Red Heart Scrubby Stripes Yarn for Dishcloths and Scrubbers — Green Tea 3-Pack, Quick-Dry Polyester

This yarn blends the familiar textured "scrubby" finish of Red Heart's Scrubby line with an easy-to-use self-striping format so your hand-knit or crocheted cloths come out with bold, continuous stripes without switching balls. Each ball is medium worsted (#4), machine washable and tumble dry safe, and crafted from 100% polyester to stand up to wet use and to dry faster than cotton—ideal for kitchen and bathroom accessories.

What makes Scrubby Stripes different from regular cotton dishcloth yarn?

Scrubby Stripes uses a polyester filament with a textured surface that helps with light scrubbing while remaining soft enough for skin. The fibre dries quickly and resists mildew better than natural fibres, plus the self-striping colorway produces striped projects without manual colour changes.

• 100% polyester quick-dry fibre for repeated wet use
• Self-striping colour transitions built into each ball
• Textured scrubby surface for light abrasion while gentle on hands
• Machine wash and tumble dry for easy care

How much yarn do I get per ball and what are the gauge recommendations?

Each ball in this three-pack weighs 85 g (3 oz) and contains about 75 meters (82 yards) of yarn. Gauge references help you estimate yardage: knitting at a 5 mm needle yields 16 stitches by 21 rows over 4" x 4", while crocheting with a 5.5 mm hook gives about 13 single crochets by 15 rows for the same square.

• Ball size: 85 g (3 oz), ~75 m (82 yd)
• Knitting gauge: 5 mm needle = 16 sts × 21 rows per 4"
• Crochet gauge: 5.5 mm hook = 13 sc × 15 rows per 4"
• Sold as a convenient three-ball Green Tea colour pack

Which projects work best with Scrubby Stripes, and how do I use it?

Scrubby Stripes is tailored for small households and accessories: dishcloths, scrubbers, bath mitts, and layered cleaning pads. Its self-patterning colour makes it especially suited for projects where you want a striped look without weaving in multiple ends. Use standard worsted-weight stitch patterns; open stitches or denser textures both work depending on how scrubby you want the finished piece.

• Great for dishcloths, flannels, scrubbers, bath mitts
• No manual colour joins—clean stripes from one ball
• Use common worsted-weight stitch patterns and hooks/needles
• Machine wash and tumble dry safe for everyday use

Who is this for? Red Heart Scrubby Stripes Green Tea is aimed at knitters and crocheters who want practical, easy-care kitchen and bath accessories with an attractive striped look. It's ideal for makers who prefer polyester durability and quick-drying performance over natural fibres, crafters producing items for frequent use, and anyone who values simple, fuss-free colour transitions while working with a medium worsted gauge.