You love those net bath puffs, right? (Also called poufs if you want to be really posh about it.) But they aren’t washable, and it’s recommended that you replace your puff every 3 to 4 weeks. That’s a big hassle, not to mention the cost and waste. With Red Heart Scrubby yarn, you can get both washability and exfoliating power.

These puffs (poufs) are fast and easy to make. Pair them with some fancy bath bombs or shower gel and you’ve got a lovely gift. Good news if you need a quick gift idea—once you have the yarn, you could work up a couple of these in an evening.

You could just knit an ordinary wash cloth and get fair results. After some experimenting, I found I preferred the doubled material in this pattern to a flat square. Trying to make it significantly thicker, like a store-bought puff, didn’t seem to get better performance, it takes longer to dry out, and uses more yarn and time to make it in the first place. In my opinion, this pattern is the most practical option.