Current Knitting Projects


I am obsessively knitting these wash clothes.  As fast as I cast on, I'm casting off!  So you can guess that the other projects are suffering a bit from my attention.  I'm planning to give them as gifts and I'm knitting as many as I can before I'm tired of knitting them.


Above is my husband's cowl on the left and my second pebble beach shawl on the right.  Both delightful and both have had some knitting time.  Of course the knitting time is limited due to the wash cloths.  I have my knitting priorities!

Yesterday was a rainy dreary day and while the weather is warming up, the snow is nearly (nearly!) melted, I'm yearning to be outside.  Hopefully today is the day I'm back to walking.


Comments

  1. KatherineMarch 29, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    Those washcloths are so sweet -- what a thoughtful present they'll make!

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  2. BonnyMarch 29, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    It was grey, rainy, and dreary here yesterday also, so I treated myself to some colorful cotton yarn since seeing your cheerful wash cloths has brightened the view. I haven't cast on yet because I have a few other projects I want to finish, and I know they'll be like potato chips once I start!

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  3. BridgetMarch 29, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I think you might as well enjoy your washcloth mojo while you have it!

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  4. DebbieMarch 29, 2017 at 10:02 AM

    That is my favorite dish cloth pattern and I make a stack of them as stocking stuffers every December. Seeing your pretty ones has me thinking that I should make some for myself!

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  5. RosieMarch 29, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    I too can't wait for proper springtime, our flowers are starting to bud and I look very forward to the day when our little daffodils spread their sunshine. I love all of your knitting projects, I think I need to go learn how to knit soon. I hope you have a terrific week!

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  6. flyingjenMarch 29, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Disch clothes are so fast I love to knit them.

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  7. LuluMarch 29, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    lovely projects

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  8. kathy bMarch 29, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    I am in the shawl mood too!!!!! Loving an easy relaxing pattern !

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  9. VeraMarch 29, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Cheerful, bright washcloths - perfect! Our sun is (finally) out today and the snow is mostly gone (except for huge piles left by the plow...but those have dwindled).

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  10. AnonymousMarch 29, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    Any knitting is GOOD knitting!

    Washcloths are so much fun and you really feel a sense of accomplishment pretty quickly.

    Love those bright colors. They'll make dishwash almost fun . . . ALMOST.

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  11. elnsMarch 29, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    I want to knit dishcloths now!! I'll add it to the list.

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  12. JaneMarch 29, 2017 at 7:48 PM

    Let the dish cloths reign - they make such great gifts.

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  13. Judy S.March 29, 2017 at 11:20 PM

    I like to pair handmade dish cloths with a nice bar of "home made" soap. Yours are lovely.

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  14. TannaMarch 30, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    LOL! I'm continuing the obsession with you! LOL! What is it with the dishcloths? LOL! I"m lovin' them. I went through one other dishcloth frenzy a couple of years ago. It is fun while it lasts. And, as you've said they make nice little gifts. Plus, they make me happy doing dishes. blessings ~ tanna

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  15. stephMarch 30, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    my daughter and i keep my DIL and her whole family supplied with that exact dishcloth.....neither of us likes to USE them, only knit them!!! It's nice when you have an appreciative audience! (We've finally resumed our after-dinner walks and Freddy is in heaven!!!!)

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  16. GraceMarch 30, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    Ooh, I really like your new website! It looks great! The washcloths are so cheerful that I don't think I would ever tire of doing dishes using them! Like you, I'm dreaming of spring but we have more snow in the forecast for tomorrow. : (

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  17. AnonymousMarch 30, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    I love how you're knitting your husband something. And yay for going for color for your shawl.

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  18. MaryMarch 31, 2017 at 6:07 AM

    I hate to knit washcloths, but I desperately need to restock the supply in my kitchen. Maybe I just need to get a fun colorway of cotton! hope you got back outside to walk ... the pollen has been awful here, but it rained last night. the air should be a little less yellow today!

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  19. DiannaMarch 31, 2017 at 8:01 AM

    Ha Ha! I've had crocheting projects like that...and it is usually the dishcloths or washcloths! They are fun at the beginning, but after a while they get a bit boring and as soon as I meet the goal I've set for myself I'm off to start (or continue) a much larger item...like a shawl or afghan. :)

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  20. Needles and WoolApril 19, 2017 at 11:17 PM

    I like the color of the washcloths, they are perfect for Easter!

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