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Nov 04 2008 10:17 pm

Posted by Emily under Challenge

Whew!

Challenge Day 16

After a wild day of trying to knit while having all three boys home, I’ve managed to get two cloths ready.  So at least I have a little breathing room going into tomorrow.  And as soon as I’ve posted this, I’ll be knitting as fast as I can for the rest of this evening as well.

Both of the cloths that I’ve gotten ready are for Christmas.  The one that I added today (only because it was blocked first) is one that I had started several days ago.  Following my success with the acorn last week, I designed this Santa Hat in a similar manner using both garter stitch and seed stitch.  I’m very pleased with the contrast of the two stitches and I will be looking to use both of them together in my dishcloths more often.

Here’s the picture:

Santa Hat Dishcloth

Santa Hat Dishcloth

This pattern is available for purchase for $1.49 and can be found on the “New” page.

I’ll be knitting like crazy again tonight and tomorrow.  I have some different cloths planned — finally some that are not animals!  They are just designs that I’ve been kicking around for a while and I’ve now gotten around to typing up.  Depending upon how the knitting and blocking goes, tomorrow’s cloth may be another Christmas themed one or maybe I’ll just surprise you!

9 Responses to “Whew!”

  1. mary ann on 05 Nov 2008 at 12:21 am #

    Great job - you area keeping those nimble fingers going for sure. Love the santa hat for the holidays.

    mary ann

  2. pat on 05 Nov 2008 at 12:26 am #

    very nice pattern you did again
    you are keeping up with your challenge too
    pat e

  3. Lindsay on 05 Nov 2008 at 2:08 am #

    Now that is too cute!! It will go nicely with the mittens!!

  4. Noreen on 05 Nov 2008 at 9:40 am #

    Another very nice pattern, and Day 16 and you are still keeping up with your challenge WTG!

    Noreen

  5. DebbyC on 05 Nov 2008 at 1:15 pm #

    Awesome pattern….you’re doing great - and keeping me motivated!

  6. Judy on 05 Nov 2008 at 6:40 pm #

    Great pattern! I love how the seed stitch and garter stitch go together. You are doing a wonderful job on your challenge.

    Judy

  7. Helen Ensor on 05 Nov 2008 at 8:24 pm #

    I love your Hat keep going you are all most there Helen in PA

  8. Cheryl on 05 Nov 2008 at 8:32 pm #

    I LOVE the santa hat!!! You are doing such a great job :)
    Keep it up
    Cheryl

  9. Nicole Cunningham on 05 Nov 2008 at 9:37 pm #

    I love it! Keep up the good work!
    Nicole