Lighthouse Dishcloth

I'm beginning to love these dishcloth patterns - they're quick, easy ways to practice new skills! I was originally planning to make this lighthouse square for my friend, Susan, since she and I recently visited the historic Key West lighthouse together. The cloth was an excellent chance to master the combination of garter and stockinette stitch. I didn't have much difficulty, although I'm not entirely happy with the appearance of the "light rays" extending from the lighthouse. I don't know whether I incorrectly did the stitches, of if that just how the pattern's suppose to look. If I were to re-knit this cloth (which I have no intention of doing), I might forget the more complicated stitches in the light rays, and just complete them with simple garter stitches.

Windmill Dishcloth

After weeks of practice swatches, I finally decided to embrace my first knitting project. I found this relatively easily dishcloth pattern online and decided I had to try it. Although it probably wasn't the easiest project I could have chosen, I am happy with the overall result. Unfortunately, I used a cheap acrylic since I was just practicing, so I don't know how useful this dishcloth will actually be...