I’m sort of between knitting projects right now. Sure, I’ve got a scarf and socks for Matt, a baby blanket, and a sweater for me on the needles but none of those projects really excite me. Actually, the sweater is exciting but it’s too darn hot (upper 90s) here right now to knit anything requiring a ton of acrylic on my lap for hours on end. I need something fast, something quick, something mindless. Dishcloths!

Last weekend I was in Scottsdale, Arizona for a SWE region meeting. At a special celebration Saturday night, I got to talk with one of the professionals about knitting. Her mother (or was it sister?) routinely knits dishcloths as hostess gifts. Before I knew it, I volunteered to make her several in time for the National Conference (1st weekend in November). So the Great Dishcloth Project began. My goal is 10 full-sized and 10 small/mini sized cloths by Nationals.

Here’s what I’ve got done so far:

1. Mini Garterlac – Actually made this before the whole project began but it still counts. Made with leftovers. I think it’s the perfect size to actually use as a scrubbie.

2. Lizard Ridge (Ravelry Link only, sorry) – Yes, pattern is by the same woman who did the Lizard Ridge blanket on Knitty. Making this dishcloth really made me want to make the blanket. I’m thinking black and bright blue. If I ever make it, it’ll be for my brother as those are his frat colors.

3. Tribble – Somehow mine turned out with a hole in the middle. Oops. Still cute, though, and has the benefit of being named after a Star Trek “character.”

On the needles now:

Ballband Dishcloth – About 60% complete, started last night in a caffeinated fit of lucidity

Coming up next:

- Four tiny ballband dishcloths

- Ballband dishcloth with opposite colors of my first full-sized one

- Any ideas? I’ve got four more balls of the bright Peaches & Cream I used in all of the above but I’m also willing to run to the store for other colors. Cotton yarn is super cheap and, hey, they’re for gifts.

(Oh, my whole learning Continenetal thing is on hold. It was killing my right hand. Pain’s a good enough reason for me to stop trying for now.)