Getting down and dirty...

in the garden ;)

I made a trip to Home Depot (which can be dangerous) and came home with more than I planned to get.  Our backyard is taking shape and turning out to be my sanctuary for the spring/summer :)  Check it out!






This is what was going on inside while I was digging holes ;)

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Suggestion for Crochet Baby Cocoon - Crochet Tip #62

This is my suggestion for the crochet baby cocoon. I have many hat patterns posted and would start the baby cocoon out just like a hat. My recommendation is to use a hat pattern. You can substitute a larger crochet hook if the recommended size hook is to small. You can also include additional increase rounds to make it larger.  Continue with as many rounds as you need.  I will be writing a cocoon pattern, extended from an existing hat pattern.

http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/03/v-stitch-crochet-summer-hat.html

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Date Nights

I don't know if you noticed but I stopped posting about our date nights on Fridays.  This lack of posting doesn't mean that Date Nights are dead!  We've been having date night every Friday but we decided to make them movie nights.  Having to come up with ideas at the end of every week became a chore and we didn't want that.  We can still plan special date nights every now and then but for now we have a standing movie night :)

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Star Lite Crochet Baby Afghan Blanket

Star Lite Crochet Afghan

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Star Lite Crochet Afghan

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Star Lite Crochet Baby Afghan Blanket

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
PC - Popcorn

Materials
Size H/5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn - 1020 yards - 932 meters
Tapestry Needle

Popcorn - Each popcorn stitch will consist of 3 double crochet, then join.

NOTE: You can reverse on each round  so the points are not leaning.   If you reverse, you will need to join the popcorn stitch on the same side you are working and push it to the front so the ridge is all on one side.   Leaning Crochet Stitches


Chain 4, Join with the beginning Stitch.

Round 1:  CH, *Work 3 DC through the loop, join with the beginning stitch to form the popcorn. CH 2, complete 6 times from *, join with the beginning stitch.

Round 2: CH, *Work 3 DC through the previous PC, join with the beginning stitch to form the popcorn.  This next part will be the increase on each point. It will consist of DC, CH1, DC, CH1, DC, CH1, DC in the same chain space.  Complete 6 times total from *, join with the beginning stitch.

Round 3:  *Work 3 DC through the previous PC, join with the beginning stitch to form the popcorn. Work a DC, CH 1 in the next stitch, Work the increase at the center point, DC, CH1, DC, CH1, DC, CH1, DC, CH 1.  Work a DC in the next stitch.



There will be 1 extra stitch on each round so it is important to count to so you do not end up with a lopsided star.   I have approximately 25 rounds and will be working a few more, which will make a nice size baby afghan. 

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Fitness Thursday #15

Another good week!  Worked out every day for 30 minutes.  I only had some minor slips in the diet but they were necessary ;)

I'm feeling good about myself and what I'm doing... even trying to dress the part too.  Yay!

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Crochet Thread Hair Scrunchi

Crochet Thread Hair Scrunchi

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Thread Hair Scrunchi

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Crochet Thread Hair Scrunchi

Skill Level - Beginner/Intermediate

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
SK - Skip

Materials
Size 7 Steel crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Sewing Needle
Pony Tail Holder


This project can be easily adjusted for the larger ponytail bands.  You will keep crochet extra rounds until your scrunchi is as full as you like.

Work a chain of 15, Loop the chain through the pony tail band. Make sure it is not twisted. Join with the beginning chain.


Round 1: CH 3, DC in the same stitch, CH 2, 2 DC in the same stitch. *Skip 2 chains, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2DC, Complete 4 times total from *, skip 2 chains, join with the beginning stitch. (See symbol chart. Red Dots show where to join)  SL ST to the next chain 2 space.

Round 2-42:  CH 3, DC in the same space, CH 2, 2 DC in the space. Work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in each of the 4 remaining, chain 2 spaces. Join with the beginning stitch.

This next round will be joining with the beginning round to close up the tube section.
Round 43:  CH 3, DC in the same space, CH 1, SL ST between the bottom section of the stitch on the beginning round. The first stitch will follow the tail.  Make sure your work is not twisted. CH 1, complete the 2 DC in same stitch.  *Work 2 DC, CH 1, SL ST between the stitch on the beginning round, CH 1, 2 DC in the same space. Complete 4 times total from *. Join with the beginning stitch and sew in all of the tails.

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PUDIM DE SORVETE

Já fiz várias vezes e faz sempre muito sucesso. É delicioso!!!

-1 lata de leite condensado-

2 vezes a mesma medida de leite

-4 ovos
-1 lata de creme de leite

-5 colheres (sopa) de açúcar

Calda de Chocolate:

-4 colheres de chocolate em pó

-2 colher de margarina

 Modo de Preparo

Em uma panela, coloque o leite condensado, o leite e as gemas.

Leve ao fogo sem levantar fervura.

Quando esfriar, acrescente o

creme de leite sem o soro, e reserve.

Bata as claras com o açúcar na batedeira em ponto de suspiro. Acrescente esse suspiro no

creme reservado.

Coloque em forma para pudim untada com uma calda de chocolate de

sua preferência. Leve ao freezer por 12 horas.

.Retire e espere uns minutinhos para desenformar, ou então mergulhe o fundo da forma num recipiente com agua quente.

Se quiser, jogue mais calda.

Calda de Chocolate:

leve os ingredientes ao fogo e vá mexendo. Vá acrescentando água,

aos poucos, com pouca água, pois a calda acaba endurecendo quando
esfria, ficando como uma leve crosta de chocolate muito gostosa.

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