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It’s that time of year when everyone is looking forward to spring. My oldest “baby” is in her first year of college and it’s been a rough winter in her part of the country. I want to surprise my baby with a pick-me-up Spring College Care Package and share a crocheted shower pouf pattern with you.
Look at the weather my baby has survived while so far away from home. If you’ve ever lived where the winter is brutal, you know that it wreaks havoc on your skin. I try to send my baby care packages every month or so and think this is the perfect time to send her a spring care package to pamper her.
While I was running errands yesterday (in anticipation of an impending snow storm in my part of the country), I popped over to Walmart to pick up supplies for the care package.
Supplies
Softsoap Fresh and Glow Body Wash
Nail Polish (in a fun spring-y color)
Hand Lotion
Nail File (in a fun color or design)
Bright colored pens
Gum
Candy
Tea
Cotton yarn to make a handmade shower pouf (or you could purchase one)
I found the new Softsoap Fresh and Glow Body Washes in the Health & Beauty section. The Fresh and Glow Hydrating Shower Cream Body Wash will pamper my baby by hydrating her skin with milk protein, almond and coconut 100% real extracts (just what she needs after the brutal winter). I also picked up the Softsoap Fresh and Glow Exfoliating Fruit Polish Body Wash, which contains apricot seeds, orange and kiwi 100% real extracts. Soon Spring will arrive along with bare legs and short sleeves. I know that my baby will appreciate having smooth, glowing skin.
Spring College Care Package & Crochet Shower Pouf Pattern
I was able to make this crocheted shower pouf in about 30-40 minutes. I based my pattern on one for small cotton pads that I found on What You Sow. I adapted the pattern to make it large enough to use as a shower pouf.
Start with cotton yarn and a size F crochet hook.
1. Chain 4 and join in a loop.
2. Chain 1, *puff stitch (yo, insert hook into stitch, pull strand through, do the same 3 more times then pull your yarn through all loops on the hook, close the puff with a chain), chain 1*, repeat * 7 more times.
3. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first puff stitch and move with a slip stitch into the gap just before the first puff. 8 puff stitches created.
4. *Chain 1, work 2 puff stitches into the chain 1 gap*, repeat * repeat from * to * in each gap all the way round.. Note – create puff stitches only in the chain one gap space. Once you have 16 puff stitches, join with a slip stitch to the first puff stitch.
5. * Chain 1, work 3 puff stitches into chain 1 gap*, repeat from * to * in each gap all the way round. Note – create puff stitches only in the chain one gap space. Once you have 24 puff stitches, join with a slip stitch to the first puff stitch.
Create 2 cotton pads.
6. Match up the edges of the 2 cottons pads and join the two pads together with single crochet stitches evenly spaced around the edge of the pads.
7. Chain 12 to create a loop. Join the chain loop to the first chain and tie off. Work all loose yarn ends into existing stitch.
I chose to make these shower poofs in happy spring-y colors. I made the pink one with just one cotton pad layer. It’s a good weight to use on your face. The yellow shower pouf is made with 2 cotton pads, so it’s a great weight for using in the shower.
The shower poufs are thick, soft and perfect for pampering yourself. 
With more snow heading towards my baby’s college, I know she’ll appreciate receiving a care package that shows how much we love her (and miss her desperately) by pampering her.
Who do you know that would appreciate a Spring College Care Package? Be sure to use my crocheted shower pouf pattern to add a special handmade touch to the care package.
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I’m a mom of 3, a veteran and military spouse. I’ve moved into 20+ homes all around the world. My passion is helping busy people make the space and time for what’s really important to them.
Cynthia says
I love the shower pouf! What a great care package you have pulled together for your baby. I know she will appreciate it and I am sure she will be the envy of all of her college friends.
susan says
Thanks, Cynthia. I just hope she knows how much we miss her.
Rachee says
Waving hello from a fellow hooker!
Love this pattern and gift basket idea!
susan says
Thanks, Rachee. It was quick and easy to make.
Corinne says
I love the crocheted shower pouf! What a great personal gift for almost anyone. My oldest child leaves for college next year so I am bookmarking all of your care package ideas. Since he’ll be so far from home, I’m looking forward to sending him occasional surprises and reminders of home.
susan says
Corinne, enjoy the months before he goes and plan to keep yourself busy next fall. Take care.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those came out so cute. What a thoughtful gift 🙂
Loriel says
That crocheted shower pouf is super cute. I wish I knew how to crochete!
susan says
Thanks, Loriel. It’s a fairly easy pattern if you ever decide to take up crochet.
Milena says
You make the best care packages! I wish you were my mom! LOL!
susan says
That’s the sweetest compliment, Milena. If you head of to college, I’ll send you a care package!
Saidah says
Your shower poufs are adorable. I know how to crochet so I might give those a try thanks for the tutorial.
Christine Luken says
These care packages are great! I wish I had the time – and talent – to crochet!
Katy says
This is the coolest idea for a college gift basket. I’m going to send something to my sister like this. Great idea. – Katy
susan says
Thank, Katy. I’m hoping my daughter will like it, too.
maria @close to home says
that is perfect, I don’t have any college age kids but will have to remember this for when they are out of the house!!
susan says
Maria, treasure the time with them home now. It goes by so very quickly.
Courtney says
What a cute care package! I love the crocheted shower poufs!
Vanessa says
This is a great gift idea. I love the pouf you made.
Debbie says
This is a great care package. Love the pouf
Mama to 5 BLessings says
These body washes sound great! I love all the different scents they offer!
Pam says
This would be such an awesome gift basket to receive. I love those crochet poufs.
lisa says
What a really cool care package! This would be great to send someone!
Liz Mays says
Those poufs are the cutest! I’d love to make one of my own!!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
This is so perfect! I love!
Jess Weaver says
Forget College… I want one for myself. Those crocheted poofs are adorable!
susan says
So sweet. Thanks, Jess.
Andrea Kruse says
I would have a loved a care package like that when I was in college. I am going to have to try making those bath puffs. I love any chance to try a new crochet project.
susan says
These are easy to make if you have basic crochet skills. I love them because they’re a quick project.
Mai T. says
Aww, this is such a lovely craft!
susan says
Thanks so much, Mai. It was easy to make and think my daughter will appreciate it.
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
Your daughter will definitely appreciate it I think! So cute!
Victoria says
What a great package. I also love the crochet shower pouf idea.
Christy H says
How sweet is this care package. I love the fact that you added a handmade item.
susan says
Thanks, Christy. Including a homemade item is how I show my daughter how much I miss her.
Lorane says
I would be so happy so see this Care Package. The poufs are so unique and personalized , I’m sure all her friends will want to know where she got it
Hina momin says
I love soft soa and everything care package perfect that is perfect 🙂
OurFamilyWorld says
I love this product. I have some in my bathroom right now. You cannot go wrong with this stuff
Pamela:: Still Dating My Spouse says
Love that gift basket you made. I will be making baskets like that soon because my only niece is heading to college in the Fall.
Laura Funk says
How cute are the shower poofs and they are washable!
Samantha K says
What a thoughtful and useful care package! That is a lot of snow it looks like she has dealt with! Love the Crochet Shower Pouf! #client
Brenda says
You’re such a good mom! I love all the pretty colored things you included. I can’t believe how much snow is in that picture! I haven’t seen those new body washes yet, and I use Suave, so I’ll have to look for them next time I’m out.
susan says
Awww, you’re too sweet, Brenda. I just know that I miss my “babies” a whole lot when they’re away at college.