Dish Towels

Stash Buster 1

 What's your resolution for the new year, if you have any? 

 I didn't make much plans for 2021, because no one knows when we will go back to somewhat normal around here, but I set myself a goal: using up as much stash of yarn as possible. The irony will that using up stash lead to buying more yarn, because with just two skeins of yarn of some kind, I can't make anything of the projects on my list. So I'm awaiting skeins to make a cowl and I'm awaiting skeins to make another blanket, only so I can use the ones that I already have haha!

For the Dish Towels below I had enough yarn after untangling three skeins of white cotton. 

 



Pattern: Made up myself (chain 75, then triple crochet in every stitch for 30 rows)

Yarn: Cotton Light White by Drops Design

 

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My PomPons Blanket was featured by:
Pieced Pastimes
 Annemaries Haakblog
A Labour of Life
 Creative Jewish Mom
A Pinch of Joy
 LouLou Girls
 My Girlish Whims
 Grandma's House DIY
The Cottage Market  

 

 

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Also featured by Creative Jewish Mom and by Doodle Buddies were my Canal Houses Cushions! 

 


 

Comments

  1. Sheltie TimesJanuary 9, 2021 at 3:11 PM

    That is sadly so true. One advantage to my doll projects is they are perfect stash busting projects because they require much less yarn. That being said I repeat certain projects every year and they require ordering the same yarn so I decrease a little and maintain or gain every year.

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2021 at 8:30 AM

      Haha, you can't win! Unless we just throw leftovers away every now and then, the stash will keep getting higher.

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  2. Michele MorinJanuary 10, 2021 at 3:19 PM

    I have been knitting dishcloths lately -- a good mindless and comfortable task.

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2021 at 8:32 AM

      Yes, I found that out as well. It's simple crochet work. Great for watching Netflix while crocheting!

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  3. Rebecca - GlutaramaJanuary 10, 2021 at 3:23 PM

    My Grandad makes these, he learnt it in the navy, he's now 95 years old. PLus that pom-pom blanket is gorgeous.

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2021 at 12:04 PM

      Wow, that's a respectable age. And thanks for the compliment!

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  4. Hannah and the TwigletsJanuary 10, 2021 at 5:54 PM

    Well done, these look great :) #mischiefandmemories

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  5. Joanne January 11, 2021 at 1:45 AM

    I used to love my grandmother's knit dishcloths! They worked so well.

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  6. annies homeJanuary 12, 2021 at 5:16 AM

    wish I had listened more when I was a kid I had some adults that tried to teach me all of this and I simply would not did not want to learn and now I do you all have beautiful pieces
    come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  7. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloJanuary 13, 2021 at 5:29 PM

    My mother used to make these and I wish she would return to crocheting again to occupy her time. Your post brought up some great memories. Good luck with getting more yarn to finish your other projects. #HomeMattersParty

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  8. MarielleJanuary 13, 2021 at 10:25 PM

    Well done with these towels! Good luck with your next projects. I hope you have only the right amount of yarn left over to inspire the next project! :)

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  9. MIchelle @ Moms Are FrugalJanuary 14, 2021 at 12:38 AM

    I am not very good at crocheting, but this year I have attempted to try knitting new dishcloths. Yours definitely look better than mine. Good pictures and great plan for the new year. Take each day as it comes.

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  10. Holidays from HelsJanuary 14, 2021 at 12:33 PM

    Some lovely creations here! Lockdown crafting seems like a fun and creative way to spend time indoors! Sadly I am not very talented in this regard but I have joined in with a few child lead art projects. #MischiefAndMemories

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  11. Annette, 3 Little ButtonsJanuary 15, 2021 at 12:12 PM

    Those dish towels look great! - I'm very inspired. There's something lovely about making something yourself and being able to use it too. Thank you for joining us for #MischiefAndMemories

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  12. Crummy MummyJanuary 15, 2021 at 7:39 PM

    These are gorgeous! I wish I was that creative! #mischiefandmemories

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  13. AnnJanuary 16, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    Your towels are lovely and a great way to use up that yarn! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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  14. loopyloulauraJanuary 16, 2021 at 7:15 PM

    Thanks for linking up with #MischiefAndMemories. Please remember to add our badge to your post or sidebar/footer

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  15. My thrift store addictionJanuary 17, 2021 at 4:52 PM

    These are lovely! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  16. NaushJanuary 18, 2021 at 8:53 PM

    I envy you for such gorgeous crochet creations !! These look fabulous Liz. Thank you for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party.
    Naush

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  17. Oombawka DesignJanuary 20, 2021 at 1:19 AM

    Hi Liz! Thank you for sharing these dish towels with us. I also have lots of stashed yarn and it always seems like I just never have enough to finish a project with it! Maybe I need to buy MORE when I first buy it and preplan my stash LOL - good luck with your resolution this year!!
    You are being featured tomorrow at our Wednesday Link Party 382. Here's the direct link to the post in case you'd like to share it: https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2021/01/13-good-habits-crochet-dish-towel-double-layered-stars-video-tutorial.html Wishing you the very best, Rhondda

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  18. JanetJanuary 23, 2021 at 12:51 PM

    Can you please tell me what size hook you used on your towels. Love them!

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    1. LizJanuary 23, 2021 at 1:34 PM

      Hi Janet,
      For the Dish Towel I used a 4mm hook. Thanks for your compliment and good luck with making the towels!

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  19. Ginx CraftJanuary 30, 2021 at 5:43 PM

    I had an uncle who used to make these when he was a boy.

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