In these challenging economic times...

I recently knit a dust mop cover for my method O-Mop using Lily Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn. The yarn cost about a $1 and you can make two covers from one ball of yarn. I normally buy the bio-degradable dust cloths for the mop, so this will save a few bucks. I've used it a few times and it works just as good as the method brand. Do you have any tips for saving a few dollars in these challenging economic times (doom and gloom music plays)?

Supplies
cotton yarn, approx 95 yards
US 7 knitting needles

Main Piece

Cast on 42 sts.

**Row 1: (RS) Knit.

Rows 2 and 3: Purl.

Row 4: Knit.

Repeat last 4 rows for pattern until work from beginning measures 4". Cast off.**

Sides (make 2)

Cast on 14 sts.

Repeat from ** to ** as for main piece.

Join sides to main piece.

Place 1 side at each end of main piece and sew outer edges together.

(Pattern from Michaels by Lily Sugar'n Cream)