The Starry Ridge Face Scrubby - Free Crochet Pattern
- Jacqueline Visser
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 13
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If you love quick, practical crochet projects, the Starry Ridge Face Scrubby is a perfect addition to your handmade skincare routine. Made with soft, absorbent 100% cotton yarn and worked using a modified Star Stitch in the round, this reusable face scrubbie has a beautifully textured surface that's both gentle on your skin and durable enough for everyday use.
Worked seamlessly in the round, this beginner-friendly project comes together quickly and is a great way to use up small amounts of cotton yarn. The textured stitches are ideal for cleansing your face, removing makeup, or applying your favourite skincare products, all while offering an eco-friendly alternative to disposable cotton rounds.
Whether you're making a few for yourself or creating thoughtful handmade gifts, these face scrubbies are as practical as they are beautiful. Pair them with the matching Starry Ridge Washcloth, Soap Saver Bag, or Spa Headband to create a charming spa gift set that's sure to be appreciated.
Pattern Details:
- Finished Size:
4.5" diameter
- Skill Level: Intermediate
English US terms
- Stitches Used for the pattern: Star Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Chain, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet 3rd loop
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They're perfect for packaging:
Reusable face scrubbies
Self-care and spa gift sets
Mother's Day gifts
Birthday gifts
Craft fair displays
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The Yarn
This face scrubby is made using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn
Fibre content: 100% cotton
Weight: Worsted / #4
Yardage: Approximately 14 yd (13 m).
Care instructions: Machine washable
Materials
Pattern Notes:
Written in US crochet terms.
Work in joined rounds unless otherwise stated.
Ch-1 at the beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated
The pattern is worked in multiples of 2.
This pattern uses the Modified Start Stitch.
Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sp - space
rep - repeat
sc - single crochet
sc 3rd loop - sc in the 3rd loop
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
hdc - half double crochet
hdc blo - half double crochet 3rd loop
Star st - Star Stitch
Beg Star st - Beginning Star
Gauge
Gauge is not necessary for this pattern
Special Stitches:
The Star Stitch
Beginning Modified Star Stitch: Ch 3. Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook into next ch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Insert hook into first st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, (5 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 to close star.
Modified Star Stitch: Insert hook into ch-1 sp of star just made, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook into side of star, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Insert hook into st at base of star, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, (5 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 to close star.
sc 3rd Loop: to work into the 3rd Loop, work in the loop behind the top V of the indicated st.
Face Scrubby Instructions
Round 1: ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
ch 1, 8 hdc into the ring. sl st to first st to join. 8hdc
Round 2: ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first st. 16 sc.
Round 3: ch 3 Work first beg star st. Work star st around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first Star st. 15 Star sts
Tip
When finishing the Star st rounds. Finish the last star st by drawing up the last loop of the st in the first st of the round. By working the last stitch this way, you will avoid having holes in your project.
Round 4: ch 1, *1 hdc in the top of the first Star st, 1 hdc in the ch-1 sp, repeat from * around. sl st to the first hdc. 34 hdc
Round 5: ch 1, *2 sc in the 3rd loop, sc in the 3rd loop, rep from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. 51 sc
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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