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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Leaping onto the bandwagon

For several months I've been reading about how quite a few of you enjoy Downton Abbey.  Blaaaaah I said to myself, I don't like period dramas.  However the other night I was bored, and flumped, and was scrolling through Netflix looking for something to watch.  I saw it.  I knew vaguely what it was.  What was there to lose?  Nothing.  And now I am oh so hooked.  How could I have waited so long?  Why didn't I believe the hype? Sometimes I am so slow about things!  No matter, I've not just jumped, I have leaped onto the bandwagon.  I'll say it.  I love Downton Abbey.

That has nothing to do with WIP Wednesday, but I felt the need to share.  On to what I've been working on.

 I'm waiting the delivery of some Cotlin yarn, and until it arrives I've been filling the time.  I finished my Warmth sweater last week, and I even raced through the hat I was working on.  On Sunday I picked up some cotton yarn on sale, and started on some cloths.  My Aunt requested some new face cloths, and I want to make some kitchen cloths for when we get moved.  I really love using the homemade cotton cloths in kitchen. 

Here is the first one I made:


Pattern: Circle Cloth, free on Ravelry.
Yarn:  Lily Sugar and Cream I picked up for $1.  I love a bargain.

Here is my WIP cloth:


Pattern: Bridal Shower Lace Cloth, free on Ravelry
Yarn: Also Lily Sugar and Cream cotton 

That's all from me for now.  I'll see you on Friday when I unveil my new sweater!  Happy Crafting!
  


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23 comments:

  1. pinkundineJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I haven't watched Downton - I'm not into period dramas but with all the hype I feel like I should at least give it a go ;)

    Love the washcloths, I need to make some more I think

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  2. NatalieJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I love Downton Abbey too. I was anxiously awaiting the third season, and watched it on Sunday - then I found season 1 on Netflix and re-watched the whole thing this week...while knitting of course! Now I have to wait ever so patiently for Sunday to come around again to get the next episode on PBS.
    I love the pattern in the purple cloth - I have been wanting to try that in a hat for my youngest, but it has moved to the bottom of the list - maybe next year:)

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  3. Kara @ Petals to Picots CrochetJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I know ... isn't it awesome!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Downton Abbey = my favorite show!!

    I love that yellow!

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  5. Hazels CrochetJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Your washcloths are really nice, I like the pattern you have used for them :)

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  6. Lady PenguinJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    The Circle Cloth is my favorite cloth to knit. I love the squishy thickness and love that you can change it with color combinations and variegated yarns. And it is a relatively quick knit!

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  7. PumpkinJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Welcome to the Downton Abbey club, you are in good company. I haven't enjoyed a show that much since Arrested Development. Washcloths are so fun sometimes because they are quick, satisfying, and functional. The Circle Cloth looks like a great pattern too.

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  8. Spinster BethJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I love Downton Abbey ... I also love period dramas. Everything modern is full of cuss words and bad grammar and crashes and special effects. I much prefer bustles and hoop skirts and polite manners!

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    1. AndriaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      You certainly aren't there Beth. I think that is part of why I was so excited when I watched Downton!

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  9. Elisabeth AndréeJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Your washcloths are really pretty, I love the patterns.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    LOVE Downton Abbey. I'm in two Downton Abbey KALs. I haven't cast on for one of them yet.

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  11. mkonieczkiJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Downton is AMAZING! I'm so anxious for Sundays now that it's back on. I don't ever want it to end. :-D I'm loving the stitch design in the newest cloth. it's really pretty in the yellow yarn.

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  12. sustainablemumJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I love your washcloth thank you for sharing that pattern I think I might make one or two of them.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Downtown Abbey is wonderful and really great cloths. The circle one is a great cloth I love mine one and the lace one is very pretty in the lemon.

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  14. bookworm-MaryJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    DOWNTON!! Somehow or another, my mom, my sister, and I are hooked, as well as 3 of my coworkers. All in the short span of 2 weeks or so right after the second season finished airing on PBS.

    And I agree about using homemade cotton cloths. Except fiance always ignores the dishcloth, no matter what it's made out of.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    LOL, I am sitting here watching the very first episode right now. All my knitting friends are watching it, so who am I to naysay them. Just glad one of them had the DVDs.

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  16. Marie/Underground CrafterJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    I love that you make your washcloths beautiful! I am planning to make a few washcloths for charity this year, so thanks for linking to the patterns!

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    1. AndriaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      There is something nice about combining beauty and function :)

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  17. Lori annJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    oh my your washcloth is beautiful! i just saw my first episode sunday night, now i may have to go back and watch from the beginning!

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  18. Kathryn RayJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I am one of the few left who has not seen a minute of Downton Abbey. The hype is crazy, and it's on PBS and I LOVE supporting PBS... perhaps I should give it a go too.

    Every time you make a cotton cloth, I think I should try that. Everyone seems to love those too.

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  19. KathiJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    I devoured the first two seasons in one week. Honestly, I haven't been all that impressed with the first couple of episodes from this season. It hasn't been bad, just a little annoying on a couple of the story lines.

    I do like your washcloths very much. Makes me want to make some more!

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