Crochet Pattern: Super Fluffy Bath Puff
There isn’t a store bought bath puff that can compare to my super fluffy version. It is made with 100% cotton yarn and oh so soft against my skin, but for extra scrubbing power, add some nylon netting. I dislike how my bath puffs always wear out so hopefully this one will last a long time as it is ten times more durable then the ones I used! I think I will make a few as gifts. Here is the pattern if you would to like to make one, even a beginner can do it. Also, check out the cotton yarn experiment post, since this bath puff is a part of it.
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Finished Size: approximately 5” (13 cm) in diameter
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Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 190 yards / 4 oz) Crochet Hook K (6.5 mm) Scissors |
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Crochet Pattern: Bath Puff
Round 1: ch 3, 30 dc in third ch from hook, place marker
Round 2 – 3: 6 dc in each dc around
Finish off weaving end into bath puff.
Strap
Row 1: ch 30, sl st in first ch made forming loop, attach to center of bath puff.
If you need help crocheting this bath puff, let me know and I would be glad to help!
You have the best stuff to make! I come to your site every day to see what you’ve come up with next.
I agree with Pam!
Thank you so much for sharing! This puff pattern is so much simpler than the others I have found. I will be giving this a try and will post a pic if I manage to get it finished soon. Again, thanks! I love this site!!
This seems like its gonna be awesome! I’ll probably try to make one soon. But I’ll probably kill myself trying to put the 30 dc in that one chain though. I can barely put 6 in one xD
And I can’t see the picture… Its just a little yellow line.
I also agree with Pam
Thanks everyone for the awesome comments
If you have trouble getting 30 dc in the chain then you can always just do as many as you can fit. Of course the more the fluffier! Also I fixed the pic, let me know if it’s still messed up on your side, Mich.
This is awesome! How many skeins of cotton yarn did this thing take to make?
Yup I can see the picture now. It looks awesome!
And I know this adjustable ring thingy usually for amigurumi, but I can probably use that to fit all the stitches in
It took two 2-ounce (95 yards) skeins of cotton yarn, Kai. And the adjustable ring is a great idea Mich!
These are awesome. I love them soo much. When my youngest was a toddler he loved throwing these around.
Genius! Thanks for sharing. I just finished mine and can’t wait to use it now.
I made one for myself and another to my little nephew.
Just discovered your site. Love it!
I have already made to things, and by the way your patterns are very easy to follow unlike others I’ve come across.
Thanks for sharing.
Elaine
I just discovered your site. I really like it. your patterns are very easy to follow!
Rachel,
Thanks for your easy, straightforward, wonderful approach to crocheting! I LOVE your patterns and I just recently made the bath puff; it’s fabulous! I’m in the middle of crocheting a second one for a good friend of mine.
Rachel,
Just a note on the bath puff; I’m going to try squeezing in 8-10 dc into each stitch for a tighter puff next time. Also, in order to solve the problem of the puff getting too bogged down with the weight of the water I just took an extra piece of yard and randomly wove it into the core of the puff and this really tightened things up. I hate when the nylon ones begin to come undone so hopefully this trick with make this fabulous cotton one maintain its wonderful shape and “puffiness”.
Thanks again for the pattern!
Hey Angela!
I’m glad that you like it! Also thanks for the suggestion! I’ve been looking for ways to make it better and yours seems right on point. Thanks
Awesome…I love this bath puff. Sooooooooooo cute.
Thanks…………
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I started making one of these because the pattern looked so easy and I love the look of the thing. My husband pointed out that you’d have to be sure to get cotton to dry out well each time, or it might get moldy or mildewy. I’ve decided that the one I’m making (after reading the cotton experiment post and my hubby’s concerns) will make an excellent ball for my three year old. It’s soft, pretty, and just the right size to play catch. It won’t (hopefully) break a lamp if it goes awry either.
Thanks Rachel!
I’m using “I Love This Cotton” yarn. I think it’s a bit softer then the “Peaches and Creme.”
I tried this, but I used acrylic yarn that I had left over from another project. I did try it out in the shower, and it did turn out to get a little heavy and lathered the same way a washcloth does. But I’m going to be patient…I think this might be something that needs to be broken in.
Thanks for the pattern! I searched all over and this was the first one I found for crocheters! Most of them were knitted.
Love the pattern… thinking about making it for a birthday present! One question- will it get mold in it? Hate that pesky mold… don’t want it inside.
Hey Katie!
It does take a while to dry if you use cotton yarn since it is so absorbent. So like anything that is wet for too long it can grow mold on it (eww), but I have never heard of anyone saying that they did get mold growing on their bath puff. Also you can toss it in the washing machine every once in a while, that should keep it form molding up
Thank you a lot for posting this. I was look for something to crochet and this is an amazing project. I love crochet, it’s fun, meditative and quicker than knitting. I still like to knit though. I am making one with cotton and I do believe these can last much longer than the other kind you get from the store, since cotton is washable. I might make these for others also.
Did anyone try to make this with cotton thread…say #3 size? I have some on hand, and I think I’m going to try it. Seems like it might lather more like net? …and maybe not so heavy? Since all the thread I have is black, I’ll have a truly unique bath puff on my hands! Don’t think I’ve EVER seen a black one before. I’ll let you know how it comes out.
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Hey Metta, I haven’t tried it in thread, but I am excited to know how it goes!!! Keep us updated
Definitely let us know, Metta.
I’ve never used thread to crochet, so I wouldn’t even know where to start!
I’m starting some baskets for Christmas presents and this would be a great addittion to them, but I’d like a yarn (or thread) that works almost like the store bought ones. I love that lather.
Drum roll……I finished the puff using thread, and guess what? It is the answer!!!! I used the largest thread there is…size 3 with a size I hook, and put 40 stitches in the circle instead of 30, and used trebles instead of doubles, to compensate for the smaller size. It is lacy and soft! Of course, I ran out out thread before I got finished, so finished off using some odds and ends of Paton’s Grace….which is slightly larger than #3 thread, but not much. Anyway it looks more like a mop than a puff, but it works great in the shower! To get the lather, you have to put the shower stuff on and squeeze it all through the puff, but it does lather! Not quite as much as the net, but it DOES lather! I really like it better than net, ’cause you can wash your face and ears and other “delicate” areas that you don’t really want to scrape with nylon net, don’t cha know! And…..it dries out overnight! Yeah! Oh, by the way, the size 3 thread is really nice and soft, so you don’t have to worry about it being scratchy! Mine looks very strange…since it has about four different colors of thread/yarn in it! Think I’ll try again with enough number 3 to make a whole puff in one color!
Oh, I forgot…before it gets wet, it doesn’t look like a mop. It looks really pretty, and feels SOO good! It would look really nice in a basket.
Woohoo!!! I’m so glad it worked for you!!! I’m going to have to try it as soon as I can get some size 3
Thanks for sharing Metta!
I’m working on this right now, but I’m using soft acrylic(the yarn was given so I can’t be picky!) and so far am LOVING the texture. It’s solid white, but I’m hoping to experiment with more colors in the future. I can’t wait to use it! Thanks so much for uploading this!
As much of a beginner I am, my puff came out completely different!
It still works great though. I think I misunderstood rounds 2-3 completely lol, I’ll probably get it next time, but this was a really great pattern to start off with! 