Did you know I wanted to open a yarn shop? It’s true, I did, when the kids were small I dreamed of a little charming shop filled with every color yard you could imagine.
When I was young my grandmother and my mom knitted and crocheted so I was around that my whole life.
I’m no expert knitter but there’s something about knitting and crochet.
One school year I crocheted a dozen scarves for gifts for teachers and people at school.
This year I thought I’d make some homemade soaps (How-to coming soon!) with my essential oils so, the dishcloths will go nicely with the soap.
I’ve seen this pattern a few places, it’s called Granny’s Favorite!
I liked it because it’s pretty simple and quick.
I used a cotton yarn called Lily Sugar & Cream.* They have fun colors too!
I used size 9 needles, I like the Bamboo. *
I made two dishcloths with one ball. ($3.99). There are also smaller ones for $1.99.
Instructions
Cast on 4 sts.
Row 1: Knit one row.
Row 2: K2, YO, knit to the end of the row.
Repeat row 2 until there are 44 sts
Next row: K1, K2tog, YO, K2tog, knit to the end of the row.
Continue decreasing until 4 sts left. Cast off.
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There are lots of great videos on knitting basics. My friend Edie makes this cloth if you need knitting help.
Thanks for coming by today!! God Bless America!
Susan, I am not kidding you…I always had that same dream!! My mom used to crochet, I tried but was never very good at it. I still want to try knitting. ; ) But I’m telling you when I read your first two sentences it just made me smile…you took that right out of my head! I can still see the walls with dark wooden shelves made into cubes that were filled with all different colors and styles of yarn…so funny!!!
I knew we were kindred spirits!! xo
Susan you are a true master of the needle! My mother in law used to make a set of these wonderful dishcloths for me every year. They are indeed wonderful. I love your color selection.
I wanted to take a moment and thank you so very much for participating in the past week’s tour.
The event brought happiness to many. I received so many messages from individuals who so appreciated all of the wonderful tips, touches and gorgeous images. I am running a round up tour today for any who might have missed a glimpse of the beauty shared.
Again, my deepest thanks. Have a wonderful weekend.
I have a little left over cotton yarn from another project, this will be perfect to use ti up. thanks
Thank you Julie, perfect for leftover yarn!
I don’t knit, but I’m crocheting since my stroke and retirement. It’s good for my hands. And I like small projects that I can use as gifts. Any suggestions for size?
I recently learned to do tunisian simple stitch and I have some of that cotton yarn. Would that work? P.S. I had a dream of owning a fabric shop for quilting…but I don’t have the patience now.
I-9 should be a good equivalent!
Thank you so much. I have a sister that knows how to crochet, but said she do not know how to teach it to me or anyone else. I don’t remember where I got them from, but I have a few that I use to sat hot pots etc on. I would love to learn how to crochet.