I hand-knitted these alternatives to dish sponges using a fine twine made of natural jute fibre, an eco-friendly, biodegradable, renewable resource, and when it wears out it's compostable.Artificial sponges shed particles of micro-plastics into the water system, and so a move to more natural materials to use when hand-washing our dishes is a good move.
Jute is a plant that doesn't require pesticides or fertilizer, another bonus to using this material, as it's sustainable with less impact on the environment than other types of crops.
I made these as a set of five square cloths - there are four which measure 4 inches by 4 inches (10cm) and one larger square measuring 5" by 5" (12.7cm).
I knitted them in a highly textured, nubby stitch and they're very effective at scrubbing off stuck-on food particles. They are a single layer of fabric rather than a layered pad, which means they are easy to rinse out, give a light squeeze, then hang to dry. They can be microwaved or machine washed for hygiene.
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