Review: Something Foul at Sweetwater

Something Foul at Sweetwater by Sandra Bretting
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series. Love the southern charm the author puts into the story. Didn't see the end coming. Can't wait for the next the series.

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Review: The Good, the Bad and the Guacamole

The Good, the Bad and the Guacamole by Rebecca Adler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. The setting is a small town in Texas, filled with great characters, story line, mystery and a plot that just kept getting better and better making this a great book to read.

I didn't know who the killer right up to the end and then you get recipes.

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Yellow Ski Hat # 2 March 2016 Pattern of the Month Knit

March 2016 Pattern of the Month Knit

 Yellow Ski Hat # 2

2013@ N Banks

Materials needed:

Size 4 and 7 circular Knitting needles

1 set size 7 double pointed needles

1 row or round counter

3 oz main (I used yellow) worsted weight yarn

about 1 ½ oz of two different variegated colors marked 1 and 2, worsted weight yarn

about 1 ½ oz a solid color ( I used Pale Blue) worsted weight yarn

Note: I used needle tip protectors to keep the stitches from fallen off when I changed to the double pointed needles.

Using size 4 circular Knitting needles, cast on 100 stitches, join being careful not to twist the stitches. Use the row counter to mark end of rows.

Round 1: Knit

Rounds 2 to 6:  K 2, P 2 around.

Rounds 7 to 9: drop yellow, change to size 7 circular Knitting needles, attach variegated 1, and Knit. After round 9, fasten off variegated and pick up yellow.

Round 10: Knit

Round 11: Knit

Round 12: Purl

Round 13: Knit.

Rounds 14 to 16: drop main, attach variegated 2, Knit.

Round 17: with variegated Purl.

Rounds 18 & 19 with variegated Knit.

Round 20: fasten off variegated 2, pick up Yellow and Knit.

Round 21: Knit

Round  22: Purl

Rounds 23 to 24: Knit, after round 24, attach Pale Blue, do no fasten off yellow.

Round 25: with Pale Blue k1, with Yellow Knit 1 around.

Rounds 26 to 29: repeat round 25. After round 29, fasten off Pale Blue.

Rounds 30-31-32: with Yellow Knit.

Round 33: Purl

Round 34: with Yellow Knit, do not fasten off.

Round 35: attach variegated 2 and Knit.

Round 36: Knit, but decease 1 stitch every 7^th. Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Round 37: Purl

Round 38: Knit

Round 39: Knit, after row 39, fasten off variegated 2.

Round 40: with yellow, Knit, but decease 1 stitch every 6^th.

Round 41:  Knit.

Round 42: with yellow, Purl.

Round 43: with Yellow Knit

Round 44: with Yellow Knit, drop yellow

Round 45: attach variegated 1, Knit

Round 46: Knit, but decease 1 stitch every 5^th.

Round 47:  Knit, fasten off variegated 1 after round 47, pick up Yellow

Round 48: with Yellow Knit

Round 49: Knit,   but decease 1 stitch every 4^th.

Round 50: Purl

Round 51: Knit, but decease 1 stitch every 3^th.

Round 52: Knit

Round 53: Knit, but decease 1 stitch every 2^th.

Round 54: Knit

Round 55: Knit 2 together around, run yarn needle through remaining stitches and draw up tight.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters nor sold, recopied or reformatted without permission. It is for your personal use only.

Review: Fatal Fixer-Upper

Fatal Fixer-Upper by Jennie Bentley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

another book my sister gave me, (she gives me a big box of books for christmas each year!) this was a great read, couldn't put it down. It goes into the keeper file, to be read again.

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March 2016 Stitch of the Month Knit

March 2016 Stitch of the Month Knit

The Basket Weave Stitch

Multiple of 8 + 5

For sample cast on 29 ( 8 x 3 = 24 + 5 = 29)

Row 1:(RS) k
Row 2: k5, *p3, k5; rep from *
Row 3: p5, *k3, p5; rep from *
Row 4: Rep Row 2
Row 5: k
Row 6: k1, *p3, k5; rep from *; end p3, k1
Row 7: p1, *k3, p5; rep from *; end k3, p1
Row 8: Rep Row 6

Repeat rows 1 to 8 for pattern until desired length. The sample shows 2 repeats of the pattern.

Review: Finding Justice

Finding Justice by Kathi Daley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it. Great characters and lots of action. I didn't see the end coming. I am looking forward to the next in the series.

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Kangaroo Covers Complete

Kangaroo Covers Complete 

By Kathryn Doubrley

PDF  $20.00, 24 pgs. Instant  download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.  These are blankets that tuck inside the attached pillow. Kids love them, great for travel, school, etc. Universal pattern for any stitch, yarn or machine with or without a ribber.  Even hand knitters can use this pattern.  Booklet 8 gauges and 2 sizes to work with, and several patterns to enjoy.  Lots of very clear easy to follow instructions,  with charts, photos. Includes directions for the hobby and Passap machines. Has charted designs for punch card machines and much more. Great book for your library.