Free Scrubby Bath Pouf from RedHeart.com

Required Supplies:

• RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 805 Stream A and 934 Candy B
• RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 316 Soft White C
  
  Note: Only a small quantity of C is needed for this project.
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
• Yarn needle

Crochet a long strip and then gather up the strip to make a wonderful shower pouf. It’s a really easy way to have a ruffled pouf in a hurry.

GAUGE:  is not important for this project

Pouf measures 6” (15 cm) in diameter.

POUF (make 1 each with A and B)

Ch 103.

Foundation Row:  Tr in 5th ch from hook (beginning 4 ch count as first tr) and in each ch across, turn—100 tr.

Row 1:  Ch 4, tr in each tr across; working in end of Foundation Row, sl st in each ch.

Round 2:  Working in opposite side of Foundation Row and in spaces between sts, ch 3, skip space between beginning ch and next tr, sc in next space, *ch 3, skip next 3 spaces, sc in next space; repeat from * across, ch 3; join with slip st in first sc—25 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

With C, ch 80. Fasten off. Weave one tail through each ch-3 space. Pull tails to even lengths and tie a knot very tightly to shape and close pouf. To make a hanging loop, tie tails together in an over hand knot close to ends and trim

close to knot.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.;

ch  = chain(s);

sc  = single crochet;

st(s)  = stitch(es);

tr  = treble (triple) crochet;

* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.