Monday, February 25, 2013

Sunday Stash Update #4

Shh, don't tell anyone it's Monday.

Alright, I have a set of fully completed dishcloths! I went for a three-cloth citrusy theme, so I used some of my Sugar 'n Cream Hot Orange, Yellow, and Hot Green yarns. It's been a busy month, so I opted for a pretty and simple shell-like stitch pattern that I could easily whip out. I found this stitch on Pinterest, of course, being used for a blanket here. I haven't been able to weigh them yet, but I'll update my total with the Stash-Buster masters soon.






These were a bit daunting to start at first, because the tutorial is all in Polish and even with a Google translation I still don't understand much more than the word "blanket." But there is a symbol pattern provided, so I managed to successfully crochet some cloths with it - I think these are my first solely symbol-made projects!

Anyway, as the pictures kind of show, I tested out a different border on each cloth. The green one is just the single crochet base, the yellow is a shell border, and the orange is the accursed crab stitch. I managed to get that last one mostly right, but it's just way too much work for a stitch I don't really like the looks of. I thought it would be a good srubby border for a dishcloth though, so I may end up tackling it again in the future.

Other than that, I am still working on my baby blanket, plus starting some starfish washcloths for my mom's bathroom. I should have a few of those ready for the next update. Which reminds me; my stash updates will now be every other Sunday, because in the span of a single week I may not get any crocheting done at all that is worth showing to you. Two weeks should give me enough time though, no matter what is going on.

Alright, goodbye for now everyone. Be on the lookout for my post on making your own air-dry porcelein... My difficult project with it kind of turned out well enough to tell you about it.

See you next time!

15 comments:

  1. Wow love your colours Ashley and the shell pattern is fab!
    I clicked on the pattern link, and it pinged up before I had read past your photos, so I chuckled and appreciated your comment about the pattern write up!! I really admire you for pesevering and following the symbols!
    Glad your difficult project was successful enough to view! Looking forward to it!
    Keep up the great crafting its good to see your projects on any day of the week!
    Ali x

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    1. Thanks for your comment..OOOh a fellow Sherlock fan! Thats got me thinking now - I love a challenge!
      Ali x

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    2. And thank YOU for your wonderful comment! ;) Ah yes, I adore Sherlock. For crochet, I haven't seen much more than the obvious amigurumi dolls and shock blankets. I'd be excited if you came up with some fantastic idea!

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    3. ..aha! I've got one but its a bit cryptic...currently working on it...!!
      While you are waiting..have you seen http://geekcrafts.com/?s=Sherlock+Holmes
      Ali x

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    4. Ooooh blog about it as soon as you are able! :D I'm so excited.

      What an awesome link you posted! I wonder if my boyfriend would notice if I started spraying him down with Sherlock Cologne...

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    5. ...blog post is up!
      Eau de Holmes - could catch on!
      Ali x

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    6. I'm coooommming! Wait for me!

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    7. Thanks for your great comments Ashley!
      As you sounded so enthusiastic to hook Sherlock thought I'd clarify the pattern!
      US: Foundation chain should be a multiple of 3,
      First Row: sc into 3rd chain from hook, [chain 2, skip 2 sc in third stitch] all the way to the last stitch which should be a sc if all goes according to plan! Turn
      Subsequent Rows: Ch 2, skip 2, sc in back loop of third stitch.
      It should work that each sc is being made in the same sc as the row below...so you don't need to count...just have 221b as your mantra!!
      Hope it works - let me know if there's a hitch! Looking forward to seeing your Sherlock stitches!
      Thanks for your support, inspiration and enthusiasm!
      Ali x

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    8. Oh nice, thanks for the full pattern! I just finished some starfish cloths and I was wondering what kind I wanted to make next. Your brilliant idea came just in time! Now I just have to decide which of my Lily yarns should have the very first honour of being hooked into a Sherlock stitch...

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  2. They are beautiful Ashley so pretty, just leave your totals on my blog when you are able. :)

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    1. Thank you Linda! Hopefully I can update you tonight.

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  3. Awesome dishcloths Ashley. I am so impressed that you figured out the pattern. The shells are just such a nice look.

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    1. Thanks Astri! It wasn't a difficult pattern, but seeing as how I haven't really followed one before, I was surprised that I knew what each symbol meant without having to look them up.

      I love the shells too; they look so pretty whether you have one or several colours.

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  4. I'm popping around the various fellow 'stash busters' from Linda's review for Feb, and realized you're the Ashley that commented on my blog :) Hello again! I love the colours & pattern you chose for your dishcloths ... very cheery for the ho-hum task of washing dishes ... and the shell edging on the yellow one is cute. It looks like you're enjoying this challenge as much as I am! Have a great weekend :) Wendy

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    1. Why hello there Wendy! I'm glad you are out visiting everyone; there are some really awesome stash-busting projects being done.

      Now I just need to get up the nerve to actually use the cloths... I can't stand the thought of them getting dirty!

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