If you’re looking for a quick and practical crochet project with a cheerful sunflower twist, you’re going to love this Crochet Sunflower Dish Scrubby Pattern. Made with durable nylon scrubby yarn, this bright flower works up quickly and adds a cheerful touch to your kitchen all year long, especially during late summer and fall.
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These sunflower scrubbies are perfect for washing dishes, scrubbing pots and pans, or gifting as part of a handmade kitchen set. They’re beginner-friendly, use very little yarn, and work up to approximately 4.5 inches across—the perfect size for everyday kitchen use. Whether you’re making them for yourself, stocking your craft fair booth, or adding them to a gift basket, they’re a quick and practical project you’ll reach for again and again.
In this free pattern, I’ll walk you through how to crochet your own Sunflower Dish Scrubby step-by-step. Grab your hook and your favorite sunflower-inspired colors—it’s time to create something cute and functional!
Looking to create a complete set? Pair your Sunflower Dish Scrubby with one of my Crochet Towel Holder patterns or a coordinating kitchen towel for a thoughtful handmade gift.
🌸 Crochet Flower Dish Scrubby Collection
Love flower-themed crochet projects? These quick and easy scrubbies all use the same scrubby yarn and make wonderful gifts, market makes, or seasonal kitchen décor.
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Ways To Use The Crochet Sunflower Dish Scrubby
This scrubby is both functional and decorative, making everyday cleaning a little more fun!
- Pair it with a towel holder or bundle a few together for a cute and functional kitchen set
- Great for washing dishes, scrubbing pots, pans, and stuck-on messes
- Can also be used as a bath scrubby or for gentle exfoliation
- Makes a reusable alternative to disposable sponges and scrub pads
How to Wash and Clean a Nylon Yarn Dish Scrubby
Dish scrubbies made with nylon yarn are durable and designed for repeated use. To clean, rinse thoroughly after each use and allow to air dry.
For a deeper clean, you can place your scrubby in the washing machine and wash on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry. Avoid high heat, as synthetic fibers may melt or become damaged.
Easy Packaging Ideas for Crochet Kitchen Gift Sets
I love to gift my Crochet Sunflower Dish Scrubby in cute packaging, especially when I include simple cleaning instructions. For this set, I used 4.5″ x 4.5″ clear cellophane bags and printed sticker labels using Avery online. They have a variety of pre-made designs to choose from, or you can easily create your own. I used round label size 22807 and printed them at home.
For a fun and thoughtful gift, try pairing your scrubby with a coordinating kitchen towel and a small bottle of dish soap. Finish it off by tying everything together with a Crochet Sunflower Dish Scrubby attached to the towel for a bright and cheerful sunflower-themed gift set.
The Best Nylon Scrubby Yarn for This Pattern
The Sunflower Dish Scrubby Pattern was designed using two strands of worsted weight nylon scrubby yarn held together. My preferred yarn for this project is Lion Brand Stitch Soak Scrub (100% nylon). I used the colors Cyber Yellow and Charcoal for a traditional sunflower look I used the colors Cyber Yellow and Charcoal for a traditional sunflower look, but you can easily customize your flower using bright oranges, greens, or other coordinating colors to match your kitchen décor.
Below is the exact yarn I use:
Using Alternative Cotton or Scrubby Yarn Substitutes
You’re welcome to experiment with different scrubby or kitchen-friendly yarns for this pattern. Please note that alternative yarns have not been tested, so results may vary.
For best functionality, choose a durable fiber such as cotton or nylon that can handle regular use and washing. Keep in mind that the finished size, thickness, and texture may change depending on the yarn weight and fiber content. If substituting, you may need to adjust your hook size or tension to achieve a similar look and feel.
Finished Sunflower Scrubby Dimensions and Sizing
The Sunflower Dish Scrubby comes in one finished size. Approximately 4.5 inches across at the widest point.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. When made with the recommended yarn and hook, the finished flower should measure approximately 4.5 inches across at the widest point.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Crochet Stitch Abbreviations in US Terms
- beg — beginning
- ch(s) — chain / chains
- hdc — half double crochet
- slst — slip stitch
- st(s) — stitch / stitches
- ch2p — chain two picot
- tr — treble crochet (triple crochet)
✂️ Materials & Supplies Needed
Grab all the supplies you need in one convenient place:
- Yarn: Size 4 Worsted Weight Nylon Scrubby Yarn (2 strands held together)
- Recommended Yarn: Lion Brand Stitch Soak Scrub (100% Nylon)
- Approximate Yardage: Color A (Flower Center) – 7 yards; Color B (Flower Petals) – 20 yards
- Crochet Hook: Size J/10 (6mm) Hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
- Notions: Flexible Measuring Tape, Scissors, and a Tapestry Needle
How to Crochet the Special Stitches for This Pattern
- Invisible Join Method: After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle, weave tail under both loops of the 1st stitch of the round, to create a false stitch, then weave through the back loop of the last stitch of the round. Weave in ends.
- Treble or Triple Crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through next 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook.
- Chain Two Picot (ch2p): Chain two, slip stitch in back hump of second chain from hook – one picot created.
Video Instructions For The Crochet Sunflower Dish Scrubby
Free Step-by-Step Sunflower Dish Scrubby Pattern Instructions
- Use two strands held together.
- Beg chs do not count as a st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch/chs.
Flower Center (Color A)
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch2, work 10hdc in the circle, join with slst in beg hdc. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2hdc in each st around, join with invisible join method. (20hdc)
The center of the flower measures approximately 2 inches across.
Close magic circle tightly, and weave in tails.
Petals (Color B)
- Attach Color B in first st of rnd 2 by inserting hook into the st and pulling up a loop.
Rnd 3. Ch2. In same st, work (1dc, 1tr, ch2p, 1tr, 1dc, ch2, slst) to create first petal. *Sk next st, in next st work (slst, ch2, 1dc, 1tr, ch2p, 1tr, 1dc, ch2, slst); rep from * around. Sk last st, join with slst in beg st. (10 petals)
Fasten off and weave in ends securely.
Your Sunflower Dish Scrubby is complete! Package and add care instructions as desired.
If you try the Sunflower Dish Scrubby Pattern, I’d love to see your photos. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin.
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Be sure to check out my Crochet Daisy Dish Scrubby Pattern and Crochet Flower Appliqué Collection for even more colorful and beginner-friendly designs.