I didn't have any particular craft project in mind until I started reading from my blog list this morning. Rhonda Jean down to earth (down---to---earth.blogspot.com) talks about knitted cotton dishcloths and it set me thinking. I have loads of organic cotton in my stash and it would be a great way to reduce my use of plastic scrubby sponges. This afternoon's project will be to make a start on knitting a few dishcloths and see how I get on with them. Do any of you use home made dishcloths and if yes, what do you think of them?
I do Cherie and I think once you start there is no going back, I heartily recommend them.
ReplyDeleteThis might seem a daft question but is there any particular size you would recommend?
DeleteI do too and they last quite a while and wash in the washing machine just fine. I have also made several bath/shower mitts in cotton too...great stash busters. About 10 x 10 inches works for me. keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteHi Cherie, I have a few of those dishcloths from friends who made them for me. I love them and I use them all the time. I much more prefer them to the cloth dishcloths you would purchase at the store. The knitted ones are so much prettier and softer. I find they make washing dishes more of a pleasure, if there is such a thing. My hubby claims that he enjoys sticking his hands n dishwater because it relaxes him. That's fine with me. i love it when he helps out! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love Rhonda's blog, and I use hand knit dishcloths every day. I find my crocheted ones last longer...they are sturdier. They are so fun to make! I have been using organic cotton yarn from my stash for the latest batch, too. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out that blog! Yes, I use them. I like them. When I was first learning to knit I made a lot of them lol
ReplyDeleteI crochet mine and definitely wouldn't go back to shop-bought ones!
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