Monday, August 13, 2012

Okay ~ Let's Dish!


So ~ here it is ~ my first of 10 dishcloths in 7 days. Whew! {And I have one on the needles and one more I want to make so Hilary has an even dozen}.
This one I was hard pressed to part with because it really matches my kitchen quite nicely! But it was very fast to knit and I have tons of the yarn left so I will eventually make one for myself. It's the only one in the bunch that I used the good old standard LILY BRAND SUGAR N' CREAM cotton yarn for. I've had this monstrous cone of cream forever and I just happened to have a ball of the red lying about as well and I started this project the day before I discovered the I LOVE THIS COTTON was on sale at Hobby Lobby. So this first one is the odd ball. But I love it!

This one is done in a waffle stitch and I really like the texture. In fact, you'll see later in the week I did another one in the same stitch with a border and different color combination. I think the pattern will make for nice scrubbing.

Although today is actually Hilary's birthday {my firstborn is now 27!}, I gave them all to her yesterday when we gathered as a family to celebrate. She loved all of them! Being a new bride, she is still excited over kitchen things and the like! Ah ~ the good old days! Ha!

Happy Day to You All!

12 comments:

  1. They're lovely, what a good idea. I use a boring sponge/scourer but these are so much prettier. Happy Birthday to your daughter, they grow up very quickly, don't they? xxx

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    1. Thanks Emma!
      They are fun to make and use. I have a drawer full of them. It's all I've used for years. Gives me a sense of satisfaction every time I pull a fresh one out. The simple pleasures!
      And they grow up TOO DARN FAST for sure!
      xoxo
      Danette

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  2. Oh, how sweet! What a blessing too!

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    1. Hi Sarah!
      It's the simplest things that give such delight sometimes! I tried hard to instill that in my girls. By Golly ~ I think they got it!
      Blessings to you!
      Danette

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  3. I agree with Emma- I need something pretty to do the dishes with!!!!
    Lovely colours- red and cream are such a great combo!
    Have a super week.

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    1. Hello Ms Annaboo!
      Since I don't own a dishwasher I get a real thrill out of my handmade dishcloths and purple dish gloves! They're basic staples of every day life for me.
      Be Blessed this week Dear One,
      Danette

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  4. I couldn't use handmade dishcloths, much too nice to use for dirty jobs in the kitchen :)

    Many happy returns to your daughter. Have to admit, you don't look old enough to have a 27 yer old. You must've started young ;)

    Ruby x

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    1. Thanks Ruby!
      You made my whole darn week! Truth is I AM old enough ~ got married at 19, had Hilary at 21 and Chelsea at 23. Became Grammy at 42. Just turned 48 in June. Where DOES the time go?

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    1. Thanks Olga!
      Just a little simplicity! All I seem to be able to handle these Summer Days!

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  6. Hello Danette....I am Shari, a new follower to your blog. I stumbled across it and so glad I did. You have a very lovely blog and I to love to crochet. If you ever have a minute of your day, come take a peak. I also love cotton yarn...It's the best!!

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    1. Hi Shari!
      Welcome! I am so glad you did too! Thanks so much for your kind words ~ they are always welcome!!!:) I can't wait to check out your blog ~ I'm on my way.... let me get my cup of tea... so we can have a proper visit! I am anxious to see all of your crocheted goodness!
      Happy Day to you!
      Danette

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Have a lovely day.
Danette