Friday, September 4, 2009

Cotton Leaf Rag


I've been very happy knitting these dish rags in all colors of green and a few demure ombre colorways. I knit one in wool and felted it. Knit it in linen or hemp and call it a washcloth. I typed up a pattern for these. It's all done with short rows. If you're not familiar with this technique, you'll need to look it up or sit down with someone who can show it to you. You'll quickly see that it's just a starting point. You can alter the leaf shape with your own decreases and increases. To download the pattern, click on the Cotton Leaf Rag link in the upper right hand corner of the blog here under Patterns.
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15 comments:

  1. KateSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    i love this thing. it's awesome. i'd love a pdf. i will email you.

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  2. ShellySeptember 4, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    These look like fun knitting. Look for an email from me. :)

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  3. April KlichSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    I was wondering when the leaves would make another appearance.

    Definitely sending you an email. :)

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  4. GretchenSeptember 5, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I have been waiting since the first leaf appeared that a pattern would emerge! I'll email you. Love them totally!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    this is looking so much like cabbage to me as i knit. cabbage is so firm and has its own mind. i am quite enjoying this little leaf knit interlude!

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  6. BarbaraSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I'll send an email. I want to make leaves. I can see different shapes in my mind already. Thanks.

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  7. knitinsageSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    i finished one -- i enjoyed learning more about the possibilities of short rows! here's the link to photos:
    http://sofairahouse.blogspot.com/2009/09/mrs-lears-leaf.html
    this is inspiring -- different shaped leaves, a big strawberry, so fun! thanks again.

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  8. VirginiaSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    What a fun way to practice short rows. I'll be sending an e-mail.

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  9. kelli ann & lorieSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    merci mme lear!!!

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  10. RevLindaSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    thank you so much! "I'm off to the leaves"...

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  11. KarenSeptember 10, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Just glorious! I love all things knitted and leafy, and the gingko leaf, which your leaf very much resembles, is my absolute favorite! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. evieSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    This is so cool! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. DaraJune 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I love this dishcloth- It can also be used as a washcloth - I am having trouble downloading the pattern any ideas?

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  14. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I love the cloth however I am having trouble downloasing the pattern. any suggestions

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  15. Mrs. LearJune 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I'm sorry people are having trouble with downloading - send me your email and I'll forward a copy to you! runciblebinATgmailDOTcom.

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