Saturday, July 13, 2019

Cotton

 It's no secret that I love to knit dishcloths. I always have one on the needles.



 During the last Tour I spun some cotton to see if I could get enough for a dishcloth.



I did manage to spin a small ball in spite of it being a really hard spin. The problem is that the yarn is too soft. It's a very drapey cotton. It would make a nice garment but there's no way I'm spinning enough of it to do anything more than a dishcloth with it.



Having said all that, I'm spinning more this year. Maybe I'll try weaving with it?




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11 comments:

  1. WanderingcatstudioJuly 13, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    I bet that would make awesome weaving!

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  2. LizaEllenJuly 13, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    I love the color of the cotton! I keep meaning to ask about the pattern of those dishcloths - I know my daughter would love it!

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  3. Jeannie Gray KnitsJuly 13, 2019 at 12:07 PM

    I have a hard time knitting with cotton, I can't imagine spinning it!

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  4. BetsyJuly 13, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    I love to knit those same round dishcloths but I can't imagine spinning it.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  5. ShirleyJuly 13, 2019 at 3:12 PM

    The colors in that yarn would make a wonderful sweater. The completed dishcloth is just beautiful.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 13, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    I also spin my cottons hoping to weave towels or a towel one day. If I live long enough... Liana

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  7. Tired TeacherJuly 13, 2019 at 5:14 PM

    Knitting with cotton makes my hands ache: it doesn't have any give. Love the color of your cotton yarn.

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  8. DelightedHandsJuly 13, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    Oh, cotton with color! I bought some dye for the pounds of cotton fiber I have (since I saw your color last year) and I need to get it done!
    The soft cotton makes a great face cloth instead of a dishcloth--it feels wonderful! Give it a try!

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  9. kathy bJuly 14, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    And I think that's the favorite dishcloth pattern circle ever. Do you think we could do some math and make it into a baby blanket?

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  10. Judy S.July 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM

    Love those dishcloths! Kathy's question makes my head hurt. Do you know the answer?

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    1. AraigneeJuly 16, 2019 at 7:07 AM

      Good golly no! Lol....math is not my thing.

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