Sunday, January 16, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Sat Jan 15th.

Happy Birthday to my favorite niece!!!!

Currently reading: Hell's Corner by David Baldacci (Camel Club) Working on my Heart for "Ofrendas de Corazon" which is Feb 11th. Crocheting another Winter Special Olympics Scarf. TEXAS Deadline Jan 20th. (will sent to Arizona if I miss deadline) Getting my stuff registered for the Quilt show for Feb 18 & 19th. And tracking numerous packages I sent out this week. Whew!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Pattern for Double Ended Crohook 2009

This pattern was given to me by Mary Lou Fisk. It was printed as a handout along with the Crohook she was selling.The Double Ended Crohook is made from a 5/16" wooden dowel, about 20-23" long with crochet hooks at each end. It it too large to use to make a scarf, but I used it anyway. Crohooks at 12" can be special ordered, so I ordered some for next years scarf project. A regular crohook, used for Tunisian Crochet, can also be used. I just can't find any where I live. (Deep South Texas, almost in Mexico)

Instructions: When creating a pattern, chain 3 stitches for each shell desired, plus one more stitch for the turning stitch. (180 stitches, plus 2 for 60 shells=181 chain stitches) will make approximately 48 X 60 or as long as you desire. For a baby afghan or lap robe, try about 40 shells (120 stitches plus 1)…


Practice Sample: Chain 22 stitches loosely, work loosely until you feel comfortable. Pick up a loop through every chain stitch across row (slip stitch) you now have all stitches on needle.

On larger Afghan, put stopper on end of hook after each color change to prevent dropping stitches.

Change to opposite end and tie second color through last stitch.

Chain 4, pull 4th chain through 3 loops. Chain 3, pull third chain through 3 loops...repeat…to the end of the row, ending with pull chain through 3 loops. You will only have on stitch left on hook…(do not pull tight as you have to pick up these stitches..)

With the same end of hook and same color yarn…pull one loop through each chain *slip stitch) between shells only…(if for some reason you have 3 or 4 chains, correct to have 3 loops or you will not have even rows of shells. Now all stitches are on needle.

Change to opposite end and use other color. *you should have different colored yarns hanging from each side.)

Chain 4 (as above) and pull 4th chain through 3 loops…continue as before….return, picking up loops with the same color.

Continue changing colors at ends, each two rows…repeat these two rows until you have your desired length. Finish with a row of only one stitch left on needle…now pull each slip stitch through both stitches each time to bind off project. Cut both yarns about 3 inches, know and weave in tails at corners. ENJOY!

Scarves I made for Winter Special Olympics


Shell Pattern made on Crohook

 I purchased the Crohook, and rec'd a free pattern, from Winter Texan at a local Craft Sale. This was the 3rd scarf I made for the Winter Special Olympians from Texas. They expected 3500 scarves and only rec'd 78 as of Jan 5th. Their deadline to mail is Jan 20th. I previously sent two, but decided to whipped out another one. Mailed it yesterday. Pattern to follow.



Monday, December 27, 2010

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo on New 500 Peso Bill | Journey Mexico Blog

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo on New 500 Peso Bill Journey Mexico Blog

My neighbors/friends/tenants gave me one of these for Christmas. They know I collect Frida Kahlo. It is awsome!!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Pumpkin Cobbler - Kitchen Scoop

Pumpkin Cobbler - Kitchen Scoop

I bought a small sugar pumpkin after Thanksgiving. I've been looking for an idea and wanted to make a cobbler. Then, this recipe appeared on Facebook. Yum.
I'm going to cook my pumpkin and make this.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pumpkin Pie Cake

4 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 16oz can pumpkin
1 ½ cup sugar
1 12-oz can evaporated milk

1 box yellow cake mix

1 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Mix in order- eggs, cinnamon, sugar, pumpkin, and milk.
Pour into a greased 9X13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of mixture. Drizzle melted butter on top of dry cake mix.
Sprinkle nuts all over.
Bake 1 hour at 350°. Serve with whipped cream.

Enjoy