This is an easy and free bath pouf crochet pattern. It’s not scratchy like a nylon pouf, but still suds up well when used with liquid body wash. It has a loop to hang dry after use. It comes out a nice size- approximately 5 inches in diameter.
The best thing about this pattern is you make the hanging loop before you make the body of the puff. A lot of the other patterns have you make the loop separately after the body of the puff is made, and it’s really hard to get into the middle of the puff to attach it. And though it looks like it might be hard to make the loop first and work around it, it’s really not at all.
The puff can be machine washed with like colors and tumbled dry low.
Bath Pouf Free Crochet Pattern
Yarn: 2 Balls Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton Yarn where to buy. The color I used for the demo is Jewels. The other color shown is County Green.
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Supplies:
Crochet Hook Size K (6.5 mm)
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Marker
Crochet Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:
ch = chain
r(s) = round(s)
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
dc = double crochet
Instructions:
The pictures show the pattern being worked from left to right because I am left handed. It can be worked either left to right or right to left and achieve the same results.
Strap:
Row 1: ch 30, sl st in first ch made forming loop
Body:
ch 3, join with sl st to form smaller loop.
Round 1: 30 dc in this smaller loop; place marker.
Rounds 2 & 3: 6 dc in each dc around.
Finish off with sl st in second st. Weave in ends.
If you need help crocheting this pattern, let me know and I will be glad to help!
Enjoy and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Don’t forget to check out my other free crochet patterns!
Could you please send this pattern to me e-mail i just had surgery yesterday so it’s hard for me to do it thanks
I sure can! 🙂 I hope you have a speedy recovery!
This looks really nice! I hope to try this for Christmas stocking stuffers for the ladies in my family.
Thank you! 🙂 I’m sure the ladies in your family will love them!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the free pattern 🙂
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you like it. 🙂
Wonderful! Thanks so much! I am trying to make a good portion of Christmas this year and this perfect for my “girl gifts” for my cousins 🙂
I almost forgot… does this have to be made of cotton? Can I use acrylic?
Hi Jenn! I’m glad you are enjoying the pattern! 🙂
Yes you can use acrylic yarn! Some people prefer the acrylic because the pouf will suds up more because it doesn’t absorb the soap as much as the cotton does.
Michelle
Looks like a great gif
Thank you can’t wait to try
try to make this now but I cannot get 30 dc in the ch3, could only get 20 and mine is also not look like the picture, what does the back of it look like? can you post a picture, mine is looking like it’s going to be flat with the pouf’s on the front
Hi Anna!
I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the pattern. The pouf is round, so the back and the front of the pouf look exactly the same. If you just work off the 20 dc you’ve done it is going to look lopsided. If you don’t want to rip it all out and start over with a looser ch 3 loop (maybe even ch 5 instead; sounds like your gauge may be tighter than mine), I would add another small loop into the ch 3 loop and then work another 10 dc off the 20 dc you already did.
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Michelle
Thank you it is actually starting to look right and thank you for the pattern
You’re welcome! Glad I was able to help! 🙂
I wasn’t able to get 30 stitches in the 3 stitch ring. I decided to go ahead and do a five stitch ring and that worked well.
I think I am missing something. I crocheted the loop and the 30 round and then did the 6 in each dc for Round 2, but now I am confused on where to crochet the 3rd round? In the 6 dc that I just did? Help!
Hi Valerie!
Just like round 2, you do 6 dc in every dc for round three. So round 1 is 30 dc, round 2 is 30 x 6 = 180 dc, and round 3 is 180 x 6 = 1,080 dc. Now I know that’s a lot of dc’ing, but it’s what gives the pouf its poof.
Hope that helps! 🙂 If it doesn’t let me know!
I got it, thanks! That sure was a lot of dc!!
I am so happy I looked through these posts- I too wondered how to do the 3rd round!! I found the answer here. I am so excited!!
🙂
I’m happy to hear that Lorena! I’m glad you are enjoying the pattern! 🙂
It was really fun to make love it thank you
You’re welcome Karen! 🙂 Thanks for your feedback!
These were so easy to make I am going to make alot and give them as gifts
Christine
Woodridge Qld Australia
Thanks Christine! 🙂 They do make lovely gifts!
Thank you,i made this very nice Bath Pouf
You’re welcome! 🙂
I think I want to make one bigger. Have you ever tried doing a 4th round with the same pattern? Is it too floppy?
I have not tried it with a 4th round… the 3rd round is pretty tight, so I think it would still be okay adding another round, but of course I can’t say for sure since I haven’t tried it. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! 🙂
I made one and used it with Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap. It wouldn’t suds up. Do you need to use it a few times before it will suds?
Hi Connie!
Did you use cotton yarn to make it? If you did, I don’t see why it wouldn’t suds up on the first use. I’m not familiar with Dr. Bronner’s soap; is it the moisturizing type that has oils in it? That type of soap unfortunately might not work well with this pouf.
Yes, I used cotton. The soap does have organic oils in it. Will try a different yarn type…hemp, cotton/acrylic blend till I find one that works. Really want to make these for Christmas gifts this year.
Thanks, Connie
Thanks for the reply! 🙂 It suds up well with the soaps I use, so I didn’t think different soaps would make a difference. Thanks for letting me know this might not suds up well with all soaps. If you do find a cotton blend that works better with the soaps you use, please let me know so I can update the post with the info.
Great pattern! Thanks so much for sharing. Quick question: after round 2 do I join to the first stitch of round 2 or do I just start round 3?
Hi Dawn!
Since this isn’t a garment in which you’d want to keep the rounds even, I didn’t include a chain stitch to build the start of each round, so you don’t need to sl st the end of round 2- you can just keep going onto round 3.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
I am confused how do you crochet rounds 2 and 3??? So you crochet 6 doc in one double crochet he do you even do that??? Like one on top of the other??
Hi Danielle!
You crochet 6 dc in each dc for rounds 2 and 3. You are building the bulk in the pouf by doing this, so yes, it is essentially “one on top of the other.” It is similar to doing a shell stitch; you are just doing a lot of them to build bulk to make the pouf “poof.” 🙂
Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks so much, Michelle! Mine turned out great!
I had a thought about the way different soaps will work with different yarns. Make a small sample with the different yarns before committing to the pouf. I make small face wipes (makeup removers) by making a magic ring and doing 3 rounds (1st with 10 dc, 2nd with 20 dc, 3rd with 30 dc). Try the soap and see if it works! 🙂
Thank you for the tips Dawn! 🙂 I really appreciate when my readers help me out with the patterns since I don’t have the luxury of pattern testers.
I may have missed it but what is the purpose for the stitch marker?
Hi Lindsay! Since this is a ton of stitches worked in the round, it can be tricky to tell were the previous round ends. And trust me, as big as these rounds get, you don’t want to do more than you have to! 😉
I am still confused about this pattern. IT just doesnt make any sense to my brain. I get confused around round 2 and 3. Hope you are having a great day.
Hi Danielle!
I’m sorry you are having trouble of the pattern. Let’s try this: do you know how to do a shell stitch? If you do, that is really all you are doing in rounds 2 and 3. But instead of skipping stitches like you would normally do with a shell stitch, you are doing the shell stitch in EVERY stitch. That’s what gives the pouf its “poof.” 🙂
Does that help? Let me know! 🙂
So you do 6 double crochets in each stitch? For rounds 2 and 3?? Right I mean that’s a lot of double crochets in one.
Yes, it is, especially for round 3- you’ll feel like it’s never going to end! 🙂 But that’s what gives the pouf it’s poof and makes the ripples.
Hi Michelle, I just finished making this. I love it! I used scented yarn and it came awesome! Were doing a swap in one of my groups can’t wait to see what they say. Thanks!
You’re welcome Liusa! 🙂 What a great idea to use scented yarn for these!
Ive made these in the past but I am soo glad I came across your pattern I like it much better than the pattern I had previously used .
Thank you Brittany! 🙂
This is an awesome pattern and the pouf worked out perfectly for me 🙂 Just a quick question though, I kind of like my poufs to be more floppy so I was wondering for the 3rd round, would it still be okay if I triple crocheted instead of dc? Or would it be better to just do another round of dc?
Hi Kim! I’m glad you like the pattern! 🙂
I think it’d be better with a tc for the third round… I think if you did another round of dc, it would make it “open up” too much and it wouldn’t really be a pouf anymore. I’ve never tried either, so that is just an educated guess. 😉 You could always try the tc for the third round first, and if’s not floppy enough, add another sc or dc.
Whatever you decide to do, let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for this pattern I can’t wait to try it. I plan on making some for gifts and my family too. Sounds like it will be a lot of fun making the rounds and dc.
Regards a fellow crochet and craft addict Carol from NSW Australia
Thank you so much Carol! 🙂
I tried a 100% cotton pouf and when it was wet, it looked like a drowned cat. Does the yarn that you use do the same thing? I’ve been in the hunt for a cotton/nylon blend for almost a year and haven’t been happy with what I have found.
Thank you for the pattern!
Hi Steph! I hate to say it, but yeah- it pretty much does the same thing. The stuff I use is 100% cotton yarn is super absorbent, but it does get really heavy and floppy as a result. Some people like that, some people don’t. If you do find a yarn that works well for you and doesn’t give this the “drowned cat” effect, please let me know! And you’re vey welcome for the pattern! 🙂
I live in the UK and I just wondered what the weight of the yarn is, as I will probably use acrylic rather than cottonr. Is it double knit? I’d love to make some of these for Christmas presents. Thanks in advance.
Hi Rachel! This is worsted weight yarn, like Red Heart Super Saver yarn. I hope that helps! 🙂
Thanks! It’s what we call double knitting 🙂 I can’t wait to give this a go! Thanks for the pattern!
How do you clean these,with regular wash,..
You can actually throw these in the washing machine with your towels, and then squeeze out and hang up to dry. If you don’t do this every once in a while, they tend to get a little musty smelling 🙂
Ty for the pattern. My question is would it look the same if I chain more than three at the beginning and then doing more DC in the initial ring thereby doing more sets of six DC per stitch on rows two and three?
Susan
Ty for the pattern. My question is would it look the same if I chain more than three at the beginning and then doing more DC in the initial ring thereby doing more sets of six DC per stitch on rows two and three?
Ty so much
Susan
do you happen to have a youtube video? I suck at following written instructions and do well with visual love it by the way
I just finished making one and found the pattern wonderfully simple! I wish I could post a pic of the finished project! I made it for myself but my 3 year old mini me claimed it as her own so I guess I have to make another one lol!
LOL too funny! 🙂 There is a way to include pics with the comments here, but the pic has to be hosted somewhere else online like Flicker in order for it to work. If you ever do get the pic online somewhere, I’d love to see it! 🙂
I love it. Made my first one and I will never purchase a pouf again.
I’m so happy to heart that Darci! Always makes my day to hear from people who have made and love one of my patterns! 🙂
Heaven on earth! I get DYI newsletters in my mails and they featured something of yours (I’ve looked at so much of your site I can’t remember what first brought me here! ????) But I LOVE your site!! I craft, DYI, crochet, and sew, so your site is literally heaven on earth. I greatly appreciate all the time and work you put into this and its so nice off you to offer free patterns. I will use your links when I need something to say thank you. God bless you and your family!
Awe, thank you so much Stephanie! 🙂 It’s always nice when my readers reach out and let me know how much they enjoy my blog. You just made my day! 🙂
Michelle, this seems like such a easy pattern…. I was ready with pen and paper … I’m going to make a few for b’day and retirement gifts… I’ll let you know the results! Thanks loads for sharing!
You’re welcome Evelyn! 🙂 And it is a really easy pattern 🙂 Can’t wait to hear about your finished product!
When you say 2 balls of the yarn, what size are the balls? Since there are different brands of cotton yarn I need the yardage and ounces per ball please. 🙂
Hi Marti! The Lily Sugar n’ Cream cotton yarn listed in the pattern is 120 yards and 2 1/2 ounces per ball ????
The second one I made I added a row of single crochet to the hanging chain portion to make it more sturdy. In addition I only did 4 dc in each chain as opposed to the 6 dc in the pattern and used Hook l 5.5mm with 100% Colton yarn
Hi! I crocheted one in Crafter’s Secret cotton yarn, and ring it out as much as possible and let it air dry outside the shower each time but it never comes close to completely drying. Anyone else having same issue and is it sanitary to use for awhile before washing?
Hi Kristi,
These do take a couple of days to dry out after use, especially if you live in a humid climate. I’ve used mine for a couple of weeks before throwing it in the washing machine and never had any problems. If you’d still like to get it completely dry between uses, make one or two more of them and rotate their use.
Hope that helps! 🙂
Idk why I didn’t think of that! Great idea:-) I’m loving my pouf! I used a different pattern only crocheting multiples of three in each double crochet for 3 rounds with size I hook and it looks like the size of yours. Think I’ll try your pattern next time just to see the difference! Thanks!
You’re welcome Kristi! 🙂 Let me know how it turns out!
Thank you for the pattern..can’t wait to try it. I Want to try to make some for gifts…I taught myself to crochet so am always looking for easy patterns
You’re very welcome Cheryl! I’m happy you like the pattern! 🙂
I can’t wait to try making these! I do have a question though, if I would use acrylic yarn can I still wash in the machin and dry in the dryer?
Hi Colleen! Yes, acrylic yarn is fine in the washer and the dryer; I would use a low heat setting in the dryer.
I think this is great. Making some for a Christmas Craft Sale. Can you post just the pattern w/o the pictures. I want to copy this and put it in my pattern book ?
Thanks so much,
Deb
Hi Deborah,
Just click the “Print Friendly” button on the bottom of the post! It makes it super easy to remove the pictures and just print the parts that you want! 🙂
When I first say this pattern, I thought what a great gift idea! I just made one with all cotton yarn and thought I better try it out to see how it works . . . . well I am so disappointed!!! I used Dove body wash soap and it would not lather. It also absorbed way too much water and was very heavy, and even after several days did not dry out. Does it really work better with acrylic yarn?
Hi Betty, I’m sorry this pattern didn’t meet your expectations of it.
These will not lather like a typical bath pouf, but it should still lather somewhat. Maybe they don’t work well with Dove body wash? I would try it with a different kind of body wash or soap(maybe one that does not have lotion in it like the Dove body wash) and see if it works any better for you. You can also try making one with acrylic yarn as the acrylic will not absorb as much water, but I can’t guarantee that it will lather any better with the Dove body wash.
Also, these really should dry out after a day or two if they are squeezed out before hanging up. Did you use the same kind of yarn as I recommended in the post?
I have made these “poufs” (although not with your particular pattern–will try it next time) with tulle ribbon, and it works great. You can use the 3″ wide as is with a bigger hook -K or larger – or cut the ribbon while it’s still on the spool with a sharp knife into smaller widths. It’s nylon, so dries well. Similar to poofs you buy.
Hi Amy! Thanks for sharing your experiences with using tulle ribbon for pouf patterns! I’m definitely going to try it out! 🙂
Help! Started making this, but I ran out of yarn. What should I change so I can finish this? And how do I close it up so it’s more round?
Hi Danielle! I would just get more of the same yarn to finish it – it isn’t possible to change the pattern to use less yarn that what it needs to finish it. Once you get more yarn and finish it, it should be more round. Hope that helps! 🙂
Thank you for the beautiful pattern. It’s so refreshing to find a fellow left-handed crocheter! I always have to be reversing the direction of the stitches in crochet patterns since most of them are written by right-handed people.
You’re very welcome Mary! 🙂
I was so excited to make this but very disappointed.. I have to say it does look adorable but it’s not very functional. It became like ten pounds once it was wet and didn’t lather at all. I used the cotton you recommended. Also it needs to be washed before being used since it was dripping dye. I’m going to try to find another use for it though, maybe washing the car?
Hi Kaitlyn, I’m sorry this didn’t turn out like you expected. Personally I like the heaviness of it, but to each their own 🙂 I hope you at least enjoyed making it and you are able to find another use for it!
Hello! Nice work you have there 🙂
Do you have a youtube tutorial on how to make this? Would love to learn this!
Cindy
Looking forward to trying this pattern with Yarn & 1 inch tulle strips together. 🙂
Hi! This is so cool! I always thought that bath poufs were really complicated, but this is easier than I expected. Thanks! Also could you email this to me so I can forward it to my crochet-obsessed great-aunt? Thanks again!
Like Cindy from May 2018, I too would love to see a video of you making this. I am new to crochet and I think following along on YouTube or something like that would help a lot!
Hi! Can you email me this pattern please! I can’t wait to try it out!