Crochet washcloths?
I have recently become a member of Ravelry – for those of you who crochet and/or knit and don’t know about it, it’s the most amazing resource! It’s also another way to spend WAY too much time on the computer. Through it I have discovered crochet washcloths and dishcloths. Why on earth would you crochet a washcloth or dishcloth, you ask? Because it’s quick and functional and a great way to use up otherwise “waste” cottons. It’s also a terrific way to learn new stitches and to check gauge! I’ve just started this one:
It’s a Sedge Grit Stitch washcloth (a free Lionbrand pattern available from their website) and I’m using Anchor Magicline cotton.
Have you noticed how much the Australian dollar is worth compared to the US dollar at the moment? I certainly have – on comes the online shopping! My latest purchase from Amazon:
Just arrived and not even browsed through yet – I’m dragging out the excitement of anticipation!
Also, check out the Sew Mama Sew blog for their November Handmade Holidays month with 30 days of links to tutorials for things to sew. Just click on the button in the sidebar!
Crocheted washclothes make great gifts along with some nice soaps. 🙂
I have the book “200 Clrochet Blocks”. I have looked at it a lot, but haven’t made anything from it yet. I did practice a frew blocks here and there, but that was it.
I’m not a crochet-er only a knitter but I noticed a yarn in a local shop in the UK which was specifically for knitting dish clothes -a white cotton I think it was. I bet it is kinder to the environment and lasts longer than these disposable ones.
Gorgeous coloured dishcloth lara – too pretty to use surely.
I’m crocheted and I often go to this link and find many interesting patterns http://www.mypicot.com/patterns.html
Can someone whom it will be useful.