Dish Cloth swap for Mum

If  you have been reading my blog, you will know that I have recently been involved in a Dish-cloth Swap...I received a lovely set of dishcloths from Becci....thanks once again Becci for the lovely swap.
I also included my mum (who lives with us) in the swap too...She ended up with two swap partners, which is very exciting....

Mum has received her first swap in the mail on Friday....and I am ashamed to say that hers has not reached the post office yet....I have just been really busy....Sorry

Here is the lovely swap mum received from ellimay (Lisa)....

Thank-you so much Lisa, how lovely they are.
I would love that soap recipe.

 Once Lisa receives her swap in the mail...I will post a photo of it, like I did with my swap.
So come back soon and check out what Lisa received as her swap from Mum.

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Using recycled cottons for my dishcloths

Here are the cotton rolls I have used up so far.....
I sent these off to Victoria with me
to give my niece for her youngest for Kinder....

I love that I am able to use up all Mum's leftover cottons.

I have also been looking in the op-shops for cottons lately.

Here is what I have reclaimed from op-shops so far....a stash I have  found so far....

You won't find any 100% cotton near the wool in your op-shop,

but you may find some in the craft area.

100% cotton, Aida cloth, Frames & Timber knitting needles

Some balls have been very cheaply priced, as the larger green ball $1...and the smaller dark green ball behind it $.35cents. Sometimes I have found a bag with a few balls in it for as little as $1.50

I hope I have inspired you to use up all your leftover cottons, or maybe next time your in the op-shop, you will look for some cottons that need to be claimed and up-cycled into a lovely dishcloth.

Dish Cloth swap - update

It's official.....I can now post a photo of the dishcloth that I sent Becci. Becci received her dishcloth in the mail while I was away and posted a photo and reply on the forum.....
Becci wrote.........I just love my parcel that you sent me. The fridge magnet is hilarious and I LURVE the soap! Your tension is fantastic for someone who has just learnt to knit.

I replied back to Becci by saying......I am so glad you like my dishcloth becci...The soap is excellent for my hair and I don't need to condition it afterwards.....it makes my hair lovely and soft....and the magnet is just one of my quirky crafty things I make.....I am so pleased that everyone likes my knitting....I keep making them, but I keep giving them away...lol....so now I will have to make some more..


I encourage anyone to be involved in a swap, if given the opportunity.....it is such an exciting thing to be a part of....get involved next time you see one...you won't be disappointed. 

Dish Cloth swap

I have recently taken part in a dishcloth challenge where I had to make a knitted dishcloth.....To first be part of the dishcloth challenge....I would have to learn how to knit.....so I did....via you-tube......
I have been knitting dishcloths and it took the first 4 before I made one without an error....

Feeling slightly confident....I also took part in the dishcloth swap at Down to Earth......We have had an enormous response with the swap...and people are now starting to send their dishcloths on to their swap partners.....I have just finished my 7th one and passed it on to my swap partner....
I received my swap in the mail yesterday....and......

I am truly humbled by my swap partners generosity....and how lovely and neat her crocheting is....I received 3 gorgeous delicately soft dishcloths and a doily as well.......Words cannot express nearly enough ....Thank-you so much Becci...I shall treasure them dearly....and show them off of-course....to everyone....I hope you like the dishcloth I sent you with a cake of my home-made soap...it is a lovely facial soap.....and the dishcloth I gave you is the first one I have added stripes into....


I also want to thank all those involved in organising this great swap...it was my first ever swap...


Thank-you so much Becci


UPDATE INCLUDED 07 April 2011......


Even though I had to learn how to knit to join the dishcloth challenge..and then the swap...I too had concerns of my own quality of my knitting.....


I Pm'd a few ladies from the forum...and without naming anyone except for myself...this is what I wrote....and the replies I received back.....


I wrote: I think its a great idea, but I don't know how people will feel if they get a plain knitted one....some are just so beautiful. how will that work if someone sends off a really pretty one, and gets a plain one say like the ones I knit....and possibly other new knitters.


Ist reply: I would be more than happy to receive a garter stitch dish cloth in the swap. To me its more about being part of the swap and encouraging others no matter what ability level they have. Have a look at the pin cushion swap or the christmas decoration one, we all have our own skills and experience 


2nd reply: I agree with X. Part of the beauty of this forum is that despite our differing levels of skill we are all supportive and appreciative of each other. I am not a beginner knitter but would certainly not class myself as experienced. The only dishcloth pattern I have attempted is the waffle weave one! It is all about the sharing.


3rd reply: I agree with X and Y. It's not the article, it's connecting with others and support that's important. If you feel it's not enough though, you could include a cake of your soap or two dishcloths. It's not necessary but it might convince you to join in.


4th reply: The philosophy that Z has encouraged and embraced for all the swaps I have done for her is "give it a try-make a friend, learn a new skill or practice an old skill, and have fun while doing it." I have found over the years that it really doesn't matter how good you are at something or how much of a beginner you are; the main thing is to give it a go and make a friend. It has never ever been a problem for newbies to swap with the more experienced girls-we don't do it to get some fancy thing, but to encourage a community, a village you might say.


I replied back and said: Well in that case, of course I would be in on something like that.....I was just worried that mine may not be good enough....but looking at the real reasons for the swap doesn't even relate to the quality of the swap...after having a afternoon sleep, I see it alot clearer.......I have never been involved in a swap ...yes I am enjoying doing the dishcloths now...
Thanks for pointing out all the loveliness of everyone involved.....it sure feels good to be a part of it

..........and that is why I joined the dishcloth swap!