Knit and Crocheted Sponges
By Jill Chatelain
Both versions are a double thickness worsted weight cotton. They hold up very wellto cleaning the kitchen but are small enough so no extra material gets in the way of the job you need to do. I have some that are over a year old and have been through the laundry many times. They look as fresh as the day1 madethem. Materials: 1 ball worsted weight cotton. Sample was knit with Sugar'n Cream Cotton. Tapestry needle Gauge: Not important because - they're just sponges!
Knitted Sponge
Crocheted Sponge
Size 7 Needles Directions: CO 20 sts. Knit 26 rows (13 garter st ridges) Purl 1 row Knit 26 rows Bind off using a 3 needle bind off picking up the cast on edge. Whip stitch the two sides to complete. Size G Crochet hook Directions: Begin with a 21 st chain. Make 20 SC starting on $2^{\mathsf{n d}}$ ch from hook. Make 14 rows total. End. Repeat making a $2^{\mathsf{n d}}$ piece. Whip stitch both pieces together.
