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A knitting friend has been telling me about the joys of dishcloths. She even generously allowed me a look at her pattern book. I was enthralled and dived in, partaking of her patterns, and those available online, and loosing track of which was which. 

SPRINGING UP FLOWERS

I'd knit Grandmother's Favorites dishcloths, and a seed stitch one I don't have the pattern for, but I'd never knit patterned ones. This one just grabbed my eye, and I couldn't help myself. The yarn is very serviceable and I like the thickness of it. I also like the variety of colorways, and the price point. The thickness probably had to do with the fact that I worked it on #2 needles. Small needles are not as bad as I remember! Overall, it was a very passable experience, will make a very happy gift, and yes, I would knit it again. We shall see how it acts in action!

Springing Up Flowers, #2 needles, approx. 70 yards, Lily Sugar 'n Cream in Hot Blue.

BATIK TULIP PLANTER

I loved how the color repeat on this one turned out, even if it means the flower pattern was lost a bit. I did notice a difference between my happiness with the thickness of the cloth between using #2 needles and #3 needles. I used #3s on this one, and it just didn't feel quite as nice. 

I thought this pattern was really pretty, which is the reason I chose it, but I was a little disappointed with how much the body of the plant, in garter stitch, scrunched up. It wasn't a lot, but just enough that I couldn't stop thinking about it. The author noted that the border of her chart and the written directions didn't match up. I found a few other inconsistencies, so stuck with the chart instead of the written directions. I found it best to stick with one or the other instead of trying to use them with each other.

Tip Toe to the Tulip, #3 needles, approx. 60 yards, Lily Sugar n' Cream in Batik.

I would say that I would make Popping Up Springtime again, but am happy with one pass of Tip Toe to the Tulips.