The Rosewater Radiance Scrubby Set: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Botanical Spa Trio

Introduction: Your Personal Spa Escape

Elevate your skincare routine with this luxurious, hand-crocheted set of three cotton face scrubby pads, each adorned with a delicate tea rose motif. Designed for gentle exfoliation and a touch of spa-like elegance, this pattern is perfect for creating a thoughtful, handmade gift or a personal indulgence. The Rosewater Radiance Scrubby Set features three distinct sizes—large (3.5 inches), medium (3 inches), and small (2.5 inches)—each with its own unique floral motif: a rose blossom, a rosebud, and a leaf. Made from soft, absorbent cotton, these pads are gentle on the skin and perfect for daily cleansing or applying toner. This beginner-friendly pattern uses basic stitches and is worked in continuous rounds, making it an enjoyable project for crocheters of all skill levels.

Materials Needed

To create this beautiful spa set, gather the following materials:

• Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream or Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (worsted weight, 100% cotton), 1 ball each of:
  • Soft Pink (MC) – for the pad bases
  • Rose Blush (CC1) – for the rose blossom and rosebud motifs
  • Sage Green (CC2) – for the leaf motif
  Approximately 50 yards total.
• Hook: US G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
• Gauge: 16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Gauge is not critical for this project, but consistency ensures uniform size.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds (spiral) unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. The set includes three scrubby pads: a large pad (3.5 inches), a medium pad (3 inches), and a small pad (2.5 inches). Each pad features a different tea rose motif.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = decrease (sc2tog)
• MR = magic ring

Large Scrubby Pad (3.5 inches) - Rose Blossom Motif

Pad Base (MC - Soft Pink)

1. Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR). Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull the ring tight to close. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. Work 2 sc in each of the 6 stitches. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, increase in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (30 stitches)
6. Round 6: *Sc in the next 4 stitches, increase in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (36 stitches)
7. Round 7: *Sc in the next 5 stitches, increase in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (42 stitches)
8. Round 8: *Sc in the next 6 stitches, increase in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (48 stitches)
9. Round 9: Sc in each stitch around. (48 stitches)
10. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Rose Blossom Motif (CC1 - Rose Blush)

1. Round 1: Make a MR. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). Work 11 double crochet (dc) into the ring. Slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the beginning chain-3 to join. (12 dc)
2. Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as dc). Work 1 dc in the same stitch (the base of the chain-3). Work 2 dc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the beginning chain-3 to join. (24 dc)
3. Round 3: *Chain 4, skip the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (12 chain-4 loops)
4. Round 4: In each chain-4 loop, work the following: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc. This creates one petal. Repeat for all 12 loops. (12 petals)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing. Sew the rose motif to the center of the large pad using the yarn needle.

Medium Scrubby Pad (3 inches) - Rosebud Motif

Pad Base (MC - Soft Pink)

1. Rounds 1-6: Follow the same instructions as the large pad through Round 6. (36 stitches)
2. Round 7: Sc in each stitch around. (36 stitches)
3. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Rosebud Motif (CC1 - Rose Blush)

1. Round 1: Make a MR. Chain 2 (counts as a half double crochet). Work 5 half double crochet (hdc) into the ring. Sl st to the top of the beginning chain-2 to join. (6 hdc)
2. Round 2: Chain 2 (counts as hdc). Work 1 hdc in the same stitch. Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the beginning chain-2 to join. (12 hdc)
3. Round 3: *Chain 3, skip the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch* – repeat from * to * around. (6 chain-3 loops)
4. Round 4: In each chain-3 loop, work the following: sc, 2 dc, sc. This creates one petal. Repeat for all 6 loops. (6 petals)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 10 inches). Sew the rosebud to the center of the medium pad.

Small Scrubby Pad (2.5 inches) - Leaf Motif

Pad Base (MC - Soft Pink)

1. Rounds 1-5: Follow the same instructions as the large pad through Round 5. (30 stitches)
2. Round 6: Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
3. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Leaf Motif (CC2 - Sage Green)

1. Chain 6.
2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook: sc in the 2nd chain, hdc in the next chain, dc in the next 2 chains, hdc in the last chain. (5 stitches)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, turn your work. Sc in the first stitch, hdc in the next stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches, hdc in the last stitch. (5 stitches)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 8 inches). Sew the leaf to the center of the small pad.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using the yarn needle.
2. Optional Textured Border: To create a textured scrubby surface, add a border of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around each pad using MC (Soft Pink). To do this:
   • With the right side facing, attach MC with a sl st to any edge stitch.
   • *Chain 1, then work a sc in the next stitch to the right (working backwards, or counterclockwise if you are right-handed).*
   • Repeat from * to * around the entire pad.
   • Sl st to the first stitch to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Care Instructions

Machine wash gentle cycle, tumble dry low. Cotton may shrink slightly, so consider washing before gifting.

Enjoy your handmade Rosewater Radiance Scrubby Set—a perfect blend of beauty and function for your daily skincare ritual!