Free Crochet Pattern: GO GREEN! Tan, Green, and Walnut Ecofriendly Wash Cloths / Washcloths

Here's What I'm Working on Now:
(Last Updated 1/3/13)
 

One of my customers requested my crocheted organic washcloths in three colors:  light brown, hunter green, and walnut.  So, I got busy right away making them and here they are completed.

She likes these particular washcloths because they are sooooo soft.  And, she's right -- they are super, duper soft.  But, what she doesn't know is that I have an even softer washcloths that I'm making up for her and will send to her with this order -- bamboo!  Seriously!  Bamboo!  It's softer than cotton and I think she'll really like it.

What do you think?  Should I offer this combination of washcloths in my ETSY shop?  I kindof like the combo!

Here's the free pattern:  http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/04/crochet-pattern-not-your-grandmas.html

1/3/13:  Here's a new set of organic 100% cotton washcloths that I added to my ETSY shop today.  These sold immediately, so I made another complete set tonight.

Click Here for my ETSY listing of my organic washcloths.

 

ON SALE: All Crochet Washcloths (Organic and 100% Cotton)

Annabelle Organic Washcloths + 100% Cotton Washcloths:  ON SALE in my ETSY Shop!

Cream Organic Cotton Washcloths

Walnut Organic Cotton Washcloths

Cream, Hunter Green, and Walnut Organic Washcloths

Multicolored 100% Cotton Washcloths

How To Crochet Coasters: The Great Crochet Coaster Comeback!

THE GREAT
CROCHET COASTER
COMEBACK!

Free Crochet Pattern:

I could make these for you (ETSY shop), but how about you give it a try?

I use Peaches & Cream yarn and a size 5 crochet needle (H) or (I).

Row 1: Leave a tail approximately 6 inches. Chain 3 and add 12 dc in the first chain. Join with sl.

Row 2: Chain 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join with sl in the first dc.

Row 3: Chain 2, * 1 dc in the next stitch, then 2 dc in next stitch and repeat from * around.

Row 4: * Chain 1, single stitch, and repeat from * around.

Finish off.

That's it.

Use these as face scrubbies, or make-up remover pads, or as dish cloths too!

 

HandmadeByAnnabelle on ETSY

Creative But Practical Gifts: Crocheted Handmade Washcloths - Holiday Colors - CraftStylish

Creative But Practical Gifts: Crocheted Handmade Washcloths - Holiday Colors - CraftStylish

Handmade Gifts are the RAGE this Year!



CREATIVE BUT PRACTICAL GIFTS

From HandmadeByAnnabelle



Holiday 4 Pack - 100% Cotton - $12.00


(Note:  If you'd prefer to make your own crochet washcloths, here's the
pattern:  Annabelle's Crochet Washcloth Pattern)

Creative but practical gifts!  I think that's my theme this year -- something they can use and handmade.  Here's a list of ideas from my customers:

• Twist them up like cupcakes and wrap them in individual boxes
• Twist them up like candy and wrap them in a pretty box
• Twist them up like roses
• Wrap small gifts with washcloths and bows
• Simple delicate wrapping paper with a ribbon makes your family member or friend  feel very special when opened
• Add them to any gift basket
• Add them to a bath and body gift basket
• Wrap pretty for the hostess when going to parties
• Stocking stuffers
• Give them to those on your list who are eco friendly
• New moms love receiving them - add to the baby gift basket

  

Luxurious ORGANIC Cotton - Cream - $11.00

 

100% ORGANIC Cotton - Walnut - $11.00

 

100% ORGANIC Cotton - Hunter Green - $11.00



Crisp White !00% Cotton - 8 Pack - $16.00

 

Holiday 100$ Cotton Christmas Colors - 4 Pack - $12.00



100% Cotton Holiday 4 Pack - $12.00



100% ORGANIC Cotton - $24.00

FINALLY Found Some Yarn I Love!

**  Update 10-21-10:  I got some more yarn in ... this 'candy corn' yarn is 100% cotton chenille.  Super thick and absorbant.  I had quite a few requests for these washcloths, so here's the listing if you're still interested:  Candy Corn Washcloths.  If you'd like to make some for yourself, here's the pattern url.  **

I've been looking for some new and different yarn to brighten up the handmade washcloths I stock in my shop.  And FINALLY I found it!  When I opened my USPS box yesterday, I began crocheting and loved the yarn so much my fingers wouldn't stop! 

Here's what I made and it's now in my ETSY shop:

Here's the free pattern:  Annabelle's Washcloths - Pattern

Her shop name is "Crochet 4 U 2 Dye 4" and here's her url:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochet4u2dye4?ref=top_trail.  And here are a few of her other yarns:

Decorating Ideas for Your Front Porch

DECORATE YOUR FRONT YARD

ON THE CHEAP!

The mailbox was decorated for about $10.00 total and has a pumpkin ($3.99) + mums (3.99) + 2 leaf rings ($1.00). 

If you look at the front porch all the way to the left, you'll see a fall banner - it's kindof hard to see, but I crocheted triangles and attached them to a long string of single stitches.  That's it - very simple.  I'll have better pictures of the banner next week.

The front porch has a mum ($3.99) + a pumpkin ($3.99) + scarecrow sitting on the chair (2.00) + corn stalks ($5.99) + 2 small pumpkins above my door ($2.00) + scarecrow on the door ($1.00).  Most everything was purchased at the dollar store.