I haven't tried a garter stitch variation, but I'm sure it would work quite well. I used kitchen cotton in the example pictured above so I could throw it in the washing machine. I'm interested in how a wool/garter stitch combination will work out, please keep me updated!
Michelle | Homepage | 05.22.08 - 9:44 am | #

You know Michelle, I happen to have some cotton and may use that instead so I can throw it in the washing machine too!
windyridge | Homepage | 05.22.08 - 9:51 am | #

What an excellent idea! The replacements can get to be expensive. I've already stopped buying the cleaning solution and simply substituted watered-down Pine Sol.
Marie | Homepage | 05.22.08 - 11:32 am | #

What creativity and imagination. Pretty too.
Dee | Homepage | 05.22.08 - 9:39 pm | #

I think this is an awesome idea - buying refills can be a pain, aside from the fact that is would increase your grocery budget. I'm gonna try this one out.
fbutler | 05.22.08 - 10:08 pm | #

I try to save money where I can and I am a big fan of Swifter type mops. But the refills are very expensive, so apart from devising our own cheaper cleaning solution I think this knit mop refill pattern is good.
Kristian Liebrand | 05.23.08 - 5:19 am | #

The pattern is really Good. I will try.
reiseversicherung | Homepage | 05.23.08 - 7:49 am | #

I don't knit, but I like the idea of a re-usable, washable cover like this. If you decide to make a few, maybe you can sell me one! :-D
Lynne | Homepage | 05.23.08 - 10:44 am | #

That's the best looking Swiffer I've ever seen!
Beth | Homepage | 05.23.08 - 11:06 am | #

i like it!
it seem like recycble the rubbish thing to a useful thing
Vera Bradley | Homepage | 05.23.08 - 3:35 pm | #

That is too funny! But, actually I think it is a goodi idea. I particularly like your suggestion of using a garter stitch and think that probably would improve the dust catching. I just wonder how durable this would be knit in wool?
MrPuffy | Homepage | 05.24.08 - 2:33 pm | #

The funny thing is, I already do this. Instead of knitting it by hand and spending that much time, I just use old rags and cloth which has worn out. It works like a charm, and costs little to nothing.
Shantanu Bala | Homepage | 05.24.08 - 3:21 pm | #

Never try this before but nevertheless, I do hope to be able to do just like you did..
Freeroll | Homepage | 05.24.08 - 10:52 pm | #

what genius!
i love my swifter but the refills are a drag
i love it, how creative!!!


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Octopus Travel7 | 05.25.08 - 4:17 am | #

It’s a great idea to save some of the pennies from the hard earned money. I am surely going to do so.
Marc Klein | 05.26.08 - 8:03 am | #

Isn't it called Swiffer? (no T) Those refills cost a fortune too. Love your patt but you'd get more hits if you fixed the spelling. Just an idea. Feel free to ignore. ;-}
Joan | Homepage | 05.26.08 - 5:15 pm | #

Joan I corrected the spelling. Thanks for he heads up!
windyridge | Homepage | 05.26.08 - 6:41 pm | #

What a crazy idea. It seems like it would work perfectly and is so bright and pleasing to the eye, love it!
Polina | Homepage | 05.27.08 - 11:56 am | #

I love this idea! Not only is it economical, but there's no trash ultimately being pitched in the bin. Looks much prettier too!

Kat
Poetikat | Homepage | 05.27.08 - 1:09 pm | #