There is something so luxurious about using handknit items while doing household chores. There's also nothing quite so satisfying as actually completing a project!
I have about one hour of dedicated time to myself everyday while the boys take their afternoon naps. It doesn't leave me much time to get everything accomplished that I used to get done pre-baby, but it does help me to feel as if I can breathe on my own again. I pulled out my knitting bag, and emptied it of all complicated projects: my sweater will have to wait until I have the time to count cables and rows and stitches; my socks will have to wait until the pregnancy short-term memory loss is cured (when does that go away?!) and I can remember what kind of heel I was turning; and my shawl will remain in the design stages. Instead, I stuffed it with cotton yarn and the intention of making several 8" squares to use as dishcloths.
I have about one hour of dedicated time to myself everyday while the boys take their afternoon naps. It doesn't leave me much time to get everything accomplished that I used to get done pre-baby, but it does help me to feel as if I can breathe on my own again. I pulled out my knitting bag, and emptied it of all complicated projects: my sweater will have to wait until I have the time to count cables and rows and stitches; my socks will have to wait until the pregnancy short-term memory loss is cured (when does that go away?!) and I can remember what kind of heel I was turning; and my shawl will remain in the design stages. Instead, I stuffed it with cotton yarn and the intention of making several 8" squares to use as dishcloths.
- Garterlac Dishcloth in Sugar 'n Cream (Rosewood)
- Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth in Sugar 'n Cream (cream)
- Pawprint Dishcloth in Sugar 'n Cream (yellow)
- 4 Corners Dishcloth in Peaches 'n Cream (shades of green) in progress
My husband says we don't need anymore dishcloths. I beg to differ.
So you inspired me to knit a 4 corners dishcloth since I have no time but want something to keep my hands busy and destress. One question: Why did she chose a 19 stitch pattern. What's wrong with a nice even 20 stitches?
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