15 Kitchen Crochet Patterns for Eco Living
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Learning how to crochet your own kitchen items is a game changer when it comes to living more sustainably at home. Depending on the kitchen crochet patterns, it can save huge amounts of plastic waste and also saves our precious waters from tiny micro plastics.
The items that make the biggest impact for zero waste living are things like dishcloths, scrubbies and scourers. Items that we use for washing and cleaning, as these come into contact with water and get worn away more quickly and thrown away more regularly.
However, there are so many more things we can make to help us keep a more sustainable kitchen. So, here is a curated list of items to make that I think you will really love.
Before we dive into the kitchen crochet patterns, let’s go over which sustainable yarns are the best to use for these items and where you can buy them from.
Which Yarns Are Best for Kitchen Items
Overall, plant based yarns are the most sustainable options as they are kinder to the environment and they don’t create any waste because they can be composted at home. Please check the pattern you are working with to make sure the weight is appropriate for your project.
For Cleaning and Scrubbing
If the item you are making is going to come into contact with water, i.e. you’re going to use it for cleaning or washing dishes then definitely avoid anything synthetic like microfibre, polyester, nylon, acrylic etc. All these fibres shed microplastics and will contaminate the water. The best yarns here are hemp or recycled/organic cotton depending on if you want them to be absorbent (cotton) or scrubby (hemp).
Hemp Yarn Suggestions
Cotton Yarn Suggestions
For Storage and Decor Items
Are you making a storage basket, onion holder or a fruit hammock? Something that needs to hold some weight, then you will need something that doesn’t stretch too much. Synthetic yarns tend to be stretchy and so I would again avoid them here. The best options for something like this would be cotton again or linen as they are sturdy. Linen is also lovely and smooth which will give your item a beautiful finish.
Suggestions
Harbor Crochet Hand Towel - Stitching Together
An easy kitchen crochet pattern to create beautiful hand towels to wipe your hands, dry your dishes and hang over the handle of your oven. They’re made with easy stitches and work up really quick.
Free Produce Bag Crochet Pattern - byGoldenberry
Make your own produce bags for your next food shop with this easy crochet pattern that will help to reduce plastic waste by using less plastic bags. They’re easily washable and work up in no time.
Honeycomb Bread Bag - Raffamusa Designs
Keep your bread fresh and crunchy by crocheting a tapestry crochet bread bag. Made with a fabric lining to keep the bread extra fresh and still able to breathe.
Braided Kitchen Scrubby Pattern - byGoldenberry
An intermediate pattern, with a unique braided design that makes a double sided, bendable, squish-able dish sponge that can be used to clean around pan edges and the tops of mugs. Made with hemp yarn.
Easy Crochet Mop Cover - Grace and Yarn
Ditch those disposable wipes for a crocheted sweeper mop cover that you can wash easily and reuse. This pattern has a combination of stitches making it a really enjoyable project.
Easy Farmhouse Plaid Crochet Placemat Pattern - Stardust Crochet
It may look difficult at first but this pattern is actually pretty easy. It uses basic durable stitches to create a long lasting placemat. There is also a free video tutorial to help you out.
Crochet Hanging Baskets Pattern - LeeLee Knits
A wonderful collaborative crochet pattern designed by LeeLeeKnits and Turmeric Me Crazy. These functional and aesthetically pleasing hanging baskets can be used to store your onions, garlic or potatoes. Video tutorial also available.
Textured Dishcloth Crochet Pattern - byGoldenberry
Made with hemp yarn, these textured dishcloths are great for scrubbing work surfaces or dishes. They can also be used as cleaning cloths for around the home.
Boho Crochet Table Runner Pattern - MadebyGootie
Using an interesting C2C method and a combination of stitches you can make your own beautiful and functional table runner to protect your table from stains and heat damage.
Crochet Pan Protector Pattern - Raffamusa
If you have sport weight cotton yarn available then this is the perfect crochet pattern. The free pattern includes 3 different sizes to keep all your pans protected from scratches.
Easy Crochet Boho Bag Saver - Days Crochet
An intricately designed bag saver to store all your produce bags in. The pattern will make you want to display it in your kitchen and not hide them away in the pantry. A full video tutorial is also available.
Magic Lemon Peel Pot Holder - Salty Pearl Crochet
A fun crochet project to make thick double layered pot holders that can be made to any size you like. The textured stitch used for this pattern is easy enough for beginners but also interesting enough for seasoned crocheters too.
Crochet Chair Socks Pattern - Knitting with Chopsticks
No need to buy those synthetic felt pads that stick to the bottom of chair legs and eventually end up in the bin. Crochet your own chair socks with this easy pattern instead.
Summer Breeze Coasters - Torun Johansson
Make your own easily washable coasters that will also protect your furniture from water rings. Made using the tapestry crochet technique which uses basic stitches and the PDF provides three different designs to choose from.
Double Oven Mitt Crochet Pattern - Ned and Mimi
If your synthetic oven gloves are on their way out then this crochet pattern is perfect. Designed with a super thick stitch pattern to create a double layered heat pad for each hand, these oven mitts can be used to pick up really hot dishes from the oven.
