potholders and dishcloths

[newthingcrochet]

Here's a couple of potholders and dishcloths I made for a wedding present. I made some labels so that she would know what they were. I'm always afraid people will think the dishcloths are some sort of strange doily!

 

[crochetgirl2]

Good job - I luv your idea of putting the labels on these & would be super keen on other items too given as gifts - because the labels look NICE and add a finished look.

[champygirl]

Very nice.

[losingmymind2]

Liz, that's a wonderful idea to label them. I made my mom some potholders and dishcloths one year for Christmas. She knew some were potholders, I guess because I'd asked her if she needed potholders earlier when I was making my list. Apparently, she had NO idea you could crochet dishcloths; and for several years thougth they were just sad, thin potholders!

 

A couple years later I said something about crocheting some dishcloths, and she said 'well, I guess you could do that...' I was like, um...mom I made you a pile of them a few years ago, and you could here her thinking over the phone!

[grinning chook]

They look great, love the idea of the labels.

 

I am afraid if I ever crocheted dishcloths everyone would think they were doilys as crocheted dishcloths are not a thing that is used in Australia.

[misssmaggie]

So pretty and useful !!! Thanks for sharing!

[crochetsal]

Very nice! And nice colours, too.

You're right about the 'some sort of strange doily'.

I gave a couple of dishcloths to a new neighbour who had just moved in (one was the regular knitted square dishcloth) and she thanked me for the doilies!

I did let her know they were dishcloths, and not to be afraid to use them. It was a very last minute thing, or I might have thought to put one of my care tags in with them.

Sally

[shayken]

Very nice!

[crochetmama]

The dishcloth and potholder turned out great. I really, really love the idea of putting the label on them. By rolling the clothand wrapping the label around it, not only does it save the recipient the embarrassment of not knowing what it is, but the gift is also elegantly presented. And I also love how you put that you can machine wash and dry them too. (It's amazing how many people don't know that...) Thanks for sharing!

[threadlover]

Those turned out great and I love your idea of labeling. They look like something you would by at William Sonoma or any upscale kitchen store.

Marcia

[RecycleCindy]

Very nice. What a great gift idea!!

[yarnwoman2004]

Very good job on the dishcloth and potholder!! I am constantly crocheting dishcloths for ladies I work with, and they won't even think about using a storebought dishcloth. I LOVE the label idea, and am wondering what you make it out of, and what kind of a message do you inscript on them? I've sold some of my dishcloths at Bazaars, and always wrap them in a nice color coordinated ribbon. Again, GREAT JOB!!

Carol

[MamaLeigh]

Very pretty! I like the look of the labels. I will try that in the future. Great idea!