Friday, May 25, 2012

June 2007 Stitch of the Month ~~ Knit

June 2007 Stitch of the Month ~~ Knit


For sample, cast on 23 stitches.
Work with a multiple of 6 stitches, plus 5.
Rows l and 3: K4, * p3, k3 *: repeat from * to *, ending last repeat with k 4.

Row 2: P 4, * k 2 sts together, yarn over (yo), k 1, p 3 *; repeat from * to * , ending last repeat with p 4,

Rows 4 and 8: Knit.

Rows 5 and 7: K1, * p3, k3 *; repeat from * to *, ending p 3, k in last St.

Row 6: P 1, k 2 sts together, yo, k 1, p 3 *; repeat from * to *, ending last repeat with p 1.

Repeat Rows 1 through 8 for pattern.


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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Dangerous Impostor

Dangerous Impostor by Virginia Smith


This book is so good, filled with lots of action and suspense! A must read for 2012! Has a great ending, so read it and tell me what YOU think!

Monday, May 21, 2012

My Mom's Oxtail Soup

My Mom's Oxtail Soup
another recipe from the 1950's!

2 # oxtails flour 3 T oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove of garlic pressed or minced
2 cups rich beef stock
4 cups water
1 teaspoon leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme
salt pepper to taste
1 can tomatoes (med size)
2 cups diced carrots and potatoes
1/2 large bell pepper, seeded, cored and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley.
1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage.

1. roll the tails in the flour and brown in the oil with the
garlic and onions.

2. Add broth, water, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. boil.

3. reduce heat, simmer, covered until tails are tender about 2
1/2 hours.

4. Break up tomatoes, add with rest of ingredients, simmer,
covered for 30 min. Serves 5 to 6.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Bounty Hunter Guardian by Diane Burke

Bounty Hunter Guardian by Diane Burke



This book was so good, I did not want to stop reading. From the start to the finish it will get you spellbound! Great characters! Loads of action and suspense, a really great read. I have not read any books by this author before, but will be looking for her now!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Crochet Hot Mat

Crochet Hot Mat@2003 By N. L. Banks


Double Worsted Weight by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.
4 oz. #4 Ecru
J Hook

Stitches Used:
Single Crochet = sc
Double Crochet = dc
Half Double Crochet = hdc
5 Loop Puff Stitch = PS

Chain, 22.

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 Sc in each ch
across, ch 2, turn.

Row 2: * yo, insert hook in next Sc, yo, draw up a loop, yo,
insert hook in next sc, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw
through all 5 loops, ch 1, (5 loop puff stitch made)
1 dc in next ch, repeat from * across, ch 2, turn.
( 8 dc, turning chain counts as 1 dc.)

Row 3: 1 hdc in each st and in each ch-1 space across, end 1 hdc
in top of turning-ch, ch 2, turn.

Row 4: Working in back loops, 1 hdc across row, 1 hdc in turning
Chain, ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows 2-4 4 times, after the last repeat, do not turn, ch 2.

Edging:
Row 1: 3hdc in same place, hdc evenly spaced around dishcloth, placing
3 hdc in each corner, join with slip stitch, ch 3

Row 2: 1 dc in same place, *skip 1 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 3, 1dc in
Same place, repeat from * around, join with slip stitch, fasten
Off, weave in the ends.

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

April 2007 Stitch of the Month

April 2007 Stitch of the Month@2006 by N.L. Banks Crochet

Starting chain: Multiple of 8 sts + 2, for sample chain 18.

Row 1: (wrong side): Work l sc into 2nd ch from hook, l sc into each ch to end, turn.

Row 2: 3ch (count as 1 dc), * skip 2sc, work 1tr into next sc, working behind last tr work 1 dc into each of 2 skipped Sc, 1 dc in next sc,. Repeat from * to end, turn.

3rd row: 1 ch, work 1 sc into each st to end placing last Sc into 3rd of 3ch at beg of previous row, turn. (17sc )

The directions for this pattern stitch have been rewritten and are copyrighted. You may not use it on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor copied. It is for your personal use only.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Vertical columns of garter stitch

April 2008 Stitch of the Month


Vertical columns of garter stitch

Work with a multiple of 6 stitches. Size 8 knitting needles.

For sample, cast on 18 stitches.

Rw 1: (right side, but I liked the back side better, and the picture is taken of the back side): *P 3, K 3*, repeat across row.

Rw 2: Knit all stitches.

Repeat these 2 rows for pattern.

This pattern stitch is an easy one, you could use as is for coasters, or add a crocheted edging to it. You could also cast on more stitches for a dishcloth, again adding a knitted or crocheted edging. You could also use the pattern as is on very large needles, say like a size 13 to 17 knitting needles, add 6 extra stitches for edging, say a seed stitch, keeping out side 3 stitches in a seed stitch and the center 18 in the pattern.

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Summer night gown

  Summer night gown, long to the floor and mid length sleeves for chilly summer nights. I have sewn roses on the top and the skirt. All fabr...