Organic Cotton Facecloth Tutorial with Guest Melynda of French Press Knits

it's time for some knitting ladies! get those needles out. turn the sewing machine off and welcome one of my fave knitty gals melynda of "french press knits"! she's back again this year to support her craft of choice and i'm super excited to have her! whether you're looking for the best pair of slippers EVER, a stylish cowl, hat or wrap - the lovely melynda is your gal!


this super talented knitter is also a new momma. i keep finding myself squealing each time she posts some of the knitted pretties she's whipping up for her gorgeous new baby girl. what a lucky little lady :)


so start thinking cozy...


the knits are joining in!!!


let's hear from melynda...

Ok, ok. I know what you're thinking: "What's this crazy knitter doing here? It's Spring. Time to dust off the sewing machine and put the knitting needles away."

Maybe you aren't thinking this, but there was a time when every spring meant knitting season was over for me. I was what you would call a "fair-weather knitter" (and in this case, fair-weather would actually mean weather of a chilly variety). But, in the past few years I have abandon my wayward ways to become a die-hard knitter, and along the way, I've learned that knitting works in all seasons.From shawlettes, lightweight cardis, socks, and baby projects (and not to mention stocking up for those colder months)- summer knitting has become a necessity.

Recently I had a yarn open house at my abode and was floored with the generosity of other knitters. For the first time in my life I received hostess gifts. Maybe it's something our generation doesn't do a lot of, but receiving simple gifts was such a joy that I would like to start doing it as well. One gift I received was a couple of handknit cotton dishcloths and fancy dishsoap. I loved it- so rare to have someone knit me a gift, so it was very much appreciated.

So, today I share a simple Organic Cotton Face Cloth Tutorial- inspried by the gift I received (perhaps a little way to 'pay it forward'). Paired with handmade soap, fancy dish detergent, or a shower gel, this little hostess gift is a cinch!

Materials:

1/4 skein of your favorite Organic Cotton Yarn

Size US 8 Needles

Instructions:

Cast on 24 stitches

Row 1: (k1, p1) repeat to end of row

Row 2: (p1, k1) repeat to end of row

When cloth measures 8" (or desired length) bind off.

Make a few and tie off with ribbon or twine for a gift (or just bypass the presentation and keep them for yourself!).

See what I mean: Easy-peasy, right? The cotton yarn combined with moss stitch is just the right balance of softness and texture- perfect for scrubbing you, your pots and pans, or your baby- enjoy!

thanks so much melynda! this is fabulous! i can definitely use a whole whack of these! what a great idea also for a gift as well!

want some more french press knits? you guys can find more melynda here:

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are you a dishcloth/facecloth addict? what's your fave pattern to make? i love the idea of using moss stitch for the cloth - so soft and the texture just looks fab as well. let's have some knit chat ladies!