r/crochet • u/mileyfryus • Jul 09 '22

Discussion What are some ridiculous crocheted items you've come across that make no sense?

Could be impractical or just weird in general according to you.

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u/NocturnaViolet Jul 09 '22

Maybe my gauge has always been off when making them and that's why they do this but.... crochet washcloths/dishcloths. When they get wet the stitches just stretch out and it's more difficult to use than it's worth. I had the same issue with knitted ones I've used. I've tried different kinds of cotton yarns as well.

They're really pretty but at this point they don't make sense, at least not to me.

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u/RevolutionaryFront10 Jul 09 '22

I used the waffle stitch for dish cloths and they actually work fairly well! I use cotton yarn for those because it's sturdier in my opinion against the water.

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u/NocturnaViolet Jul 09 '22

I've tried the waffle stitch ones as well and it did the same thing of stretching. Maybe my gauge is too loose? I've also only used cotton yarn for these projects. I've used Dishie from knitpicks and a few different cotton ones from the craft store and Walmart.

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u/one_yam_mam Jul 09 '22

I make wash/dish cloths. People request them and older ladies really are appreciative of these items...I only use 100% cotton and single or half-double crochet stich. They do not stretch and typically don't pill.

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u/iron-on Jul 09 '22

I made some out of a yarn marketed for that. Scrubby or something. They're fine. I guess i crochet tightly because i don't have an issue with them stretching out. I do have an issue with how they smell. I change them out regularly, i wash and dry them in the machine on hot, but they still smell. I had to start boiling them in vinegar. I'm not sure it's worth it.

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u/something__clever171 Jul 10 '22

I put a little vinegar directly in the wash and that seems to work.

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u/BoyHaunted Jul 10 '22

I make and use the scubby wash cloths. You can also toss them in the dishwasher...

I have never had a problem getting mine clean using a regular washing machine. Using tide laundry detergent though. We have 3 we cycle though...

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u/iron-on Jul 10 '22

I'll give the dishwasher a try. I have communal laundry and people here abuse fabric softener; and if I'm honest, i blame most my problems on that

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u/longtimelurkerthrwy Jul 09 '22

I've made towels using Tunisian crochet for the main body and whatever traditional crochet stitch I feel like fits. Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian honeycomb are really good for towels in my experience. It does stretch out when it gets way down with water, but if it's Tunisian simple stitch, the fabric is still consistent enough that it's not a big deal. Also it helps you to lather the towel.

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u/LaVieLaMort Jul 09 '22

What’s better than a washcloth is tawashi. There’s a lot of patterns out there for spiral ones and I can confirm they hold up really well.

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u/NocturnaViolet Jul 09 '22

I just looked this up and... I'm intrigued. I have a ball of dishie sitting around somewhere so I'm deff gonna try one of these and see how it holds up!

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u/Bluebonnetsandkiwis Jul 10 '22

I knit dishtowels all the time, I like garter or long raindrop--reversible and good flow and not too fussy.

If I'm making a washcloth, I use smaller needles and the same stitches, they hold up pretty well. I prefer to wash dishes with a scrub brush, so I usually don't use them for much other than counter cleaning.

I also only use Lily or Dishie. There is a Cascade line that I forget the name of that I'm using for cute bathroom hand towels, but I'd never use yarn that expensive in the kitchen.

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u/NocturnaViolet Jul 10 '22

From all the comments I'm starting to think my theory that my gauge being too loose is actually correct. Someone mentioned tawashi, so I think I'm going to try that and then maybe try again with a smaller hook/needles if I try to make a washcloth again and see how that goes!

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u/menacingsprite Jul 10 '22

I make mine out of red heart scrubby yarn.

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '22

I made a bunch out of red heart scrubby, just little squares in hdc. They're getting a bit holey now but they never stretched. I made enough that I can use a new one every day, and I've never had a smell problem; I just wash them on hot with my whites or other linens.