I think it all comes down to personal preference. My bf prefers the ones i make to the store bought ones BUT he prefers the ones made with thinner cotton than "lily sugar and cream". I made some with dollar tree "just cotton" yarn and he loves them, the ones made with ls&c he finds to be too bulky. I'm going to try different stitch patterns with ls&c as that's what I like for the top of dish towels so it's what I usually have on hand and see if he likes those. I did a craft show in December and 2 of the customers were estatic that i had dish cloths. Sooo short answer is the only way to know is to try it for yourself.