6.21.2012

camping gift


the weather here is not exactly summer weather.. and since we got our tent trailer i'm sad to say we've only taken it out once. once!!! this is not cool. that being said, we've only had it a total of 3 weekends... this will be the 4th, coming up. and we're determined to take it out.
so to remind our dear trailer that we love it, and we want to spend lots of time with it this summer, i've made a little pressie for it.
yes. i did.


i am very excited to really add my crafty touch to the trailer, but i'm stating small... with these adorable dish cloths.
funny enough, i have never knit dishcloths before! would you believe it? i thought it was time to change that.
so i did.

the pattern i chose is: grandmother's favorite.
i used a 4mm needle,
yarn is knitpicks cotlin, except for the red, that's the knipicks dishie.


and these are addictive!
i love the simple construction of this cloth, the pattern is easy peasy to memorize, and it's great go-to knitting. just take it anywhere!

i think our tent trailer will like these little guys. and they'll like their new home... these dishcloths really make me think of summer, must be because i'm sure we had something like this at the cottage when i was younger... at any rate i'm loving them.and apparently these babies could clean anything! bonus! not only are they pretty, but they're hard working too!



i've gotta say, i'm kinda hooked on dishcloths! i'm looking for another pattern to try.. i've got a ton of yarn left over... 
our tent trailer now needs a name... (i'm probably the only one in the house who wants to name it. ha) any suggestions? and the next gift? i'm thinking needlepoint... and i think this would be awesome...i know it's not exactly a tent trailer.. but it works for me ;)

Source: etsy.com via Rebecca on Pinterest

what is your easy peasy go-to pattern for when you want to just knit something small... but it keeps your hands busy? are you a fan of dishcloths too? come chat! i love your company. xo

12 comments:

  1. Haha, you read my mind! I've been thinking about some quick fun washcloths. My grandma used to knit them and I have some of her cotton yarn to use. My friend made some of these ones (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-me-mod-dishcloth) last year. I thought they were pretty great but I do love the diagonal ones. You are so distracting, Rebecca! I was all dreamy over driftwood and now you're reminding me of dishcloths. Where to start??

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    1. hahah i'm so sorry about the distracting part.. well only kind of ;) those dishcloths from your friend are super cute! i'm a fan of the diagonal ones too... and having only one colour means easier portability ;) love it! xo now what to distract you with next? xo

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  2. I've made that pattern a dozen times at least! I love it mostly because it is knit on the bias so when you wash and dry them they shrink proportionately...I hate knitting something that is supposed to be a square and then after washing it turns into a rectangle...

    Actually, I made a baby blanket with this pattern. I used huge needles two balls of some fun, super soft yarn and increased with one ball then decreased with the other. Elsa loved it :)

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    1. what a fantastic idea, to make it into a baby blanket! xo

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  3. How cute are they!!!! They'd make a great addition to our tent too - damn-it, now I have to add dishcloths to my list of must-do's which is already longer than my arm!! x

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    1. hahaha i hear i'm a bit of an enabeler... but it's ok. i'm ok with it. xoxo

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  4. You must do some ball band discloths they are fun!http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CelticCastOn/ballband-dishcloth

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    1. cute! i'll have to give them a try! xo

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  5. I just made a mitered hanging towel. It was so fun and easy. You could make some to match your dish cloths!
    Found here: http://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/knitting/knit_a_pretty_vintage_hand_towel.php

    Genevieve

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    1. oh genevive! that is such a cool towel! i have to knit it!!! and with the button too! gah! thanks for sharing xo

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  6. I just made my first dishcloth but I haven't tried it out yet!

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    1. weee! congrats! honestly, i love them! i think they wash better than my usual j-cloths. i totally need to knit more xo

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