Yes. I’ve been having fun with knitting lately. It’s a fun way to spend time with your feet up.
I don’t think I have the patience for large projects, so I’ve been sticking with quick little projects. I’ve only recently discovered the 100 percent cotton thread/yarn, and I’m taking full advantage of its use for dish cloths.
When we moved here to Rison, we received several cotton yarn dish cloths, all hand-knitted. I’d never realized these could be used to wash dishes. They’re great, except with the looseness of the knit, they need to be washed often. A good idea is to run about an inch of water in your kitchen sink at night and add a few drops of bleach. Leave the knitted dish cloths soaking overnight. Any left-in food particles etc will be removed easily upon rinsing, and bacteria don’t have a chance.
Sooooo… on to my new passion.
There is a multitude of free patterns on the internet, and I’m taking advantage of several delightful designs. I’ve two finished dish cloths, and am working on another. The colors of these cotton yarns fascinate me, and I’ve bought a wide variety. Perhaps I’ll knit dish cloths for all my friends for Christmas. Hey! They’re quick and easy and to some people, might be considered a novelty. Besides, they’re really useful!
Later, y’all.
