Thursday 5 December 2013

Crochet-a-long: washcloth


I haven't picked up my crochet hook in a while. In truth, I think I prefer knitting - two implements seem much easier than one! However, while I was casting around for ideas for a Christmas present for my friend, I saw the lovely washcloths that Gillian had made and her plans to make up a pampering basket.


I really liked the idea of making up a box of bits and pieces and decided to create a 'Saturday Night In Tin'. First to go in would be the washcloth. I had a hunt around the internet and came across a pattern from Petals to Picots. Though it's listed as a kitchen dishcloth, I really liked the interesting textured pattern and, as one cloth seems pretty much like any other, that's the one I chose to make.

The green yarn is Rowan handknit cotton (shade 352) and the grey is Debbie Bliss ecobaby (shade 14030). Funnily enough, both were bought to make my Attic24 little birdie.


It was so quick and easy to make - only a couple of hours from start to finish. The edging could be neater and I've just realised the first photo shows the 'wrong' side - ho hum. Still, I'm very happy with it and it's lovely and soft to touch. I think I'll be making one for myself at some point.

So, what else is going in the Tin? I'd like to say more handmade Home Jules goodies but time is just too short. The soaps were handmade by someone else though, does that count? The washcloth and soap seemed to suggest a long, hot bath, so I also added a box of scented tealights. And finally, for sofa snuggling later, a DVD and a bag of posh popcorn.


It was great fun choosing all the different elements and the added bonus of finally doing some crochet is that I can join in with Marianne and Chrissie's weekly Bloomin' Crochet-a-long, even if only for a week.

Lastly but by no means leastly, thank you all so very much for the lovely comments on my Scavenger Hunt post. xx

10 comments:

  1. Thank you for linking up! I absolutely LOVE your idea for 'Saturday Night in a Tin'! Genius idea! The washcloth is so pretty - you've done a fab job if the backside still makes for a lovely photo! - and the other little gifts make for one beautiful, thoughtful gift. Thanks for sharing! Chrissie x

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  2. Goodness me, it took me a moment to recognize the soaps in the photo, they are so pretty!!
    One thing, they used to call these "flannels" in England, rather than washcloths, which is what we call them in America. Do you say flannel or washcloth, normally?
    I love to make cloths like this, and give them as gifts, and tell people they can use them in the bath or kitchen, they just have to decide which one! xx

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    1. You're right! We do usually call them flannels over here and I hadn't heard of washcloths until they started popping up on blogs. I always think of flannels as being made of towel material though so decided to keep the name that was on the original pattern. I loved the soaps too - there were so many gorgeous ones on the stall it was really hard to choose! x

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  3. I've not yet made one but am in love with Gillian's face cloths too and definitely plan to make some. I love the idea of your tin as plan to do a box of goodies as my friends Christmas presents. Do please share where your soaps came from as I have a friend that would just love the angel one.

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    1. I bought the soaps at the Christmas market in Manchester but you might be able to find something similar in Lush. x

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  4. Gorgeous colours in the washcloths- wish I could crochet and I would try and make one myself. Great idea for the tin too:)

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  5. This is cute pattern, i love the texture! Though I like both sides and think there shouldn't be a 'wrong' side he he :)

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  6. That tin idea is really original and lovely. I must point my Mum in the direction of that pattern as she loves crocheting presents! X

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  7. It's so lovely! I love the colours you've chosen. I saw this pattern (or one very like it) and really wanted to try it but was scared of the picot/petal shapes - I must have a go at it and stop being such a wimp with tricky-looking patterns. The soaps are amazing, really original. I like your idea of a Saturday night pamper box, there is lots of scope to play with there.

    Funny - what you said about knitting vs crochet - I'm the opposite! Those two sticks are impossible! x

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  8. Gorgeous washcloth in really pretty colours. Saturday night in a tin is such a great idea!
    Marianne x

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