Free Pattern: Argosy Dishcloth 

Yarn: Peaches & Creme 100% cotton  2 oz. 1 skein  color: 175 Fiesta Ombre  

US #7 needles

Just in case you've been wanting to try the Argosy scarf but on a smaller scale, this is just the thing.  The good thing about a trial run like this is that you're not out a bunch of money & if you don't like it you can always stick it in the rag box.  You can't do that with, say, Noro yarn. 

I like this result.  Its not the same old square we're so used to seeing.  Its got a bit of mystery to it.  Your friends might look at it and think, "Hey, they sure did mess that one up!" but you'll know the truth.  That being said, I don't want to give the squares a bad rap.  I mean, as I type this I'm thinking, I could do this thing in a square, maybe later tonight.  I've given myself a personal challenge to push this baby till it begs me to stop.

Speaking of challenging myself, I have started a page just for "All Things Argosy".  On it will be links to more free patterns that incorporate the same grid-type pattern.  In addition to the scarf & dishcloth, there will be a wrap (rectangular) in Noro Kureyon, a shawl (triangular) and a baby blanket.  Look for the link in the left "It's good to be free" column that says "Argosy Recharged" and keep checking back for more free stuff.

~Inner Monologue: I wonder how many times I've used the name Noro in my postings.  Am I name dropping?  Not really.  Am I secretly sending out my mojo in hopes that the stuff  will magically appear on my doorstep?  Maybe.~ 

*Note: Chart for the Argosy dishcloth edited on 20 Feb 2007