Pocket Knitting
Dishcloths have rapidly become my favorite portable item to knit - super fast, requires minimal mental acuity and tucks to nicely in my favorite purse. "Pocket Knitting" is what I've dubbed these little gems.
Each week I have the distinct privilege of sitting in the cafeteria at the high school, and watching the little darlings heathens, scarf down their lunch in the most obnoxious manner possible and fly back out the door. During this time I knit dishcloths. It makes the duty almost tolerable. These simple knits permit me to keep my eyes on those delightful teens terrors that I have come to adore:D
Last week I was reading EZ, and I came across the Square Baby Blanket pattern in her book and thought - How would it look in a variegated dishcloth yarn. I gave it a test spin and was pleased with the results.
I liked it so much I made 3 more.
The yellow one was presented to a teacher whose birthday was a few days ago and she promptly put in a request for a few more. To which I graciously obliged. Someone please smack me - I'm doing it again.
Though I must admit that I'm rather embarrassed to be knitting dishcloths for all the world to see. They think I'm just a little touched in the head. I would rather be caught knitting something elegant or sophisticated in the public eye:D
For those of you who would like whip up a few I wrote a pattern for you to try. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think.
Eidt: February 28th. Pop on over to my 4 corners gallery and have a look at all the pretties. Don't forget about the contests. The person who submits the 100th picture will win a prize. Also, I will have a random selection from the 100 pics and that person will win a prize too! If those two persons happen to be sock knitters, they will get something special from the Loopy Ewe! Send your pics to a1870pearl at yahoo dot com
Edit: A few of you are having problems getting the pattern. If you can't print it - let me know and I will send it to you via email. email me: a1870pearl at yahoo dot com
Cheers, Abigail
It looks great! I always mean to knit dishcloths-- I'm bookingmarking yours :)
Posted by: aija | January 12, 2007 at 01:30 PM
Very Pretty!
Posted by: MJ | January 12, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Very pretty - like them!
Where's my dishcloth cotton? A dishcloth cast on isn't like casting on for a "real" project, is it?
Posted by: trek | January 12, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Thanks so much for the pattern! I'm goin to give 'em a try. It's a good thing I have pleanty of dishcloth cotton ;)
Posted by: Chrissy | January 12, 2007 at 10:25 AM
I'm the first to admit that I'm not a dishcloth knitting kind of gal (I can't imagine using one and therefore can't imagine knitting one), but these are lovely.
I think most of us are binge knitters. I just happen to binge on socks for years. The lure of mittens is calling to me. We'll see what happens.
Posted by: Beth | January 12, 2007 at 08:29 AM