and because I've long been admiring the crocheted wash cloths I see occasionally on the interwebs (like these and these), I bought a couple of balls of said yarn and hooked up two small cloths...
The cloths are lovely and soft, but I must say that I found the yarn to be annoyingly splitty.
There are lots of washcloth/dishcloth patterns to be found. I used the 'Oh so soft baby washcloth' pattern by Theresa Grant, available as a free download from Ravelry. They were quick and easy to work up (splittyness aside) and I think the stitch pattern is really pretty.
Hook :: 3.5mm
Yarn :: Rico Creative Cotton which is an aran weight yarn
Pattern :: as linked above
That is a pretty pattern, thanks for sharing the link!
ReplyDeleteVivienne x
I haven't tried that cotton yet - I usually go with the Sugar & Cream and the Peaches & Creme. Your wash cloths look very nice. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh they look lovely, I really want to buy some cotton yarn but have no idea which to choose!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Ooooh lovely washcloths! Where's the shop?
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Very pretty. I so wish I could crochet!
ReplyDeleteThey came out very nice... loving the colors..
ReplyDeleteI've had the same 'splitty' problem with cotton yarn. Have a safe & fun 4th!
ReplyDeleteIt's Bitchy Splitty isn't it?! But the colours are lovely and it is nice and soft. Those wash clothes are gorgeous. Really lovely. I'll have to pin 'em!
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M'enanten aquests colors!
ReplyDeleteThat's the trouble with cotton, it always splits like mad, but you did well to make those wash-cloths. Pretty too.
ReplyDeleteThey look fab. I love creative cotton.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree about the cotton being splitty, it's a right pain but does crochet up lovely.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well Victoria!
Ali x
I have just started using Rico Creative Cotton and have made two little sun hats for my neices. I didn't have trouble with splitting but maybe it was because I used a 5mm hook. I am a Stylecraft fan because of the vibrant colours and haven't found cotton that lives up to the Stylecraft but I think the Rico is close. Lily. xxx
ReplyDeleteI just bought some plain cotton thread and now forgotten the name at the moment...it seems to be quite nice and is working fine. thought I'm just doing a sc with it..I don't know how to do the crab stitch..going to find out thought it looks really pretty...your clothes came out pretty and I love the colors..thank your for sharing them..with love Janice @spoonwither.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the crochet wash cloths...sweet colours
ReplyDeleteReally nice wash colth! I think I had to try this Rico cotton myself to see if it makes me fall in love with cotton which I really don't like as much at the moment!
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