tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7738265206015493167..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Knitting - small and useful projectsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84999908523103875572013-02-02T01:39:45.384+10:002013-02-02T01:39:45.384+10:00I love my hand-knit dish clothes (although I use t...I love my hand-knit dish clothes (although I use them for face clothes!). This week my son has suffered from awful night fevers (103F/39.4C). The DRs have told me to put cool, wet clothes on him - forehead, under arms, etc. Never put a feverish child into a cold bathtub as that is too much for their nervous system to handle. His favorite clothes are the soft, hand knit ones! Today he is much better, phew! Cheers! EvelynEvelyn aka Starfishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025353776081066815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74097194095020774482013-01-31T06:05:35.238+10:002013-01-31T06:05:35.238+10:00My mum gets a teeny bit of clear nail polish on th...My mum gets a teeny bit of clear nail polish on the tip of the threads and blends/binds the threads together so they don't unravel or fray. Not sure how this might go on cloths that get wet all the time but may be worth a try. She does this when she gets a tiny hole on her pantyhose to stop it running into a long ladder too - to prolong their life.<br /><br />Love your blog Rhonda. I am usually reluctant to comment but hope this helps. I aspire to lead a simple life (don't do it too well) but always feel inspired and encouraged by you and your community of readers here.<br /><br />RobynRobynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11735833077575711742013-01-28T00:17:03.459+10:002013-01-28T00:17:03.459+10:00Socks! I seem to be stuck on a mostly-sock-knitti...Socks! I seem to be stuck on a mostly-sock-knitting phase, and am enjoying it. I only wish the socks would last as long as my cotton knitted washcloths, which seem to be lasting forever!<br /><br />Quinnhttp://comptonia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12100443541820501572013-01-24T22:46:15.211+10:002013-01-24T22:46:15.211+10:00oh my goodness, too many things on the needles ! S...oh my goodness, too many things on the needles ! Sweater for me, sweater for brother, baby blanket (to use up inherited stash from my Mom), mitts for a friend (he wanted a pair with a separate index finger - I'm winging it !). With all these on the go I'm making a concerted effort to NOT cast on anything else LOL.<br /><br />I found your blog not that long ago and look forward to your posts. Thank you.Claire S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11825049555257941107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32563748331974021972013-01-24T12:35:56.546+10:002013-01-24T12:35:56.546+10:00Knitting dishcloths is like a meditation for me, ...Knitting dishcloths is like a meditation for me, so relaxing. Now I have found another useful knit--socks. I never want to wear store bought socks again! Shanny Banannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725643119081307991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30884663576619016972013-01-24T08:47:13.847+10:002013-01-24T08:47:13.847+10:00I too love knitting. Nanna and Mum taught me when ...I too love knitting. Nanna and Mum taught me when I was about 10 and I picked it up a few years back, knitting myself and then boyfriend (now husband) a woolen jumper. I am currently using up stash that was garnered from my Mum and Nanna (lots and lots of bits and pieces, synthetics, wools, blends and goodness knows what else) by knitting my kids new winter hats. Black with a roll up ostrich feather brim, hot pink stripes for my daughter, green for my eldest son and I need to pick another colour for my youngest. THEN a hat for me and for my husband then. I have my gauntlets I made a couple of years ago but might make myself some chunkier thicker ones now that we're in a colder climate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48535256070140173742013-01-24T08:37:57.227+10:002013-01-24T08:37:57.227+10:00Welcome to the other side, Lesley. LOL It's g...Welcome to the other side, Lesley. LOL It's good to have you here with us. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65971837583036033632013-01-24T08:31:34.893+10:002013-01-24T08:31:34.893+10:00Hello, Rhonda. A longtime 'lurker', I am ...Hello, Rhonda. A longtime 'lurker', I am inspired to comment today. When I first came upon your blog, I felt that knitting dishcloths was rather a wacko / fringe element kind of idea. Thank goodness I stayed with you, because under your gentle but wise tutelage on all things down-to-earth, I now read about knitting dishcloths, and it seems like the most natural and obvious thing in the world. Thank you. I'm off to find some spare knitting cotton ... Lesley xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73619008954384673382013-01-24T07:28:39.947+10:002013-01-24T07:28:39.947+10:00What's on my needles? I have a hand towel usin...What's on my needles? I have a hand towel using 100% cotton chenille. It's soft and fuzzy and will look lovely on the towel bar in the main bathroom. If it turns out half as pretty as I think, I'm going to have to make many many more!lunaKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17284016718882354558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91268752803331000322013-01-24T06:50:58.754+10:002013-01-24T06:50:58.754+10:00I leave a fairly long thread at the beginning and ...I leave a fairly long thread at the beginning and knit the it in on the third row, and when I have finished I thread the end into a darning needle and weave it back through the cloth.<br />Hope this helps.<br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81354039612465786952013-01-24T05:41:22.013+10:002013-01-24T05:41:22.013+10:00Rhonda, great companion for your knitted or crocet...Rhonda, great companion for your knitted or croceted dishcloths: home scrubber made from onion bags folded many times (35) or so into a flat piece about 4 inches square. Blanket stitch around the edges to hold the layers together well. then single crochet into the stitches to make pretty border. This was on the internet but I cannot find the reference. ( need to use the stiff bags.) I will mail you one if you will send address. thank you for all you do for all of us. deeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73989098570110559362013-01-24T02:06:06.894+10:002013-01-24T02:06:06.894+10:00I have been working on a knitted prayer shawl for ...I have been working on a knitted prayer shawl for a friend, a knitted pair of slippers for a future Christmas gift, crocheted baby sweater & bonnet for granddaughter soon to be born and a couple of embroidery projects from several years ago and a lap quilt from a few years ago. I do these projects while I sit in my rocker and watch tv in the evening. I love having several projects going at once so I can pick whichever one matches my mood of the moment.<br />I have knitted and crocheted several dishcloths in the past couple of years (that is how I taught myself to knit), and have kept some and given others as gifts. They seem to last forever, much longer than the ones we get from Dollar Store or Walmart.<br />I enjoy your gently informative blog very much.<br /><br />VickieMorning Musings over Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11224714668216121145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70278894152139716622013-01-24T01:12:41.449+10:002013-01-24T01:12:41.449+10:00I don't know how to knit, but I do know how to...I don't know how to knit, but I do know how to crochet - my husband bought a how-to book, some yarn and a couple crochet hooks when I was on bed rest, pregnant with our daughter. Since I'm a visual learner and not a book learner, he learned how from the book and then taught me. :) He's quite the guy. :) <br />I might have to get some yarn and crochet some dish cloths, the homemade ones are my favorite. :)<br />have a lovely day!<br /> -KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570943780755631241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74998618212922666462013-01-23T23:06:04.609+10:002013-01-23T23:06:04.609+10:00I am knitting a two color baby blanket - it's ...I am knitting a two color baby blanket - it's straightforward garter stitch. I will likely do some sort of crochet edge.<br /><br />I love to knit even though I haven't tried any challenging patterns.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14695951079918614162013-01-23T18:43:11.353+10:002013-01-23T18:43:11.353+10:00I've just taught myself knitting from youtube ...I've just taught myself knitting from youtube etc and now have a baby blanket on the go. It's merino wool in cream and burgundy stripes. It's for my friend who is 6 months pregnant. Hopefully I'll get it finished in time! It's very addictive, really looking forward to learning some more.<br />Sharleen<br />London, UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13862798484536036872013-01-23T17:12:39.776+10:002013-01-23T17:12:39.776+10:00I haven't knitted since we've moved house ...I haven't knitted since we've moved house and I've been sick, but I do love knitting.Sharon @ Funken Wagnelhttp://www.funkenwagnel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28733082620580167072013-01-23T15:05:17.179+10:002013-01-23T15:05:17.179+10:00On my needles now? A dish cloth! :-)On my needles now? A dish cloth! :-)Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130669456548942894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56718117087280961382013-01-23T14:04:56.971+10:002013-01-23T14:04:56.971+10:00You made it!You made it!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64710246666382631262013-01-23T12:05:17.420+10:002013-01-23T12:05:17.420+10:00Actually, I posted yesterday about what I've b...Actually, I posted yesterday about what I've been knitting. A smallish zippered pouch, lined with quilting cotton; all by hand. A pleasant way to use up some yarn and spend a bit of time. <br /><br />http://searchingforabalance.blogspot.com/2013/01/knitted-zip-pouches.htmlLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79359431597893765412013-01-23T11:57:19.185+10:002013-01-23T11:57:19.185+10:00I've given up knitting and most other hand wor...I've given up knitting and most other hand work until the weather cools off. I just can't keep my hands clean and dry and the work suffers and gets grubby. I'm always 'over' summer by Christmas but this year it's going to be VERY long.CassieOznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29190463709933487412013-01-23T10:28:04.944+10:002013-01-23T10:28:04.944+10:00i have a summer top on the go, dishcloth, jumper f...i have a summer top on the go, dishcloth, jumper for my sister & recently started on crochet with CALs from DTE forum, also finishing up a jumper for my daughter<br />i love crafts, they are so quieting for the stressful mind ...<br /><br />hope this drought breaks soon for all of us<br />cheers :))<br /><br />selina from kilkivan qld Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44535945313864404292013-01-23T10:16:07.819+10:002013-01-23T10:16:07.819+10:00I haven't knitted anything for ages, but I kno...I haven't knitted anything for ages, but I knocked off a quick facewasher in cotton for my DS1 (15) on Monday. It felt really good to be knitting. Big needles and a lacy/garter stitch pattern I made up as I went along had it finished in just over an hour.<br /><br />What felt even better is that this was actually a special knitting request from my son. He is thrilled with the final result :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48668594839897349262013-01-23T10:05:11.923+10:002013-01-23T10:05:11.923+10:00Definitely will be knitting some dishcloths. I am ...Definitely will be knitting some dishcloths. I am also thinks of getting some really fine cotton wool to knit some face washers for Jarvis, always washing grubby faces and hands so think you have given me an ideal inspiration.Iliska Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719163569308739697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9533298105240631142013-01-23T09:45:16.619+10:002013-01-23T09:45:16.619+10:00Well, it seems I ALWAYS have a dishcloth on my nee...Well, it seems I ALWAYS have a dishcloth on my needles! :) I need to follow you, Rhonda, and do a clean-out of my stash via dishcloths. A plain-stitch dishcloth (knit diagonally) was my first knitting project; I was taught by a friend. From there, I've gone on to a few more complicated things -- I'm currently working on two sweaters (a little cap-sleeve sweater, from a pattern called "In Threes" off of Ravelry, for a 9-month-old; and a vest/sleeveless-type sweater, from a Lion Brands pattern, for her 7 y.o. sister). Now, I need to learn how to use double-pointed needles -- I'm a bit intimidated by them! <br /><br />I find knitting to be so calming and relaxing; it wasn't until I heard you, Rhonda, say that it's just as much a necessary work for the home as anything else that I quit feeling guilty about it -- like I was just doing a needless "craft." Thank you so much for returning dignity to it, and helping me to see EVERYTHING I do for my home and family as valuable and important. --kristinkristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347791447585261002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83343055667633094602013-01-23T09:18:40.929+10:002013-01-23T09:18:40.929+10:00Laurie, I would expect that knitting would be good...Laurie, I would expect that knitting would be good therapy for you. My father had his left fingers cut off when he was a young man and he was taught how to make wool rugs as part of this therapy. I wish you well.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.com