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Warm Weather Washcloths

7/11/2012

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Work is progressing on my Juliana Mod wrap. It was slow going last week as the heat wave we were enduring made work on anything that rests in your lap unbearable.  That lead me to search for something light and cotton to work on. Washcloth patterns are plentiful on Ravelry and I popped several into my queue. I decided on this simple star pattern. It's proven a good choice and I'm certain in no time I'll have a collection going.
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A peak at my Tunisian Simple Stitch washcloth!
Keeping the washcloth mojo going, as part of my Year of Projects I'm continuing my lessons in Tunisian Crochet.  As with any type of crochet technique there are simple stitches, and complicated multilayer stitches that take lots of practice.  I'm still getting the hang of working with the extra long hook, so complicated isn't in my future - yet! Check in on Sunday for my YoP  update and I'll tell you all about it!

The fiber theme continues into the world of fiction with the latest knitting  mystery from Maggie Seffton, Cast On, Kill Off. This is the tenth installment in the series. Set in Fort Connor, Colorado, the House of Lambspun is the LYS that keeps the varied cast of characters connected.  Plans for Megan's wedding are all coming together, until her seamstress is found murdered.  Then the gang at Lambspun put down their needles to figure out who-done-it so they can get back to happily ever after. I call these books "mystery lite". They're often more about the relationships than the mystery and so far that seems to be the case here. Easy reading after a long, hot day!

Wednesday is a busy time, with lots of project updates and books to hear about. I hope you'll come along and visit my friends at these great blogs:

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Be blessed and stitch & read with love!
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Wool Diaries link
7/11/2012 01:28:24 am

Lovely projects. I have a plan to make stacks of dishcloths for presents soon

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Pumpkin link
7/11/2012 03:07:35 am

Every time I see the texture made by that stitch, I love it more. I find it particularly interesting because it doesn't quite look like crochet, but it doesn't really look like knitting either. It also has such a perfect texture for dishcloths!

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Angeliki link
7/11/2012 03:39:59 am

Happy to hear you keep practising tunisian crochet and you seem doing great!
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Angeliki

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Mary link
7/11/2012 06:12:26 am

I've been meaning to try that star dishcloth- perhaps you are the push I needed for it!! :)

I definitely enjoy a bit of "mystery lite" and have read a similar series, but it was more crochet focussed-- When I'm finished with my current stack of books, I will definitely be taking a look at those :)

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Sara link
7/11/2012 07:36:20 am

That wrap in the background is super nice. How do you enjoy tunisian crochet? Any projects you dream of making?

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Mutant Supermodel link
7/11/2012 07:52:36 am

I've temporarily lost my crocheting mojo after having my butt kicked by a Nicky Epstein shawl that did not work out. I liked my wounds and read voraciously to recover. But my mom's afghan that has been in progress for over a year continues to mock me. Plus my brother just got engaged. And we're halfway to Christmas!

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Marie/Underground Crafter link
7/11/2012 10:16:43 am

The washcloth looks lovely! What a cool motif pattern.

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Stephanie link
7/11/2012 11:33:20 am

What?! I did not know there was such a series of books out there! I will have to look them up now.

I am very jealous of your Tunisian Crochet! I have yet to try that out yet.

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SusanD1408 link
7/11/2012 10:10:08 pm

Your projects are looking fantastic and your tunsian crochet is coming along beautifully. I need to make some time to do some more. You tension is fantastic!

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Sara @ My Merry Messy Life link
7/16/2012 02:01:59 pm

Beautiful projects you've started! I like the washcloth design and the Tunisian stitch one. I haven't done that stitch yet, but it's on my list! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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