Holey Towel
It's difficult to refuse a request for a replacement item when it is accompanied by photographic evidence that the knit item has been used - a lot. I told Marilyn I would knit one if I could find the pattern. I made about ten of these hanging towels for family members the summer we gathered at Breezy Point for a family reunion in 2006. It looks like the cotton yarn held up to hard use for several years.
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| replacement kitchen towel March 2019 |
Pattern: Leftover Dishtowel by Stephanie C. Haberman
free pattern (Ravelry link)
Yarn: body of the towel is one ball of Sugar and Cream cotton yarn
top portion is approx. a third of a ball of Sugar and Cream
Needles: US size 8
I usually cut a purchased towel in half and just knitted the top portion--I love the idea of the whole thing being knitted! Great job on the replacement love!!!
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law loves these. Every few years she puts in an order for a couple of new ones. I’m always happy to comply because it makes me happy to know that people actually use the things that I make them. Thank you for the pattern. I really like the looks of this towel. Blessings, Betsy
ReplyDeleteAsk and you shall receive:) Love the colors of the new one and am sure she will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteHmm... i never thought about knitting towels before... may have to try this!
ReplyDeleteLike Val, I never thought of knitting towels (just dishcloths). The new one is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just the best thing when someone uses up your knit and wants another!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy grandma always had one of those hanging on her oven door handle.
How nice that Marilyn has used her gifted towel to death and then requested you make another. It's always so nice when hand made gifts are used and appreciated so I'm sure you enjoyed making her a replacement.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn is going to LOVE her new towel. It is beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use up my cotton yarn. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOH it was used out!! That's a loved item. I'll try one
ReplyDeleteI like this pattern, too. It is from Knitting Paradise:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.knittingparadise.com/t-431596-17.html#9858787
That worn towel just warms my heart! I love it when someone uses and loves something I have made and given them and then requests a replacement because the original has been loved to pieces. Marilyn will be thrilled with her pretty new towel.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good sister!
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