Thursday, April 16, 2009

Butterfly Washcloth Pattern

Hi Knitters,
The pattern for the Butterfly Washcloth is now available! Here is some information you may like to know about the pattern:
Finished Measurements: 8 by 9 inches (including the edging)
Needles: US size 6 or size to obtain gauge
Optional crochet hook size H
Yarn: Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille (98 yards per ball) in 2 contrasting colors or any worsted weight cotton like Sugar-n-Cream will work just fine. You can get two washcloths in opposite colorways with 2 balls of the Cotton Chenille.
Gauge: 4 sts per inch in stockinette stitch
Skills needed:
cast on
knit
kfb
ssk
k2tog
bind off
Optional crochet skills: (for edging only)
chain
slip stitch
single crochet
This is an easy knit with just a few techniques! The butterfly is so springy and fun and colorful.
This is the perfect spring baby gift or child gift or even adult gift for that matter. Be sure to have fun with your color choices.

If you are interested in purchasing the Butterfly Washcloth Pattern please click on the Buy Now button below. I will email the pattern to you as an attached pdf file. Please allow a little time for me to get the pattern to you. I try my best to be speedy and efficient! The pattern price is $3.50.

Thanks, Knitters and have a good time knitting those butterflies! 
best, susie



Butterfly Love

Hi Knitters,
On my trip I came up with a couple of new washcloth designs. The first is a true springtime design. I am writing up the pattern today and will have it available maybe even later today, if not, then tomorrow.
Here is some information you may like to know:
Materials:
US size 6 needles
Size H crochet hook (used for optional edging only)
Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille, 2 skeins in contrasting colors will make 2 butterflies.
Samples are knit in: #1109 Bubblegum, #2230 Mango, #406 Caribbean Blue, #5638 Powder Blue.
Note: Any worsted weight cotton will work fine, Sugar & Cream or Peaches & Creme for example are perfect.
Stitch holder
Scissors
Yarn needle
Gauge: 4 stitches per inch
Finished measurements: 8 by 9 inches (including edging)
Skills needed:
cast on
knit
kfb (knit in the front and back of the same stitch)
k2tog (knit two stitches together)
ssk (slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped stitches through the back loop)
pick up stitches 
bind off
Skill Level: easy peasy if you know the skills listed above!
Optional crochet skills:
chain
single crochet
slip stitch
I wanted to show you the size in comparison to my hand as a reference.

I'll be hosting another Cotton Chenille yarn giveaway along with the Butterfly Washcloth pattern. I'll let you know more about it when the pattern is available!

Hope you like this new pattern as much as I do! What a fun baby/child spring gift this will make.
best, susie
p.s. Unrelated but here is another adorable hat idea I thought you might enjoy. Isn't that funny?