Peppermint Crochet Scrubby Pattern

This free peppermint crochet scrubby pattern adds a cheerful candy-inspired swirl to your holiday kitchen. Made with red and white scrubby yarn, the finished scrubby measures approximately 5½ in. (14 cm) across and includes a loop for hanging.

Make one for your own Christmas cleanup or pair it with a festive tea towel and specialty dish soap for a practical handmade hostess gift. You can also combine it with my Holiday Star Crochet Scrubby and Christmas Tree Ornament Scrubbies to create a complete holiday set.

Looking for a similar peppermint design made with cotton yarn? Try my Peppermint Swirl Crochet Coasters. For a small decorative version, see the Peppermint Candy Crochet Pattern.

Peppermint Crochet Scrubby Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Yarn: Worsted-weight scrubby yarn
• Yardage: Approximately 20 yd (18 m) of each color
• Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
• Finished size: Approximately 5½ in. (14 cm) in diameter
• Construction: Worked in joined rounds with alternating colors
• Gauge: Not essential

Supplies

• Approximately 20 yd (18 m) red worsted-weight scrubby yarn, such as Red Heart Scrubby
• Approximately 20 yd (18 m) white worsted-weight scrubby yarn, such as Red Heart Sparkle Scrubby
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, and How to Seamlessly Change Colors in Crochet.

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Crochet Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• rep = repeat
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

Pattern Notes

• The scrubby is worked in joined rounds.
• The beginning ch-3 counts as the first dc.
• Keep both colors attached while working the scrubby.
• To make a smooth color change, introduce the new color during the final yarn over of the stitch immediately before the color change.
• Carry the unused color loosely across the wrong side of the work. Avoid pulling the carried yarn too tightly because this can cause the scrubby to pucker.
• The carried strands will remain visible on the back of the scrubby.
• Scrubby yarn can make individual stitches difficult to see. Count the stitches in each round to keep the increases properly spaced.
• The Peppermint Candy Crochet Pattern includes step-by-step photographs demonstrating the alternating-color technique used in Round 1.

Crochet Peppermint Scrubby Instructions

Round 1

With white, ch 3. Join red by pulling up a loop of red yarn and using it to make a 4th ch.

Working in the farthest ch from the hook, make 1 dc with red. The beginning white ch-3 counts as the first white dc.

*With white, work 1 dc in the same ch; with red, work 1 dc in the same ch. Rep from * until you have 12 sts total, alternating between white and red. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 — 12 sts.

Round 2

With white, ch 3 and work 1 dc in the same st as the join. With red, work 2 dc in the next st.

*With white, work 2 dc in the next st; with red, work 2 dc in the next st. Rep from * around. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 — 24 sts.

Round 3

With white, ch 3 and work 1 dc in the same st as the join, then work 1 dc in the next st. With red, work 2 dc in the next st and 1 dc in the following st.

*With white, work 2 dc in the next st and 1 dc in the following st; with red, work 2 dc in the next st and 1 dc in the following st. Rep from * around. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 — 36 sts.

Round 4

With white, ch 3 and work 1 dc in the same st as the join, then work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts. With red, work 2 dc in the next st and 1 dc in each of the following 2 sts.

*With white, work 2 dc in the next st and 1 dc in each of the following 2 sts; with red, work 2 dc in the next st and 1 dc in each of the following 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 — 48 sts.

Hanging Loop

Continuing with white, ch 10 and sl st in the next st to form a hanging loop.

Fasten off and weave in all the ends securely.

More Peppermint Crochet Patterns

• Peppermint Swirl Crochet Coasters Pattern
• Peppermint Candy Crochet Pattern

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• Holiday Star Crochet Scrubby Pattern
• Christmas Tree Ornament Scrubbies
• Flower Scrubby Crochet Pattern
• Scrubby Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Sweetheart Crochet Scrubby Pattern

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