I have more than a few vintage cones of cotton and have been wanting to do something with them for some time…. Today I created something I rather love after a few prototypes and design changes.
Introducing the 96 needle slot cylinder cotton washclothes!
Worked at a machine tension and 110 rows, these 8.5cm/7.25 inch long project (measured before finishing the live stitch ends. Designed using the highest slot count that best accommodates this fiber - the 96 slot count - using a 1 empty slot by 5 cylinder needle pattern setup.
This pattern will be posted on Ravelry later, however here are the related photos.
FINAL VERSION:
I really like this version.
PRIOR VERSION:
Worked on the same 96 needle slot cylinder with the same mock rib pattern, this version I worked flat. Working flat makes a much nicer edged project but is very slow on the CSM.
FIRST VERSION:
Worked on the same 96 needle slot cylinder with a 48 needle slot ribber dial in the same rib pattern (but with actual ribbing not mock ribbing). This version was worked in the round and off the machine, the project tube was cut to make it flat. Using a crochet hook the cut seam edges were folded and crochet chain (single stich) seam. I then used a crochet stitch simple bind off on the live stitches. I imagine this edge would look better if folded over and secured. Working the prototype took too long to want to work more than one even if I love the rib.
