Bath washcloth is a product for cleansing and massaging the skin. Depending on the material, you can remove all the dirt from the pores or remove cellulite from problem areas. Content:
- Materials for washcloths
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Making a washcloth
- Preparation for weaving
- Knitting pattern
- Crochet
- Knitting
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Unusual washcloths
- Shaggy
- Mitten
- Round
A washcloth is an indispensable bath item that helps the skin to cleanse itself and absorb healing oils. Now in supermarkets there are entire departments with products for the bath. Here you can find towels, mittens, hats, brushes and washcloths. But if you love handicrafts and are good at crocheting or knitting needles, make a bath loofah yourself.
Materials for the manufacture of bath sponges
This item is designed to remove dirt and keratinized particles of the epidermis from the skin surface. Thanks to this, the pores open and are cleaned under the influence of temperature. There are a lot of materials for making a washcloth. Usually, a tough raw material is chosen that scratches the skin a little. This is necessary for rubbing and massaging the body.
Bath accessories can be made from natural or artificial materials. The cheapest are foam rubber products or scouring pads made of very thin fishing line. Undoubtedly, they clean well, but they cannot compare with products made from natural materials.
Let's take a closer look at the materials from which bath sponges are made:
- Lyk … It is a material that is a fiber from the inner surface of young linden. The fibers are combined into threads, from which the product is then knitted. Indisputable advantages are naturalness and excellent cleansing ability. When heated, linden fiber will release phytoncides, which has a beneficial effect on the health of the respiratory system.
- Loofah … It is a material made from the fruits of the pumpkin family. They are dried and crushed. It is from this raw material that bath accessories are produced. The fibers of such a washcloth are coarse, therefore they are suitable for people who work in conditions of increased dusty space. Often these products are used for anti-cellulite massage. Due to the rigidity, you can easily remove the keratinized particles and massage the problem areas.
- Sisal … A tropical plant, from the fibers of the leaves of which bath sponges are made. Fiber is very tough, therefore it is often used for anti-cellulite massage. It is undesirable to use on sensitive and irritated skin.
- Rami … Chinese nettle, from the fibers of which bath accessories are woven. The washcloth is of medium hardness, therefore it can be used for sensitive skin. With strong pressure, it copes well with cellulite.
- Linen … It was from it that bath sponges were made in Russia. It perfectly cleanses the skin and stimulates the cleansing of pores. When used correctly, a linen scrubber will last a very long time. It is quite tough, so before cleansing the skin, the product must be poured with boiling water.
- Artificial materials … The undoubted advantage of products made from artificial raw materials is the price. In addition, you can find a product in any shape and color on the market. Such a washcloth does not rot, therefore it will serve you for a very long time. But some people are sensitive to synthetics, so it can trigger allergies.
Features of making a washcloth for a bath
Despite the huge assortment of bath sponges, many needlewomen continue to implement their design ideas and knit beautiful and unusual bath accessories. If you are fluent in basic knitting techniques, then it will not be difficult for you to make a loofah in the form of a rectangle or mitten. Plus, weaving bath utensils can be a source of extra income, especially if you enjoy crocheting or crocheting evenings.
Preparation for weaving a washcloth in a bath
At the very beginning, you need to decide on the material and shape of the future product. Choose yarn depending on the type of leather and the tasks that you set when going to the sauna. For delicate and sensitive skin, silk threads are suitable. But most often, sheep or goat wool is used to knit a bath sponge.
Linen or cotton threads are often used. With their help, you will be able to create a hard loofah for deep cleansing of the skin and anti-cellulite massage.
To knit washcloths in the bath with your own hands, you can use a hook or knitting needles. It is worth remembering that bath accessories are knitted from thick yarn, so the knitting needles and the hook must be of the appropriate size. The choice of knitting technique and tool depends on your skills and preferences.
In addition, you will need a piece of foam rubber that fits inside the bath accessory so that it lathers well.
The scheme of knitting a washcloth in a bath
Common patterns for knitted washcloths in the bath:
- Chess … This is a pattern that is woven with knitting needles. The weaving pattern is based on the alternation of purl and front loops. Most often knit 5 front and 5 purl loops. After five rows, the loops are changed. Thus, you will get a relief canvas that massages and cleanses the skin well.
- Putanka … This pattern is knitted using soft yarn. Sheep wool or silk will do. The pattern resembles knots. This effect can be achieved by alternating the loops. You need to knit one knit stitch and one purl stitch. At the same time, in the next row, do not forget to alternate the loops. As a result, you get a kind of nodules, with which you can make an anti-cellulite massage. Interlaced stitch patterns are mainly used to make rectangular or square washcloths. If you want to weave a round, oval or kese piece, choose a simple pattern. This way you can easily cut and add loops.
If you knit a loofah with knitting needles, then a garter stitch will do. If you are using a crochet hook, a single crochet is ideal. A simple pattern will keep you from getting tangled when cutting and adding loops for a mitten or stuffed toy.
Crochet bath washcloths
To make the product, choose a crochet hook that is 5 or larger. If you use a thinner hook, you will get a very tight knit, because of this, the sponge will not foam well. Choose a crochet hook with a round and large head that won't scratch the skin while you knit.
If you do not know how to knit a loofah for a bath, then it is better to do it from yarn or nylon threads. Products made of nylon are very tough, so they are used for anti-cellulite massage or instead of a scrub. For sensitive skin, purchase soft silk or cotton threads.
The most convenient way is to use kese. This product is in the shape of a mitten. It is made without filler (foam rubber), therefore it is knitted using thick yarn and a hook with a large head. This allows you to make the product loose, so it will wash well.
If knitting a mitten seems difficult to you, make a rectangle on the loops. It is an excellent product for washing your back and hard-to-reach parts of the body. The length of the rectangle is chosen depending on your dimensions. The diameter of the loops should be such that the hand fits perfectly in them.
Choose a pattern based on your experience. The easiest way is to crochet a loofah with a double crochet. This is the simplest and most common element. With its help, even a beginner can knit a rectangle or mitten.
Crocheting a bath washcloth is a fairly simple task. You can cut the loops in order to give the product a bowl-like shape by knitting columns through one. That is, you do not insert the hook into every column, but in a checkerboard pattern. Even a beginner can master this reduction. Then a piece of foam rubber can be inserted into this bowl, which will allow the washcloth to wash better.
Knitting a washcloth in a bath with knitting needles
It is a little more difficult to work with knitting needles, since hosiery is rarely used to weave a washcloth. But if you only know the basics of knitting, then you can use garter stitch. This is a pattern that is woven using front loops. The wavy texture of the washcloth will perfectly cleanse the skin.
If you are planning to knit a product for an anti-cellulite massage, choose a "tangled" or "checkerboard" pattern. Thanks to the convexity of the elements, you will get a product that can remove the upper layers of the skin and improve blood circulation in the tissues.
There are two techniques you can use to knit mittens with knitting needles. On five needles or two. With two knitting needles, you will be able to knit two canvases that need to be sewn together. Even a beginner can handle such work.
The easiest way is to weave rectangular or square products, but if you like an oval or round washcloth, you need to master the rules for shortening rows. There are several options for cutting loops with knitting needles. This can be done with an extra knitting needle or by knitting two loops at the same time. Thus, you will make one of two loops. Repeat stitching in pairs at the same distance.
Unusual do-it-yourself bath sponges
If you are weaving a product in the shape of a scarf, then you will not need washcloth patterns. Usually such a sponge is crocheted. Work begins with a chain of air loops. Next, a double crochet is knitted. You need to continue knitting until you get the desired width. Then just attach the handles to the corners of the scarf. They are knitted using a single crochet chain.
Shaggy washcloth in the bath
The washcloth with lowered loops, which consists of a handle, a base and a fluffy part, perfectly copes with dirt. The product looks like a fluffy fabric. Usually such a sponge is woven in the form of a pipe or an oval.
Instructions for making a fluffy bath scrubber:
- Purchase yarn for weaving. In hardware stores, you can find threads for washcloths, they can be nylon or natural.
- Crochet 50 stitches, connect the braid into a ring. Crochet 3 rows. This is the base for the pipe.
- Now start knitting the "shaggy" part. To do this, wind the thread around your finger through each column and only then knit the main element. Release the thread from your finger. As a result, you will get loops. It is because of this that the product looks fluffy.
- You need to knit the fluffy part 15-20 rows. After that, knit 3 rows with a double crochet.
- You just have to make the pens. To do this, cast on 30-50 stitches and tie them with a single crochet.
- Often they supplement the pipe with a muzzle and legs. As a result, you will have a cute dog.
Bath sponge
A mitten is woven by analogy with a sponge-pipe:
- It is necessary to dial the number of air loops equal to the double girth of the palm at the widest point. Measure from the back of your hand to the bone at the base of your thumb.
- Connect the pigtail into a ring and then knit 15 rows with a double crochet.
- On row 16, after 5 double crochets, work 15 stitches.
- Lock into the arch and knit with a double crochet to the end of the row.
- Work 10 more rows as usual. You should now have a pipe with a hole.
- Cut stitches by tying two stitches together. This must be done every 3 columns. This will give you a fingerless mitten.
- Tie your finger in a circle. After 7 rows, subtract the stitches by knitting two stitches together.
- Remember to tie the loop.
- For decoration, you can tie the base of the mitten with threads of a different color.
Round washcloth in the bath
To do this, you need to crochet 7 loops and close them in a ring. Now just knit in a single crochet in a circle. You will get something that looks like a snail.
When the diameter of the circle is 15-20 cm, cut the loops. This is done by knitting two single crochets at the same time; you need to repeat the reduction through a row. So knit 5 rows. You will get a kind of thicket.
Place a foam circle inside the groove. Attach the handle. You can decorate the product to your taste. A round washcloth made of multi-colored threads looks nice.
How to weave a loofah for a bath - watch the video:
As you can see, it is quite easy to knit a bath sponge with your own hands. Enough basic skills and a little patience.
