Meadow Facial Scrubby

Go green with this reusable meadow stitch facial scrubby — a soft, gently textured cotton round that replaces disposable cotton pads. The puff and cluster puff stitches give it just the right amount of exfoliating texture while staying gentle on skin, and cotton yarn means it is machine washable for hundreds of uses.

Each scrubby takes about 13 yards of size 4 cotton, so a single skein makes a whole spa set. Even better: the pattern includes a modification for a dish scrubby version, so the same little pattern covers your vanity and your kitchen sink.

You will need an I hook (5.5 mm), size 4 cotton yarn, a tapestry needle, and scissors. Stitches used are chains, single crochet, puff, and cluster puff — every special stitch is explained in careful step-by-step detail, which makes this a lovely first project in the round.

This is an instant PDF download. Stack five or six with a pretty ribbon and a bar of nice soap and you have a genuinely useful handmade gift — these are a favorite at craft fairs and in bridesmaid boxes alike.