Knitting is an Athletic Event
I have been side-tracked a bit on a dishcloth, trying a couple patterns before I finally settled on one. This one totally engaged me. It was challenging and lots of fun to knit. (The holes are supposed to be there! The picture just accentuates them a bit.) The pattern is "Double Flower Cloth" and can be found at the Dishcloth Boutique. I used two circular needles in size US 6 and Sugar'n Cream cotton in "Hot Blue." Now it's time to start the monthly dishcloth pattern. Picovoli waits patiently in my basket. Sometimes I think my temperament is suited more to the shorter projects I do. I tend to run out of steam on bigger projects. I guess that is why many knitters have several projects going at once. Yesterday included a trip to the LYS. Boy! was that fun! They use punch cards and mine was full, so I got twice the yarn that I would have otherwise. My favorite was this Plymouth Yarn "Fantasy Naturale."  There was a dishcloth sample at the store and it has a very nice feel to it. The proof will be in the using. They also carry every color of Peaches and Creme. At least it looks like the whole line. It's a big difference from when I go up to the local JoAnn's and choose from the dozen colors of Sugar'n Cream there, although I do love their bright colors. The other lovely yarns will have to wait to show off here. Some of them are meant for other knitterly homes. :) I did enjoy spending an hour of my day off in a yarn shop. In blogging news, there's  being sponsored by the Yarn Harlot. The challenge is to complete a difficult project in the 16 days that the Winter Olympics is played. "Difficult" is decided relative to the knitter's experience. I haven't decided if I will join it. I think my knitting card is pretty full right now. It will be fun to watch, though. Shari, aka Hamsterbrain is going to knit a baby blanket for it. I'll be cheering for you, Girl!Whether you decide to join the challenge or not, I wish you productive and satifying knitting. Or as the hipsters say it...Keep on keeping on. |
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post a commentGreat dishcloth! Lovely colour. On another note, yesterday I joined the 2006 Knitting Event with the following baby blanket:
http://www.touchinglittlelives.org/ellenblanket1.html
I have yet to complete one of these inside of 3 years, let alone less than 3 weeks, but I am up to the challenge.
The event will kick off at 2p.m. on Feb 10 and I pray for speed and endurance to at least come in with a bronze medal for Canada LOL
Having trouble with the T1R in the discloth KAL #2, but am persevering ;o)
Shari
That is a god looking dishcloth!! I love the color! Love the new bright yarn! Happy Knitting! It will be fun to watch the knitting olympics!
Sorry, I got the names mixed! Shari is knitting a blanket. That's a really cute pattern.
You can join us at the UFOlympics. We're going to try to finish UFOs during the 16 days, rather than start something new!
Ack, I loooooove those colours in the Plymouth yarn. Beautiful combo! I'm so jealous of your Peaches and Cream yarn. I wish it was even possible to get here :(. Oh well, I'm still happy with my Handicrafter yarn! I'm just starting the dishcloth KAL today because I've been so busy, but I have the night off to get caught up. Too bad I can't work ahead! I think I'm going to imagine I'm in the Olympics KAL, just to motivate myself. Maybe Davin's socks will be that project!
I love your dishcloth. Bought Color-Splash Dishcloths (book) a few months ago and will make some of those someday. They are all made on straight needles.
Love your circle dishcloth!