Free Pattern: Loopy Layered Pouf

We all use bath poufs at our house and the net ones end up falling apart so I like making my own. Many of the crochet patterns for similar scrubbies can be time consuming. I wanted to make one that was fairly easy and could be made without a ton of concentration. Hey, these projects come in handy in the car, around family, and while watching a favorite show.
I make mine from 100% cotton and I have found they last a lot longer if they air dry instead of going through the dryer.

This is part of my “Weekly Wash” for 2025. Each Wednesday from March – November a new crochet pattern for a dishcloth, scrubbie, towel, or similar will be released. I hope you will enjoy these patterns too. The patterns are free to follow along on my blog, plus several of them have a paid pdf for a small fee.

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Loopy Layered Pouf Crochet Pattern

The pattern is available to view below.

Materials and Details

Yarn: 90 yards cotton per scrubby
Crochet Hook: I (5.5mm)
Supplies: yarn needle
Finished Measurements: 3.5” across (4” from peak to peak)
Gauge – not needed for this project

Tips

The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain unless noted.
Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate the number of rows.
Stitch count remains the same unless noted at end of row/round.
If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].

Directions

Each pouf consists of 4 loopy circles which will be stacked and sewn together when complete.

Loopy Circle (make 5)

1. With an I hook and worsted weight cotton yarn, create a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (8sts)

2. Ch 1, 2hdc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)

3. *ch 10, sl st in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (16 loops)

4. This step is worked into the loops created by the ch 10 on the previous round. *ch 5, sl st in the next loop, ch 5, sl st in the same st on the circle as the sl st from the previous round*, repeat to end of round. Finish off and weave in ends.

Repeat for each loopy circle until 5 circles are complete.

Flower

1. With an I hook and worsted weight cotton yarn, create a magic circle of 5 sc sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 5 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (5sts)

2. (ch 2, 2dc, ch 2, sl st) in the same st, *(ch 2, 2dc, ch 2, sl st) in the next t*, repeat to end of round. (5 petals)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing the flower to the pouf.

Assembly

Fold each circle in half. Stack the circles. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, sew the centers together as snug as possible. See photos below.