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Giveaway: 52 Weeks of Dishcloths

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52 weeks of dishcloths

Congratulations to Carina, Anne L. and Annette!

I love knitting things that I know are going to get a lot of use. Sweaters are great, but even as always-cold as I am, they only get used for a pretty small portion of the year.

That’s why I like knitting things for the home that we can see and use throughout the year. From blankets to pillows to dishcloths, it’s just nicer to use things that you’ve made yourself, am I right?

This week I have three digital copies of a great book all about making dishcloths to give away. 52 Weeks of Dishcloths from Knit Picks actually has 60 patterns, 33 for knitters and 27 for crocheters. They range from pretty simple to requiring a few knitting skills like lace or colorwork, and they offer lots of different styles to suit your taste.

Dishcloths are fun to knit because you get to play with different techniques on a small scale but they’re still done relatively quickly, and they’re great to have on hand for a quick addition to a hostess or housewarming gift.

If you’d like to win one of these ebooks, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, August 23. Why not tell me about something you’ve knit for your home or someone else’s home? My goal for the winter is to finally finish a big stash busting afghan I’ve been working on for a really long time.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  2. I loBe to knit dishcloths–both for my home and for others. Most recently, I made a stack of them for my new DDIL and had fun trying out new stitches and techniques.

  3. Could you please fix my typo above (love, not loBe)? And then delete this comment? Thank you!

  5. I’ve enjoyed making afghans, dish cloths and other things. This book would be great to help me teach my granddaughter knitting!

  7. I make washcloths. I have a couple of really sturdy patterns but I also enjoy new patterns to learn new stitches.

  8. I’m only just learning to knit, but I crochet a ton. I’ve done afghans for several people in my family and am currently working on filet curtains for our new camper and Christmas stockings for my nieces.

  9. I make dishcloths but really only know about two patterns. My family & friends would really appreciate a different style or two! Thanks for the give away! As always, it is such a kind thing to do!!!!

  10. I love knitting and crocheting discloths and washcloths for our own home and as gifts. Nothing beats the satisfaction that comes from a quick and pretty project!

  13. I’m in the process of knitting an afghan for myself. I’d love to be able to knit some dishcloths for myself and others! I have a ton of cotton yarn waiting to be used up!

  14. I am always looking for new and different patterns for wash cloths. My grand children love them!

  15. I am gauge challenged so love knitting afghans–they fit everyone or someone:) Always!

    from summertime VT where I sit with fingers crossed,
    the Vermonster

  16. My stash busting go to is lap robes and baby blankets. I lean towards simple stitches that I don’t have to think about. They give me the best zen meditation effects. I bet some of these dish clothes could be made larger for covering throw pillows!

  17. I love knitting dishcloths. I make them for myself and to give as gifts. I also make afghans and pillows.

  19. What really happened is that I found a big roll of Tshirt yarn, so with 20 mm needles I made a rug for the bathroom. The bind off was a little bit tight but I crafted it up in just a couple of days! Instant gratification and a pretty view too!

  21. I’ve knit afghans, wash cloths and scrubbies, Christmas ornaments. Washcloths are nice to have as impromptu gifts or to do when in-between projects- and to learn new techniques.

  23. This would be amazing! I love to crochet dish cloths. Years ago I did the knitted ones that had little pictures on them. So thanks for the chance to win this.

  24. I just finished leggings and hand warmers for my daughter and granddaughter. Would love to work on dishcloths. i like to take my knitting with me when I travel.

  25. I have yarn for a dishcloth in my purse at all times because they are small enough to pull out and work on while I wait to pick up a child or any other “down” time. My favorite thing I have made was an afghan for our daughter that used all kinds of yarns…from ribbon yarn to chunky yarn. It was beautiful! :>) MS

  26. I’ve knit a couple of dish clothes. I like to mix cotton and tulle to make a sort of dishcloth/scrubbie.

  27. My knitted washcloths are my favorite to use in the kitchen – even have them in my little pop up camper. It’s one of my favorite gifts to make because they’re so quick to work up and I know they’ll always get used! Thanks for the giveaway!

  28. I love knitting dishcloths, but the colors are always so prety that I end up using them as hotpads on my table first. Love all the infor I get from your site.

  29. I love dishcloths. No matter what else I am working on I always seem to have a dishcloth going on the side. Folks love them!
    Always looking for a new pattern.

  30. i love to give dishcloths with small bottles of dishsoap for gifts.
    This would be a great book to own, thank you so much for the chance.

  31. I’d love to have this book. I make a set of pot holders to give as a wishing well gift for every bridal shower I attend. I could definitely add some dish cloths to my to my roundup.

  32. I love knitting dishcloths! Just started working on a throw for our family room to coordinate with the knitted pillows.

  33. What a fun book this would be! I am working on a few hats right now but would love to make a more than a few dish cloths!

  35. I would love to have a copy of this book so I could learn new things. I have knitted afgans, dish cloths & a baby blanket. This would be great book to have!

  38. I enjoy knitting and crocheting dishcloths and other items for hearth and home. Funny thing is, I’ve yet to keep anything I’ve made for myself other than a hat or two. Everyone I’ve ever given dishcloths to always ask for more because “you can’t find that quality anywhere.” Therefore, I am always trying to update my repertoire of patterns. I would love to receive one of the lovely books you’re giving away. My son just got married, and Christmas is coming!

  39. Learning to knit is on my bucket list. This book would provide the opportunity to learn with a small, quick project. Thanks so much and I hope I win.

  40. you never have enough made, someone is always asking for some. there a fun and easy knit

  43. I don’t often make afghans for others because I’m not sure how well received they will be, but dishcloths are a quick and simple gift that seem to be welcome and are a good break for me from bigger projects.

  44. Thank you for offering this giveaway! I love giving away wash- and dishcloths (in sets of three, for example, perhaps with fancy soap). Many patterns can be easily adopted to make something bigger — a back scrubber or a towel, perhaps. Also, knitting dishcloths allows you to practice new stitches and techniques.

  45. I do the loom knitting, but I would really love this for an elderly neighbor who knits practically 24/7 and gives it all away. Something like this would be perfect!

  46. I’ve knit dishcloths, as well as vase covers and pillows. I’ve woven a blanket, but haven’t knit one yet. I’d gladly put that on the back burner if I had this book!

  47. As a relatively new knitter & crocheter this is a wonderful way of trying out new patterns and practicing. I would love to have a book like this to help me along – and add to my birthday & Christmas presents!!

  50. Thanks for offering this book for a giveaway! I love to crochet and am teaching myself to knit. I have learned new crochet techniques by making dish cloths which I have used in larger projects. I would love to win this book!

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Yarn Cozy Knitting Patterns

I’ve been toying with the idea of making a yarn cozy or yarn ball holder on the circular knitting machine, but I haven’t gotten to it yet. In the meantime, here are some yarn cozy knitting patterns you can make with knitting needles. Use yarn to hold you yarn!

In its simplest form, a yarn cozy is just a sleeve or a little basket that holds your yarn when you’re working with a center-pull ball so it doesn’t fall apart when you knit. The easiest ones I could find are from Love in Stitches KN, which has a regular size and a mini size. They’re worked with sock yarn and there are options for making them with ribbing, faux cables and with self-striping yarn.

For bigger cakes there’s a project called We call it the “bail holder” from Nicole LeBlanc. This pattern is available on Ravelry and you can use any yarn and make it any size you like. It features an I-cord edging that has a loop in it so you can thread they yarn through the loop to keep it extra contained as you knit.

Another large one that has a slightly fancier pattern is this one by Mareike Meye. You can use any yarn and any gauge, and slip stitch pattern worked in different colors on the sides makes it a little more fun and uses a bit more stash. A strap buttons across the top to hold the ball in place and you can add a buttonhole to the middle of the strap to thread the yarn through. Check this one out on Ravelry.

Adding lace to a yarn cozy makes it fit a wider variety of balls and expand or shrink a bit as needed. Jennifer Sugarman’s Ball Sack uses sock yarn and is made to hold sock yarn. It has the option of making I-cord or using ribbon or cord you already have to make a drawstring at the top. You can find this pattern on Ravelry.

Another lacy option is the yarn ball holder from Frugal Knitting Haus. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has an easy mesh lace pattern and an I-cord drawstring that’s sewn together at the ends so you could loop it over your wrist while you knit if you like. This pattern is also on Ravelry.

Speaking of wrist yarn holders, I also found this one form Knituition. This one uses sport weight yarn and has a spiral rib pattern on the body. The strap is attached to the bag with D-rings, or you could make it a little longer and just sew it into the bag.