What brand yarn to use for dishcloths?

[LuvtoCrochet]

OK, I am planning on making dishcloths for holiday gifts, but am wondering what yarn to use. I'ven ever made dishcloths before. Cotton, yeah, but what brand is good and easily obtainable? I have heard Sugar & Cream works up good but the color tends to fade. Then there is Lions Cotton yarn. Can someone point me in the right direction brand wise?

 

 

Thanks and Happy Crocheting,

Sabrina

[Yammy]

ugar and Creamis my favorite. Use lighter colors, they are less noticeable when they fade some.

 

And if they fade out then they will need new ones

[lizc]

i think it is a matter of preferance?

 

i have used all of them, sugar n cream; peaches n cream; lion brand.

lion brand is softer, in my opinion. but to me they all appear to work the same.

[JoBug]

I use peaches and cream, BUT I would say any COTTON will work..good luck, you will have a new addiction, dishcloths!

[cgd]

Peaches or Sugar and Cream. I love dishcloths too!! Many people on my Christmas list will be receiving these as gifts.

[warmfuzzies]

Hi Sabrina,

 

I've used sugar n cream (lily brand) and peaches n cream and prefer the sugarncream. Maybe it's just because my local Hobby Lobby carries it in more colors. I LOVE this cotton yarn.........it works up very fast, is inexpensive, and you can easily see the stitches. I also make scrunchies, little "Hippie Chick" bags and other items with it. Moms love the scrunchies because the cotton yarn doesn't slip through a little girl's hair like synthetic yarns do. If fading is a problem just use lighter colors. Good luck! :yarn:hook:yarn:hook

[pinkroses]

Sugar's and cream or Peaches and cream. I love them both.

I have knitted and crocheted so many I have lost count. :lol

I have had some of mine sent to Vietname. My sister-in-law wanted me to make some for her Mom so I made some.

They can become addative. so watch out. Good luck too

I would try both of these yarns and see which you like the best.pinkroses

[lindy]

I have only used Peaches and Cream, and I do love the colors they come in. I have already made 4 dish cloths for Christmas.

[darski]

I have only used Bernat Handicrafter because that is what is available. It comes in lots of great colours and works well. There is a new Eco yarn around now that I might try.

 

To be honest, I run a Y group that specializes in dishcloth KALs every month and if I never see/make another dishcloth it won't break my heart. Granted, I have to knit them but I don't think that affects my view because I love the chance to try new patterns all the time. The first 15 or 20 are fun

[pinkroses]

I love making discloths. they do make nice inexpensive gifts.

When I give people them They say they are to pretty to use on dishes.

:lol . pinkroses

[lhasaapsolady]

I usually use the Lily brand cottons.

[LuvtoCrochet]

I appreciate everyone's replies to my question. Thanks! You guys are great!I borrowed my BF's car (mine's broke down at the moment) and went to Jo-ann's. I bought some Sugar 'N Cream there to give it a try.

 

Now since I was using the Bf's car he requested that I go by WalMart and pick up a few things. While there I cruised the Craft dept. and found the Peaches & Cream, so I snagged one of those as well. Also at Wally World they had a 12oz skein oz of Bernat cotton yard for $5.97. I didn't buy any of that one, but have definitely filed the info away for future reference.

 

So I guess I will be working on dishcloths for a while.

 

Sabrina