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BTabbert
New Pal
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 Posted - 06/28/2006 : 5:51:08 PM
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I'm having a ball knitting dishcloths out of Peaches and Cream in all sorts of colors, all sorts of combinations, all kinds of patterns and textures. The lucky recepient will be my niece who is getting married in October. At a shower for her in July, I intend to present my bounty of dishcloths along with other supplies for hand washing her grandmother's china which will be her wedding present.
It's easy, fun, and a great way to try out new patterns. I recommend it. |
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Dakota122503
Warming Up
98 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2006 : 6:27:27 PM
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I enjoy knitting dishcloths myself, they are so quick when I don't feel like having my mind occupied..
~Carolyn
Wife to Brandon 7/8/00 Mommy to Mathias 11/12/05
Dakota’s Natural Knits Tickle Turdle Wool Wraps, knitted toys, hats, and more! |
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Dakota122503
Warming Up
98 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2006 : 6:27:27 PM
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I enjoy knitting dishcloths myself, they are so quick when I don't feel like having my mind occupied..
~Carolyn
Wife to Brandon 7/8/00 Mommy to Mathias 11/12/05
Dakota’s Natural Knits Tickle Turdle Wool Wraps, knitted toys, hats, and more! |
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Chayah
Permanent Resident
1924 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2006 : 7:56:19 PM
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We have been discussing this on Random Knitting...stuff, come join us.
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herbandteas
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
417 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2006 : 10:41:07 PM
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Right now I am working on a dragonfly pattern wash cloth for a friend who loves dragonflies. I find them fun to knit.
Helaine in Olalla, Wa
View my blog @ http://misshelaineous.blogspot.com/
Women who behave rarely make history |
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2trees
Seriously Hooked
749 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 10:03:28 AM
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Dishcloths are lots of fun. :) And can be used immediately.
"Knitting lace has the highest entertainment value." - Yarn Harlot |
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Knitrageous
Permanent Resident
USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 1:25:03 PM
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In case you didn't look at this thread: http://www.knittersreview.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58597, there are a some great pattern sites listed. And some good tips, too!
~~~~Jamye
I don't have a problem with authority, I just have a problem with people telling me what to do. |
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kimmiebear
Gabber Extraordinaire
359 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 3:50:10 PM
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I love knitting dishclothes. Along with socks, they are perfect knitting projects.
Kim |
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scraffan
Permanent Resident
1844 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 5:33:58 PM
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I enjoy knitting dish clothes too. I go between Peaches and Cream and a cool cotton imported from Greece. (no I do not mix the two together in one project)
I bought a perpetual calander with 365knitting stitches a year.
It is a good thing I do not use it as a calander per say. As of now I have done dishclothes with patterns in April, Feburary, August and May. Have not attempted one from July..I keep track of which patterns have been successful completed for a swatch or dishcloth.
In the length of time it takes me to do three dishclothes I might have a tank top half done.
scraffan aka Karen |
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janev
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
444 Posts |
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Chayah
Permanent Resident
1924 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2006 : 10:41:49 AM
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Thank you, Jane, I just joined. I have been making cloths lately and want to learn some new patterns.
Warmly, Chayah |
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scraffan
Permanent Resident
1844 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2006 : 11:41:41 AM
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Thank you Janey.
My membership is pending for the group too
Another knitting group to belong to.
Just what I need ;)
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Cecioboe
Seriously Hooked
USA
824 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2006 : 8:24:01 PM
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I like them too. Especially round ones!
What needles do you like for the cotton? I don't want to take my good Lantern Moons and I am trying to decide which to take with me on vacation.....
Ceci
Aw, gee, c'mon and see: http://knittinreed.blogspot.com |
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janev
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2006 : 09:39:47 AM
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I hope you enjoy the dishcloth KAL Scraffan and Chayah. The July KAL started yesterday, but if you missed the first day, you can still get it. It's fun to try to guess what it will be. I have Day#1 and Day#2 finished - I knit while waiting for my slow dial-up to load :) The suggested color for this one was light blue - so I'm thinking it's a water theme. I usually use #7 Takumi wooden needles for mine Ceci - but since I had another project on both those and my #7 circs, I put some point protectors on a pair of #7 dpns and I'm using them...whatever works!
Jane
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
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Chayah
Permanent Resident
1924 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2006 : 09:45:55 AM
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hi, Jane,
The dishcloth KAL group seems very nice. I couldn't find the instructions for the very first day, but after searching I located them and hope to start tonight. Mine will be yellow, whatever it is! And thank you for the tip about making needles out of dpns--I can definitely use that.
Thanks again, Chayah |
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scraffan
Permanent Resident
1844 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2006 : 6:55:23 PM
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If your going on vacation plastic needles. The needles come in some really different of colors so they stand out. Easy to spot in the sand verses babboo tthat would blend in.
Usually I like Bamboo needles though..
It depends on location and color of yarn for me though..
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MJB
Chatty Knitter
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2006 : 05:42:43 AM
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HI Jane,
Thanks also for the dishrag kal. I joined! After knitting the dishrag in Mason-Dixon Knitting I am addicted to hand knit rags, mats, towels, curtans! I want to do it all!
So I'll start with dishrags!
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Knit Yall
Warming Up
USA
82 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2006 : 04:44:39 AM
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Just finished my second Mason Dixon dishcloth last night. I love them! I use cloth dishcloths all the time still have a couple my aunt made me about 20 years ago...
Knit Ya'll and have a ball... jane |
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janev
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2006 : 08:47:47 AM
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So glad that you are all enjoying the monthly dishcloth KAL! I'm on Day #4 and it's becoming pretty obvious what the pattern is - but I won't spoil it for you in case you are not that far.
I know what you mean MJB - I have tons of wool and other yarns in my stash, but I've been mostly knitting with cotton this summer. Right now I'm making placemats - the pattern calls for Lionbrand cotton, but I'm using Sugar n' Cream. http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/kkc-brightPlacemats.html
Jane
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
www.janevdoviak.blogspot.com |
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scraffan
Permanent Resident
1844 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 4:33:50 PM
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I have to print out the Kal from the dishcloth group and do it.
I had two emergency dishclothes to do before doing anything for me!
I had bought red white and blue cotton with the intentions of doing the stars pattern but that never came to be!
Instead I used the red for the fireman hamlet and axe. The blue was used for a sailboat.
The remaining blue will be used for the kal.
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janev
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 5:59:40 PM
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Where did you get the fireman helmet and ax and sailboat patterns? Wait until you do the July KAL - it's really neat and a surprise - at least it was for me.
Jane
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
www.janevdoviak.blogspot.com |
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