My hubby has been Active Duty Air Force for many, many years. Therefore, it is only natural that I gravitate toward many projects that reflect that connection. Indeed, I am very proud of his service to our country. As a result, I like to stitch things from time to time that represent that pride.
Additionally, I know the members of his family are proud of his service. And so, when I find a good project to stitch, they also generally make really good gifts. Like this dishcloth for example. Consequently, you will see over the next several “Journal Entries”/Posts that the Christmas gift item of the year in 2012 was an Air Force Dish cloth for everyone. It works for both sides of my family because not only does my husband serve, but my brother does also. In fact, that is how I met my husband….but I will save that story for another day. 😉
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Air Force Dish Cloth Pattern Info:
The pattern that I used to stitch this project was:
Air Force Dishcloth by RaAnn Clegg
Following this pattern didn’t have it turn out exactly like I wanted it to. And so although this project originally started out as a gift for someone else, I ended up keeping it for myself. As a result, I tweaked the pattern and stitched the rest of them a little differently.
I never actually created a pattern for this particular project. However you can check out some of my other patterns if you like. In fact, I have two that are available for free on this website: Simple Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern and my Moss Stitch Dishcloth pattern. If you scroll to the end of either of those links you will see an option to download the PDF file.
Small projects are the best kind to tackle when wanting to learn a new stitch and/or new technique. And what better project to practice on than one that people will be using to clean things up. In this case, perfect stitches and gauge aren’t really essential to a wonderful finished project.
Yarn Used for the Air Force Dish Cloth:
There are a number of different kinds of yarn you could use to stitch these up. Surely all of them are great choices. I am going to include a few links so that you can find my recommendations a little easier. Even more you’ll find some great prices. However, I am only sharing all of the cotton yarns that I would choose to use, as this is my preferred yarn type for dishcloths. Substitute to your own preferences, though. You need to love your finished work.
First, from Knit Picks, which is one of my all time favorite places to shop. In fact my Wishlist is always full of all the things I’d like to purchase. Or even better, have gifted to me at some point. LOL They have 4 variations of their Dishie yarn pictured below…click on the link in the picture to check each one out.
Another kind of cotton yarn that would be good to try is the 24/7 Cotton yarn by the very reputable Lion Brand company. You know them for all the other wonderful yarns they sell. They are worth checking out for their cotton yarn as well.
And last, but certainly not least, there is the age old Lily’s Sugar N’ Cream. In fact, this is what I used to originally design this pattern. Check out the link below for Create For Less for great buying options. It’s not a direct link to the Sugar N’ Cream yarn. That site is GINORMOUS, but it’s very easy to find. Just type in Sugar N Cream or even just cotton yarn into the search bar and it will bring it right up. Check that link out below:
Needles and Tools:
This would also be where I would purchase my favorite needles. I started knitting in 2012 and researched extensively at the time which were the best needles to buy. Knit Picks topped the chart in so many categories that I decided to give them a try. I haven’t regretted it yet and I would buy them again today if given the choice. If you are unsure of what you should purchase, I definitely recommend you do your own research. And read the reviews!! You will be making an investment in your craft so you want to be sure you’ll be happy with them for a long time to come.
Check out the link below to see what the Knit Picks needles are all about. I highly recommend them being included in your research. I’m also including a few links on Amazon for some interchangeable sets that come with excellent reviews. Interchangeable is the one of the most economical ways to get started in knitting. They are versatile and can be used for just about any knitting project. You can even knit in the round if you learn the magic loop!!
Need more help?
That should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. If you feel like you might need a little extra assistance, check out the link below for Annie’s. This is a great online resource for taking classes. I take online classes often to improve and advance my skills. You can always learn something new!
If you have any questions about the information in this post please just leave me a comment.
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
