Hot Blue Easy Textured Washcloths

Here are some more dishcloths for my co-worker:

Here is a close up of one:

This is a fun and easy pattern.  I love the texture it has too!

Supplies:
Pattern: Easy Texture Washcloth by Erin Buger
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #01742 - Hot Blue
Hook: US 8/H

Simply Stripes Dishcloths - Salt & Pepper and Hot Blue

I am making these for a co-worker who recently moved into a new house after her old house was destroyed by the tornado that came through my area back on June 1, 2011.

Here is a close up of one of them:

Her kitchen is pewter with blue accents. So I thought this salt and pepper yarn was as close as I could get for now. This are rather big too, 9" by 9".

Supplies:
Pattern: Simple Stripes Dishcloth by Doni Speigle
Yarn: Bernat Handicraft Cotton #W269018 - Salt & Pepper and Lily's Sugar N' Cream #01742 - Hot Blue
Hook: US 8/H

The Judgement (Rose Trilogy #2) - Beverly Lewis

Summary from Good Reads: Rose Kauffman is engaged to Silas Good, a well-liked Amish fellow, so why does she still pine for Nick Franco, the former foster son of the bishop? Especially now that Nick has left the Amish community under a cloud of suspicion after the death of the bishop's biological son? Will Rose marry Silas, even while struggling with romantic feelings for Nick?  Meanwhile, Rose's older sister, Hen, has returned to live at her parents' farm with her young daughter. Hen and her modern husband, Brandon, are separated by mutual agreement, although he is threatening to sue for custody of their daughter if Hen does not return soon. Will the judge rule in Brandon's favor? Is there any way Hen can reestablish her place among the People without sacrificing her marriage?

Rose is dealing with her love of Silas and her memories of Nick.  She knows that she has to move on but after seeing Nick briefly, all the feelings for him come back.  Hen is dealing with the threats of divorse from Brandon.  He has hired a lawyer to prove that Hen is an unfit mother to gain custody of Maddie Sue.  After taking care of Beth while her neighbor was away, Rose's mom, Emnma, decides to take a different course of action for her illness as seen in Beth's dreams.  Will eveything work out for everyone?

I really loved how this story continued.  All members of the Kauffman family is faced with personal issues that could affect their lives forever.  God's plan is eminant throught the book.  I cannot wait to read the third and final book in this series, The Mercy.  I started it right after finishing this one!

Yet Another DHC Dishcloth - Damask Ombre

Here's a set of crocheted dishcloths:

Here is a close up:

As you can tell, I love this pattern!  It works out so quickly too!

Supplies:
Pattern: DHC Cloth by Theresa L. Jones
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #19535 - Damask Ombre
Hook: US 8/H

Birch Bay Dishcloths - Oriental Ombre

Here another set of dishcloths from Harvest Moon Designs:

Here is a close up:

These dishcloths were easier than I thought they would be. The stitches are slipped to create the long vertical stitches. It is a very full and squishy dishcloth!

Supplies:

Pattern: Birch Bay by Sue Schaefer of Harvest Moon Upper Room (Harvest Moon Designs)

Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #19009 - Oriental Ombre

Needles: US 7 on 24" Cables

More HDC Dishcloths - Flower Power

See I told you that I would be using this pattern again really soon.  Here is another set of crocheted dishcloths:

Here is a close up:

I love this pattern!  My other set is featured as a photo by the designer on the patterns link in Ravelry.  That's very exciting since I am such a new crocheter! :)

Supplies:
Pattern: HDC Dishcloth by Theresa L. Jones
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream # 19310 - Flower Power
Hooks: US 8/H

Blissful Moss Rib Cloths - Chocolate Ombre

Here's a set of brown knitted dishcloths:

Here is a close up:

I love how these are totally reversible!  The ribbed pattern is on the front and the back!

Supplies:
Pattern: Blissful Moss Rib Dishcloth by Terri Lee Royea
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #19014 - Chocolate Ombre
Needles: US 7 on 24" Cables

HDC Dishcloth - Pink Camouflage

Here's a set of crocheted dishcloths using a half double crochet (hdc):

Here is a close up:

I love how this pattern worked out!  I love how it is totally reversible and it is square without having to add a border.  I also think it looks really cool with varigated yarn.  I will be using this pattern again really soon!

Supplies:
Pattern: HDC Cloth by Theresa L. Jones
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #19920 Pink Camouflage
Hook: US 8/H

Piper's Pebbles - Strawberry

Here is another set of dishcloths from Harvest Moon Designs:

Here is a close up:

This is the first pattern I have knitted where there are open spaces in the dishcloth.  This pattern was easy to memorize since it repeated 4 rows.  I think it looks great with varigated yarn too!

Supplies:
Pattern: Piper's Pebbles by Sue Schaeffer of Harvest Moon Designs
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #19144 - Strawberry
Needles: US 7 on 24" Cables

Plain & Simple (But Bright) Dishcloth

Here is my first set of crocheted dishcloth:

Here is a close up of one of them:

I just need to block these since they did not come out as square as knitted ones do.

Supplies:
Pattern: Plain & Simple Dishcloth / Washcloth by Laurie Laliberte from Big Girl Blog
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Peace and Love #W260961 - Orange Chill
Hook: US 8/H

Easy Does It Dishcloth

Here is my first "real" crocheted dishcloth using cotton yarn:

I figured I would attempt this dishcloth before moving onto learning new stitches.  It went so much quicker than knitted dishcloths.  Once I figured out the best way to hold my yarn and needles, it came together rather well.

Supplies:
Pattern: Easy Does It Beginner Washcloth or Dishcloth
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #00158 - Pastel Delights
Hook: US 8/H

The Thorn (Rose Trilogy #1) - Beverly Lewis

Summary from Good Reads: Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives. Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop's foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up plenty of trouble too. Rose's sister cautions her against becoming too involved, but Rose is being courted by a good, Amish fellow, so dismisses the warnings. Meanwhile, Rose keeps house for an English widower but is startled when he forbids her to ever go upstairs. What is the man hiding? Rose's older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband. Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire--and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband's wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?

Rose Kauffman takes care of her paralyzed mother but she has not been involved in any youth activities since the accident.  Rose longs to go to singings again.  But she has spend time with Nick, the bishop's foster child, who is an Englisher who has not accepted the Amish ways.  Rose has been the only person to connect with Nick.  Nick works with Rose's father caring for their animals and working on the farm.

Rose's sister, Hen, left the church and was never baptized, married Brandon, an Englisher.  After being married five years and having Mattie Sue, she decides that she missed her Amish ways and wants Mattie Sue to learn them as well.  Brandon want nothing to do with the Amish, her family and any form of religion.  Hen is torn between being respectful to her husband and following her heart.

I really enjoyed the first book of this series!  I have not read any book from Beverly Lewis in over a year and I think I am reading another great series.  I started The Judgement right away and I am loving how the stories are unfolding!

Pastel Delights Redeeming Grace Dishcloths

Here is another set of redeeming grace dishcloths:

Here is a close up of one:

I really enjoyed making this pattern!  It was so easy!

Supplies:
Pattern: Redeeming Grace by Harvest Moon Designs
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #00158 - Pastel Delights
Needles: US 7 on 32" Cables

The Wounded Heart: An Amish Quilt Novel - Adina Senft

I am participating in an Amish blog tour for The Wounded Heart: An Amish Quilt Novel by Adena Senft .

I was approached by the publisher since I do book reviews and I quilt.  I was honored to be asked.

Summary from Good Reads: When a business offer turns into something more personal, Amelia is torn between what logic tells her is right, and the desire of her heart.

A widow with two small children, Amelia Beiler is struggling to make ends meet. She is running her late husband's business, but it's not what she was raised to do, which is run a home. When she gets an offer for the business from Eli Fischer, she's only too relieved to consider it-especially when it looks like Eli's interest might include more than just the shop. But when she begins to experience strange physical symptoms and is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it's difficult not to question God's will. If she pursues the treatment she believes in, she risks going under the bann. But how can she allow Eli to court her when she can't promise him a future?

Amelia is a widow with two young children and her husband's business to run.  She starts having so medical issues and is unsure on which path to take for her treatment.  There is already a member of her community with multiple sclerosis and she is strapped to a wheelchair.  Amelia does not want to be like her and be on medicationn for the rest of her life.  She was informed of another treatment in Mexico that could possibly cure her but her bishop would not allow it.  Going to Mexico for the treatment would cause her to be banned from her Amish community.  She prays to God for an answer.

Meanwhile, she meets Eli Fischer who was a relative of local family who is interested in buying her business.  As she gets to know him, he tells her that he would like to court her but she can't.  She does not want to be a physical burden on a new husband with her MS and pushes him away.  Besides, it has almost been a year since her husband was killed in a buggy accident.  Eli is widower who also lost his wife and son in a buggy accident.  He is looking for love in a new place and to be able to begin a new life for himself.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! This is the first book that I have read form Adina Senft. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series, The Hidden Life! I cannot wait to read more about Emma as a senior single in the community.

A special thanks to Faith Words Publishing for giving me this unique opportunity to participate in this blog tour for this amazing book!

Kitchen Bubbles - Crown Jewles Dishcloths

Here is another cool pattern from Harvest Moon Designs:

Here is a close up of it:

This was another easy to memorize pattern.  I loved this color of cotton yarn too! 

Supplies:
Pattern: Kitchen Bubbles by Sue Schaeffer of Harvest Moon Designs
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Cream #19313 Crown Jewles Ombre
Needles: US 7 on 24" Cables