Sheep Dishcloth

This was the in the March section of Month by Month Dishcloths. I chose it to send as a gift on behalf of my Shelties who are herders but have no sheep of their own. This was a fun pattern, but I couldn't get the tail quite as twirly as I'd wanted.

Valentine Present Dishcloth

This is another dishcloth from Month by Month Dishcloths. It could be done in other colors for different gift needs. I'm thinking about making one in Christmas colors. I've already ordered the yarn to make one in Valentine's colors for our house as I've run out of pink variegated and I can't it locally.

Crocheted Dishcloths Arrived in the Mail

I love Crochetville. It is a wonderful, friendly online community. I participate regularly in their online wishlists and less frequently in their swaps.

On Saturday, a package arrived only marked as coming from my FGM. With the postal markings I was able to figure out it arrived from NC. Inside was a delightful spread of summer dishcloths to brighten my day. I also got a hot pad and what we used to call a Boo Boo Bunny.

I continue to be amazed at the thoughtful carrying people that participate there. So thank you FGM and thank you to all the people who make it such a welcoming and friendly community.

Free Dishcloth and Holiday Patterns Available on the Following Blog Pages:

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Dippity Doos Dishcloth

I haven't finished posting all the ami's but I needed a break. That is one of the reasons I added dishcloths to both the crochet swaps I was involved with this month. They were a nice break from all the amis I was making. I personally like getting them because they brighten my kitchen. I always ask before adding them to a package, but most other crocheters I've swapped with also seem to like them. I find them to be both practical and pretty. I enjoy working on them as I try out stitches I don't always encounter in my doll and ami projects.

My swap partner liked red and since I needed a contrasting color, black seemed a good choice. I found this pattern in Learn-a-Stitch Crochet Dishcloths which is currently out of print. I see it pretty frequently in places that sell used crochet books. It has some of my favorite dishcloth patterns.

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Checks Dishcloth

This dishcloth was for the second crochet swap. Again, it was a nice break in the middle of crocheting ami's. This pattern came from a Leisure Arts publications simply called Crochet Dishcloths #5951. This was an odd publication. It came out in 2013 and it was on my list of patterns to buy. There were several patterns I knew I wanted to make. Then it was gone. I managed to get a copy, but it wasn't easy to find. I've never seen one come out and disappear so quickly before.

This swap partner asked for pink and grey. I love this variegated pink cotton. Grey is not an easy cotton color to find, so I decided on black again as my contrasting color. This one almost didn't make it into the box. I think I'll be making another one at some point.

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Leprechaun Dishcloth

I don't do as many swaps as I'd like but I did participate in two this month at Crochetville. This first was a KISS (Keep it Simple) Dishcloth swap.

I asked for a holiday dishcloth and as you can see, I got a beautiful Leprechaun Dishcloth from my partner. I believe you can find the free pattern here. I am thrilled. I love holiday dishcloths and this one is adorable. I love the facial details. I always find those items intimidating when I make something where the back shows. On an ami, everything is hidden inside. The back of this is beautiful.

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Valentine's Day Hexagon Ribbed Dishcloth

After all the cheerfulness of the Christmas decorations, I need something to replace all the color that goes away. It just seems so dreary. Therefore, I leave some of the snowmen and winter decorations out and I start sneaking in some Valentine's colors.

This pattern comes from Learn-a-Stitch Crochet Dishcloths which I bought a while ago. I don't believe it still in print, but it is likely available at places that resell crochet books.

This is one of my favorite dishcloth patterns. I like it because it works well with variegated yarns and the ribbed texture makes it useful for scrubbing. This one is made using Bernat Handicrafter cotton.

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Easter Egg Dishcloth

My digital Crochet World subscription just yielded its first benefits. I downloaded this pattern from the April 2007 edition. This is actually a pot holder pattern, but I adapted it into a dishcloth. The Sugar 'n Cream Yarn makes great dishcloths that are easy to clean. I usually substitute it for pot holder yarn requirements.

There are several different styles of decorated eggs in this pattern including a plain egg, stripes, and various shapes.

This was the first time I have used a chart when crocheting. I know they are common in knitting, but most of the crochet patterns I have used to date are written out. It was great getting a chance to practice on a basic pattern. I have avoided some of the more complicated patterns because of the charts.

If I want to do more work with charts, I will need to work on color changes. The ability to make changes cleanly is what creates the patterns.

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Why Make Dishcloths?

I have had people ask this question and I asked it myself when introduced to the idea. One of my younger relatives knitted me my first dishcloth. I had never seen a cotton dishcloth before. I had bought a variety of different cleaning cloths, used rags, but never made any.

As I taught myself knitting and crocheting, the square projects were great practice. There were a variety of free patterns to try and it was a great chance to practice.

However, I continue to make the cloths because they are both decorative and practical.

The cotton dishcloths I have made have outlasted any of the commercial products I have purchased. While the cotton is not cheap, I do wait and buy the yarn with coupons or as a sale item. This reduces the cost of making them.

They clean quite well. Different stitches create better cleaning options. For instance, I like the flat panel crochet and knit ones for dishes and general cleaning. However, the stitches that create a variety of bumps make great scrubbing cloths.

These cloths are reusable. Use, wash, and reuse. This makes them very conservation friendly.

Since the yarn come in different colors, people can make a variety of decorative patterns. Celebrate holidays and seasons with a variety of colors and different knitted and crocheted patterns.

I continue to build my supply of dishcloths. I have not had to replace any of the original ones I made, yet. I am hoping to have a good supply soon.

If you arrived here looking for free home patterns please see the following blog pages:

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