A new Crochet Poinsettia 3D Dishcloth Scrubby is a free pattern. It’s a festive, eye catching design that brings together the dependability of cotton dishcloth yarn with the scrubbing power of Sparkle Scrubby yarn.
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A Little Bit About the Poinsettia Dishcloth Scrubby
The Poinsettia Dishcloth Scrubby features layered petals for a full 3D effect and a unique center made with a simple 5-chain nub stitch. It creates a charming cluster that resembles true poinsettia cyathia, the part of the flower I always used to call the stamens.
What Makes This Scrubby Special
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Two layers of textured flower petals
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One layer of green leaves as a sturdy back base
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A round of scrubby sparkle yarn on the back
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A convenient hanging loop
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Perfect size for everyday use
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Easy to wash and reuse
The finished dishcloth measures approximately 6 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide, with a 3.5-inch scrubby circle on the back.
Why I Love Using Scrubby Sparkle Yarn
Adding Sparkle Scrubby yarn to a crochet dishcloth gives you the best of both worlds.
Cotton yarn provides durability and structure, while scrubby yarn adds gentle abrasion to help clean those tough spots in the kitchen or bath.
I’ve used this combination often in my dishcloth and scrubby designs because:
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It provides just enough scrubbing power without being harsh
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It dries quickly
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It holds up beautifully in the wash
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It adds texture without compromising comfort
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The back of this poinsettia scrubby is worked similarly to my Sunflower Dishcloth Scrubby, another popular free crochet pattern on the blog. The scrubby layer helps this Christmas dishcloth perform beautifully on dishes, countertops, sinks, and more.
A Gift-Ready Crochet Christmas Pattern
This Christmas Poinsettia Dishcloth Scrubby makes a beautiful handmade gift. Pair it with my 3D Poinsettia Towel Topper and a seasonal kitchen towel for an easy, thoughtful present for:
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Teachers
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Co-workers
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Neighbors
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Church friends
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Anyone who appreciates handmade gifts
It’s also a wonderful project for holiday craft fairs or small-batch gift sets.
If you like to learn using video, here is a complete step by step tutorial that you can watch here.
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Poinsettia Dishcloth & Scrubby – Free Crochet Pattern
There’s something wonderfully cheerful about this layered Poinsettia Dishcloth Scrubby. The petals create a lovely 3D texture, the cotton makes it practical for everyday use, and the scrubby yarn back adds a little extra cleaning power. It works beautifully as a festive gift or a charming addition to your own holiday kitchen.
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Designer Notes
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This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
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It is worked in the round with a join at the end of each round.
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All beginning chains do not count as a stitch.
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After the first round of petals is made, you will be working behind the petals.
Materials
Yarn Used
Small amounts of worsted-weight Dishcloth Cotton Yarn
Small amount of Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle yarn
Hook
H-8 / 5.0 mm
Stitch Guide
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ch = Chain
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ch3 = chain 3
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ch1 = chain 1
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sc = Single Crochet
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hdc = Half Double Crochet
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dc = Double Crochet
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trb = Treble Crochet
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dbl trb = Double Treble Crochet
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slp st = Slip Stitch
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st/st’s = stitch or stitches
Special Stitch Guide
5ch nub st = 5 chain nub stitch
Insert hook into st, pull up a loop, leaving the first loop on the hook, use the other loop to chain 5, then pull through the first loop, push the nub to the front when crocheting the next stitch.
Video of 3 chain nub stitch using chunky yarn. It is the exact same stitch, but you are using worsted weight yarn and 5 chains instead of 3
Use Chunky Yarn To Crochet A Nub Stitch Easy And Fun To Make
Terminology Abbreviations
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beg. = beginning
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blo = back loop only
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skp = skip
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nxt = Next
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x = Times (example: 2x = 2 times)
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* * = Crochet the sequence between the stars the number of times stated
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in = “in nxt st” means inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch
Poinsettia Dishcloth Pattern
Ch3 join in a ring
Round 1
ch1, 7 sc in ring (7 sc)
Round 2
ch1, sc & 5ch nub st in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st in beg. sc; drop yellow or gold and pull up red at the join, (14 st’s)
Round 3
ch1, sc in joining st, 2sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st, 2sc in nxt st;* 6x; Drop center color yarn and pull up petal colored yarn at the join w/slp st to beg sc (21 sc)
Round 4
ch3, *skp 2st’s, slp st in nxt, ch3;* 5x; skp last 2st’s, ch3 & join w/slp st to beg. slp st (7 ch3’s)
First Flower Petal Round
Round 5
at the 1st ch3 sp place the following st’s going under the chain3 loop, (sc, hdc, dc, ch2, slp st back into 1st ch, dc, hdc, sc); *under nxt ch3 sp (sc, hdc, dc, ch2, slp st back into 1st ch, dc, hdc, sc)* 6x; join w/slp st to beg sc (7 Petals)
You will now be working behind the petals you crocheted at Round 5.
Round 6
ch2, drop behind the the first petal that was made and join w/slp st to the first skipped st of Round 4; *ch3, moving behind to the next petal, slp st in the 1st skipped stitch of Round 4* 6x; ch3 & join w/slp st to beg. slp st to beg. slp st (7 ch3’s)
Second Flower Petal Round
Round 7
*Under nxt ch3 sp, (sc, hdc, dc, trb, ch2, slp st back into 1st ch, trb, dc, hdc, sc) 7x; drop red & pull up the green at the join w/slp st to beg. sc (7 Petals)
Round 8
ch2, drop behind the the first petal that was made in Round 7, & join w/slp st to blo of the remaining skipped stitch of Round 4; *ch4, moving behind the next petal, slp st in blo of the remaining skipped stitch of Round 4* 6x; ch4 & join w/slp st to beg. slp st (7 ch4’s)
Leaf Round
Round 9
*Under nxt ch3 sp, (sc, hdc, dc, trb, dbl trb, ch2, slp st back into 1st ch, dbl trb, trb, dc, hdc, sc)* 7x; join w/slp st to beg sc, (hanging loop is optional) chain 15, being careful not to twist, join again with a slp st to beg. sc; end off weave in all ends. (7 Leaves)
Scrubby Back of the Poinsettia
Using red heart scrubby yarn, in the color of your choice.
ch3 join in a ring
Round 1
ch1, 10 hdc in ring, join w/slp st to beg. hdc
Round 2
ch1, 2 hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (20 hdc)
Round 3
ch1, hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st, *hdc in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st;*9x; join w/slp st to beg hdc (30 hdc)
Round 4
ch1 hdc in joining st, hdc in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 2 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg hdc, end off leaving a very long tail (40 hdc)
**Turn the poinsettia over and proceed to sew the round circle to the back of the poinsettia, using the long tail of scrubby yarn to the back of the poinsettia, catching the yarn strands of the leaves. Weave in ends and snip off.**
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More Christmas Dishcloth Crochet Patterns with a Touch of Scrubby Yarn
Here are a few more Christmas dishcloth designs that include a little scrubby sparkle yarn for both function and fun:
3D Christmas Bulb Dishcloth
The center baubles are worked with scrubby yarn using a cluster stitch. It fits perfectly in your hand.
3D Christmas Tree Dishcloth
Adorable layers and sparkly snow on the branches, created with puff stitches and white sparkle yarn.
Heart Stitch Dishcloth
Cotton yarn provides structure while scrubby yarn adds a pop of sparkle inside the heart stitch. Pretty and practical.
Each design shows how a small touch of scrubby yarn can bring extra usefulness and visual interest to a dishcloth.
More 3D Dishcloth and Scrubby Sets I Have Designed
Creating 3D dishcloths and coordinating scrubbies is something I truly enjoy. These whimsical sets bring fun and function into any kitchen:
An apple scrubby is next on my list.
Final Thoughts from My Side of the Mountain
Thank you for spending time with me today and exploring this new Poinsettia Dishcloth Scrubby pattern. It means so much to have you visit my little corner of the mountain and share in the joy of creating beautiful, functional crochet pieces.
I would love it if you left a comment and told me what you think of this design, or if my patterns have been a help to you in your crafting journey. Your words always encourage me, and I’m grateful for every single visitor who stops by.
I look forward to seeing what you create.
God Bless,
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December 2025