DIY Crochet Floor Duster Mop

Hi! Crafters!

Since, the first holiday is done and now it time to clean up for the next one. My mother-in-law uses the duster mop for her wooden floors and the name brand product is extremely expensive even if one has a coupon. I do not use my mop; because, I have different floors and it folds up in to four sections.

I have not made this yet but my suggestion is to make 3 or more; so, when you wash them you have a backup or so you can wash more than one at a time.

So here this is. 

DIY Crochet Floor Duster Mop

Note:  As you can see this is a DIY project and I am not the writer.

Materials:   H hook, Yarn (your color choice), Tapestry needle

When lying flat before sewing up, it will measure the following dimensions:

It will measure 20″ across.

It is 4.5″ Wide. It’s imperative to not make it two wide because it will not sit on the duster snug. This is was part of my redo for this pattern.

The fold overs are each 4″.

The sewing up and the sizing of 4.5″ allows the cover to round up with

the seams to be midway up the duster so it’s not a snagging issue.

Stitch Used

Use the stitch from the Daisy Dish Cloth. Their raised bump has the bumps only on one side of the project. Obviously, you have folded this over and sewn so the bumps are on the bottom of the crochet floor duster.

Abbreviations:

SC single crochet, DC double crochet, Tr, treble, ST stitch, CH. Chain stitch, SL ST Slip stitch, INC increase.

Written Instructions

When doing the trebles for the bumps, the bumps will automatically fold towards the opposite side of the work. Just let it fold that way as it’s natural.

I have highlighted the rows that are the same to make it easier to follow. The bold is the SC rows which are in between the treble rows.

Ch 64.

Row 1:  1 SC in 2nd CH from hook. 1 SC in each CH to end of chain. 63 STS. Turn.

 Row 2:  CH 1. *1 SC in next SC. 1 Tr in next SC. Rep from * across to last SC, pushing Tr to RS of work. 1 SC in last SC. Turn.

Row 3:  CH 1. 1 SC in each ST to end of row. Turn.

Row 4:  CH 1. 1 SC in each of first 2SC. *1 Tr in next SC. 1 SC in next SC. Rep from * across to last SC, pushing Tr to RS of work. 1 SC in last SC. Turn.

Row 4:  As Row 3.

Row 5:  As row 2.

Row 6:  As Row 3.

Row 7:  This row is where we create the slit. As Row 4 but stop at the 15th stitch before the end. Ch 15.

Row 8:  As Row 1.

Row 9:  As Row 2.

Row 10:   As Row 3

Row 11:  As Row 4.

Row 12:  As Row 3.

Row 13:  As Row 2

Row 14:  As Row 3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Place the duster onto the cover with the cover having the bumps facing toward the floor. Wrap cover around duster unit to see how it fits.

Using a darning needle and same color yarn. Start by sewing together the edges with a whip stitch for the side that has no slit in the top.

Sew both sides on this side of the duster to create the pocket that the duster slides into.

Go to the other side of the cover and sew the sides together.

Make the Ties

Cut 2 – 8 foot strands from the same yarn ball.  Hold your arms as wide as you could spread them had the string extend from one hand to the next hand and back to the original hand to cut. It was about 8 feet.

Fold the 1 strand in half and using the half way point and with the fold it appears to be a loop. Use a crochet hook and pull loop through one corner where the tie needs to go. Using the 2 strands, chain 30. Tie a knot and cut off remaining yarn. Repeat for the other side.

My last thought is you might want to make your own crochet duster for windows and/or fan like you made for the floor.  My next search might just be looking for that pattern or I might figure how to make one.

Thank you, Enjoy!  Happy Crocheting!

Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either here or e-mail me at sandi_tipple@yahoo.com.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Stitch Used

Use the stitch from the Daisy Dish Cloth. Their raised bump has the bumps only on one side of the project. Obviously, you have folded this over and sewn so the bumps are on the bottom of the crochet floor duster.

Abbreviations:

SC single crochet, DC double crochet, Tr, treble, ST stitch, CH. Chain stitch, SL ST Slip stitch, INC increase.

Written Instructions

When doing the trebles for the bumps, the bumps will automatically fold towards the opposite side of the work. Just let it fold that way as it’s natural.

I have highlighted the rows that are the same to make it easier to follow. The bold is the SC rows which are in between the treble rows.

Ch 64.

Row 1:  1 SC in 2nd CH from hook. 1 SC in each CH to end of chain. 63 STS. Turn.

Row 2:  CH 1. *1 SC in next SC. 1 Tr in next SC. Rep from * across to last SC, pushing Tr to RS of work. 1 SC in last SC. Turn.

Row 3:  CH 1. 1 SC in each ST to end of row. Turn.

Row 4:  CH 1. 1 SC in each of first 2SC. *1 Tr in next SC. 1 SC in next SC. Rep from * across to last SC, pushing Tr to RS of work. 1 SC in lastSC. Turn.

Row 4:  As Row 3.

Row 5:  As row 2.

Row 6:  As Row 3.

Row 7:  This row is where we create the slit. As Row 4 but stop at the 15th stitch before the end. Ch 15.

Row 8:  As Row 1.

Row 9:  As Row 2.

Row 10:   As Row 3

Row 11:  As Row 4.

Row 12:  As Row 3.

Row 13:  As Row 2

Row 14:  As Row 3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Place the duster onto the cover with the cover having the bumps facing toward the floor. Wrap cover around duster unit to see how it fits.

Using a darning needle and same color yarn. Start by sewing together the edges with a whip stitch for the side that has no slit in the top.

Sew both sides on this side of the duster to create the pocket that the duster slides into.

Go to the other side of the cover and sew the sides together.

Make the Ties

Cut 2 – 8 foot strands from the same yarn ball.  Hold your arms as wide as you could spread them had the string extend from one hand to the next hand and back to the original hand to cut. It was about 8 feet.

Fold the 1 strand in half and using the half way point and with the fold it appears to be a loop. Use a crochet hook and pull loop through one corner where the tie needs to go. Using the 2 strands, chain 30. Tie a knot and cut off remaining yarn. Repeat for the other side.

My last thought is you might want to make your own crochet duster for windows and/or fan like you made for the floor.  My next search might just be looking for that pattern or I might figure how to make one.

Thank you, Enjoy!  Happy Crocheting!

Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either here or e-mail me at sandi_tipple@yahoo.com.  I look forward to hearing from you!