Category: Crocheting
Finding Beauty and Calm in Chaos
Do you ever have a moment where you just feel overwhelmed by the chaos around us? What do you do when you feel this way? I start with hydration and then I look around for something to be grateful for and then, I choose a meaningful task. I might exercise, go outside, complete a project
The Funfetti Dishcloth
Summer is coming and so this set of dishcloths is getting ready for the lazy, hazy, crazy days ahead. 10 Ways to Have Fun in the Summer (without breaking the bank):1. Most local libraries have a projector you can borrow, so you can plan a backyard movie night. Pop some popcorn, put out some chairs
Sunny Day Dishcloths
The sun is out today and so it is a perfect time to post these fun dishcloths that celebrate sunshine, warmth, blue skies and summer! Wake up each morning with gratitude in your heart for something, even on the difficult days. Walk in nature and most of all, invite positivity into your life. I used
The Slow, Simple Crochet Life – 2 New Dishclothes
Hope lives in small, slow moments, in each compassionate choice. When we move with sincerity and gentleness and you will be able to navigate whatever comes your way. Never cease from exploring or trying new things. Authenticity – the true home within yourself – is a lifelong journey. Ground each act in presence. What is
A Woven Look – Crocheted Dishcloth
These dishcloths are completed by changing yarn colour row by row. The crochet pattern has a stitch called “shell” and when you have completed a row of shells, you create the woven look by crocheting into the top of the previous row’s shells. It actually takes a lot of time (for a dishcloth) but, the
Pretty Flowers Dishcloth
The joy of putting together colours of yarn to represent the beauty if the garden is very satisfying. Take a breath, enjoy the simplest things in life, even the dishcloth you are washing your dishes with.
The Shamrock Dishcloth – Faith, Hope, and Love
The shamrock a three-leafed clover, is one of Ireland’s most treasured and recognized symbols, deeply woven into the country’s history, culture, and faith. Its name derives from the Irish word “seamróg” (pronounced sham-rog), meaning “little clover.” Many mistakenly believe the shamrock s simply a lucky charm, but its true meaning runs much deeper. The three leaves of the shamrock old great significance,
Bunny Dishcloths for Easter
Just can’t stop hopping around through my dishcloth crochet pattern book….Happy Easter!
How do you crochet a flower?
I have crocheted lots of different flowers. I have had great success with some and less success with some. What is success for you? For me, success is satisfactory achievement of a goal or project (sometimes it is “good enough” vibes), personal growth, overcoming challenges and feeling authentic. Challenging myself with projects is a growth
Dishcloths with Details
Have you ever planned a big event? I make lists, plan each detail and then remember that you do the best you can and then sit back and relax. Take a breath – remember, whenever you make plans, God laughs; Does that stop me from planning? Never, but I have learned over the years that
Just An Ordinary Little Dishcloth
Do you appreciate the ordinary things in your life? That has been one of the things I have focused on during 2026. This allows us to be grateful and kind and to stay. It also allows you practice mindfulness and living in the moment. I try to focus on one things at a time, savour
Easter Bunny Pockets
Every year, I enjoy creating a fun little treat for the people in my circle to celebrate holidays as the occur. Easter is around the corner and I found this cute little pattern. I am going to make a bunch of these (they take about one hour to make) and put a little treat (a
Flower Dishcloths for February
The first day of spring is Friday, March 20th – 23 days away. We are all ready to start seeing green grass poke out. The bulbs that I planted last Autumn will start pushing up through the still-cold soil – tulips, crocuses, daffodils and hyacinths. This dishcloths depict the flowers that are on their way
Happy Flower Scrubbies
Two scrubbies, same pattern…what happened? Well, the importance of fully reading the instructions becomes very clear. For the first scrubbie, I left out one complete row and it made a big difference. Have you ever tried to make a recipe without reading to the bottom? I have – I end up improvising, which is not
Crochet Something Beautiful
Creating beautiful things is an act of hope and hope fills our hearts with courage. Hope is described as “…a desire for things to change for the better, and to want that better situation very much.” There is some thing about the pace at which craft is created that deeply soothes my nervous system: it is meditative
Beautiful Creations – Tulip Dishcloths
Rest in your God-breathed worth. Stop holding your breath, hiding your gifts, ducking your head, dulling your roar, distracting your soul, stilling your hands, quieting your voice, and satiating your hunger with the lesser things of this world. – Sarah Bessey Get up, go ahead, do something, move. Be a justice-seeker – be energetic, not
Week 2 – Dishcloths – January 2026
It might be blustery outside, but my current round of dishcloths is all about spring and flowers. Creating something beautiful is always a great way to make a difference in the world – add creativity, colour and curiosity and the world is always a better place.
Week 1 – A Year of Dishcloths 2026
This year, I have decided to repeat the book, A Year in Dishcloths. The book is available (Amazon has it listed for a ridiculous price), however; it can be ordered through Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/a-year-of-dishcloths/11dc1b38-27bd-3b0d-8339-5226a486788e.htmlI debated even continuing to do dishcloths this year. My intuition told me that re-doing this book was a great idea because it
Beautiful Socks, Amazing Hobby…
I love my “sock making” hobby! I am never without something to keep my hands busy and it also acts as a form of meditation. I have knit so many socks that I only need to briefly check the pattern (usually for the heel) and so, it is all about relaxing your shoulders, finding a
101 Dishcloths COMPLETE…
My goal was to use the book, 101 Crochet Squares (which you can now find for about $10 on Etsy) and make them into dishcloths. I used one pattern per week and created 2 dishcloths with each pattern. I didn’t skip a week and I often listened to a book, watched TV or read a
October Dishcloths from 101 Crochet Squares
As this year quickly slides to a close, I am completing 99, 100 and 101 dischcloths from the book “101 Crochet Squares” – you can find it at the link below: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1736828404/crochet-squares-pattern-book-101-unique?gpla=1&gao=1& This has been a fun project full of creativity and colour. A lot of the patterns for the squares are too small to
The Little Ghost Family
This little ghost family was created for my friends in Grimsby. Instead of MORE candy, I included a couple of little gift certificates and created this little family to celebrate Hallowe’en. Do you take time to celebrate the people that you love and care about? You can celebrate with simple homemade gifts – baking, books,
Dishcloths to Celebrate Changing Seasons
Although we officially have about 6 weeks of Autumn left, the frost this morning was a reminder that winter is coming. We woke up to a layer of white on bushes and rooftops and the grass. When I was crocheting these dishcloths, winter seemed a long way in the future and we are still waiting
The Completed Granny Square Sweater
A big thanks to Charles for crocheting the sweater together for me. This was such a fun project full of amazing colours. I am thrilled with the result. This is SO easy – it is a great place to start if you are a beginning crocheter.
Beautiful Colours, Beautiful Dishcloths
Doing chores with beautiful dishcloths can make cleaning more enjoyable, sustainable, and effective. Aesthetically pleasing cloths can turn cleaning into a more positive, less tedious activity, and reusable options like handmade crocheted or knitted cotton dishcloths are an eco-friendly choice that reduces waste from paper towels and sponges. Many beautiful cloths are also highly functional, designed to be
The Cutest Little Crocheted Pumpkin
I have crocheted or knit a lot of little pumpkins over the years. I found this pattern on line and it is the best and easiest I have ever used. Use thick wool and a larger crochet hook (but it doesn’t really matter – thin wool and small hooks make tiny pumpkins). You simply make
The Fish Pond
Helping children learn is one of my main purposes in life. I want children to play, have fun, be kind and generous, take risks and become critical thinking citizens of the world. I invest in children – my time, talents or skills and my money. The only thing that is going to make a difference
Holiday Dishcloths
As I have been walkiung around my neighbourhood, I have become aware that many people are getting ready for Hallowe’e. I think many years of celebrating Hallowe’en as a teacher and principal have toned down my excitement. I do realize that for kids (and some adults) it is SO MUCH FUN. I usually get my
Dishcloths – Variety is the Spice of Life
Can you notice the dishcloth that has snuck into the pile? It is 99 days until Christmas and this little Santa dishcloth has come up as the next one in my book. On these warm Autumn days it is difficult to think that Christmas is coming and Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner. Monday
Two Dishcloths a Week
I love the challenge of trying a new dishcloth pattern every week. I am now on dishcloth 89 out of 101 patterns in the book I am using and so I am already looking for my next book. Do you look ahead in life? Do you anticipate great things and always plan for great things?
Creative Dishcloths
“But do you know how old I will be by the time I learn to really play the piano / act / paint / write a decent play?”Yes . . . the same age you will be if you don’t.”― Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Is there something that you
A New Crochet Project – The Fish Pond
A Kindergarten class and a nursery school are getting a new fun toy this year! I love creating and trying new projects so this is perfect for me. I started by creating the bowls for the fish – I have finished set one, now on to set two and THEN, on to the fish. So
When the flowers match the dishcloths…
This weeks dishcloths are beautiful flowers. They are a reminder of the beauty of the garden and the joy of creating. Everyone has creativity inside them, you just need to “let it out”.
Creativity and Colour in Dishcloths
When I use a granny square pattern, it is always a bit too small. I take advantage of the opportunity to be creative by using contrasting colours to add borders around the square. The creativity of combining colours is one of my favourite parts of the process – in knitting, quilting or crocheting.
Puffy Flower Dishcloths
These dishcloths will work well as scrubbies. Making the flowers was challenging, but I love a challenge. I can normally whip up my 2 weekly dishcloths in a couple of days – these two took me all week. Lots of stitches….lots of yarn, but a beautiful outcome. It is a lesson, everything should not be
The Granny Square Cardigan
I have been working on a new cardigan. I adopted one of my granny squares from making dishcloths and I have about 20+ left to create to complete my project. I am hoping to be wearing this creation by Autumn. I decided to be random in my design; however, you can create one that has
The Dishcloth Saga Continues Every Week
How much would you pay for a homemade dishcloth? Most people would not think twice about walking by a craft booth filled with homemade sewn, knit or crocheted items. I have been there – both walking by and trying to sell – people generally do not want to pay what something is worth. In order
How many dishcloths in one week?
Each week, I crochet 2 dishcloths of the same pattern from a book 0f 101 granny squares. Sometimes, I need to add a few extra rows to make the square big enough to be a dishcloth. I love having some around to use as gifts for friends. If I make a pouch, I can tuck
Making Dishcloths in Summer Heat is a Treat
No matter how hot it is, you can always knit or crochet something…as long as it is small. Knitting or crocheting a blanket in the heat is terrible. The blanket is draped across your legs and it is HOT! So, stick to dishcloths, socks and granny squares in the summer.
Fiber Beauty
I continue to create dishcloths from cotton fiber. Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber, composed of many individual fibers that vary in length. It’s a natural, renewable resource, biodegradable and recyclable. Cotton is a completely natural fiber, meaning it’s derived from a plant, not synthetically created. Cotton has been used by humans for over 8,000
Crochet Dishcloths…Relaxing and Being Active…
What does relaxing mean to you? Is it reading a book, or riding a bike or “vegging” out in front of the TV? For me, being outside is the most relaxing thing for me to be doing. I like to keep moving OR keep my mind active. So, in the evening, when I have crossed
Dishcloths…The Challenge…
This week’s dishcloth was fun and complicated. Anyone who know me is aware that I never back away from a challenge. When I have given away dishcloths, I often hear that they are “too pretty to use”. I always say that you should always have beautiful and practical things in your life that help you
Keep Calm and Crochet On…
“I can calculate motions of celestial bodies, but not the madness of people.” – Sir Isaac Newton As we watch the happenings in the world unfold, this quote resonates. I try to stay out of the dark hole of watching and following the news all the time. Once a day, I do a deep dive
Crocheting for Sale
This year, I am going to contribute some of my homemade items to some local markets. My neighbour is embarking on a side business selling soaps and things so, I had decided to contribute some of my dishcloths/washcloths and socks to the table. I have done this before – very unsuccessfully – long story but,
Dishcloths for Easter
This Easter, we are giving away paska and knitted lambs AND dishcloths. Crocheting two dishcloths a week has been “my thing” for about 3 years now. Easter is about great food, eating a little pile of chocolate Easter eggs and spending time with family. If the weather is nice, it is about a nice walk
Dishcloths – #67 out of #101 Designs
I will be finished this book of dishcloth designs by the end of 2025. Currently, my “batch” of dishcloths will be part of small gifts (including paska and little knitted Easter lambs) for friends and neighbours this Easter. I am hoping “spring” weather comes with Easter – the weather lately is VERY up and down.
Can you slow down?
Part of what I like about creative arts is that it slows you down. You can’t knit or crochet or sew fast, you have to stop, think and plan. You have to consult a pattern, choose colours of yarn and fabric and pull out errors. I like to move fast, take action and get things
Crochet a Washcloth – Try some Self Care
You can travel around the whole world but you’ll never find anyone who deserves you love as much as you. To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. – Oscar WildeWhat lies behind us and what lies before us are tine matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Loving
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Complete
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children’s book by Eric Carle. In the book, the caterpillar eats every day for a week…Monday – 1 apple, Tuesday – 2 pears, Wednesday – 3 plums, Thursday – 4 strawberries,Friday – 5 oranges, Saturday – chocolate cake, ice cream cone, pickle, Swiss cheese, salami, lollipop, cherry pie, sausage,
Dishcloths for This Week…
Every week I churn out 2 new dishcloths. I get to think about the colours and try new stitches and designs and add them to my pile of things that I have to give away whenever the need or desire arises. I am always on the lookout for cotton yarn that is “on sale”. I
A Row of Chickens…
What do you do with bits of yarn? Granny squares are a fun project and a great way to learn to crochet. You can find a free pattern for the chicken at this link: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/09/granny-square-chicken-modifications.html I ended up making 20 (or more) little chickens. The final 20 that I made (at least for now) or
Can you crochet the day away? You might just create a dishcloth!
Be Your Own Hero1. Find joy in the little things. 2. Move your body – often. 3. Cultivate multiple sources of connection. 4. Give back in some way. 5. Let go and have fun. 6. Build financial freedom – live within your means. 7. Don’t turn people into projects – you do not need to
Getting Ready for Spring Dishcloths
By now, we are all looking forward to spring. Will March come in like a “lion” or a “lamb”? Can we wait 23 days until the first day of spring? What do you do to get ready for spring? Do you do spring cleaning? Washing curtains and windows, dusting walls and baseboards is a great
How Many Dishcloths Do You Need?
I keep creating dishcloths. I use the pattern that is available and then I just keep adding until it gets to be the size I want it to be. I love creating and in times of stress, creating is so important. I create for many reasons, to express myself, connect with others and to try
Dishcloths
Just a couple more dishcloths to add to my collection – ready to give away for Valentine’s Day!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Part 1
One of the fun things about having a friend who teaches kindergarten is that you get to create such fun things! My current project is a crocheted version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. You can find the pattern on Etsy. I have started with the “food” that the caterpillar eats and it is SO fun
Dishcloths Never Go Out of Style
We all want to live a good life – live up to our potential and take advantage of all the opportunities that come our way. It is up to you to take control and responsibility for all of your thoughts and behaviours. There you will find fulfillment and you can change the world. Right now,
Crochet Square #55 out of 101 Designs
2025 will be the year for me to complete 101 crochet squares as dishcloths. I always complete 2 squares of the same kind each week in order to make sure I have practiced the stitches from the new square so that I can re-use them. In order to complete these squares, I have to slow
Dishcloths – An Ordinary Routine
Every night, I spend 20-30 minutes working on a dishcloth. Every week there is a new pattern, new yarn to choose and a slightly different focus but, generally, it is a routine. As you already know, I give these dishcloths away – attaching them to the top of a jar of homemade jam or chutney
The New Year begins…Dishcloths
Today was quite the day. Between Donald Trump tweeting about how much Canadians would like to be the 51st State (not) and Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation (sort of) and a group of Ontario College Faculty planning a strike in the middle of an immigration nightmare that impacts enrollment (and possibly forgetting that the rest of
The FINAL Dishcloths of 2024
What are you doing for the last time this year? Maybe you are looking for an “end of 2024” playlist. Here are some of the best songs for New Year’s Eve… “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” by the Orioles“This Will Be Our Year” by The Zombies“New Year’s Song” by Tim McMorris“The Final Countdown”
Just keep crocheting….dishcloths…
When you are putting together a little Christmas basket for someone, just tuck in a couple of little dishcloths and a jar or two of home preserves and you have a gift that keeps on giving. You can guarantee that these two dishcloths will make an appearance this Christmas – adding some joy and colour
The Hooded Jacket (for kids)
A couple of years, I crocheted hoodie sweaters for Charlotte and Mason and…guess what? They grew! So, this year for Christmas, it was time to create new sweaters for them. I am sharing the link to the pattern….https://shopthemoulehole.com/products/jessy-hoodie-crochet-patternThe pattern will cost about $10 Canadian but, it is well worth the money. It is called the
Puff Stitch Dishcloth
I just finished two new dishcloths. These dishcloths feature the puff stitch… The puff stitch is a crochet stitch that’s often used to create fluffy items like hats, blankets and flowers. It’s part of the same family as the bobble and popcorn stitches, but is different in that you don’t complete each stitch individually. Instead, you accumulate
The First Snow and Summery Dishcloths
Today was the first snowfall of the season. It was mostly a dusting but, left about 1 cm of snow on the ground. In the midst of all the Christmas preparations, I continue to crochet 2 dishcloths each week. This weeks dishcloths look like a big slice of watermelon – a little summer on a
Happy American Thanksgiving…
My dishcloths for this week are shaped like the American Flag. This weekend is the American Thanksgiving and then a dive into the Christmas Season. A new year is ahead, I feel that no matter what side of the aisle you sit, there is always some apprehension when change is on the horizon. I will
Dishcloths for a Homemade Christmas
Our house is decorated, inside and out and we are continuing to plan for ways to celebrate the people in our circle, with both time and gifts. We want to celebrate our lives, feel gratitude and settle into the aspects of life that are most important. There are many things to worry about – there
The Granny Square Chicken
Are you looking for a simple little project with Granny Squares? This is such a fun project and would be great to use with young children who want to learn to crochet and have a fun project to work on. As you might know if you follow my blog, I am a big fan of
The Granny Square becomes a Dishcloth
There are 8 basic crochet stitches and these can combine to create many more stitches. Over 150 crochet stitches or “stitch patterns” more accurately have been designed since crochet came to be. The treble crochet is probably the hardest working stitch of the crochet world. Whether you’re making a ripple blanket, a granny square or fancier stitch pattern,
Popcorn Dishcloths
The “popcorn” stitch is simple – 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch, pull up the last stitch and put the needle through the first double crochet of the 5 and pull the last stitch through – the stitch that is made looks like a kernel of popcorn. This dishcloth features the popcorn stitch.