Back Scrubber Pattern to Crochet

I'm not flexible enough to maneuver a washcloth to reach my whole back so a crocheted back scrubber used with both hands was a good solution. This back scrubber works up quickly so you'll want to make several. Make a coordinating washcloth from this Quick and Easy Dishcloth Pattern and tuck one into a basket with your favorite natural soap for gift giving or to keep in your guest bathroom.

Pattern Difficulty = Easy

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Ss = slip stitch
St = stitch

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Back Scrubber Pattern

With any kitchen cotton yarn and size G crochet hook, leave a tail of 3" or so and ch 37.
(tail will be used to secure ch for handle)

Row 1 - In back bump of chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch (5 sc), ch 1, turn
(remaining chain will be used for handle).

Increase Rows

Row 2 - increase one stitch in row by placing 2 sc in first st, sc across remaining, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Rows 3-11 - repeat row 2 until you have a total of 15 sc, ch 1, turn

For pattern, work in back loop only except the first and last stitch of each row

Pattern Row - 2 dc in 1st st, * sk 2 sts, in BLO sc and 2 dc in same st, * repeating from * to * across, ending with 1 sc in last st, ch 2, turn

Repeat pattern row until piece measures approx 23" (without chain for handle), ch 1, turn.

Decrease Rows
Row 1 - sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 2 - sc dec in 1st 2 st, sc across, sc dec in last 2 st, ch 1, turn
(sc decrease: pull up loop in 1st and 2nd stitch, yo and pull through all 3 lps)

Repeat row 2 until there are 5 sc, ch 1 turn

Last Row - sc across, ss into same stitch as last sc, ch 30, ss to opposite end of last row to make handle. Leave a tail long enough to use with large needle to secure chain to last row for extra support.

Secure chains for handles on both ends of piece. Weave in ends.

Source: Crochet pattern created by Marie Anne