gloriastitches

Have you ever read instructions for knitting or crocheting a garment piece and discover that  not all the necessasry information is there?  That can be really annoying. Here is what I think should be included: --needle or hook size --number of skeins (if  one is a partial skein, it should state that) --put up of skein which is the number of yards per grams or ounces (see note at bottom) --category of yarn (such as DK or fingering, etc) --gauge (and if stitch patterns are included then there should be a gauge for those also) --every few rows or rounds a stitch count should be included --if the first row is a Right Side row or a Wrong Side --clear photo of the finished product --close up of any details --sizing should be in finished dimensions, not S-M-L as that has so many meanings --how the garment was designed to fit such as very loose, two inches negative ease, etc Note: several years ago the U.S. went from 4 oz skeins to 3 1/2 oz. skeins....

This is a simple fun stitch pattern designed by dfr http://sewingmissadventure.blogspot.com/2012/01/variegated-washcloth-pattern-and.html who is not a professional designer. She's done some very nice items. Dfr made this as a washcloth. Since I wanted a dishcloth I chained 2 more and did more rows as I get fewer rows per inch. Since I noticed that half way through the directions, I wasn't halfway in the size, I added two more rows of the hdc rows in the center. I used an H hook and Peaches & Creme in Shaded Pastels. The finished size is 9 1/2" x 10" including one border round. Give it a try. I would have posted this earlier this week, but I was having trouble with the new digital camera--well, not with the camera, but the operation of.

This is another what I call filler post. It's what newspapers do when they have a little space left. It's what I do when I can't think of a topic or should be writing one. (Updating the red dotted outfit *cough, cough*). In my November 10 entry I listed two sites to read when you wanted a good laugh. Well, the authors took down the WhatNottoKnit site. Thanks to Jilly Be ( http://jillybejoyful.blogspot.com ) we have another one to check out. The blog is not current, but the posts, as well as the comments, are entertaining. It is http://youknitwhat.blogspot.com

Thanks to Firephrase for introducing me to these sites. When you want a good laugh or are just plain bored: http://whatnottocrochet.wordpress.com/ http://whatnottoknit.wordpress.com/