It's taken me too long to get back to blogging. It's not for lack of knitting that I have neglected my online journal. I have several projects to share so I will be catching up in the weeks to come.
First I'll share what I am working on today.
I am preparing to teach a beginning crochet class at Gourmet Yarn Co this Saturday. The class is based on my basic washcloth pattern. Since we're only a few days away from February I thought the class might enjoy making something with a Valentine theme. I found these yummy pink skeins of "Cotton Supreme" by Universal Yarn at GYC this week. It's 100% Turkish cotton, very soft.
Washcloths are very fun to either knit or crochet for those little last minute gifts when you only have a few hours.
Here are the basic instructions for the crocheted version:
Supplies: Worsted weight cotton and size G crochet hook
Chain 32 (for the 8" square) or 38 (for 9 1/2" square).
Skip first ch from hook and sc to end. Chain 1 and turn.
Sc to end of row. Ch1 and turn.
Continue until you have 8" square. Fasten off.
Using contrasting cotton and tapestry needle, embroider free-hand hearts in chain stitch.
I'll post finished pictures tomorrow. I'm thinking there will be plenty of yarn left over for a little Valentine Baby Hat. I may be up late tonight.
Happy Knitting, Josey
