Some call it a bath puff. Some call it a bath pouf, and some call it a loofah. Whatever you want to call it, it’s a washy thing.
I usually purchase a two dollar nylon bath puff at Walmart. I love them. They are easy to use. When I'm finished washing, I rinse it out and hang it to dry until the next wash. After a few weeks, I can toss it out and get a new one.
I had a request the other day. After seeing one I made in my Etsy shop, a customer asked if I could make another color? “Sure!” I said.
Then she responded, “Great, I will need four plus 4 matching washcloths by March 16th”. I did a face plant in my hand and looked over at my husband. ‘I have a crochet request for a batch’. He smiled and said “thats a good thing “right?” Well, yes and no. Yes I'm thrilled by the request, but there is no way I can get the order filled in a week. Heck, I don't even remember how I made the bath puff that’s been sitting in my shop for months. I thought she just wanted one. Working full time only leaves me with a couple hours at night to get any crocheting done. I had to decline the request.
Later the next evening I grabbed a ball of yarn and began making a bath puff. I figured I needed to refresh my memory on how to make one and how long it will take. It took me three evenings to complete this bath puff! It is super easy to make but time consuming. I thought I was never going to get to the end of the last row and ran out of brown yarn half way through and had to add another color I had on hand. Now not only do I remember how to make one, I also remember why I never made any more. Ha!
These are better than the store bought kind as they hold up longer, suds up better and can be thrown in the washing machine instead of the trash. This saves money. But then again, what’s two dollars right? I’ll stick to buying the cheep kind and put this one in my shop. Maybe it will sell. I might make more if I get bored or have some time on my hands, but I am currently working on a blanket.
For the fun of it, I’ll share the pattern for this puff.
I consider this a large one as it is approx 17 inches around.
You can use cotton yarn which is my favorite because I love all things cotton,
but I used Acrylic for this one. Acrylic will not mildew, dries faster and is light weight.
If you can read crochet,
Here goes:
Crochet Bath puff
Size I crochet hook.
Make a magic circle then chain 40 ( this will be your hanger). Sl stitch into the magic circle.
20 SC in the magic circle. (20).
Ch3, 3DC in same stitch, 4DC in each stitch around, Join. (80)
Ch3, 3DC in same stitch, 4DC in each stitch around, join. (320)
Ch3, 3DC in same stitch, 4DC in each stitch around, join. (1280)
Tie off, weave ends.
Do you like the one I made here? If so, you can purchase it from my Etsy shop.
I can make other colors.....Maybe.
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