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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Waste not, want not


My dish cloths are looking really dingy, so today was a knit day. Unfortunately, I did not have enough of this oatmeal colored yarn to finish the dish cloth, but since it's for me, I'm fine with a blob of color in one corner.


I decided to try a new pattern today. This is the Almost Lost Washcloth Pattern. It was a fun knit, and I think I'll probably make it again.


My button journey continues.


I'm hoping to finish up Rita's buttons by the time school is out.


I've enjoyed working on them, but I'm ready to do some of my own!
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15 comments:

  1. FoxMay 9, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    I've looked back over your blog and cannot find the answer - what on earth are those flower buttons for?

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    1. Madtatter80May 9, 2015 at 11:12 PM

      I saw them on hair bands and she sells them fast!

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    2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 10, 2015 at 5:59 AM

      I also attach them to hair clips, and I sell them individually. I've thought of decorating t-shirts and note cards with them. Rita decorates baseball caps and elaborate brooches.

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  2. MichelleMay 9, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    I love the burst of color in the corner, it's wonderful!

    That almost lost reminds me of a spinning wheel by MK!

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  3. Madtatter80May 9, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Those wash clothes were a favorite thing I loved to get from my mom when she made them. brings back memories. Your buttons are so festive to see.

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    1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 10, 2015 at 6:02 AM

      I love knit dishcloths. They have nice body, and they give me a reason to knit! I've tried knitting sweaters, but I just can't seem to get the size right, so shawls and dishcloths work for me!

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  4. Jane McLellanMay 10, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    Like Michelle, I thought the almost lost is a knitted version of the spinningwheel mat! I like the bit of colour on the square one too.

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    1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 10, 2015 at 6:02 AM

      Thank you! I've never shied away from combining colors on dishcloths. They still work, so why waste the yarn?

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  5. Tat-a-RendaMay 10, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    I like the Almost Lost dishcloth.
    As soon as I saw it, I thought, you must really like the Spinning Wheel doily that you even had it knitted.

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    1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 10, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      Jon, I wish I had enough knitting-know-how to design a dishcloth like this!

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  6. diane's momMay 10, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I love the spiral dishcloth. Send me the pattern.

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  7. diane's momMay 10, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Of course I ment to say please send a link to the pattern - copyright of course.

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  8. muskaanMay 10, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Oh wow ! Adorable Almost Lost dishcloth ! The colourway & pattern work beautifully ! Thanks for sharing the link, too :-)
    I'm inspired to knit this pattern in knitting thread (something I've been meaning to try for a few years) as a coaster.

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  9. God's KidMay 11, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Lots of fabulous colors!!! :)
    Love that neat looking dishcloth!! :)
    My friend knits dishcloths too and she makes some with mixed colors like that for herself or for me. :)

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  10. SuztatsMay 13, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    I like that splash of colour in the corner of your wash cloth, and the button brigade just keeps growing! Love the colours in the Almost Lost.

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