Knit your own dish cloths

It might seem like a strange thing to do, knitting your own dish cloths, but when you make yours you will see the advantages. I first came upon this while visiting relations and saw one that my soon-to-be sister-in-law had made. I was given some of the wool and have made a few of my own. They are the best dish cloths you will ever come across, and it's not just me who thinks that. My husband says so too.
To make one you will need some Anchor Magic Line or Bendigo Mills Cotton yarn, as well as some knitting needles. I used 4mm needles, but you could use a different size depending on your tension or preference.
Cast on as many stitches as you like, it all depends on how big you want to make your cloth. I have made two sizes and for the one that is pictured here I cast on 30 stitches. I did one of 40 stitches and have found that one to be a bit big.
I then did 4 rows garter stitch followed by 4 rows of rib (knit 2 purl 2). I repeated this until I reached the desired size. The varied texture by using garter stitch and rib stitch helped to create a cloth that is good for scrubbing dishes without being abrasive.
These dish cloths can be chucked in the washing machine, no special washing instructions required. They tend to get a bit smelly, so when they start to smell, it's time to put them through the wash.