Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Simple Things

Dishcloths are one of the simplest things you can knit (especially with this pattern) and yet as satisfying as all get out.  Lagging behind on a big project like a sweater or blanket?  Take the day off and knit some dishcloths.  They finish fast and you can put them to immediate use or give to a friend who might be having a less than wonderful day.  I mean everyone uses dishcloths - everyone.  So, that's what I'm up to today knitting cheery bright orange dishcloths from some Blue Sky Alpacas cotton yarn while reading Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's new book The Amazing Thing About the Way it Goes on my nook app on my ipad.  Laughter and dishcloths simple things are good things.

Joining in with Ginny for Yarn Along.

10 comments:

  1. You can knit and read at the same time?

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    1. Only really simple things like dishcloths. Otherwise, I drop too many stitches to make it worth it.

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    2. I am really impressed that you can do that. Your rock!

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  2. Thanks so much for the pattern, especially for little ones starting out!

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    1. You're welcome. That pattern really makes a nice scrubby dishcloth that holds up well over time too.

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  3. Dish cloths are great for instant gratification. I have so much cotton - I plan on knitting a ton of them over the summer. How do you like Steph's new book?

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    1. She doesn't disappoint. I've been laughing out loud.

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  4. Now I see how those kind of dishcloths are made. I have so much trouble reading a pattern...the visual really helps.

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    1. That's so funny that you just left me a comment. I was just at your blog doing the same thing! Ha ha!

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  5. My mom is not wild about cotton knit dishcloths because they don't dry fast enough where she hangs them. I used a bigger needle to make it looser and more open, so they dry faster... I love your color! So bright. And great with Spaghetti Sauce, which is pretty rough on the white ones!!

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