Welcome to the February Sustainable Pinterest Challenge hosted by Julie from Sum of Their Stories & Gail from Purple Hues and Me. For this month's challenge, we are using inspiration from Pinterest to create things from/for the kitchen that are sustainable/eco-friendly. As a crocheter, whenever I think of making something for the kitchen, my mind always goes to dishcloths! So I searched Pinterest for fun and quick dishcloth patterns, and I found a pin for a Bobble Stripe Crochet Dishcloth and a Crochet Sponge.
I made the Crochet Sponge first. The front side has bobbles and the back side does not. I'm not sure what brand this yarn is. It was in my stash without a wrapper. It's not as thick as my Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn.
After crocheting the front and back, I crocheted the sides together.
The sponge is all done. See the bobbles.
As soon as I finished the sponge, I started working on the Bobble Stripe Crochet Dishcloth. I really love the texture the bobbles create.
I decided to add a single crochet border around the dishcloth.
While I've made crochet dishcloths before as gifts for my mom and aunts, I've never made any for myself to use. So I'm looking forward to using this dishcloth and sponge.
Right now the dishcloth and sponge are sitting on my counter waiting to be used.
I really enjoyed making the bobble dishcloth and sponge, and I definitely plan to make more. I still have several balls of cotton yarn in my yarn stash. If you'd like to crochet your own check out the Pins for the Bobble Stripe Crochet Dishcloth and the Crochet Sponge. Thanks for stopping by, and please scroll down to check out the projects from the other Sustainable Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop participants for more ideas for The Eco-Friendly Kitchen.⇩
FEBRUARY PINTEREST CHALLENGE COHOSTS:
Julie | Sum of their Stories
Gail | Purple Hues and Me
Terri | A Good Life
T’onna | Sew Crafty Crochet
Julie | Treasures Made From Yarn
Lydia | Life Beyond the Kitchen
Allyson | Southern Sunflowers
Mel | Decor Craft Design
Donna | Modern on Monticello
Linda | Crafts a la mode
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife
I made crochet cloths for us last Autumn and I've not looked back. They are SO much better to use than shop bought ones, I love them. I made 7 so I can sling them in the wash often, I think you'll be digging in that yarn stash to make yourself more soon! I read somewhere that the shop bought sponges take hundreds if not thousands of years to break down so this is a fantastic alternative.
ReplyDeleteThe bobble texture on these is just lovely, enjoy using your new cloth and sponge!
Thanks! I definitely plan on making more really soon! I still have quite a bit of cotton yarn in my stash to use it. And there's always more really pretty cotton yarn at the store. :-)
DeleteI love these, T'onna and I'll bet they last a long time! Wouldn't they would be perfect in a housewarming basket?
ReplyDeleteThanks! I agree! They would be a great addition to a housewarming basket! Good idea!
DeleteYour creativity never ceases to amaze me, T'onna! Your dishcloth and sponge set looks fabulous and would make a very lovely gift. I hope you sell these in your Etsy shop! I'm sure they would be quite popular! Let me know if you ever make a set in purple - I would definitely buy one or more!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I make consider adding some to my Etsy shop. I'd like to have more of a variety of items in my shop. And I definitely want to make some as Christmas gifts next Christmas.
DeleteWow T'onna, I love the colors in the yarn! It works so well with the stitches you've chosen, too. They'd make awesome gifts, too, but I'm glad you've made some for yourself :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! You know, I have a hard time getting around to making things for myself, but I'm getting better. I've even made myself a couple ear warmers that I wear all the time. I've got to share those on here soon!
DeleteIt would be a great gift and I would be happy to have it!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I'm definitely going to make some for gifts next Christmas.
DeleteI love these! I need to crochet a set for myself. I always wonder how well the yarn does with drying things. You'll have to let me know. I hate using paper towels, and only do so if it's absolutely necessary. This is the perfect sustainable alternative for a sponge as well! You can use them until they fall apart, keeping so many paper towels and sponges out of landfills. I'd love for you to come share them on my link parties! Crafty Creators is open Thursday thru Monday and Happiness is Homemade is open Sunday thru Thursday. I think our readers will love these too!
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife
Thanks!! I hate paper towels, too. I usually use cotton kitchen towels to dry dishes. And thanks for the party invite. I'll definitely check it out!
DeleteLove this, Pinned the patterns.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYou are one of my favorite crafters! I love seeing what you come up with. I would use this and give it as a gift. <3
ReplyDeleteAwwwww thanks so much! You're so sweet!!!! I will definitely make more as gifts. They're really quick and fun to make.
DeleteT'onna, My aunt used to make these and they are fabulous as cloths for the kitchen. Great work. I pinned to my Crafts Board, too. Best wishes, Linda @Crafts a la mode
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thanks so much for pinning!
DeleteI just had to pin this to my kitchen gift board! I want to find the time sometime to learn how to crochet. I love this eco-friendly gift idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for pinning! Crocheting dishcloths would be a great project for a beginning. I hope you find time to learn soon! It's such a great hobby!
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