DW Cloth

Isn't it pretty? I finished it this morning, waiting for the snow to start. The pattern can be found here: http://www.knittingknonsense.com/DW_cloth.html

Stocking dishcloth...isn't it adorable?

Look what I just finished. Isn't it cute? I pattern is from: http://www.geocities.com/knitwits_heaven/

I love their patterns...and anxiously waiting for the new ones. ALI HURRY!!!!! Please!

Finished Wrist Warmers.

I I finished the Wrist warmers I started for a Christmas gift...hmmm...green, white & warm...wink, wink...hehehe

The pattern is here: http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html

I used Malabrigo and another funky 2 stranded yarn (that I have no idea what it is, it was in my stash without a label.

Don't you love my fuzzy hand pic? Yep...I am a wonderful photographer. :)

My first Design! :) Stars and Moon!

My first Design...Stars and Moon!

The pattern:

Stars and Moon Dishcloth

Designed by: Lisa Woynowski

Cast on 49 stitches

Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 2: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 3: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 5: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 6: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 7: K1, P1, K1, P1, K41, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P39, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 9: K1, P1, K1, P1, K38, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 10: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P6, K1, P24, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 11: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P1, K24, P1, K4, P2, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 12: K1. P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K2, P3, K1, P18, K1, P4, K1, P6, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 13: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P1, K2, P2, K18, P2, K1, P3, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 14: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P4, K5, P19, K4, P7, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 15: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P4, K19, P5, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 16: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P4, K6, P17, K5, P7, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 17: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P8, K13, P11, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 18: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P5, K3, P4, K1, P10, K11, P5, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 19: K1, P1, K1, P1, K9, P2, K6, P1, K14, P2, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 20: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P6, K1, P22, K1, P9, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 21: K1, P1, K1, P1, K10, P1, K22, P1, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 22: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P39, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 23: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P8, K17, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 24: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P14, K11, P14, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 25: K1, P1, K1, P1, K14, P13, K14, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 26: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P12, K15, P12, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 27: K1, P1, K1, P1, K13, P16, K12, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 28: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P11, K1, P5, K11, P11, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 29: K1, P1, K1, P1, K12, P10, K19, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 30: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P18, K10, P11, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 31: K1, P1, K1, P1,K12, P3, K1, P1, K1, P7, K16, K1,P1,K1,P1

Row 32: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P17, K7, P1, K3, P11, K1,P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 33: K1, P1, K1, P1, K12, P4, K2, P2, K21, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 34: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P21, K7, P11, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 35: K1, P1, K1, P1, K13, P6, K22, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 36: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P21, K6, P12, K1, P1, K1, P1

Row 37: K1, P1, K1, P1, K14, P5, K22, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 38: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P21, K4, P14, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 39: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P5, K1, P1, K18, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 40: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P18, K4, P17, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 41: K1, P1, K1, P1, K27, P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 42: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P7, K2, P2, K1, P14, K1, P12, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 43: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P1, K6, P1, K15, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 44: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P8, K4, P15, K2, P4, K1, P5, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 45: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P1, K3, P2, K16, P5, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 46: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P5, K8, P15, K3, P1, K2, P5, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 47: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P5, K15, P11, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 48: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P9, K2, P18, K6, P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 49: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P6, K19, P1, K10, P1,K1, P1, K1

Row 50: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P9, K1, P16, K11, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 51: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P1, K3, P3, K4, P1, K26, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P31, K2, P6, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 53: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P1, K32, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 54: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P31, K1, P7, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 55: K1, P1, K1, P1, K41, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P39, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 57: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 58: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 59: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 60: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 61: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Row 62: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row

Bind off in pattern.

Weave in ends. ENJOY!

The finished KAL...slightly altered...

I just finished the Mid Month KAL. I love the pattern, but it was just a little to large and long for a washcloth to me...so, I changed it into a finger tip towel. Isn't it cute? Is it perfect? Nope...but I love it.

Cannot wait until the next one. :)



I have had many people ask me how I did the towel portion of the dishcloth...so, I will explain. PLEASE keep in mind I am not a designer...in fact, this is the first thing I ever attempted to change. I had no idea how to decrease in seed stitch without making all the stitches all goofy, so I made the decrease stitches stand out, so the difference in pattern would appear 'intentional'. So, here it is:

Towel option….

K2tog tbl = Knit 2 stitches together through back loop.

Seed 17, k2tog tbl, k18

Seed 10, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 9, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 8, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 7, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 6, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 5, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 4, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 3, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

Seed 2, k2tog tbl, repeat to end

9 stitches remain

Seed for approx. 4 inches

k2 tog, seed stitch to the last 2, k2tog

next row – seed stitch

bind off.

Leave last loop on needles, with crochet hook, chain 10, fasten to other side, as button loop.

Sew on a button. Enjoy!

My newest ornaments!!!

Introducing....my newest ornaments. Aren't they cute?? I just love them....but they are mine. :)

I am painting ornaments for gifts this year, along with the dishcloth addiction I now have...oh brother...its bad.

Newest Dishcloths...and KAL progress

I am up to date with the Mid-November KAL...I am still so excited about these. I just love them...today, we made bobbles. How Fun! What is next I wonder??

I ahve been completely addicted to washcloths lately. Here are some I completed.

The blue and green ones are from: http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbout/

The angel is from: http://www.geocities.com/love2knit_dishcloths/TinaKnitAngelDishcloth.html

I think everyone I know is going to get a washcloth and some soap from Bath and Body Works this year.

Finshed cloths...and day 2 of KAL!

It is official...I am addicted to dishcloths. I have been making them like crazy; I figure I am going to give them as gifts to people...maybe everyone if I keep this up. :)

The completed cloths are from: http://web.archive.org/web/20061117140308/http://knitnsewstudio.com/knit_dish_cloth_dress.htm

and,
http://smariek.blogspot.com/2006/11/twin-leaf-lace-cloth.html

The red cloth is from a monthly dishcloth group I belong to. It is day 2 of the Mid-November KAL...I love these things.

I did it! (with Mary's help of course)

Well...after a very unhappy start on Saturday...when I ripped EVERY STITCH out...I finished the Garterlac Dishcloth. http://criminyjickets.blogspot.com/2006/07/garterlac-dishcloth.html

I had decided not to try again, but saw a post from one of my groups and someone else was having a similar problem as I was...so I piggy backed on her question (shameless I know) and Mary sent me some wonderful pictures with EXACT directions on where to pick up the stitches. We decided last night to do it together! After many times of telling myself "why am I going through all of this insanity for a dishcloth' I finished, and I am hooked on the pattern.

Is my little square dishcloth perfect? Nope..but the next one will be better! Hmmm...the color possibilities. :)

Thanks Mary...I had so much fun...who needs sleep anyway?

Sean has a new sweater and hat!

What is a better reason to knit than for a brand new baby? None that I can think of. I saw Sean for the first time yesterday and gave his mom his sweater and hat set. :) It looked so tiny when I was making it, but it is really big on the little guy. Nikki (Seans' mom) said the sweater is perfect if we roll up the sleeves, big, but not too big. The hat goes down to his chin...ooops. Ah well...he will grow into it.

Pattern from:

Simple Knits for Cherished Babies by Erika Knight.

The KAL is Finished!!!

The first KAL of November is complete. It was really fun. Each morning I looked forward to doing the newest rows. I am kinda sad it is over. :(

There are 2 a month...so, now the wait for the 2nd one. :)

I present: Gobble Gobble Turkey Cloth! :)

A Sunday with Sean.

As you know, my new nephew Sean Patrick arrived on the 31st of October. Today my husband, Bill, and I went to see him.

He is such an adorable little guy, isn't he...too cute for words.

I am so glad that he is so darn cute...he even cheered up Bill after the HORRIBLE loss the Bears took today? What the hell type of game were they playing? Miami won like 1 game before they knocked the shit out of the Bears today...sad sad sad day for them today. :(

The KAL Continues....Part 5!!

This is day 5! I am just loving this KAL. So much fun...I will be sad when it ends.

The KAL Continues....Part 4!!!

Day 4 is done...hmmm...I thought it was a turkey...do you think? I don't know???

The KAL Continues....Part 3!!!

I am having so much fun...I think I know what it is....do you??? I can't wait for tomorrow! :)

My Bag Arrived today!!!

I am so so excited...I am involved with the "International Tote Exchange II" and my bag arrived today from Vicki!!!! I am so spoiled...she really out did herself!

The bag is just beautiful...beautiful colors that was knitted and felted with a green handle. HUGE and so nice.

Included in the box was 2 balls of Lopi yarn, 3 stitch holders, size small, medium, and large. A package of knitting themed note cards, a knitting pattern marker, a pom pom maker and a beautiful note from her.

My dogs even loved it...my 2 chi's just love things that are warm and comfy and fuzzy...this definately fits the bill...as you can see, they took to it right away while I was trying to take the pictures of it. Needless to say, they cannot have my beautiful bag...my knitting is already in it.

Thank you so much Vicki...I just love it so much!

Sean Patrick Has Arrived!

I am an Aunt Again. My sister-in-law had her baby...SEAN PATRICK...here are all his stats:
Born: Oct 31st
Weight: 7.15 pounds
Length: 20 inches

Isn't he the cutest little guy ever??? I have been sick for the last week and a half, and have had a fever the last 4 days...so I haven't been able to see him yet...but I cannot wait. Too darn cute...

The KAL Continues....Part 2!!

This is so much fun...hmmm...what could it be... :) 18 Rows now completed, jeesh...is it tomorrow yet?

The KAL Begins! Part 1!!

I belong to the group 'Monthly Dishcloths' (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishcloths/) , and the are 2 KAL each month. This is my first month in the group, and today is the first day of the KAL. Every few days or so, another part of the pattern is revealed and you knit that number of rows...not knowing what the finished dishcloth will look like.

Well...today was part 1: 9 rows

It is 8:30 a.m. and I am done with the first part...is the 2nd part ready yet? This is so much fun.

Hmmmm.....I wonder what it is going to be....