Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Dishcloth Fail-Sort Of...

 This is not really a fail but it wasn't done in time for the dishcloth swap. It probably won't be done in time for Christmas gifting either. I had good intentions but this project kicked my behind in several different ways.



 In the sea of free patterns floating about, I bought this pattern as soon as I saw it. It is Spa Cloth by Stephannie Tallent.



I should have known this was going to be humdinger. When I saw the chart my eyeballs almost fell out.



 I had to take lots of notes to have it all make sense to my old brain.



 I use the chart and the written instructions to always make sure I know where I am.



Having said all that, it is a very well written pattern and the results are beautiful-just not in this yarn. Regular craft store cotton is too splitty and too stiff to do all the cabling and lace sections.




I am soldiering on with the original but I've got reserves on hand that just arrived in the mail. Dishie is a softer cotton that I hope will be the answer to making good use of this gorgeous pattern.  As crazy as it seems I am liking the challenge.
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11 comments:

  1. LianaAugust 23, 2016 at 12:46 AM

    Dishie colours are lovely. Wish you luck with your challenge.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 23, 2016 at 1:29 AM

    I can't imagine trying to cable with Lily's Sugar 'n Cream. WOW! Way too stiff.

    I'll have to give Dishie a try one of these days. Looks like it comes in very pretty colors.

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  3. The Well Fed WheelAugust 23, 2016 at 1:43 AM

    I was wondering how Knit Picks dish cloth cotton was. I have been looking for a softer cotton for my cloths. Now I'm going to check it out for sure.

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  4. BridgetAugust 23, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    You know, I saw that pattern and was tempted as well. Now I'm not so sure - charts seem to taunt me, regardless of the notes I keep!

    But you are right - it is a pretty pattern. I cannot imagine trying it with regular dishcloth cotton, though!

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  5. Caffeine GirlAugust 23, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    That is a lot of work for a dishcloth! But what a good way to figure out a complex pattern. I'm sure it will be better in the new yarn!

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  6. VeraAugust 23, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    That looks like such a pretty pattern, but not sure my brain could wrap around it. I have been using sugar & cream and man is it stiff and hard to move off the needles. I have some small skeins of cotton (don't think it's dishie) from KintPicks that I want to try. Let me know how the dishie works out!

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  7. Delighted HandsAugust 23, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    I love it! It is knitting up great, even with the heavier yarn. It will be even better the second time around with the Dishie yarn! (which I love, too!)

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  8. WanderingcatstudioAugust 23, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    I ended up designing something new for my dishcloths, but I can't share yet because I'm going to submit them to Knitty.

    That one is very pretty and will look lovely with your soaps.

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  9. BetsyAugust 23, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Dishie from Knit Picks is the only way to go. I love it. However I have an entire tub of regular cotton that I'm going to make myself use before I buy anymore Dishie. That pattern is beautiful and I'm impressed that you kept going, even with yarn you don't love.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. Judy S.August 24, 2016 at 11:49 PM

    Wow, that looks like a complicated pattern! One of these days I need to check out Dishie; thanks for the heads up!

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  11. elnsAugust 25, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    I like seeing all your work with their post it notes. Makes me feel good. I do very similar things when working on patterns with long rows of different patterns. I like the colors you've chosen, but I'm sorry that the cabling w/the cotton isn't working out as nicely as you'd like.

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