Dishcloth Challenge

[Barbara G.]

Here is a dishcloth challenge with prizes from best free crochet:

Dishcloth Challenge | Best Free Crochet

[dmndsol]

This looks like alot of fun!

[DonnaJN]

If I had any kind of creativity, I would try this. But - if I don't have a pattern or design, I don't have a clue.

[Theresa L]

When I tried the link, it said the site was temporarily down. Does anyone have patterns for dishcloths? What kind of yarn do you prefer to use?

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

I just checked the site and it is working now, at least for me. What kind of design are you interested in creating?

If you are interested in just making some to be donated to shelters, then you would probably like an easy pattern to follow. Here is an easy pattern for dishcloths:

Quick Easy Dishcloth Free Pattern

This pattern suggests worset yarn.

[Theresa L]

Thanks Barb! That is indeed a simple pattern. I have seen yarn in the craft store labelled for dishcloths and it looks like heavy crochet cotton. I just wonder which kind hods up better to daily use. Anyone else use these and have an opinion?

[Barbara G.]

Theresa,

In another forum thread, several people said to definitely use cotton for potholders. I would think the best thing would be cotton for dishclothes, too. Maybe, we can get some feedback from others on this as well.

[SharonO]

I make and use dishclothes and use Sugar'n Cream, its heavy but it hods up nicelyI'm still using some I made a couple yrs ago.

[taral]

I make and use dishclothes and use Sugar'n Cream, its heavy but it hods up nicelyI'm still using some I made a couple yrs ago.

yes, me too... I pick up the balls of Bernat or Sugar 'n Cream when they are on 4/$5 at M's - work up to very durable dishcloths & pot holders

[Lorna]

yes, me too... I pick up the balls of Bernat or Sugar 'n Cream when they are on 4/$5 at M's - work up to very durable dishcloths & pot holders

Is the sugar and cream alot softer than the Bernat handicrafter this is what I use but find it stiff.I can,t find the suar and cream around here but found online where I can order it.Thanks for any info. u have.