The Sunny-Side Up Scrubby: A Free Knitting Pattern for Textured, Egg-Shaped Facial Cleansers

Introduction: A Sunny Addition to Your Skincare Routine

Elevate your daily cleansing ritual with these charming, egg-shaped face scrubbies. Knitted in a soft, absorbent cotton, the "Sunny-Side Up Scrubby" features a clever construction that creates a plump, textured "yolk" center and a smooth "white" edge. These reusable, eco-friendly pads are as delightful to use as they are to look at, making them a perfect beginner-friendly project for anyone looking to reduce waste and add a touch of handmade whimsy to their bathroom. Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful, zero-waste gift, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. This project uses minimal materials, making it a great stash-buster or quick gift idea.

• Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream or similar 100% worsted weight cotton yarn. You will need approximately 20 yards of White and 10 yards of Yellow. This is a great project for leftover kitchen cotton.
• Knitting Needles: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles. Straight needles work perfectly, or you can use circular needles for the magic loop method if you prefer.
• Notions: A tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and optionally a small amount of stuffing (like polyester fiberfill) if you want a plumper yolk.
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical for this project, but matching it will ensure your scrubby is the correct size.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in two pieces (the white base and the yellow yolk) and then seamed together. The textured surface of the stockinette stitch provides gentle exfoliation. Follow these detailed instructions carefully, and you'll have a perfect scrubby in no time.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• BO: Bind off
• yo: Yarn over (increase)

White Base (Make 2)

With White yarn, CO 12 sts.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit.
• Row 2 (WS): Purl.
• Row 3: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (16 sts)
• Row 4: Purl.
• Row 5: Knit.
• Row 6: Purl.
• Row 7: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (20 sts)
• Row 8: Purl.
• Row 9: Knit.
• Row 10: Purl.
• Row 11: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (24 sts)
• Row 12: Purl.
• Row 13: Knit.
• Row 14: Purl.
• Row 15: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (28 sts)
• Row 16: Purl.
• Row 17: Knit.
• Row 18: Purl.
• Row 19: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (32 sts)
• Row 20: Purl.
• Row 21: Knit.
• Row 22: Purl.
• Row 23: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (36 sts)
• Row 24: Purl.
• Row 25: Knit.
• Row 26: Purl.
• Row 27: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (40 sts)
• Row 28: Purl.
• Row 29: Knit.
• Row 30: Purl.
• Row 31: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (44 sts)
• Row 32: Purl.
• Row 33: Knit.
• Row 34: Purl.
• Row 35: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (48 sts)
• Row 36: Purl.
• Row 37: Knit.
• Row 38: Purl.
• Row 39: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (52 sts)
• Row 40: Purl.
• Row 41: Knit.
• Row 42: Purl.
• BO all sts loosely. Weave in ends.

Yellow Yolk (Make 2)

With Yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit.
• Row 2 (WS): Purl.
• Row 3: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (10 sts)
• Row 4: Purl.
• Row 5: Knit.
• Row 6: Purl.
• Row 7: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (14 sts)
• Row 8: Purl.
• Row 9: Knit.
• Row 10: Purl.
• Row 11: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (18 sts)
• Row 12: Purl.
• Row 13: Knit.
• Row 14: Purl.
• Row 15: K1, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K to last 2 sts, (K1, yo, K1) in next st, K1. (22 sts)
• Row 16: Purl.
• Row 17: Knit.
• Row 18: Purl.
• BO all sts loosely. Weave in ends.

Assembly

1. Place one White piece with the right side facing up. Center one Yellow piece on top, aligning the bottom edges. The Yellow piece should be slightly smaller than the White piece, creating a border.
2. Using White yarn and a tapestry needle, sew the Yellow piece to the White piece along the edges of the Yellow piece, using a whip stitch or mattress stitch. Leave a small opening for stuffing if desired (optional, for a plumper yolk). If not stuffing, sew completely closed.
3. Repeat for the second pair of pieces to make a second scrubby.
4. To finish, you can optionally sew a small loop of White yarn to one corner of each scrubby for hanging to dry.

Your Sunny-Side Up Scrubbies are now complete! Enjoy using them with your favorite cleanser for a gentle, effective, and eco-friendly facial cleansing experience. They are machine washable and dryable, making them easy to care for and reuse again and again.