There’s something quietly satisfying about taking an everyday task and making it just a little more beautiful—and a little more intentional. The Spiral Scrubby crochet pattern was designed with that exact spirit in mind.
At first glance, it’s a simple kitchen essential. But like so many things made by hand, this scrubby carries a deeper story.
At Common Threads, we believe the most meaningful handmade pieces are often the simplest. A scrubby may seem small and unassuming, but it is used daily—at the sink, in the rhythm of caring for a home. When made thoughtfully, even this humble object becomes a reflection of values: sustainability, stewardship, and beauty woven into everyday life.
The Spiral Scrubby is designed with that philosophy in mind. Worked in durable cotton rather than synthetic fibers, it offers an eco-friendly alternative to disposable sponges and polyester scrubbers. Its textured spiral is both functional and pleasing to the eye, proving that utility and beauty need not be separate.
Handwork has long been part of homemaking traditions—tools created not only to serve a purpose, but to communicate care and intention. Each stitch in this scrubby echoes that legacy. As you crochet, you participate in a quiet, meaningful practice: choosing reusability over waste, craftsmanship over convenience, and simplicity over excess.
Whether you make one for your own kitchen, tuck a set into a gift basket, or share them as acts of hospitality, the Spiral Scrubby embodies what Common Threads is all about—useful beauty for hearth and home.
Spiral Scrubby Crochet Pattern
This pattern has been adapted from Chantelle’s easy dish scrubby tutorial.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Finished Size
Approximately 4 inches in diameter
Materials
- 4 mm (G) crochet hook
- Medium (4) worsted-weight cotton yarn (approx. 30 yards per scrubby)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Suggested Yarns:
Loops & Threads Classic Cotton
Lily Sugar’n Cream
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- FPDC – front post double crochet
- BPDC – back post double crochet
Notes
- Ch 3 at the beginning of each round counts as a double crochet.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
- Alternating front- and back-post stitches create the spiral texture and added scrubbing power.
Instructions
Round 1
Make a magic ring. Ch 3, then work 11 dc into the ring. Pull ring tight to close.
Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join. (12 dc)
Round 2
Ch 3. Place a stitch marker at the top of the ch 3.
FPDC around the same stitch at the join.
2 BPDC around the next dc.
*2 FPDC around the next dc, 2 BPDC around the next dc*
Repeat from * to * around.
Remove marker and sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join.
Round 3
Ch 3. Place a stitch marker at the top of the ch 3.
2 FPDC in the next FPDC.
1 BPDC in the next BPDC, 2 BPDC in the following BPDC.
*1 FPDC in the next FPDC, 2 FPDC in the next FPDC;
1 BPDC in the next BPDC, 2 BPDC in the next BPDC*
Repeat from * to * around.
Remove marker and sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join.
Round 4
Ch 3. Place a stitch marker at the top of the ch 3.
1 FPDC in the next FPDC, 2 FPDC in the following FPDC.
1 BPDC in each of the next 2 BPDC, then 2 BPDC in the next BPDC.
*1 FPDC in each of the next 2 FPDC, 2 FPDC in the next FPDC;
1 BPDC in each of the next 2 BPDC, 2 BPDC in the next BPDC*
Repeat from * to * around.
Remove marker, sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join.
Ch 1, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Care & Use
Machine wash warm and dry, or toss into regular laundry. Cotton softens with use while maintaining its texture, making this scrubby perfect for dishes, counters, and everyday kitchen cleanup.
A Common Threads Reflection
The Spiral Scrubby is a reminder that homemaking is not about perfection—it’s about presence. When we choose to make what we use, even something as small as a dish scrubby becomes an act of care. Through simple stitches and sustainable choices, we stitch our values into the fabric of daily life.
A Proverbs 31 Reflection
“She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.”
—Proverbs 31:19
Proverbs 31 reminds us that faith is often lived out quietly, through steady hands and faithful work. The woman described is not celebrated for extravagance, but for diligence—for using her skills to care well for her household and steward what has been entrusted to her.
As you crochet the Spiral Scrubby, consider how even the smallest acts of homemaking can become expressions of faith. Choosing reusable materials, making rather than discarding, and tending your home with intention are all ways of honoring both creation and calling. These stitches echo a long tradition of hands at work—not idle, but purposeful; not showy, but deeply meaningful.
May this simple project remind you that the work of hearth and home matters. In the quiet rhythm of your hands, you participate in a legacy of care, sustainability, and faithful living—one stitch at a time.
From our hands to our homes, may every stitch tell a story of care. 💚
— Vicki, Common Threads
