A Pouf, Face/Washcloth and Mitt exfoliating spa set

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

SIZE
Pouf 5½” wide (flat)
Face/Washcloth 4½” wide x 5” long
Mitt 3½” wide x 6½” long

MATERIALS
ETERNITY POLYPROPYLENE* YARN COLLECTION 1 cone 50g Grass or solid colour of your choice (must be a medium weight for this pattern)

Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (size to correct gauge)

GAUGE
23 sts and 8 rows = 4” in Trc.

STITCH EXPLANATIONS (US terms)
Trc (triple crochet), Dc (double crochet), Sc (single crochet)

US
single crochet (Sc)
double crochet (Dc)
double crochet (Dc)
treble (Tr)
half double crochet (Hdc)
half treble (Htr)
triple crochet (Trc)
double treble (Dtr)

NOTE
Increasing: add amount of stitches listed into one stitch: Trcx3, Trcx2, Dcx2

Ch3 at beg of each rnd counts as Trc. Ch2 at beg of rnd counts as Dc. Ch1 at beg of rnd counts as Sc. Join last st of each rnd with sl st to top of chain at the beg of rnd.

Can use a chain instead of magic circle for the start of the pouf.

ABBREVIATIONS:
beg=begin(ning), ch=chain, rep=repeat, inc=increase, rnd(s)=round(s), sl=slip, st(s)=stitch(es), yo=yarn over, Bl =back loop, Fl =front loop, mc=magic circle * =repeat between

There is no doubt that a synthetic yarn such as Grass Eternity is not produced from green sources – it is made from petroleum, but so are many other yarns – acrylic, polyester and nylon for example. However, its properties mean it can be used for a wide range of crafts that some other yarns would struggle with.
Polypropylene won’t rot, isn’t attacked by mould or mildew, it’s moth-proof, won’t fade, won’t stain (and therefore won’t dye), remains flexible at -55°c (!), is difficult to ignite, will not absorb any water and is therefore quick drying (because it doesn’t actually absorb it). The properties it displays mean it will be brilliant for anything outdoors or that may be exposed to sunlight, weather or the cold.
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