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I know I mentioned this in my last blog post, but my Mother in law, Shirley, makes the best scrubbies. They're always so fluffy and perfect! So last weekend when we were down in Arizona, I took advantage of the time with her and wrote down her verbal instructions, modified them slightly and came up with this quick and simple pattern, "Shirley's scrubbie".
For those of you who have never used one of these types of scrubbies, I just can't say enough about them. They clean everything. I mean everything. Shirley even uses them to clean her car since they don't scratch the surface you're cleaning.
I use them for dishes, veggies and the shower. And I can't forget, I make a smaller ring version for my cat, and he loves it! He plays with it and it makes a killer cat chew toy. He likes to bite into it (it makes this crunchy sound) before he eats his food. I know, kind of wierd, but apparently it keeps his teeth clean, he's 4 and has never had to have them cleaned by the vet.
So get thee to your craft store and pick up some netting, take a few crochet lessons if you need to, and click on this photo to order your pattern (or just click here!). You won't be sorry!
Happy Thursday!
p.s. The first 5 people that leave a comment on this post and tell me what you are grateful for this morning will get a free copy of the pdf pattern. Just make sure I have an email address to send it to!
p.p.s. Just to say thank you to you for always encouraging me, I'm listing the scrubbie pattern on sale for $2 through the weekend :)
This giveaway is closed. Please visit my craftsy shop to purchase the pattern!
These look great! I'm grateful that Archie is improving and is now allowed to go for a slightly longer walk...
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 06 October 2011 at 04:59 AM
These look fantastic and I'd love a copy of the pattern :) Thanks!
Posted by: Jovita | 06 October 2011 at 05:06 AM
Gee! Thanks for the giveaway! I am thankful and grateful for a chance to study quilting with Gwen Marston a few weeks ago. I feel energized and creative!
Posted by: Bridget | 06 October 2011 at 05:07 AM
They are beautiful!
I am thankful for all the wonderful blogs by so many talented people that start my morning.
Posted by: Barbara Newman | 06 October 2011 at 05:07 AM
Oooops, missed the grateful thing ... Today it would have to be the rain ... I'm ready for autumn weather!
Posted by: Jovita | 06 October 2011 at 05:08 AM
I am grateful for so much, but right now at this particular moment, I am grateful that my knee has finally stopped hurting and I can get back to running!
Posted by: Julie | 06 October 2011 at 05:08 AM
I'm grateful that I'm getting my knee x-rayed today. It hurts!
Posted by: Heather K | 06 October 2011 at 05:09 AM
I am not in the first 5 but I am still grateful for the internet, how did we ever live without it?!?! (especially because I am grateful for my wonderful hubby whom I met on the internet, and our fantastic 14 years of marriage and our 2 perfect kids!)
Posted by: SoozeM | 06 October 2011 at 05:14 AM
I am grateful that it has been absolutely gorgeous the last several days, which has given me time to go to the park with my daughter in the afternoons after I finished work.
Posted by: Audrey | 06 October 2011 at 05:29 AM
lovely! I'm too late for the grateful thing so I'm just going to ask whether you think that cut tulle would work as well? no craft netting available in my corner of the world...
Posted by: Suvi Rajamäki | 06 October 2011 at 05:45 AM
Too bad I'm too late for the free pattern. I thought I might have to learn how to crochet, and I'd really be grateful for that!
Posted by: Carol Turznik | 06 October 2011 at 05:49 AM
What's netting?......
Posted by: Effie | 06 October 2011 at 06:01 AM
I'll have to pass this pattern on to a friend.
Posted by: Jean | 06 October 2011 at 06:04 AM
Suvi,
Tulle will work, but it's not as scratchy and will take longer to clean with. It looks like netting is easily available online... Just search for craft netting and several online shops pop up!
Effie,
I just put a link to what netting is in the blog post.
Posted by: Penny | 06 October 2011 at 06:18 AM
Those are adorable Penny! I love scrubbies -- and sadly, my cats do too LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 06 October 2011 at 06:21 AM
Those are great scrubbies, yay Shirley!
My mom (she's 90 now) sold over a thousand double-sided scrubbies similar to these, (they weren't puffy, just flat) and she sold them for a buck a piece, dirt cheap. It was hysterical to watch her hawk her wares at the grocery store nearby. The employees there love her and would buy them 6 or 12 at a time. My husband and I cut all her netting for her so she would crochet all the time and I think she wore off her fingerprints! :) I can't crochet at all, even after taking lessons, so I was one of her best customers. Ha!
Posted by: Susan/FlossieBlossoms | 06 October 2011 at 06:38 AM
Well, I'm grateful for so much so much of the time, it's hard to know what to write. Today I'm grateful for the cool weather cause I can wear a sweater and not get sweaty!
Really, I'm grateful for the wonderful relationship I have with my son and dil. They keep me balanced and I do love them so much.
My aunt made me scrubbies, I used to have a bunch of them, but, unfortunately they wear out.
Posted by: elsa | 06 October 2011 at 06:57 AM
How fascinating that you can make a scrubby this way! I have never used or seen this kind of scrubbie. As strange as it sounds, I think my mom would dig it if I made her one for Christmas. Hmmm... Here here for crochet!!
Posted by: Rachel at Stitched in Color | 06 October 2011 at 07:04 AM
I live in a small town with NO craft stores, so I am grateful that my Wal-mart actually sells this netting so I can make these!! :)
Posted by: Sandy | 06 October 2011 at 07:27 AM
My mother loved her netting scrubbies. She bought her first ones but then I became her source because I crochet. Ya can't say 'no' to your mom so I copied the ones she had and kept her supplied. My fathers only request was 'no green'. When wet and used they looked like 'lettuce leaves' and managed to get in to the disposal LOL!
Posted by: Patti | 06 October 2011 at 09:22 AM
do you think you could make these scrubbies with t he mesh bags that produce come in?
I really want to upcycle them
Posted by: carolyn | 06 October 2011 at 10:30 AM
I ordered my pattern!!! I can't wait to make a couple for my home! The silver metal scratchy ones drive me crazy!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Samantha K. | 06 October 2011 at 11:33 AM
Hooray I ordered the pattern! I look forward to receiving the PDF and giving this a try : )
Posted by: Elizabeth | 06 October 2011 at 11:57 AM
That little cutie looks amazing!
Posted by: simplychele | 06 October 2011 at 12:03 PM
hey Penny....long time,no see! Love 'Shirley's scrubbies', now I'll have to learn how to crochet when I'm still learning to piece and quilt, with no time for any of this crafty fun. So good to hear your new house news...hope to see you at the end of Oct.
Posted by: Jane | 06 October 2011 at 01:16 PM
I just ordered the pattern. Can't wait to make some! Thanks for a great idea.
Posted by: Beverly Atkins | 06 October 2011 at 02:53 PM
Yay! I'd love to win... looks like a versatile little thing!
Posted by: kelly whitaker | 06 October 2011 at 02:56 PM
You just make the cutest stuff, girl!
Posted by: Allie | 06 October 2011 at 06:40 PM
Oh oh. Clearly I'm not the fifth comment.
Daaaaaang.
I was looking for a 'make it' holiday present for my Friendship Group!
Thanks for the 'cute'.
Oh, I can o r d e r the pattern? Okay.
Posted by: natalie at beyond the reef | 06 October 2011 at 07:50 PM
Carolyn,
You can try it out! I do know that the craft netting that I use is a bit more stiff and scratchy than those netting bags, but I would be interested to see if it works for you. Please do let us know what you think if you do it!
Posted by: Penny | 07 October 2011 at 07:37 AM
Those scrubbies do look nice and fluffly!
Posted by: Alli | 07 October 2011 at 10:47 AM
They look pretty yet efficient!
Posted by: Lynne | 08 October 2011 at 05:54 PM
Hello, Oh dang, I'm not within the 5 comments to get the free pattern for your scrubbie, Oh Well. I've been looking at sites for scrubbies and the one your MIL made is different then the ones I've found so far. What would I be grateful for, I'd be grateful if you would decide to send me the pattern even though I'm not within the first five.
Thank you, Pam
Posted by: pam | 11 October 2011 at 08:29 AM
This is so cute! What a clever idea!
Posted by: Staci | 11 October 2011 at 03:31 PM
I missed out on the free pattern and make some myself every year at Christmas for my family. This one looks so neat though, I would love to try it!
Posted by: Carolyn Gastel | 09 December 2011 at 05:02 PM
I just found this blog and was wondering how I would go about getting the pattern for Shirley's Scrubbies. I take it from reading the posts it was a free design at some point.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Connie
Posted by: Connie | 03 January 2012 at 09:13 PM
When I am travelling, I like to do a craft to help pss the time. Your scrubbie pattern looks great and I would like to order the pattern. Please tell me how I can get one. Thnkas.
Colleen
Posted by: Colleen Thoring | 13 January 2012 at 10:09 PM
Shirley, I just found your blog..... I LOVE the scrubbies, I make a different version but saw one at a friend's house that is more similar to yours and I love the 3-D-ness of them... I jsut want to make them for myself and my family/friends.... Would you share your pattern with me? I have no intention of selling anything..>Too much fun to share them.
Thanks,
Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | 06 July 2012 at 06:28 PM
I have used these before, they work great. Would love to know how to make them.
The picture of yours look great. I love the tri colors
Posted by: Cheryl Mace | 23 August 2012 at 03:49 PM
Any chance I could get this pattern, I just found your search....I like others would like this just for personal use
THANK YOU, THANK YOU,
Posted by: Cathy R | 28 August 2012 at 10:55 AM
I have made scrubbies before, but they don't look anything like this, I made for family for gifts, where can I get this pattern? Please share, these look a lot better than mine. Just want for personal use. Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie E. | 04 September 2012 at 08:10 AM
These look fabulous. Just what I am looking for. I need this pattern. My family loves my scrubbies that I make but they would love these more. I give these to everyone for Christmas presents along with some crocheted dish cloths and they have been a hit for years. Thank you.
Posted by: Carolyn Mansfield | 19 October 2012 at 11:31 AM
These look fabulous. Just what I am looking for. I need this pattern. My family loves my scrubbies that I make but they would love these more. I give these to everyone for Christmas presents along with some crocheted dish cloths and they have been a hit for years. Thank you.
Posted by: Carolyn Mansfield | 19 October 2012 at 11:34 AM
These look fabulous. Just what I am looking for. I need this pattern. My family loves my scrubbies that I make but they would love these more. I give these to everyone for Christmas presents along with some crocheted dish cloths and they have been a hit for years. Thank you.
Posted by: Carolyn Mansfield | 19 October 2012 at 11:34 AM
I am soooo glad I found your site! I don't crochet much myself but I have family that does. We have been trying to figure out how these are made for so long. I used to travel to Texas every winter and stumbled upon these at a flea market. Every winter when we went back to Texas, I would buy 20 or so because my family and I must love them. I use them for all dishes, bathroom cleaning, taking silks off of ears of corn, lint off of clothes, and other things. Thank you so much for posting this!!!
Posted by: Brenda Lay | 13 November 2012 at 06:38 AM
I love this scrubbie and yes, I use scrubbies on everything.
Am I in time for the free pattern? :)
thank you so much.
laura
Posted by: Lauraphilbrook | 26 November 2012 at 01:19 PM
is it too late for a free pattern merry christmas
Posted by: k dunivan | 12 December 2012 at 02:38 PM
gave you wrong e-mail for pattern
Posted by: k dunivan | 12 December 2012 at 02:39 PM
Hi I', lookin forward to receiving free pattern for the scrubbies. I make knitted dishclothes as gifts & want to include a scrubbie. I am just starting to do basic crocheting. I think this would be a Gr8 addition to my giving. Judy I am happy its snowing outside & I'm inside crocheting, sitting beside my wood stove THIS THURSDAY!!
Posted by: Judy Campbell | 31 January 2013 at 08:34 AM
How can I order the pattern for the scrubby. I went to your ETSY store but it wasn't there?
Posted by: Linda | 04 February 2013 at 03:43 PM