Written Pattern

The original PDF pattern remains available above. This round kitchen scrubber is worked in the round and finishes at approximately 13 in (33 cm) in diameter.

Materials

• 24 in US 8 circular knitting needle

• Six stitch markers, including one to mark the beginning of the round

• One ball Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off yarn, worsted #4, 106 yds (97 m)

• Tapestry needle

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge is 9 stitches x 12 rounds = 2 x 2 in (5 x 5 cm). Finished diameter is approximately 13 in (33 cm).

Abbreviations

• KFB: knit into the front and back of the next stitch.

• PM: place marker.

• M1L: with the left needle, pick up the bar between stitches from front to back and knit into the back of it.

• M1R: with the left needle, pick up the bar between stitches from back to front and knit into the front of it.

Cast On and Set-Up

1. Cast on 6 stitches and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist. Place a marker for the beginning of the round.

2. Set-Up Round 1: KFB across (12 stitches).

3. Set-Up Round 2: Knit.

4. Set-Up Round 3: KFB across (24 stitches).

5. Set-Up Round 4: Knit 4, PM; repeat around.

Increase Repeat

1. Increase Round 1: *Knit 1, M1L, knit until 1 stitch remains before the next marker, M1R, knit 1; repeat the bracketed section at each marker. You will increase 12 stitches.

2. Increase Round 2: Knit.

Repeat Increase Rounds 1 and 2 until approximately 15 yds (13.7 m) of yarn remain, or until you reach the end of one color repeat. With highly textured yarn, you may skip an increase round in a textured section if needed.

Finish

Loosely cast off, weave in the ends, and block if desired. To make an optional hanging loop, cast on 3 stitches and knit a 3 in (7.6 cm) I-cord. Attach the loop securely to the scrubber.

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