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Writer's pictureMartenique Torlage

Crocheting a Face exfoliating cloth

Trying a new hobby for the first time 😱.

What is best: crotchet or knitting? Growing up there would always be a debate in my grandma’s living room when her friends came over. Sometimes knitting would win, other times crocheting.


Crotchet, DIY, yarn, Crotchet hook.
Crocheting a facial exfoliating cloth

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Midnight thoughts are real. One of those moments happened to me not too long ago. I was lying awake waiting for sleep to overcome me. Waiting to succumb to sleep is a rare occurrence for me. This time instead of regretting life choices or thinking about the fact that a bed is just a human charger I started wondering about the top DIY crafts in 2023.

According to Country Living’s blog by Rosie Stagg about 8 craft hobbies everyone’s talking about in 2023, there are 8 craft hobbies currently trending. These hobbies are tufting, punch needling, sewing clothes, knitting, crocheting, latch hooking, macra weave, and making to sell. From the above-mentioned hobbies, I have done 5 of them. Being so close to having tried them all I decided to give one more a go. Maybe one day I will give the last two a shot as well.


 

Photo credit -  Wix library, Crotchet hook. measuring tape, crotchet kit. needle.
Photo provided by WIX.

Crotcheting

My grandma believed that knitting was life. She, therefore, purposed in her heart that her children and grandchildren would grow up knowing how to do it. Whether they were boys or girls, all of us had to learn. Although I can proudly say that I know my way around a set of knitting needles, I cannot say I am that confident about crocheting.

The concept is the same to me. Both are a form of yarn knotting to form a desired shape for a specific purpose. I have only dabbled with it here and there, so today I decided to give it a go.

What makes crocheting so appealing is that it is very easy to start. There aren’t a lot of things you need like one of those expensive hobbies such as scrapbooking, pottery, and candle making. To crochet you only need a crotchet needle and yarn, and you’re good to go. I will be testing myself by trying out a new skill: how to crochet a face exfoliating cloth.

 

What are the benefits of exfoliating your face?

Exfoliating is basically the process of removing dead skin cells from your pores and cleaning your face from any other impurities. Long-term exfoliating can improve collagen production - which are basically the main building block for your skin. By doing this you can give your face a cleaner and fresher look. There are two forms of exfoliating: physical exfoliating, and chemical exfoliation. The DIY crotchet cloth that I will be making today will fall under physical exfoliation.

Please take a look at the diagram below to see the main benefits of daily exfoliation.


Benefits of facial exfoliation visualisation.

 

Cappuccino rating

I rate this a 3 cappuccino project if it is your first time attempting crocheting. I completed 4 exfoliating cloths in that period.

Please find out more about what it means here.

 

You will need the following

  • 1 ball 100% cotton yarn - make sure that it is the right size for a size 4mm hook

  • 1 4mm crochet hook

  • Scissors

 

Pattern

Since I am a total noob at this I will be following ­­­this pattern. I just want to take a moment and thank Make do and Craft for their wonderful YouTube tutorial. I enjoyed your video very much. I found it very easy to follow and the steps were well explained. As a crocheting noob, I am quite proud of what I was able to accomplish by following your tutorial.


The pattern consists of 4 parts. I will provide photos of these four parts for you below as a guide. But please give the video a watch. My first attempt was definitely not perfect but the learning experience was worth it. Your first attempt may take long and you will get frustrated but do not give up.


DIY crotchet exfoliating scrubby
First attempt

My humble first attempt. Almost a perfect circle. Crocheting a Face exfoliating cloth for the first time took me forever and almost convinced me that my Grandmother was correct. Knitting is better than crocheting.






 

The Assembly

DIY crotchet scrubby - Crotchet hook, yarn, magic ring
Part one

Part one

Section one consists of making a magic ring. I was very proud of myself for succeeding in making one with my first attempt.

You can find a very good tutorial on making a magic ring here.



DIY crotchet scrubby -  Crochet hook, yarn, double crochet.  1sst circle.
Part two

Part two

Chain 2 then double crotchet/treble crotchet 11 into the magic ring. Then tighten your magic circle to close the opening in the middle. Chain one and slip stitch into the top. This will complete your first layer/circle.




DIY crotchet scrubby -  Crotchet needle. cotton yarn, Double knit. Second circle
Part three

Part three

For your second circle, you can start by chaining 2. Then you will double-crochet into the same space. You will now double-crotchet 2 stitches into every V. You need 24 stitches by the end of the circle. To end the circle you will chain one and slip stitch into the top.



DIY crotchet scrubby -  Crotchet needle. cotton yarn, Double knit. third circle
Part four

Part four

For your third circle, you will start by chaining 2 then slip stitch into the V. You will double-crotchet into the same V then one stitch into the next V and 2 stitches into the next V. Continue sequence all the way around. You will end with 36 stitches. End off and your exfoliating cloth is done.





Final Product

DIY crotchet scrubby -  Crotchet needle. cotton yarn, Double knit.
Final Product

I enjoyed finishing my first official crochet project. Not only did I learn how to crotchet but I also learned how to take a bit more care of my skin. I will definitely be using my scrubby on a daily basis and I might even make some for my friends as gifts. The cotton is very gentle on your skin and does not over-exfoliate your face. I hope you enjoyed making this and that it will benefit you as much as it has me. Enjoy that last sip of coffee.


Till midnight thoughts visit again

Martenique Torlage

 
*All photos except those indicated were taken by Martenique Torlage
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