Doing dishes is a never-ending battle. If I must clean, though, the bands of crochet ribs and spikes in these cloths join forces to conquer those dirty pots and pans in no time.

To paraphrase Shakespeare’s Henry V, “From this day to the ending of the world, we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few: we band of dishcloths.”

Part of the 48-hour Design Challenge. Read about Andi Smith’s experiences on her blog here.

Technical editing by Lindsey Stephens.