My knitting needles were clicketty-clacking away over the weekend as I set about finishing off two little gifts for two of my most dear friends. Washcloths, soft and practical, were cast off after the last rows of each were completed and both were then wrapped up with creamy soaps and essential oil blends; the scents of each carefully chosen for each recipient. Simple, handmade gifts!
Waves of fresh greens and white emerged as I knitted up this pattern. It was a quick, easy knit and I am now keen to try this variation to be knitted on the diagonal. Different!
Waves of fresh greens and white emerged as I knitted up this pattern. It was a quick, easy knit and I am now keen to try this variation to be knitted on the diagonal. Different!
Waves of fresh greens and white and a little loop at the top.
Soft, organic blues knitted up into this waffle weave washcloth. I first found this pattern, by Deb at Homespun Living blog, in Rhonda's Hetzel's beautiful book, Down to Earth. It was the first I ever knitted up and it set me on the path to even more knitting!
A soft waffle weave washcloth in organic blue cottons.
I plan on knitting some more washcloths soon as a few of our own washcloths need replacing and I like to have a little supply of finished cloths too so that I have something handmade and on-hand to give as gifts throughout the year. Saves many a trip to the shops!
Do you have a little collection of handmade gifts that you give to friends and family during the year?
Meg
Oh you're too clever! They are beautiful, and I love the colours. I gave knitting a go, but...nah...I just don't have the knack for it.
ReplyDeleteI am however not a bad self taught sewer, and I have dabbled in cross-stitch (but my eyes are letting me down a bit now for that)!
Well done.
Thanks, Cheryl. My eyes are letting me down a bit too now but I keep forgetting my new glasses. Sigh! It's great that you have taught yourself to sew. I am just starting to sew more but only very simple things. Nothing complicated!
DeleteThese look gorgeous Meg xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! They were very easy to knit and I've now started the one that is knit on the diagonal. I'm using some more of the discounted organic cotton that I bought at my local yarn shop a while ago now. It's so soft and perfect for washcloths.
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Hi Meg I dont knit but thought I would like to try the wash cloth like your green and white but as an absolute beginner what size needles did you use and what ply and type of cotton? Many thanks enjoying your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rebecca. Glad you are enjoying the blog:) I think these washcloths are great for beginners. For the green and white wavy washcloth, I used 4mm needles (US size 6, I think) and a ball of Lily Sugar 'n' Cream 100% cotton which is a 10ply. Happy knitting!
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These are just wonderful Meg. My daughter wants to try out knitting as a homeschool project this term and we had discussed how we can reduce our waste in a new and different way each week. This is perfect! Thank you. They look great.
ReplyDeleteHi, Morag. What a great skill for your daughter to develop and washcloths are a very practical project for anyone to start with. They are very useful and they can be washed and re-used over and over and over again. Happy knitting!
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