When we moved in together, I noticed it was getting a little bit worn and made a mental note to knit a replacement. I should note that boyfriend does more than his fair share of the washing up because it is one of my most hated household jobs (we do have a dishwasher now though!)
The mental note became a "do this now" note when I picked up the cloth a couple of days ago and saw the state it had become!
Yeah, so that's dead *laughs* I think this is the first thing I have made that has actually worn out too.
So, new yarn ordered, and new cloth created:
Look how fresh it is compared to the old one - I think I need to work on replacing these perhaps a little more often (or at least make plenty so they can work in rotation!)
I went with an alternating pattern of garter stitch and moss/seed stitch for scrubbing capabilities and to keep me interested ;)
I think cunning boyfriend will be pleased with it when he gets home *smiles* I just need to work on a second one now.
I did actually make another dishcloth yesterday, but that one is for my mum who was quite taken with the little one I made her for Christmas and asked for a larger one. So I need a bit of a rest from cotton right now!
What a great way to get your chap to do the washing up–knit him his very own dish cloth–inspired!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see something worn out from its intended use! Your boyfriend is a keeper if he does dishes:)
ReplyDeleteHe does the dishes and appreciates knitting? Definitely a keeper!
ReplyDeleteAha, maybe this is the solution to some loathed balls of cotton in my collection!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I agree with Karen above - good to see that the original dishcloth got so much use.
ReplyDeleteThat is cool how your man appreciated your washcloth. This new replacement looks great. You can always knit another so the washcloths can be interchanged.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty and useful design :)
ReplyDeletethe alternating moss/garter produces a lovely texture!! I like it-- and glad to hear I'm not the only one who convinces the man to do a hated chore!
ReplyDeleteI think if you make a set to rotate them, it would be much better. And the pattern you have used definitely looks like it will scrub good.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I adore hand-knit dishcloths. I have no idea why I don't make them more often. Yours looks wonderful!
ReplyDelete–Cassandra
So sweet! I love that he still used it, even after you'd moved in together. :) The first of my creations to "wear out" was a pair of felted slippers that I made (on request) for a friend. She wore them so often (and wore them OUTSIDE) that she eventually wore a hole through the bottom - which was two layers of double-strand, worsted-weight, felted wool. Can you imagine?? I had to make her another pair. LOL xoxo - Alex
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