Crocheted or Knitted Cotton Floor Dusters
Cotton yarn is wonderful to work with and can be used for so many different things. If you've been following Hooked On Needles for a while, you might remember that I made quite a few cotton dishcloths and washcloths. Some of you have even received them in packages from me or made them yourselves.
After making so many of the cotton cloths, I have accumulated quite a collection of leftover cotton yarn. This is what it looks like at the moment...
What a mess of yummy cotton! But have no fear! I have a way to use it all up in practically no time at all!
If you have wood floors in your home, chances are you have one of those name brand floor dusters which require the matching name brand disposable cloths that you use once and then throw away. Then you have to remember to buy more when you run out.
Here's an inexpensive and reusable solution that works just as well...
These cotton floor duster covers were made using the free pattern from Michael's website with some minor adjustments. The top one is crocheted and the bottom one is knitted. They both fit my name brand floor duster and they do a great job picking up dirt and dust (and lots of other things too!) from my wood floors. And since these also have cotton wrapped around the edges, they do a much better job on edges and in corners than the name brand disposables do.
The crocheted duster is made using single crochet in the back loops only, giving the duster these great little ridges for trapping dust and dirt.
The knitted version is made with small sections of garter stitch alternating on the front and back to produce these bumpy strips which also trap the dust and dirt very well.
The pattern from Michael's calls for stitching both the knitted and crocheted versions of these dusters in three pieces - one large piece measuring about 10 inches by 4 inches, and then two smaller pieces measuring about 2 inches by 4 inches. I decided to save myself some time and stitch both of my samples in one long piece, combining the numbers for the 3 pieces to get my cast on or chain stitch beginning numbers.
Then I just folded over the two ends and stitched the edges together to make my super easy, fabulously functional, and very frugal crocheted or knitted reusable cotton floor duster cover!
Much more colorful than the name brand disposables, don't you think?
It looks nice and clean right now, but after I use it on my floors, it will be ready for a spin through the wash. Just throw it in the wash along with towels or socks or whatever else you want, then hang it over a hook or shower curtain rod or clothes line to dry, and it will be ready to work for you again!
These handy dusters work up so quickly that I am making up as many as I can for my son's upcoming school Holiday Fair. Two other moms have also joined in on the fun and picked up their knitting needles after many years to make some for the fair too. With everyone trying to pinch pennies these days, I am hoping they will be good sellers at the fair and help to bring in a little bit of money for the school.
Happy Stitching!

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After making so many of the cotton cloths, I have accumulated quite a collection of leftover cotton yarn. This is what it looks like at the moment...
If you have wood floors in your home, chances are you have one of those name brand floor dusters which require the matching name brand disposable cloths that you use once and then throw away. Then you have to remember to buy more when you run out.
Here's an inexpensive and reusable solution that works just as well...
These handy dusters work up so quickly that I am making up as many as I can for my son's upcoming school Holiday Fair. Two other moms have also joined in on the fun and picked up their knitting needles after many years to make some for the fair too. With everyone trying to pinch pennies these days, I am hoping they will be good sellers at the fair and help to bring in a little bit of money for the school.
Happy Stitching!

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Labels: cotton yarn, crochet pictures, duster covers, floor duster, knit pictures
10 Comments:
I love it! Here's to saving the pocket book while going green! Thanks for sharing.
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Adrienne, At
October 28, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Great idea!!!! All we need now is someone to drive the mop for us and everything will be perfect. :0)
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Julie, At
October 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Wow, those are just great!!!
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Jane's Fabrics and Quilts, At
October 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Wow! I've been wondering what to do with my leftover yarn. I have wood floors and soon my grandson will be crawling. I know what I'll be making! Yours are gorgeous.
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Sweet P, At
October 29, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Looks great. I've been meaning to try one of these.I hate buying all those disposable clothes.
And thanks for answering my question so quickly. I love the look of the wonky block. I'll let you know if my project come out like I hope.
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Shelley, At
October 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Hello Mary Grace, love your idea.....now I just need Mum to make one for me...Hugs Lyn
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Anonymous, At
November 1, 2009 at 4:07 AM
Help, I can't seem to find the directions for this. Would love to use up some left over yarn on our new floors.
Thanks
Pam
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pam, At
November 5, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Pam, you are set to no-reply so I cannot email you back so I hope you see this. Here is the link for the knitted pattern on the Michael's website http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=25582 ... There is no direct link to the crocheted pattern, but if you get into http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=free-patterns-from-sugar-n-cream and then click on "Other" under "project type" on the left sidebar, the crocheted version will be listed in those results. I hope you find this helpful.
MGM
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Mary Grace McNamara, At
November 5, 2009 at 8:54 PM
What a brilliant idea!! I think I'll drag out my knitting needles and try to make a few!
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Cathi, At
November 8, 2009 at 11:17 PM
This is a great idea, and very envirement friendly too. No trow away things any more! Thanks!
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Ati , At
January 29, 2010 at 3:24 AM
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