I’m currently hooked on making washcloths! (Pun intended!) I’m not using these as washcloths. I’m using them as a table decoration for a tiny table that I have in my kitchen. I can change them with my color mood and place a little candle or napkin holder on them. They really brighten up the small space!
This is the Sylvan Star Pattern from Lion Brand. For this one, I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Crochet Cotton in the color American.
For the next, I used the Ocean Grove Round pattern from Lion Brand. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Crochet Cotton in the color Hot Green. I only had partial ball of yarn when I made this one, so I made it smaller than the pattern calls for.
This next one I created myself. It is just a simple basket weave stitch, but I really love it! I think this one would feel really nice if it was used as a washcloth! I used the first half of the ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Crochet Cotton in Hot Green on this.
Here’s a closeup of the stitches.
And lastly, a knit washcloth! I have done a little bit of knitting, but find crochet faster and easier. But, I really love the look of knit, too! So I decided to give it this pattern a try and I love it! The pattern is Long Beach washcloth from Lion Brand. Again, I’m using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Crochet Cotton on this. I’m not sure what the color is. I don’t have the yarn band anymore. It might be Faded Denim.
I hope you have some time this weekend to do your favorite things!
7 responses so far ↓
1 Katie in MA // Jun 18, 2010 at 1:11 pm
You make it all look so easy! And so pretty!
2 Kimmie // Jun 18, 2010 at 1:49 pm
you DO make it look so easy!!!
I love the cobbled stitch on the knit one …. washcloths are a great idea for quick and colorful proects
3 Se'lah // Jun 18, 2010 at 8:26 pm
need I send my addy for the green basketweave square one? fantastic, my friend!
one love.
enjoy your weekend.
4 Shalet // Jun 20, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I soooo totally need to make another batch of washcloths (mine has faded nearly beyond recognition). Though, not knowing how to crochet, mine will be knitted.
These are great!
5 Austin // Jun 20, 2010 at 3:24 pm
wow, lion brand was really showcasing their wash clothes patterns for a while, so it is good that someone is actually using them(i dont really see the point, i guess i just use paper plates more often) but it is a good use of cotton, i much prefer acrylics, but it has its uses
6 Tracy // Jun 21, 2010 at 8:34 am
Sooo many pretty clothes, Gayle–love then all, and especially that blue/white at the bottom. I love the Lion Brand site and yarns–one of my fave sites for freebie patterns to try. I was knitting a bit at the weekend–very soothing for difficult days just now.
) ((HUGS))
7 patty // Jun 26, 2010 at 8:03 am
love that lime green! i’m thinkng of picking up my crochet hook soon… hmmm….
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