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Soaps!
As we get closer to our beloved Leelanau summer, all sorts of goodies are making their way into the shop to gear up for the busy season ahead.  We know that many of you, while you love to knit for your friends, family and everyone in the office, sometimes you need a gift that doesn't require knitting needles.  Which means.... 
 
we're bringing back fabulous, one-of-a-kind gift items to Inish Knits! 
 
We've got lots of treasures in store--and although I won't spill the beans quite yet--all are lovely, unique and at prices that say, "I love you, but maybe not enough to knit you a pair of socks."  And yes, handcrafted Michigan soaps are among them!
Stay tuned! 
Hey there, hi there, ho there, knitters!
  
Who woulda thought....MSU in the Final Four?!?  GO GREEN!  Hope your fingers are swiftly stitching away, whether you're cheering along with this basketball craziness, or just taking advantage of this extra wintry weather to extend the knitting season a liiiiittle bit longer. 
 
I know.  I'm ready for it to be over, too.
March Madness:
The (End of the) Road to the Final Four
Giant Basketweave Dishcloth
Tied together with a bit of leftover yarn, a buttery soft washcloth and a bar of handmade soap make the perfect gift for a housewarming, a bridal shower or birthday.  Measuring eight inches square, this cloth is plenty big enough to scrub the dinner dishes or to suds up your favorite baby's bum!
 
Basketweave Dishcloth
 
Finished Size: 8" square.
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Pure Cotton (100% cotton; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g), one ball.
Needles: size 8
 Gauge: 18 sts=4 inches
(but don't sweat it--it's just a washcloth!)
 
 
Pattern 
Cast on 36 sts.
 
Row 1: K12, P12, K12.
Row 2: P12, K12, P12.
 
Repeat rows 1 & 2 until a total of 16 rows have been worked.
 
Row 17: P12, K12, P12.
Row 18: K12, P12, K12.
 
Repeat rows 17 & 18 for 14 rows more, until a total of 32 rows have been worked.
 
Row 33: K12, P12, K12.
Row 34: P12, K12, P12. 
 
Repeat rows 33 & 34 for 14 rows more, until a total of 48 rows have been worked.
 
Bind off all sts.
Don't forget--Inish Knits is featuring this yarn at 20% off through Monday, April 7th.  Even if you haven't participated in any of the other March Madness projects so far, this would be a great time to take advantage of a beautiful yarn at a great price. 
 
Have a great weekend! 
 
Best,
 
Melissa