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Why use reusable Swiffer pads?
- Save money – Honestly, if it fit into our budget, I’d use disposable diapers, paper plates, and paper towels all the time. Those items add up quickly though and so…we use cloth diapers, regular plates, and wash rags most of the time. These Crochet Swiffer Sweeper Pads began as an effort to find a cheaper way to clean, but I would NEVER go back!
- They work great! – We love our Swiffer, but I wasn’t thrilled with the disposable pads. I usually felt like they were just pushing the dirt around on the floor. I would have to use a paper towel or the pad itself to scoop up the dirt when I was done pushing it into a pile. Even the wet pads didn’t do a good job unless you swept the floor really well first. These reusable Swiffer pads work SO much better than the disposable pads!
- Reduce waste – Although I’m not a tree hugger or anything, I do feel good knowing that I’m not adding to landfills more than is necessary. When I’m done using this Swiffer cover, I just take it off and throw it in the washer. Even as lightly colored as they are, they come out looking great–and even if they didn’t, who cares! Ha! They’re just going to be cleaning my floors again.
How to use your DIY Swiffer pads
You can use these reusable Swiffer covers either wet or dry.
Using the reusable Swiffer covers dry
When you use these pads dry, they work a lot like a broom. They don’t pick up TONS of stuff and you’ll end up using a dust pan, but they do catch a lot more than a broom does.
Using the reusable Swiffer covers wet
These DIY Swiffer covers REALLY work well when wet! Just wet the pad down with water, spray the floor with a bottle of cleaning solution, and wipe with the wet Swiffer. The reusable Swiffer cover will pick up dust from the floor while cleaning at the same time!
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What you need to know to make your own Swiffer pads
If you can crochet, even if you’re just a beginner, you’ll be able to make these crochet Swiffer pads. BUT, there are a couple skills that you might need to learn.
First is the No Chain Foundation Row.
The no chain foundation row is just what it sounds like! It’s a way of making your first row of a project without chaining first. The linked video does a really good job of explaining this skill. Once you learn the no chain foundation row, you’ll never go back to chaining your foundation row!
Second is the Puff Stitch.
There are several methods of creating the puff stitch that can be found on YouTube. The one used for making the crochet Swiffer cover is shown in the video below.
Materials for your reusable Swiffer pads:
- Size H Crochet Hook
- I HIGHLY recommend a hook with a cushioned handle like this Clover hook available at JoAnn’s. It can prevent a multitude of problems like sore wrists and arthritis flair ups. If you order an off-brand, make sure the hook handle is a rubber material, not just hard plastic. The larger handle can help make the crochet hook more ergonomic, but the soft plastic is just so much more comfortable.
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
- You want cotton for this project! My favorite is I Love This Cotton, but I also love this Red Heart Scrubby yarn and even the super cheap Sugar’n Cream from Joann’s works great for this project. Really, any cotton worsted weight (weight 4 or 5) yarn should work though.
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Thanks for this! Another one that I liked required an Etsy purchase, but this one looks even better. 🙂 I was wondering, though, if you do use the foundation double crochet in the video or if you use a foundation half double crochet since the other rows contain hdc’s? Do you think it would be okay to do the foundation hdc instead of foundation dc? Thanks!
I use the foundation dc so that the first and last rows are dc rows. (Row 9 is also dc.) You could use hdc on the first and last rows, but it would probably come out a little small that way. It fits almost perfectly like this, so I don’t know that it would work well to go with a smaller stitch. Unless you crochet more loosely than I do which is a possibility! 🙂 You could always try it and add a border if it looks like it’s going to be too small.
Thanks! 🙂
Thank you for the pattern. Did you use a cotton yarn like for dish clothes or like Red Heart?
I just used whatever I have on hand. Some might have been cotton, some might have been acrylic. Most were scraps I was given, so I don’t even know what they are. 🙂
Thanks for sharing the pattern. I have been searching for it for a while. Just made a cover and love it.
No problem! Glad you like it!
I loved making it! Thank you thank you thank you! I will be sure to put your info on each one I give to friends!
You are most welcome! 🙂
Hi! I have a question regarding size…do you have measurements for how big it should be? I’m a very loose crocheter and if I make this I want to make sure it fits properly! Thanks!
Emma
I finished a Swiffer cover tonight while listening to Netflix … It came out great! Thank you for a well written pattern.
You’re welcome! Glad it worked well for you!
Fantastic! Do you think they’re better with all cotton fibre or acrylic/cotton?
I honestly don’t know. 🙂 I’m not picky about my rags! Cotton might pick up better, but acrylic yarn can be so varied, I wouldn’t rule out using it either.
I love this product. I have hardwood floors and lots of dog hair and as such I swifter 2 or 3 times a day. These swifter covers are better than the ones you buy in the store. With all the dog hair I would be going through a box every day or two. I use the ones I made from this pattern, vacuum the dog hair off and then reuse later in the day or the next day. When I do laundry I throw them in and they are good as new. I have made six of them. Thank you so much for this pattern.
Thanks for the review! I’m glad they’re working so well for you!
I would really like to download this pattern, I am unable to checkout as I am a Canadian resident. Is there anyway around this?
Hi Renee! Just shoot an email to candleinthenight2003@yahoo.com and I’ll reply and attach the pattern to the email. Thanks for your interest!
Can you email me the pattern for this? I went thru the order process but can’t get past that last cell on my mobile. Appreciate it!
Done!
I just made a shower puff, and have a little left over from that skein of yarn as well as several other things from my stash. I think I’ll use them for my first one to see how I like it, and then maybe I’ll be more particular about what yarn I use. I’m glad to know others asked about acrylic vs. cotton, as I’m going to start with acrylic. I’m sure cotton will probably pick up more, but it will be a fun project to try out.
I just finished your pattern using good old kitchen cotton.. So I wanted to make a note for those who asked.. I actually had to do 16 rows (So I did rows 2-8 twice) to make it nearly big enough to fit. The length was perfect, but needed to double the rows.
Hm…did you single crochet instead of double and half double? I’ve never heard from anyone having to double the pattern before! Or are you a super tight crocheter?
I am going to try this out! We just moved I to a house with no carpet and my swiffer has become my new friend. I have an XL swiffer, so I assume I would double the length? I am going to try it out, and adjust as I go
I’m not exactly sure on the XL. Let us know how it turns out!
About what measurement should the final product be? I made one, but I am not near a swiffer to confirm that mine will fit. I love this pattern and I’m making one for my BFF who has a kitchen in her classroom! Thank you!
I’m sorry, but I’m not exactly sure! I actually sold my Swiffer at a garage sale a while back. :/ I hope it works out!
Works great on the new laminate flooring! Thank you so much for the pattern!
Would this pattern still work if I chain 50 and then DC? I am having a lot of trouble with the no chain foundation. Thank you 🙂
Yes, that would work fine!
Im curious why worsted weight yarn is used, you would think you would want something cotton that would absorb, dust or liquid if your sweeping or mopping. When you say worsted weight, are you talking like sweater yarn? i had planned on the cotton yarn that you woudl make wash cloths out of .
Worsted weight just refers to the weight of the yard, not the material it’s made of. It refers to a weight of yarn that is heavier/thicker than dk, sport weight, or baby weight yarn, but lighter/thinner than bulky or chunky yarn. I have used both acrylic and cotton yarn to make these. The cotton is most absorbent, but even the acrylic works better than the disposable pads that come with the swiffer. 🙂 I hope that helps!