Dishcloth Cotton

It is some years since I completed this pattern, could well be 30 years old. I think it measured around 36" in diameter. I would know the pattern if I saw the cover.

Here's the website for the sugar & cream yarn that is used for dishcloths. I didn't see the round one but there are some other nice rugs on there...
http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?P T=k

2007-02-01 07:40:50 by bifield112

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I have one that I bought & it's sort of swirled looking & made out of 100% cotton yarn. I have knitted the square ones for years but would love this pattern of the round one.
Thanks

I love knitting! Thanks for making me look up this site LOL Hope this helps. There are SEVERAL patterns here for round dish and washcloths.

2009-08-17 09:02:01 by Please Be Polite

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One of dozens of towel styles by Cotton Craft, manufactured by Orient Originals and sold on Amazon
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Pure crisp 100% Cotton heavy weight, heavy duty, and oversized 4 pack kitchen towel sets - 20x30. Coordinating Dish cloths also available.

I have noticed a lot of patterns call for 100% cotton yarn to be used, and don't understand why... is it more durable, or absorbent, or what?

It is absorbent, durable, and dries quickly. Acrylic yarns last, but don't have the ability to scrub that cotton yarns do. They can also pick up odors that can be difficult to get rid of.

2009-06-20 12:40:07 by James

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Ideal for everyday use, easy care machine wash
One of dozens of towel styles by Cotton Craft, manufactured by Orient Originals and sold on Amazon

I've seen some patterns for shower scrubbies and soap savers. (Crochet - but that doesn't really matter for this question.) Most of them call for cotton yarn, but I was thinking that the scrubby I use now is synthetic - why wouldn't I use acrylic yarn to make my own?

So what are the pros and cons to using each type for shower accessories? And for dishcloths, too, since they also see a lot of water.

As the other user said, synthetics are usually too soft. Try using Sugar'n'Cream yarn. It's fairly inexpensive, available at most craft stores, and comes in tons of colors.

Better yet,if you can find bamboo yarn, use that. Bamboo has a natural antibacterial quality, and the fibers retain that quality when spun into yarn. This makes it perfect for kitchen and bath items. Crazy, right? Plus, it's super soft and SUPER durable.

2008-07-04 20:20:52 by Kara K

I just started learning how to knit, and picked up some of the Handicrafter Cotton yarn on sale, and am wondering what I can knit with it? I've made some bean bags for the kids, and don't really need more dishcloths.
Can I do a scarf, or is cotton not a good choice for that?

Yes, Handicrafter Cotton isn't especially good for clothing of any sort, other than perhaps some slippers, it's rather rough in the wearing. Curtains comes to mind,and the other suggestions you've gotten are good. Doubled you could make a rug with it, coffee mats, coasters, table runners.

2008-08-06 20:55:25 by Kat K