This Week in Stitches Dec 4 2014

I've been breaking in my new sewing machine this week. I made these cute aprons for the boys from leftover fabric. I added a pocket to the front and let them pick an applique to personalize each one. They love them :-)

 

I also finished the skirt for this pillow case. I still have the other pillow case to do, as well as the edging around each.

Leftover Yarn Idea #2 - Easy Crochet Dishcloths

This is a very easy crochet pattern and a great way to use up your leftover cotton yarn.

Using a 5.5 mm hook, chain 20 sts.

Turn, and SC to the end. Chain 1, turn and SC to the end.
Repeat this until your work is square.
 Do a half double crochet border around the dish cloth, followed by a scalloped edge. Half double crochet in every stitch all the way around the dish cloth.
For the scalloped edge, skip 1, 5DC in the next st, skip 2, sc, skip 1, 5DC, and repeat all the way around the dish cloth, chaining 2 at each corner.  Weave in ends.
It works well to use a contrasting color for the border.

This can be done in one afternoon, so it's a quick and easy way to use up your yarn.