(Photo taken out the back deck of the Bear Trap Lodge where we stayed for our family reunion in Utah. Beautiful scenery and interesting lodge. There was a huge bear trap padlocked to the fireplace in the basement. Apparently they are valuable?!)
I finished the sheep washcloth just in time to give it to my sister for her birthday. She was like, "um thanks. What is it?" Instead of being offended it made me laugh because it is kind of a funny gift. But the sheep is so cute! I wanted to make her something but did not have time for a bigger project. Hopefully she uses it. It is Sugar and Cream yarn so the care is super easy, machine wash and dry.
When I first listened to a Knitpicks podcast where Kelly talked about knitting washcloths and dish cloths I thought I would never have the desire to make one. My dear husband is really opposed to dish cloths because no matter how often they are washed he ALWAYS thinks they smell horrible. (His sniffer works a little too well. He would be a very sick pregnant person!)
But after I casually looked up some wash cloth patterns online I was intrigued with trying out new techniques in this small medium. So I guess for me, wash cloth knitting is more about the process than the product. Hopefully someone washes something with this adorable sheep.
Joining with:
cute! the seed stitch is perfect for its wooly coat. lol at your sisters reaction, I think my sister would have been the same:) I bet she'l love it once shes tried it
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. I'd love it if someone made me one of these! x
ReplyDeleteI thought the seed stitch section was the beard, lol... it's lovely, it's too cute to be used for dishes!
ReplyDeleteI think it's very cute. You could make washcloths instead using a linen blend yarn and then pair them with a fancy soap - nobody would need to ask what it was then!
ReplyDeleteAs for dishcloths smelling, you can put them in a shallow dish with water and some lemon juice and microwave them for a few seconds. That usually freshens them up and sanitizes them! Alternatively I"ve heard of people putting them through the dishwasher cycle on the top shelf.
That is a great idea. Thank you!
DeleteVery cute! I'm sure your sister will get plenty of use out of this, even if she doesn't know what it is :).
ReplyDeleteIt is a funny reaction, but I agree, she will like it when she tries it.
ReplyDeleteI would have to think that bear traps are valuable.
Lovely sheep!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!!
ReplyDeleteThat washcloth is adorable. It did take me a moment to see it was a sheep but once I did, I loved it.
ReplyDeleteLove the lodge photo too.