Cloth # 4 ( blue cloth with white snowflake )

Cloth # 4
This pattern assumes some knowledge of stranded knitting.
Size 6 US needles
37 yards worsted weight 100% cotton yarn in Delft Blue by Peaches & Crème
7 yards worsted weight 100% cotton yarn in White by Peaches & Crème
7 by 8 inches approximately unblocked
Exact gauge is not essential to this project
K = knit
P = purl
W = use white yarn for those stitches
( )x = repeat directions inside brackets as many times as indicated
Cast on 37 stitches
Knit 7 rows
8) k4, p29, k4
9) knit all
10) k4, p29, k4
11) k11, k1 w, k3, k1 w, k2, k1 w, k2, k1 w, k3, k1, k11
12) k4, p7, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p3, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p7, k4
13) k12, k2 w, k2, k2 w, k1, k2 w, k2, k2 w, k12
14) k4, p9, p2 w, p2, p3 w, p2, p2 w, p9, k4
15) k14, k2 w, k2, k1 w, k2, k2 w, k14
16) k4, p8, p1 w, p2, p2 w, p1, p1 w, p1, p2 w, p2, p1 w, p8, k4
17) k10, k1 w, k1, k2 w, k2, k1 w, k1, k1 w, k1, k1 w, k2, k2 w, k1, k1 w, k10
18) k4, p9 ( carry white yarn behind last 2 stitches of the purls for proper placement ), p2 w, p3, p1 w, p3, p2 w, p9, k4
19 ) k14, k2 w, k1, k3 w, k1, k2 w, k14 ( carry white behind for the first 8 knit stitches )
20) k4, p2, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p3, p3 w, p1, p3 w, p3, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p2, k4
21) k7, ( k2 w, k2 )x 2, k2 w, k1, k1 w, k1, ( k2 w, k2 )x 2, k2 w, k7
22) k4, p4, p2 w, p2, p1 w, p1, p2 w, p1, p3 w, p1, p2 w, p1, p1 w, p2, p2 w, p4, k4
23) k9, k2 w, k1, k3 w, k1, k2 w, k1, k2 w, k1, k3 w, k1, k2 w, k9
24) k4, p4, p2 w, p2, p1 w, p1, p2 w, p1, p3 w, p1, p2 w, p1, p1 w, p2, p2 w, p4, k4
25) k7, ( k2 w, k2 )x 2, k2 w, k1, k1 w, k1, ( k2 w, k2 )x 2, k2 w, k7
26) k4, p2, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p3, p3 w, p1, p3 w, p3, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p2, k4
27) k14, ( carry white behind for the last 8 knit stitches ), k2 w, k1, k3 w, k1, k2 w, k14
28) k4, p9, p2 w, p3, p1 w, p3, p2 w, p9 ( carry white behind for the last 2 purl stitches ), k4
29) k10, k1 w, k1, k2 w, k2, k1 w, k1, k1 w, k1, k1 w, k2, k2 w, k1, k1 w, k10
30) k4, p8, p1 w, p2, p2 w, p1, p1 w, p1, p2 w, p2, p1 w, p8, k4
31) k14, k2 w, k2, k1 w, k2, k2 w, k14
32) k4, p9, p2 w, p2, p3 w, p2, p2 w, p9, k4
33) k12, k2 w, k2, k2 w, k1, k2 w, k2, k2 w, k12
34) k4, p7, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p3, p2 w, p2, p2 w, p7, k4
35)) k11, k1 w, k3, k1 w, k2, k1 w, k2, k1 w, k3, k1, k11
36) k4, p29, k4
37) knit all
38) k4, p29, k4
Knit 7 rows
Knit 7 rows, bind off weave in ends.

Cloth # 3 ( all white snowflake cloth )

This is a snowflake pattern, done in knit and purls. A quick, easy knit. High texture for good scrubbing.
I liked the texture so I made one in variegated yarn as well, you can't really see the pattern, but it does clean well : )
DH#1 came up with the pattern in a blink of the eye, he saw me restarting again and took pity on me ( he was already working on a pattern for me as it was lol )
When I got done with this one he liked it well enough, but said he was thinking of the pattern in color. Pattern # 4 coming soon.

unblocked in photo

Cloth # 3
Size 6 US needles
50 worsted weight 100 % cotton yarn, shown in Peaches & Crème’s White
5 by 8 inches approximately unblocked
Exact gauge is not essential to this project
K = knit
P = purl
( )x = repeat directions inside brackets as many times as indicated
Cast on 37 stitches
Knit 7 rows
8) k4, p29, k4
9) knit to end
10) k4, p7, k1, p3, ( k1, p2 )x 2, k1, p3, k1, p7, k4
11) k11, p2, k2, p2, k3, p2, k2, p2, k11
12) k4, p8, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p8, k4
13) k13, p2, k2, p3, k2, p2, k13
14) k4, p10, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p10, k4
15) k12, p1, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k12
16) k4, p6, k1, p1, k2, p2, k1, ( p1, k1 )x 2, p2, k2, p1, k1, p6, k4
17) k13, p2, k3, p1, k3, p2, k13
18) k4, p10, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p10, k4
19) k6, p2, k2, p2, k3, p3, k1, p3, k3, p2, k2, p2, k6
20) k4, p3, ( k2, p2 )x 2, k2, p1, k1, p1, ( k2, p2 )x 2, k2, p3, k4
21) k8, p2, k2, p1, k1, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k1, p1, k2, p2, k8
22) k4, p5, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p5, k4
23) k8, p2, k2, p1, k1, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k1, p1, k2, p2, k8
24) k4, p3, ( k2, p2 )x 2, k2, p1, k1, p1, ( k2, p2 )x 2, k2, p3, k4
25) k6, p2, k2, p2, k3, p3, k1, p3, k3, p2, k2, p2, k6
26) k4, p10, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p10, k4
27) k13, p2, k3, p1, k3, p2, k13
28) k4, p6, k1, p1, k2, p2, k1, ( p1, k1 )x 2, p2, k2, p1, k1, p6, k4
29) k12, p1, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k12
30) k4, p10, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p10, k4
31) k13, p2, k2, p3, k2, p2, k13
32) k4, p8, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p8, k4
33) k11, p2, k2, p2, k3, p2, k2, p2, k11
34) k4, p7, k1, p3, ( k1, p2 )x 2, k1, p3, k1, p7, k4
35) knit to end
36) k4, p29, k4
Knit 7 rows
Bind off, weave in ends.

Turkey Day

This years dinner went off well. Everyone was in a good mood.
The bird was fall apart tender and moist. Even if it did look a little odd ; )


DS#2 came up with the idea of using whole freshly cut sage leafs on the top of the turkey, looked a little like leaches lol, but came out great, really good flavor.

I've never been much of a baker, DH is a good baker so don't mess with something that's not broke, right... well never having been the type to leave well enough alone. A few nights before turkey day, I tried out a wheat biscuit recipe, as I was running out of time I just spooned it onto the baking sheet instead of rolling and cutting them out.

You know they don't look quite the same, taste fine, but I was told they looked like "puppy swirls". When DH told me that I almost fell over laughing. I had to take a photo of the ones that were left as they were going pretty fast anyhow ; )

The ones we made for Thanksgivings came out much nicer looking lol

Even the homemade pies came out good !!!

A few patterns in the works, just need to put some finishing touches on them. Should be ready soon.

Thrift shop yarn

I love good thrift shop finds, 2 white, 2 with gold untouched and 84 yards of red and gold. Less than $4.00 : )

Can/Wrist Covers

I really dislike cold, a soda or beer okay

unless I have to get cold holding it

I've seen patterns out there for years mostly for hot drinks ( I like holding the warm ones ) a few can ones here and there ( I'm sure as soon as I post this I'll see them every where lol )

I had no idea how fun they could be to knit

and useful, not only do they keep your temperature longer ( hot or cold ), you can quickly get a spill. What to do with them in between drinks, put them on your wrists. DS#1 thought they worked great as wrist warmers, and needed a second one.

These are very basic, very quick. Great way to use up smaller amounts of yarn.
About 20 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn.
Size 8 US dpns ( set of 4 ) or magic loop.
Cast on 32 stitches
18 rounds of 2 by 2 ribbing
Bind off in pattern.

I had so much fun making these mostly because they are so quick. DH came up with a few pattern ideas I'm planing on making, as they were a big hit at my sister's birthday party the other night.

Strange how silly little things can be the most asked for gifts. My sister asked if I could make her some more scrubbies for dishes as her Xmas gift lol.

I made her a bath set with a bath sized one for her b-day. She wanted to use it for her dishes : ) She's hooked, I'm sure I can come up with one or two ; )

At her party she asked if I could fix a pair of socks for her as I have for her in the past

I laughed so hard when I saw them

There's no toe left!!!!!!
I'll see what I can do, maybe there is enough left to sew a bottom on.....

Cloth # 2

This cloth is for all the times I heard what side is the front, either .... doesn't matter

side 1

side 2
Cloth # 2
Size 6 US needles
50 yards worsted weight cotton yarn
7 by 8 inches approximately
Exact gauge is not essential to this project
K = knit
P = purl
Psso = pass slid stitch over
Tbl = through the back loop
Yf = yarn to the front
Yo = yarn over needle
( )x = repeat directions inside brackets as many times as indicated
Cast on 40 stitches
Knit 6 rows
7) k5, ( p1, yb, sl 1, k2, psso ( over both knit stitches ), p1 )x 6, k5
8) k5, ( k1, p1, yo, p1, k1 )x 6, k5
9) k5, ( p1, k1, k1 tbl, k1, p1 )x 6, k5
10) k5, ( k1, p3, k1 )x 6, k5
Repeat rows 7 - 10 two more times
18) k5, ( k1, sl 1, p2, psso ( over both purl stitches ), k1 )x 6, k5
19) k5, ( p1, k1, yo, k1, p1 )x 6, k5
20) k5, ( k1, p3, k1 )x 6, k5
21) k5, ( p1, k3, p1 )x 6, k5
Repeat rows 18 - 21 two more times
Repeat rows 7 - 10 three times
Knit 6 rows, bind off, weave in ends.

The stitch pattern is modified from a pattern for socks in Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch

Cloth # 1

About this line of cloths

I'm in need of cloths, not fancy, pretty "don't use" type cloths, but "I live with an auto mechanic" type cloths ; )
My guys are the kind who tend to get their fingers dirty ( to say the least ). They don't like to use girlie things, cloths included.
I see naming patterns as the hard part of making them. So these are going to be numbered. Each one will be suited to whatever need be around here. I hope you find some of them if not beautiful, useful.
Here's the first





This cloth was made with my guys in mind. Not fancy or lacy, dark colored to hide stains, with two multi twisted cables to aid scrubbing power. Very easy and quick knit.

Cloth # 1
Size 6 US needles
50 yards worsted weight cotton yarn
7 by 8 inches approximately
Exact gauge is not essential to this project
C4f = slide 2 stitches onto cable needle hold on front side of work, knit 2 stitches then knit the 2 stitches on cable needle
C4b = slide 2 stitches onto cable needle hold on back side of work, knit 2 stitches then knit the 2 stitches on cable needle
K = knit
P = purl
　
Cast on 38 stitches
Knit 6 rows
7) k5, p23, k5
8) k9, c4b, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, c4f, k9
9) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
10) k8, c4b, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, c4f, k8
11) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
12) k7, c4b, k6, p1, k2, p1, k6, c4f, k7
13) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
14) k8, c4f, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, c4b, k8
15) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
16) k9, c4f, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, c4b, k9
17) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
18) k9, c4b, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, c4f, k9
19) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
20) k8, c4b, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, c4f, k8
21) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
22) k7, c4b, k6, p1, k2, p1, k6, c4f, k7
23) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
24) k6, c4f, k7, p1, k2, p1, k7, c4b, k6
25) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
26) k8, c4b, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, c4f, k8
27) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
28) k9, c4b, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, c4f, k9
29) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
30) k8, c4b, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, c4f, k8
31) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
32) k7, c4f, k6, p1, k2, p1, k6, c4b, k7
33) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
34) k9, c4f, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, c4b, k9
35) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
36) k12, c4f, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, c4b, k12
37) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
38) k12, c4b, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, c4f, k12
39) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
40) k11, c4b, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, c4f, k11
41) k5, p12, k1, p2, k1, p12, k5
42) k10, c4b, k3, p1, k2, p1, k3, c4f, k10
Knit 6 rows, bind off weave in ends.

Hat & Gloves

I made another hat. This one is for DS#1. I'm still waiting for him to say how he wants his hemp yarn hat patterned , so cotton until he makes up his mind.

Been telling DS#2 for months I'd make him some gloves. He also needed time to make up his mind. He wants very thin, plain gloves, with a long cuff.

I started this one last night. I'm using Hobby Lobby's "I love this yarn" sport weight in black. I must say I do like this yarn, it's very easy to work with.

As I still need a few cloths and such, I've made another one.

I wanted a cloth that would look okay, but mostly work good. I like lacy cloths for foaming bath soap, plain cloths for drying dishes or counter tops.
What about the times when the guys come in from working on who knows what bringing back most of the dirt and grease on them.

This is what I came up with, it does scrub pretty good, the center stitches lather up well and it's dark enough not to show stains ; )

update on door

When DH fixed our door he remade the whole thing frame and all, he did reuse the inside frame of the door, the knob and lock. The rest he put together from things he already had around except the hinges. We had to buy them. Found them on clearance, total cost of our new door that is stronger tighter and all around better less than $3.50 with tax. WOO HOO

It works

Our door works YIPPEE,

and yep it was in the 70's today ; )

Took a few days for everything to get worked out just right. It is a bit heavy and the frame had to be adjusted for it's new weight. It was up that night, we just couldn't open it.

lol

That did not sit well with Buffy. You see that is Buffy's door. It only goes to Buffy's yard, and she thinks she should be in and out every few minutes.

She doesn't like change very much, she will bark at you for a full day after you get a hair cut!

We needed to get her to go out the front door into the front yard then to the gate into her yard. I swear she acted like we were taking her to the gallows. She would not do it. Leashes don't work on her. Her neck is thicker than her head. Her legs are short enough to pop out of harnesses.

Good thing I have strong help around here, over 50 lbs worth of dog who doesn't like being picked up is not easy ; )

but it's done : )

Happy Harvest Moon