It was such a breakthrough when we started reusing cleaning cloths, I am sure it saved few £££ too. It does not take a lot of space in the washing machine and I never seem to run out of them. Now my next step is to reuse scrubbing sponges, we go through soooo many! This is when I thought I could make my own! I saw few knitted wash cloths around so I thought it will be fun to knit the scrubbers too. I chose garden twine for it’s ridged and rough properties and garter stitch for it’s simplicity and texture. Let’s see how they hold up ;-)
These scrubby pouches are great as they can be used three ways. You can insert biodegradable sponge for some sponginess or a bar of soap for continuous foam (this can be suitable to use it in the bath I am sure). Alternatively you can use your hand which I find is easiest when doing some intense scrubbing.
To make this scrubby pouch you will need:
- garden twine
- 4-6mm knitting needles
- matching size crochet hook
- scissors
To begin with cast on a row measuring your hand width.
Continue by knitting on both sides which makes up garter knit stitch.
Carry on knitting till you achieve long enough cloth that fits your sponge when folded.
Fold the cloth in half and join one side together using a crochet hook
Crochet a chain same length as the cloth width. 
Join another side same way as the other previously. 
This turns the cloth into pouch.
I have already tried out this scrubby pouch and must admit it is not as effective as a regular scourer sponge because it is not as flexible and soft. However with some practice it does work and it is gentle enough not to damage your pot and pans ;-).
Hope you found this useful!
Rasa xoxo
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