Mop or Sweeper Cover Crochet Pattern
This crochet Swiffer sweeper cover is about to become your new best friend.
Instead of using disposable covers, crochet an economical reusable cover for your flat mop, sweeper or duster. The cover easily slips on and off for cleaning.
For the knit version of this cover, see the Mop Cover Knitting Pattern.
If you have a Swiffer or a similar sweeper, this is the perfect crochet pattern for you. A crochet Swiffer cover means less waste! You can make several crochet Swiffer pads and rotate washing them instead of throwing away so many disposable ones. This is a great easy project that will ultimately be an eco-friendly investment!
Be sure to use cotton yarn for your project as it will absorb well. Do not use acrylic as it won't absorb as well and may even melt if you throw the crocheted Swiffer cover in the dryer! Of course, find more information below about this exciting crochet project.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials List
- Yarn: Lily® Sugar’n Cream Ombres (56.7 g/2 oz/ 86 m/95 yds) #00133 (Shaded Denim) 1 ball
- Crochet Hook: Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Instructions:
Main Piece
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Ch 37.
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1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. Turn. 36 sc.
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**2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loop only of each sc, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
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Rep last row until work from beg measures 4 ins [10 cm]. Fasten off.**
Sides (make 2).
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Ch 12.
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1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. Turn. 11 sc.
Rep from ** to ** as for Main Piece. -
Join Sides to Main Piece: Place 1 Side at each end of Main Piece and pin outer edges tog. With RS facing, join yarn with sl st in any corner. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc around outer edge (through both thicknesses of Side and Main Piece at each end), working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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Note: Slip each end around the dusting tool’s base. When one side is soiled, flip the side pockets inside-out and use the opposite side to keep cleaning! The ridge stitch design helps trap dirt.
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Morehouse17
Sep 30, 2017
This idea is such a useful one. Here is an opportunity to use up those scrapes and make something that can be used every day. When you are done cleaning up, these can go right in the wash and be ready for the next go round. This is an Eco friendly project all the way around.
Crafty Suz
Apr 30, 2017
These will be easy to make. I can use the yarn from an old sweater that has been raveled or remnants I have from skeins used in projects. I stopped using my Swiffer because of all of the pads I threw away. Time to get it back out again. I can save money and decrease the refuse from housecleaning.
EditorLP
Apr 26, 2017
Whoa, this is so clever! I love using a swiffer on my hardwood floors, but I know the disposable pads are terrible for the environment, plus they are expensive. I love projects that help save the planet, and save some money too!
Delphine Bryant
Mar 31, 2017
This Mop or Sweeper Cover diffently gets a thumbs up from me. Those disposable covers purchased in the store are a land-fill filler-upper. Recyclying is the way to go in my book. I have pets so this will be a big help keeping the fur at bay on my hardwood floors.
Laura P
Mar 02, 2017
What a fabulous idea! This will keep dust from gathering on your mop or sweeper while you are storing it, in between cleanings!
saphy98
Feb 20, 2017
The mop or sweeper cover is a great idea. They are so expensive to buy and these would work great. The cover is made with cotton yarn which is great for this purpose. The pattern is very simple to follow and should be able to be worked up in one sitting. I know I am going to make a couple of these for my mop. Great project.
Rita1950
Aug 11, 2016
I made this very quickly .. i didnt make two pieces for the front tho .. i continued crocheting 12 stitches along the top .. worked out perfectly .. i am going to adapt it to the larger swiffer with solution
Cheryl Y
Apr 11, 2016
I Love this Sweeper Cover pattern! I have made 6 of these and gave them out as gifts and made some for my self. I have made them with cotton and some with other non cotton yarn. I think the ones made with cotton yarn is the best. They grip up the dog hair and dirt well and rinses out well. They are also machine washable and dry. They save a lot of money. Thank you so much for this free pattern.
bobbylonardo 50143 99
Apr 14, 2014
This is a clever idea. Good way to use up some scraps and save a few bucks too.
idahodogpurple 021 6690
Jan 07, 2014
I LOVE THIS pattern! I saw it do with the knitting but I don't knit, so I tried to work up my own pattern for it. Did ok but I like this one better! I dislike single crochet so I used a hdc and love it. Thanks a lot!
InnDeeWagon 505400 4
Oct 11, 2012
love it.... i've made one already.. and want to make a couple of more.... use up some of my older yarns...
pede 8619833
May 20, 2012
What a great idea. Saves you money and no doubt will pick up dust feathers as well as the store bought covers.
cacb24 4318246
Mar 13, 2012
I made the swiffer mop cover, made one for me and my Mom, she loves that thing, sure is a lot cheaper than buying those swiffeer things...I'll be making some more for sure......love this site !!
jackiebarrett49 58 05912
Jan 14, 2012
forgot to say this is a great site thanks to all concerned.
jackiebarrett49 58 05912
Jan 14, 2012
I love this idea .Why didnt I ever think of this?. the pattern is easily adjusted for bigger mops
willekeo
Apr 02, 2011
Even better: a crochet version! Thanks again. When it comes to knitting versus crocheting these are my thoughts: I like both but my stitches are uneven and with crochet that is less noticeable. Knitting is slower, and I have little patience and like to finish projects fast. Often results of knitting are softer and prettier; crocheted items appear to have more "body". On the whole I prefer crocheting, but wish I could knit better, prettier, more evenly. Do you ever think that the way a person's stitches look may reflect an aspect of their personality? In some ways I am like my stitches: uneven, but colorful and often original.
nyloracshadow 5170 946
Mar 09, 2011
This is listed as a knitted project, but is in fact crocheted. Oversight? It could be adapted to be knit, however, by one who is experienced in such. Great idea, just in wrong category.
Gretchen46
Jan 24, 2011
I crocheted this item exactly to the directions. I gave it to a friend to try and she returned it to me stating that it did not fit her sweeper; stating that it was almost two inches too short in the length.
janbeee2 7713707
Jan 22, 2011
To alschoice (olschoice? I couldn't read it well, sorry!), Here's the knitted version: http://www.favecrafts.com/Kitchen-Knits/Duster-or-Mop-Cover-Knitting-Pattern The link wasn't a great one, but it went to the knitting page, and I just searched "mop cover" from there! Janice
Member 3914277
Jan 17, 2011
My husband thought I had completely lost my mind when I was playing around making a mop cover - had not seen a pattern - just wanted to use up some scraps. Made with peaches & cream so you can wash and dry it in the machine. Wool would work also, but you would have to lay flat to dry, natural lanolin should be OK for most floor. Don't want to slip and fall.
betrlife 3950236
Jan 15, 2011
What an easy idea!!! I will make one for myself and two daughters with my scrap sugar yarns tonight!!! A GREAT money saver, too!!! Thank you! debi
CJ in WA
Jan 15, 2011
I really like making these mop covers and they wash up very nice. I did modify the pattern by doing the following. I crocheted the rows across to make the piece as long as the pattern is with the top side pieces added. Then I folded those over the top and whip stitched them to stay in place. This way I can alter the cover width as I wish for other mop brands.
dornob 4150817
Oct 23, 2010
This would be a great item for someone who has a stand at craft shows. Let the sales begin!
AYoder
May 25, 2010
I finally crocheted the sweeper cover and I love it! I am able to use scrap yarn that I have saved and it only took minutes to crochet. It worked perfectly on my dark wood floors. I am on my 2nd one today and plan to make more for my grown daughters.
southjerseygirl
Apr 04, 2010
This is better than the free knitted pattern I got at a Joannes. I think I'll improve on my knitted ones by crocheting the ends closed. It's an improvement on the knitted version and they can still be reversed before washing. Thanks!
legacey40
Mar 25, 2010
brilliant idea.cheaper than refills.make them up with scraps of wool any colour.
dostrow
Mar 21, 2010
I liked this crocheted mop cover so much I made 3. After making the first one -- checking fit and measurements, I made the next 2 as one whole unit. These is always one on the sweeper ready for a quick mop. Dolores
Member 17622
Nov 27, 2009
I love this , as it is much less costly then buying the refills for these. Will be making them for myself and grown daughters. Caprice
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