Eternity into man's mind

"He has made everything beautiful in its time; also he has put eternity into man's mind . . . . that which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away." That from Ecclesiastes 3: 11-15. Just how smart do we think we are?

It's been an unusual summer; hardly any heat at all. I'm thinking this is what they get in northern New England or Minnesota, but never here in Pennsylvania. We've had so much rain the mushrooms are purple; psychedelic 40 years after the fact! All summer here it's usually always hot and humid. We are still waiting . . . .

That much easier to knit, I say! I should have quite a stash by the Fall to sell. Dischloths galore, and a few afghans and knitted jewelry, besides. This pattern I call "Royal Icing." Once the hard surface of the icing is in place, then you can decorate with swirls and beading, lace or basketweaves. I like it!

I always use cotton yarn for these. Either Sugar 'n Cream or Peaches 'n Cream. Also, use a smaller needle; I use a size 3. This way your stitches "pop" better. One small skein will work just fine for one dishcloth.

Cast on 39 stitches.

Row 1: (RS) K1, p1, k2, * p3, k5; rep from * end k1, p1, k1.
Row 2: K1, p1, p1, * p5, k3; rep from * end p2, p1, k1.
Row 3: K1, p1, k2, * p1, yo, p2tog, k5; rep from * end k1, p1, k1.
Row 4: K1, p1, p1, * p5, k3; rep from * end p2, p1, k1.
Row 5: K1, p1, k2, * p3, k5; rep from * end k1, p1, k1.
Row 6: K1, p1, purl 35 sts, p1, k1.
Row 7: K1, p1, k1, * k5, p3; rep from * end k2, p1, k1.
Row 8: K1, p1, p2, * k3, p5; rep from * end p1, p1, k1.
Row 9: K1, p1, k1, * K5, p1, yo, p2tog; rep from * end k2, p1, k1.
Row 10: K1, p1, P2, * k3, p5; rep from * end p1, p1, k1.
Row 11: K1, p1, k1, * k5, p3; rep from * end k2, p1, k1.
Row 12: K1, p1, purl 35 sts, p1, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 - 12 once.
Row 25: (RS) K1, p1, k5, * p1, k5; rep from * p1, k1.
Row 26: K1, p1, k1, * p3, k3; rep from * end k1, p1, k1.
Row 27: K1, p1, p2, * k1, p2; rep from * p1, k1.
Row 28: K1, p1, p1, * k3, p3; rep from * end p1, p1, k1.
Row 29: K1, p1, k2, * p1, k5; rep from * end k2, p1, k1.
Row 30: K1, p1, purl 35 sts, p1, k1.
Repeat Rows 25 - 30 twice.
Row 43: K1, p1, k4, * yo, sk2p, yo, k3; rep from * end k1, p1, k1.
Row 44: K1, p1, purl 35 sts, p1, k1.
Row 45: K1, p1, k1, * yo, sk2p, yo, k3; rep from * end yo, sk2p, yo, k1, p1, k1.
Row 46: K1, p1, purl 35 sts, p1, k1.
Repeat Rows 43 - 46 4 times.

Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Enjoy!

Nothing could be easier than knitting these cloths up, and they will make great shower gifts or Christmas gifts or "new home" gifts or will perk up a tired bathroom of your own. Simple is best.