These are designed to slip over jumbo net scrubbers. I understand these jumbo scrubbers might not be available everywhere so I will be releasing a smaller version to slip over the smaller net scrubbers too.
I also have included instructions for a “no net” version where you will sew two crocheted layers together instead of leaving an opening for a net scrubber.
You could also slip these over a rock if you found the right sized rock.
Buggy Scrubbers Pattern
The crochet pattern for these scrubbers is available for free below.
A downloadable, ad-free pattern that includes the instructions and all pictures is also available to purchase from my Ravelry Shop.
Materials
- Yarn: Bee – 75 yards yellow yarn, 75 yards black yarn, small amounts of red, and white yarn; Ladybug – 75 yards red yarn, 75 yards black yarn, small amounts of orange, and white yarn
Yarn note: Use cotton yarn for scrubbers. I suggest Lily Sugar N Cream. Acrylic yarn, such as Red Heart Super Saver, is better for rock covers that are going to be outside. - Crochet Hook: H (5mm)
- Miscellaneous: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, 2 small black buttons for eye, sewing needle, black thread, large 4” net scrubber. I used these scrubbers that I picked up at my dollar store: https://lolaproducts.com/products/jumbo-plastic-mesh-scourer
Details
Finished Measurements: 4.5” wide x 2.5” high (when slipped over a net scrubber)
Directions – Ladybug Scrubber or Rock Cover
1. With an H hook and black yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting 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 1, *hdc, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
4. Cut the black yarn and change to black yarn. Work this round in BLO. Ch 1, *hdc 2, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Ch 1, *hdc 3, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (40sts)
6-7. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to the end of the round, sl st to join.
8-11. Ch 1, *FPHDC around the next post, BPHDC around the next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Spots (make 5 or more)
With an H hook and black yarn, create a magic circle of 5sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (5sts) Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing in place.
With a yarn needle, use each yarn tail to sew the spots on the red section.
Skip to “Face”.
Directions – Bee Scrubber or Rock Cover
1. With an H hook and yellow yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting 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 1, *hdc, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
For steps 4-8:
- Do NOT cut the yarns when changing colors.
- Carry the unused yarn behind the piece until needed.
- Work each round in BLO.
4. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 2, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 3, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (40sts)
6. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to the end of the round, sl st to join.
7. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to the end of the round, sl st to join.
8. Ch 1, *FPHDC around the next post, BPHDC around the next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.
9-11. Finish off the yellow yarn. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, *FPHDC around the next post, BPHDC around the next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.
Finish off and weave in ends. Continue to “Face”.
Face – all versions
Eyes (make 2)
With an H hook and white yarn, create a magic circle of 5 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (5sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.
With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew eyes to the top part of the center black section. With a sewing needle and black thread, sew one button on top of each eye for the pupils.
Nose (make 1)
With an H hook and red or orange yarn, create a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (8sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.
With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew nose in place, overlapping the bottom edge of the eyes.
Mouth: With a yarn needle and white yarn, stitch mouth in place.
Antenna (make 1)
With an H hook and black yarn, ch 14. Finish off and tie a knot in each end. Fold the antenna piece in half to find the middle. With a yarn needle and black yarn, sew the middle to the top of the head section.
NO NET VERSION – Ladybug Scrubber (two layers sewn together)
Make 2
1. With an H hook and black yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting 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 1, *hdc, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
4. Cut the black yarn and change to black yarn. Work this round in BLO. Ch 1, *hdc 2, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Ch 1, *hdc 3, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (40sts)
6-7. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to the end of the round, sl st to join.
8. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Repeat, making one more identical piece. Add a face to one of the pieces (follow instructions from “Face” section).
Place the two pieces wrong sides together. Attach matching yarn with an H hook to any st on the outer round. Working through both layers, sl st in each st around. Finish off and weave in ends.
NO NET VERSION – Bee Scrubber (two layers sewn together)
Make 2
1. With an H hook and yellow yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting 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 1, *hdc, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
For steps 4-8:
- Do NOT cut the yarns when changing colors.
- Carry the unused yarn behind the piece until needed.
- Work each round in BLO.
4. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 2, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 3, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (40sts)
6. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to the end of the round, sl st to join.
7. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to the end of the round, sl st to join.
8. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Repeat, making one more identical piece. Add a face to one of the pieces (follow instructions from “Face” section).
Place the two pieces wrong sides together. Attach matching yarn with an H hook to any st on the outer round. Working through both layers, sl st in each st around. Finish off and weave in ends.
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