Dishcloth Swap

January's Dishcloth swap is under way, the first swap of the year on the Crafty Threads n Yarn forum. Here's the dishcloth that I received from my secret spoiler....


.... together with a generous bar of coconut soap - yum!


I'm having great fun knitting up dishcloths and have just finished my 4th one this month. Aren't they addictive!!! I can't reveal my ones just yet as I don't want to spoil the surprise for my dishcloth swap pal. But all will be revealed soon though!

As per usual, Little Miss CB has jumped on the bandwagon and is churning out her own dishcloth as we speak. Bored with knitting scarves and swatches, she needed something more challenging to work on. And as expected, she's taken to knitting on dpns like she takes to everything else. Is there nothing this child can't do?

She was off sick earlier this week for a couple of days again, this time with an upset tummy. We're not sure what's causing it but it might be a food allergy (namely chocolate :( which she is not terribly happy about). But it seems to be settling down again. Anyway, this is what she did on one of her days off...


Enjoy the photos and I'll reveal my spoiler just as soon as I find out who it is!! ;)

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Bargain Pins &

Steeee-RIKE! Check out the pins I scored.

I don't know whether to be pleased or worried about my excitement, but I only paid 50p for each of these circs in the Hospice shop in town. I've now got a full range of sizes from 2mm up to 10mm. Me happy! :)

Now I just need to make myself a new needle roll for my circs and dpn needles. :D


Funnily enough, I have just finished sorting out my fabric stash, half of which is featured right, which includes fat quarters from Amy Butler, Heather Bailey and Michael Miller.

I'm still deconstructing lots of clothes ready to be refashioned or recycled. News and updates will follow soon. Perhaps I should consider rebranding my blog - how does the name 'Thriftybernie' grab ya? :D

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