Little Britches Dishcloth pattern

Britches Dishcloths


Size H hook
4 ply 100% Cotton Yarn
Ribbon for joining

Make 2 cloths to make the britches


Row 1: ch 28, counting the loop on the hook, dbl crochet in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across, (27 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, counts as first dc now and throughout, turn, dc in each st across (27 dc)

Row 3-14: Repeat row 2. Finish off.

Fold each dishcloth in half and thread ribbon through second from the bottom row, gather and tie a bow in each. this will form the bottom of the "britches" leg. Then thread ribbon through second from top row starting on the front and continuing around and connecting both dishcloths in the back and continuing around to the front. Gather and tie to form waist of pants. Tie one more ribbon 4 or 5 rows from waist connecting both together to form fly.



Attach the following poem and they are ready to give away:

Now don't get excited,

Don't be misled.

These aren't for you,

But our dishes instead.

Just pull on the bow,

Take out the stitches,

You've gained two dishcloths,

But, you've lost your....britches.

2011 E-Book Reading Challenge

I've just signed up for the 2011 E-Book Reading Challenge at The Ladybug Reads  Why not join us and keep track of your reading history for the year? 

My first book of the year; 1) Lucifer's Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle

Find it here~

I began looking for this book as soon as I got my Kindle.  And requested that it be released to Kindle every week.  Finally it is available!  I've worn out two or three copies of the book in paperback because I read it over and over, but maybe now that it's an e-book it won't wear out~:o)
  Lucifer's Hammer is a story of what happens to Earth when a comet hits.  It follows a few people from discovery of the comet, through the strikes on Earth, and their efforts to rebuild their corner of civilization.

It's a bright sunny morning here, with ice/snow possible late today?  Weird weather!!!  But as it clouds up and gets colder it will be a super day for crocheting, spinning, and of course Reading~

New Projects to work on~

When this pattern came in, I got busy on making one right away.  I think they would do well at a Spring Folklife Festival and want to have several by then.

This is a dishcloth like my Grandmother used to make.  It always seemed a shame to use it as such~

And I will be making a bag of Little Britches dishcloths.  In case you are not old enough to remember such, this is what two pair of them look like.  When you pull out the ribbon, you have two rectangular or square dishcloths~ 

Since it is supposed to represent the crafts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, I will also take at least one thread project.  Maybe a couple of doilies and this filet;

And what crochet craft item of that time period would be complete without an afghan?  Will have to make a couple of Spidey'ghans for the show . . .

Another New Year, Another New Chance~

Tomorrow starts a brand new year, the slate will be clean awaiting our writing into the pages of our lives.  Let's make it a year of wonderful days and happy times, each filled with love and hope~

"Another fresh new year is here . . .

Another year to live!

To banish worry, doubt, and fear,

To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me

To live each day with zest . . .

To daily grow and try to be

My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity

Once more to right some wrongs,

To pray for peace, to plant a tree,

And sing more joyful songs!"

William Arthur Ward.

What have I done ? ? ? ? ?

Actually I know what I've done now, I spent some money while in my pj's.


For quite some time now, I've been watching e-friends learning to spin yarn, beautiful yarn! It finally got to me and I decided to get a drop spindle so I could try spinning in a small way. This is what I ordered,

The kit will let me give spinning on the spindle a try, and hopefully by next summer I will be able to do something I've wanted to do for the past 14 years, pick cotton from the fields after the harvesters go through, then prepare it, dye it, spin it into yarn and crochet or knit something for DH.

People in this generation are used to seeing vegetables grown so we can eat them, but not to seeing a green plant with pretty light lavender flowers that later become a bole of cotton, and know that later on that white bole of cotton is turned into clothing, sheetes, towels, etc. It has always fascinated DH, so I want to make him a gift of a cotton item that he saw go from the plant into the finished product.   Hopefully it will be a gift of wonder~

Wishes For You

Wishing you the Blessings of the Season, in hopes that the New Year will bring all good things into your lives.

No matter what beliefs you hold, no matter what your hopes are, I wish you Enough~

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

  enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
    enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
      enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
        enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
           enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
             enough “Hello’s” to get you through the final “Goodbye.”

Above all, I wish you enough love and contentment to be happy each day of the coming year~

Wanted: one memory, in good condition

If you know where I can get  a good memory that is still in good condition, please contact me!

This morning I took some things I'd crocheted to town, for the DFACS unit that handles the children who have been removed from their homes for their safety.  Ten of the Purple Best Buds, and at least that many of the OctoGottcha/Loctollipops, and a few other assorted items.

Did I take a photo of any of them before leaving them in town?  No, of course not.  I've been meaning to get photos for days, but kept forgetting.  I swear that soon I'll have to wear two tags every time I leave home . . .
   One with my name on it, worn upside down so I'll know who I am;
   The other with the words, "If you find me, please return me to . . " and my address or phone number where there's someone who will come get me.
Sheesh!

Maybe Santa will bring me one for Christmas?  I've tried to be a good girl. heh, heh, hehehehehehe~~~