This photo was definitely not taken in the last few days. It’s been cool and rainy with 40+ mph winds again. But I did grab an hour to sit in the garden in gorgeous sun on Monday, and that’s when I finally finished my second make of the year. I’m so pleased with the pink and grey Rowan cottons together that I can’t bring myself to use it as an actual pot-holder yet. It’s hung on a cupboard door knob to be admired for a while. I know, I know….!
As for the other kind of yarn: I’m having a bit of a rereading fest at the mo. There are so many good books being published all the time plus trillions I haven’t read yet, but I’ve fancied rereading a few favourites for ages. And so I am. The first I finished this week: Bertie, May and Mrs Fish by Xandra Bingley. Quite brutal in parts but there’s something appealing about this unsentimental pen sketch of rural life on a farm in the post-war years.
My current library ebook is in prep for the next in the series, Big Sky which was published last year. I last read Started Early, Took my Dog by Kate Atkinson (one of my favourite authors) in 2011 so wanted a recap on where we left Jackson and with whom. I forget about the quality of her writing, there’s so much in this that I’m curious about and looking up: poems, poets, places and quotes.
Joining in better-late-than-never this month, just, with Ginny’s Yarn Along.
The Little Room of Rachell 
I like your pot holders and I share your reluctance to use actually use things like that. When I made my last dishcloth it was days before I started using it even though the old one was falling to bits.
It’s funny isn’t it? I do use the others I’ve made all the time – I haven’t thrown any away yet. That’s quite a good result, none have unravelled in the wash at all.
I used to make dishcloths when I was new to crochet. They’re a really good beginners’ project aren’t they?
I find my crochet dishcloths last much, much longer than the shop ones so it seems more ecological as well.
I found they didn’t dry and get a bit smelly. I actually prefer j-cloths, but they are probably more eco friendly I guess.
That’s why I ended up using Sirdar Beachcomber cotton yarn and a loose treble construction because then they wring out more easily and dry over night okay. I used to also bleach them but then the colour goes of course. I suppose J-cloths that don’t last so long can seem more hygenic.
Very pretty, and lovely to see you yarning along again.
Thank you Cathy.
Well done, they are beautiful!!
Two days ago I saw a young lady crocheting and I immediately thought of you. Apparently, she was starting a dress. I admired a jumper she was wearing – she made that too. I told her about you, the trouble you had with your hand and that you are able to crochet again :)