Here a dishcloth, there a dishcloth, everywhere a dishcloth

I sometimes have trouble finding dishcloth cotton in colors that I actually like. However, in a recent visit to a chain craft store, I found a few that turn my crank. So, I cranked out three more sets, getting a little closer to having enough for our house blessing party, which has yet to be scheduled. I have to admit these are incredibly satisfying knits: most take about one night to knit, they are so utilitarian and I get to play with neat stitches on a small scale. Oh, and I knit little Tribbles to go along with them.

Here's the information for those knitters among you:

I used size 7 straights on all three cloths; all use Lilly Sugar 'n Cream cotton.

Top photo:
Colorway: Guacamole (how could I not love it)
Pattern: My own, just knitted four rows, gave it a garter edge of about 4 stitches and stockinetted the rest.

Middle photo:
Colorway: Desert Rising
Pattern: Chinese Waves Dishcloth

Bottom photo:
Colorway: Tubleweed (This name does NOT fit the colorway)
Pattern: Tiny Fern Stitch Dishcloth

Also in the works:
Socks using some Austermann Step (with jojoba and aloe) yarn that was gifted to me by Kissed Knitter some time back. Lovely colors and so wonderful to knit with.

A puffed sleeved cardigan from Fitted Knits that is starting to seem too big, but I am just not sure; so it's on the backburner.

And some cute Tickled Pink socks using some Shibui in a colorway called Peony.

There! How's that for some boring knitting news?

I interupt this rant for some knitting news

Koolhaas

Pattern: Koolhaas by Jared Flood

Needles: US 6/4.0 mm and US 8/ 5.0mm

Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted Merino Rattan 504

Completed: June 29, 2008

Notes: Finished this a while ago, but just now getting a chance to post it. The photo doesn't do the color justice, it's more of a buttery cream. Loved the Malabrigo. . . could definitely get addicted to it and the hat feels amazing.

Diagonal Knit Dishcloth

Pattern: eLoomanator's Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent

Needle: US 7/4.5 mm

Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream Naturals Sonoma Print

Completed: July 27, 2008

Notes: Just another in my obsession with dishcloths. I knitted a Tribble to go along with it to make a set. Some day I'll have enough sets for our house blessing party favors.