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Knit Kitchen Dish Towel Set

Monday, December 21st, 2009

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I had seen a lot of crochet versions for  towel toppers, but it was hard to find a knitting pattern so I made this pattern while knitting a dishtowel, dishcloth, and potholder set for a friend.  This isn’t socks or sweaters, so toss the thought of the dreaded gauge swatch. Want to use a different yarn or needle size? Go for it. I used garter stitch because it gave a funky texture to this bright and festive yarn. You could use stockinette stitch, or whatever works for you, just have fun with this quick and easy project.  Includes a very simple dishcloth pattern, too.

Supplies:
Peaches & Creme (or other cotton worsted) 2 oz ball.  (I used Fiesta Ombre)
Pair of US Size 8 needles (5.0mm)
Large yarn needle
Dish towel

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Crochet: Leftovers Potholders

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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Left with some unused yarn after completing a knit or crochet project? Pull out that multitude of hastily wound yarn balls and deflated skeins to whip up this recipe for quick, easy, and useful hot pads. Mix, blend, and clash your assorted leftover yarn for a deliciously simple design.  Another raveler on Ravelry.com said her grandmother made something similar to this and called them Magic Squares.

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Supplies:

Size G or H (5.0mm) hook
Leftover dk, worsted, heavy worsted or bulky weight yarn

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