washcloths?

[rsisland]

Does anyone make washcloths? I've made dishcloths with the cotton yarn, but I keep seeing things about washrags. Do you still use the cotton? Is it soft enough to wash with? How about for babies? Sorry about all questions but I enjoy making dishrags and thought washcloths would be good to work on next.

 

thank you

 

Robin

[LanetteG]

I have been using regular cotton(sugar and cream) and a larger hook an dthey seem softer than when I use the hook they say to use. But you could also use cotton tots. That stuff is super soft.

[vatonc1]

I tend to use regular cotton, never thought about using the cotton tots though>>>

[Tiffany]

Also look at cotton chenille for washcloths. It's super soft.

[pfirsch]

Also look at cotton chenille for washcloths. It's super soft.

Thanks for the suggestion. I had never thought of that.

 

And thanks for bring up this topic. I too am interested in the recommendations.

 

Question: What patterns do y'all use for washcloths? I was thinking of making some, but I don't have any patterns that wows me. The imporant things that I am looking for are: a) it doesn't dry stiff (or not completely stiff), and b) it can be wrung out.

[LanetteG]

I posted a couple in the charity section about the tsunami victims. One is a hexagon and there are some links on the sight for the charity that I found helpful.

[natalie058]

I'm using some coned cotton - Fox Fibre organic. I really love this yarn, the thicker weights make a nice textured, exfoilating type washcloth, and a few strands of the thread held together make nice soft ones that would be good for a baby. They also make a chenille, and a boucle... here's a link

 

I also want to try the organic cotton from Blue Sky, but haven't yet... i pet it everytime I'm at my LYS tho...

[Sharon]

I heard from someone else in Crochetville that cotton tots does not work well for washcloths/dishcloths. It gets a "slimey" feeling when wet. I have not tried it. I am quite happy with sugar and cream.

[sjkmaurice]

You know, I'm currently working with CottonTots, and although it's very nice and soft, it has a strange texture to me that reminds me of PAPER! Like folded tissue paper, I think (I can't even really pinpoint it). In fact, I had been a little worried it would seperate in the wash.

 

Question - where would I find cotton chenille? I think I would like to try washcloths out of that. Is Lion Brand cotton?

[tween]

I use cotton tots for wash clothes, & regular cotton for dish clothes. I've never experienced a "slimey" feeling at all, as a matter of fact, I luv the way cotton tots feels against my skin!! BUT I could have gotten a good batch of cotton tots, or a difference in the water or something I guess.

 

This is one of my favorite washcloth patterns..

http://members.tripod.com/~kpup/html/washcloth.html

[threeolivemartini]

to find cotton chenille.. just click HERE

[RebeccaVelasquez]

thanks for all the different links, ladies

 

 

also, my opinion about the cotton tots... although i have never made washcloths from it... i've done several baby ghans... while it feels great, i've heard (when i asked - she didn't call me cursing one day ) that after a few washings, the yarn begins to pill.....

 

so, doubt i'll ever buy this stuff again. glad i got what i used for only 50cents a skein!!!--- i probably have 10 left, not sure what to do with it now ?

[sjkmaurice]

Thanks. It only says United States under shipping. However, it's such a good deal, I'll send it to my Dad to ship to me if she doesn't want to ship to Canada!

[TepperWear]

I used the Bernat Cotton, can't remember the name of it and I can't believe how soft it is. I use it to wash my face and I find it much softer than even the nicest washcloths.