sc – single crochet
• BLsc – back loop only single crochet
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
• sl st – slip stitch

📌 Tip: That BLsc gives the sponge its ribbed texture—better grip, better scrub!

The Pattern

1. Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across until you reach the last chain. 2 sc in last ch. Ch 1 turn. (20 stitches)
2. Row 2-: 2 BLsc in first sc. BLsc in each sc across to last 2 sc. Working in back loops of last 2 sc, Sc2tog. Ch 1 turn.
3. Row 3: Working in back loops of first 2 sc, Sc2tog. BLsc in each sc across to last sc. 2 BLsc in last sc (this last sc can really be easy to miss, so to prevent dropping a stitch, you may like to count to be sure all 20 are there). Ch 1 turn.
4. Repeat rows 2-3 until your piece is of desired measurement (about 17 rows). Your project should have a rhombus shape.

Finishing

Fold the two pointed corners of your project in together so that they are parallel (a) and form a tube shape. Using a slip stitch, join the two sides together to close the tube. Cut your yarn, leaving about a 12" tail. 

This little scrubber may be simple, but don’t let that fool you—it’s one of my favorite go-to makes. Quick to stitch, satisfying to hold, and surprisingly scrubby. Paired with a handmade sponge holder, it becomes a gift that feels thoughtful, useful, and totally unique.

Gift Idea: Pair It With a Handmade Sponge Holder

Want to turn this into a truly special handmade gift? Add one of our ceramic sponge holders from The Mud Place.

Each one is wheel-thrown, glazed by hand, and made to last. Choose a color that matches your yarn, or go neutral so the sponge gets to pop.

Shop Sponge Holders

Pair with:

• Your finished crochet sponge
• A matching cotton dishcloth
• A bar of artisan soap or a small dish soap bottle

Wrap it all in a small basket or reusable gift bag, and you’ve just created a meaningful, sustainable gift anyone would love.

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