Wednesday 2 April 2014

Free, off-set rib washcloth pattern

I've been meaning to show you the box of delights that arrived from a very good knitter so that I can knit a sock yarn blanket just like hers. Mine will never be as good. It was lovely to open up the box and see those little jewel like balls of colour, and Taproot postcard. Thank you Steph, it will be my in-between project. 

I've been knitting off-set rib washcloths in soft organic bamboo cotton. They make a simple small gift, nice with  handmade soap. You can link to the free knitting pattern here if you like. 


I think that it was bound to be, that anyone that I read after Nathaniel Hawthorne would come out badly by comparison. I so loved his prose. He was extremely economical with words and with two or three could paint a whole scene. So when I read Louise Penny's A Rule Against Murder/The Murder Stone after having watched a swift moving television adaptation of her novel 'Still Life,' I had quite high expectations of a decent-ish murder mystery. When by chapter ten the murder still hadn't been committed, I was a bit disappointed. 

I did read it to the end because I had to know who did it, and I eventually found myself being lulled into the gentle life of the quirky inhabitants of Three Pines. I'm almost tempted to pick up another of her novels to give her a second chance. 

Instead I read another Anne Tyler novel, Noah 's Compass. I couldn't resist narrative like this:

"Liam hugged that thought to himself like a package that he was putting off unwrapping. He had something to look forward to, but he didn't want to examine it too closely. He kept it tucked in the back of his consiciousness for later." 
                                      Noah's Compass, Ann Tyler, p142 


I've picked up yet another one 'The Beginners Goodbye' and am expecting her usual twist or turn. They are quick reads but with this third novel I'm noticing a slight formula to the story, so hope that it doesn't become boring...I'll let you know how I get on...

joining with ginny

11 comments:

  1. It's going to be a great blanket Debby! Isn't Steph the best? I love her to pieces.
    I have a little stash of homemade soaps and wash cloths I have been working on to use as gifts for the coming holiday, I think they are a special way of saying I love you.

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    1. I'm really looking forward to getting going properly. Steph was so sweet to send them to me. That's a great idea Tracey.

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  2. Steph is such a sweetie!! Love your box of goodness and that will keep you quite busy. Don't you hate when you figure out the formula????

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    1. I know, she's a lovely lady. I hope I wrong with this latest novel...but it looks like it may be going the same way.

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  3. Lovely dishcloths! Seems like a lot of people are knitting dishcloths this week - I have bookmarked your pattern on pinterest so I remember to look at it again when I'm in need of a good pattern! What a fun box of goodies for your blanket!

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    1. Hi Sarah. Thank you I'm glad that you like it. I know I'm lucky.
      deb

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    2. Hi Sarah. Thank you I'm glad that you like it. I know I'm lucky.
      deb

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  4. I'm a bit late to the party....and then discovered, I was here all along!!! Have fun with the blanket....most definitely a long term project, but fun. I've been in that dishcloth mood, too....spring---quick little projects. I've never tried that pattern, though, and I really like it. It's now on 'the list'! Thanks. :)

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    1. I know isn't it nice. Thank you so much for the yarn Steph. I can't wait to begin the blanket. I think it's because knitting with bamboo and cotton seems much more spring-like than wool.

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  5. Great dishcloth pattern. It must have been so much fun to open that box of yarn. Enjoy making your blanket.

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    1. Thanks Cathie,It was fun to see all those lovely colours.
      Deb

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