I like net scrubbies, but I had no luck in trying to crochet them. So I folded the netting in half then in half again and cut 3, 2 inch strips. I knotted the top and braided them to the bottom and made another knot. Then I coiled it and used a large needle and plastic, fine fishing line or plastic thread to catch all the coils, using a pliers when the needle would not go through easily. Now I have a nice thick scrubbie and am very pleased. Works good, too.
By Angelna from Glendale, CA
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I would like instructions for making nylon net scrubbies.
By Madelyn
Type in "free crochet patterns" on the internet and see what you come up with. I used to be a member of a site that had free patterns, but I don't remember what it was called.
Try:
www.allfreecrochet.com
www.bestfreecrochet.com
www.crochetnmore.com
www.favecrafts.com
www.crochetmemories.com
Also, any of the web sites for the yarn companies (Lion Brand; Red Heart; Caron; etc.) usually have free patterns. And as "thriftyvicki" stated, just type in "free crochet patterns". You'll be surprised at what you get.
Good luck on your adventure! Linda.
Here is an easy pattern with pics and video.
noelwright.blogspot.com/
How do I find a spool of netting to make scrubbies?
By Dorothy
I use old shower puffs. Usually you can find them at yard sales and thrift stores because people get the small ones free with something else.
I use plastic net bags from produce. Onions and garlic bags, mostly. I collect until I have several of the same color.
e-mail is correct. I, too, would like to know where to get the net scrubbies yarn.
I got mine at Walmart by the yard for .98/yard.. learning to make them myself! :)
Homesew.com sells nylon net , 3" wide 40 yds. long for $2.75 a roll.
There are at least 20 colors to choose from.
Home Sew has them in all different colors/ homesew.com for order or catalog.
What size do you cut the strips to crochet pot scrubbers?
Donna from Millbury, OH
Thanks but I found a website for the instructions and figured it out. I am cutting them 1 1/2". That'll work for me.
could you please give me the site where you found out how to crochet these at? thank you
How do you tie the pieces together on the nylon netting?
Thanks
Shar crawsi@aol.com
I tie my pieces together with square knots, because they are very strong, yet small enough they can rarely be seen.
Tim Nelson from Mitchell, SD
There are several "how to" videos on YouTube for making nylon net scrubbies. Some of them are really good! Depends on how much you know about crocheting...
Does anyone have a pattern for the nylon scrubbies that are made of two crocheted circles and then they are crocheted together? A friend bought one and asked me if I knew how to make them and I told her I would try to find the answer on here. Thank you in advance.
By Linda L.
Hi Linda
Do you ever get the pattern for the 2 sided flat scrubbies?
I am also looking for this.
Thank you,
Whirly(Darlene)
To make a two sided pot scrubber, just crochet two face scrubbies and single crochet them together. You can find pattern here: noelwright.blogspot.com
I don't make two scrubbies to make two sided, all in one been making them forever an sell lots of them, 2 inch wide and use k hook
Anyone in Thrifty Fun Land know how to use nylon net and a bleach bottle handle to make a scrubby? My rug hooking group is crocheting net scrubbies to use as a lint brush, and one of the ladies mentioned she used to have one with a handle.
I can't find directions or photos anywhere on line. She described it as a handle with a nylon net (tulle) pom pom on the end. Thanks in advance!I made some years ago, but never had a pattern. I cut my nylon into strips and just wrapped it around the handle 2 layers thick (the side where the scrubby will be).
I would poke a hole in the bleach handle and start crocheting around the hole, and then crochet in rounds until you have it the size you want.
When I try to crochet a pot scrubber with nylon netting it comes out with a totally frayed look from the cut edges. The stitches are not distinct so it is difficult to find the hole for the next stitch. I am looking at a scrubber that I purchased and the stitches are very obvious and it has a very neat look. What am I not doing wrong?
Would it be possible to post a pattern for making scrubbies? Thanks!
Editor's Note: There are some instructions in the feedback of this post. Hope it is helpful
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It's possible that you are cutting the strips in the wrong direction.
Here is a good tutorial:
noelwright.blogspot.com/
You might try a larger hook to start the first one, till you get the hang of it. I found several patterns on the internet and a youtube video of how to do it. You might be cutting the nylon strip too small, or the netting is on the larger size which might fray on the edges more.
Does anyone know how to get rid of a chemical smell with the netting used to make crocheted scrubbies.
One thing to do is to lay things out in the sun. That tends to eradicate smells.
activated charcoal and vinegar will both also neutralize the smell
you can purchase activated charcoal here: https://www.ama al+smell+remover
and as far as vinegar, just leave them in an enclosed space with an open dish of white vinegar (make sure that it cannot fall over!) for a day or so. This should help dissipate the smells.
I put mine in the washing machine each week.
I'm looking for the pattern to make the scrounges.
By Ann P.
This is Heloise's suggestion for a crochet method:
www.indeonline.com/
I used to make them all the time the "lazy way", using a red or brown net potato or onion sack (now we have some pans I can't use them so I don't make as many). It is three easy steps:
1. cut off the metal holders at the end if there are any
2. shape the piece until it looks like an old fashioned hair net (round circle with the rough edges),
3. started folding the edges in on themselves (its a rolling/tucking move)...just keep turning and rolling/tucking. This forms a nice oval pad, when I was done, viola....a scrubbie--about the size of a Brillo pad for free!
I would use it a until it got too greasy (usually two-three times) then I would pull it back apart, stuff it with old yarn/fabric scraps, tie with a piece of string and hang near the bird feeder and off of the trees for birds to pull out strands yarn/threads for nesting (this was a regular spring thing for me!).
In the other seasons, I always felt guilty when I tossed them, but leaving greasy plastic around just attracts critters and I didn't want that! Sometimes you have to be penny-wise on things!
If I can enlist one of the teens in my world to shoot a video me making one! That could be fun!!!
Save onion mesh bags and use a rubber band. No pattern necessary
Where do I find the actual pattern for crocheting nylon kitchen scrubbies?
By czech945
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Do try Noel Wright's website 'Treasures of the Heart' at: www.noelwright.blogspot.ca
She has a wonderful site with lots of crafty ideas!
I want to make some scrunches with mesh netting. Can you please tell me how to make them? I have mesh netting fabric, but don't know how to make them.
By Patty from Lizton, IN
What are scrunches? Do you mean pot scrubbers?
noelwright.blogspot.com/
How do you cut the fabric? I bought 3 yds. Do I cut it across or up and down?
By Ali
When I made mine, I cut on the diagonal.
How do I find a pattern for a nylon scrubbie?
By Lisa J.
I have been making scrubbers for years, however, recently, JoAnn's has a very stiff material that says it's to use for scrubbers. I cut the 2 inch strips, however, I don't seem to be able to crochet with it. I am using a size K hook. Any ideas as to what I am doing wrong? Help please!
By Myrla
cody-simplyhomemade.blogspot.com/
How much nettings do you buy to make one?
By M
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I recently purchased a dish scrubber made of nylon netting and would like to make some. Anyone have any patterns they would like to share?
Stiff nylon netting scraps make great scrubbers for dishes, car bumpers/windows, bathroom porcelain, and removing paint with stripper. Their holes catch raised food/dirt/paint and remove it. Nylon net is perfectly paired with baking soda as an abrasive, as both will not leave scratches on surfaces you're cleaning.
I am wondering if anyone knows where you can buy the tulle on rolls to make the net scrubbers.
