The Elvish Leaves

If I had to describe all of my old dishcloths I think dingy and icky would top the list. If beautiful was brought up (even when they were new) I would laugh at you.

So it is great to be a knitter. My dishcloths can now be described as beautiful. Just check out this beauty. I think it is wonderful to be in control of not just the pattern but the color as well. I can make my cloths exactly what I want and not be limited by the generic, boring selection of standard dishcloths at the store.

Knitting this up was great. It was definitely one of those patterns that are really fun to watch come to life row by row. It went by very quickly too. It isn't the kind of pattern that is easily memorized, but it is a well written pattern that is very easy to get the hang of.

Like I mentioned above. I think this cloth is so pretty. This pattern didn't need any modification at all. The designer knew just when to start the pattern and when to end it. I think it is so lovely.

 

I think the amount of eyelets is perfect. There are just enough to help define the pattern and to help the cloth dry quickly without going overboard with them. The size is also great. Unwashed it is 8" square. I'm not sure if it's just the yarn or a combination of how I wash it, but the cotton I use shrinks a full inch both ways. So after washing this is about 7" square, which is actually a good size for me.

Overall I love this cloth. The knitting is great, it looks really beautiful, and it works wonderfully as a dishcloth. I would definitely recommend putting this cloth in your collection.