This little washcloth, all creamy and soft, is a sweet and practical project. A project I'm using to challenge myself to learn a few more complicated knitting moves!
Half a new washcloth!
This pattern has rows of plain knitting but also requires one to slip stitches, knit stitches together and knit into the front and the back of stitches. It took me a little while to get the hang of it but, now I have, it's taking shape, looking lovely and making me smile.
Whenever I have a new skill I want to learn, I break it down into steps if I can or into a sub-set of skills that I can transfer to other, more complex projects. While there may be frustrations, like dropped stitches and tangles, I find little successes encourage me to try something just that bit harder next time.
I'm not sure the same process will translate across to crochet, and I haven't had the slightest inkling to try as yet, but who knows...one day I may find myself taking that first step and ordering a crochet hook!
Meg
What a lovely pattern, thank you for the link! I love learning new stitches its a great way to keep the brain working isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely good exercise for the brain!
DeleteLooks beautiful! Keep going, you're doing great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your very encouraging comment:) It is finished now and I'm really happy with it. I did have to pull out several rows before I was done though. I added a little loop to the top so it can be easily hung up to dry from a hook. Meg
DeleteIt looks absolutely lovely Meg! It's hard to stop smiling when you master a new skill, isn't it? x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah. I have made lots of different washcloths now and I like finding new patterns for them. They make such lovely gifts. Meg:)
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