I started the next applique block for the Pastor's Attic Quilt but I ran out of steam this week and just couldn't focus on applique or the blue churn dash quilt. I needed a change of pace. I can't knit very many things, but I can knit dishrags. I like to have them on hand for gifts. Knitting was a nice change of pace. Our daughter and her husband are here from Arizona for the week. Talk to you next Sunday!
what kind of yarn do you use for dish rags? I see several make these and wonder if they get really stretched out - I could make these I know my knitting is good enough for that :) Merry Christmas
I use Lily brand Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn. The variegated will make one dishrag with yarn left over. There is enough yarn on the solid skeins to make 2 dishrags. I use a smaller circular bamboo needle so my stitches are more tight. I have no problems with my dishrags stretching. When I have a lot of leftover yarn from the variegated yarn, I make scrappy dishrags. They are cute too. There are a lot of free knitted dishrag patterns on the internet. I don't remember where I got this pattern from. I don't want anything too complicated, the idea is to relax while I'm knitting.
You know 3rd time is a charm! (Previous two replies had errors.) What size needle do you use for the dishrag? I am working on some for a change in pace.
My mother-in-law used to make me new ones every Christmas and now I guess I'll have to learn how to make them myself. This is a lovely pattern! Merry Christmas!
I don't even remembered where I got this pattern. All of the name brand yarn companies have free patterns on their websites. Have fun with a new skill.
what kind of yarn do you use for dish rags? I see several make these and wonder if they get really stretched out - I could make these I know my knitting is good enough for that :) Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteI use Lily brand Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn. The variegated will make one dishrag with yarn left over. There is enough yarn on the solid skeins to make 2 dishrags. I use a smaller circular bamboo needle so my stitches are more tight. I have no problems with my dishrags stretching. When I have a lot of leftover yarn from the variegated yarn, I make scrappy dishrags. They are cute too. There are a lot of free knitted dishrag patterns on the internet. I don't remember where I got this pattern from. I don't want anything too complicated, the idea is to relax while I'm knitting.
DeleteI love making dishcloths. I have given many to friends. I actually made 2 yesterday as we didn't have any visitors...
ReplyDeleteThey really work up fast and are very relaxing to make. Blessings!
DeleteMerry Christmas Gretchen!
ReplyDeleteYou know 3rd time is a charm! (Previous two replies had errors.)
ReplyDeleteWhat size needle do you use for the dishrag?
I am working on some for a change in pace.
I use Clover brand bamboo needles, size 6 or 7. I like my dishrags more tightly knitted.
DeleteMy mother-in-law used to make me new ones every Christmas and now I guess I'll have to learn how to make them myself. This is a lovely pattern! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI don't even remembered where I got this pattern. All of the name brand yarn companies have free patterns on their websites. Have fun with a new skill.
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