tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560210773213001762024-03-15T21:10:48.396-04:00LazyTcrochetYarn......Etsy......Food.....FriendsLazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-49511932391796385972023-12-05T08:01:00.007-05:002023-12-05T08:35:02.361-05:00Knit and Crochet Beret Pattern<p>It's been quite awhile since I've posted here on the blog, but I wanted to share a pattern that I've been working on. The knitting machine craze has been fun the past few years. It is very easy to make hats and scarves on the Addi King machine that I have. </p><p>I thought it would be fun to combine a knitted brim with a crochet flair. I wrote up this easy pattern for a Knit and Crochet Beret. Worked in Lion Brand Respun yarn, this style is stretchy, versatile and fun.</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><b>Knit and Crochet Beret - Stretchy Brim Beret</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">You'll need a 46 needle Addi King size knitting machine, some waste yarn, approximately </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">4 oz. of Lion </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Brand Respun yarn and a J size 6mm crochet hook.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-size: large;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlMLwu4kybjvDSxFfUQmDCRPXscAbDCbX6PhmQiYtjCDV8ah-53tKjrtf2gVGnnuzY0bYeyl1QcHySwUinXcBDtqH8Fcq7ydpYzGDe8kmoQlR6QALInTwINyQZU4jzAcNEa1uB4J9vwudNv0VXKaP3TXo7fe5VLb8CMBS5rzUUaTEEgLrSywm36eO0-tD/s2000/Untitled%20design%20(8).png" style="clear: left; 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vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">With Addi King size (46 needle) knitting machine, cast on with waste yarn and work 5 rows. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">With working yarn knit 36 rows. Add waste yarn for 5 rows and remove from machine.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 1: With J hook (6mm) fold brim and carefully single crochet each knit stitch together</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">and remove both </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">waste yarns. Join with slip stitch to first SC.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 2: ch 2 (counts as HDC), HDC in next 3 sts, 2 HDC in next *HDC in next 4 sts, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">2 HDC in next. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around. HDC in last st and join with sl st to top of ch 2. (55 sts)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 3: ch 2, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 3 sts, 2 HDC in next. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">HDC in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. (68 sts)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 4: ch 2, HDC in next 3 sts, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">HDC in last 3 sts and join with sl st to top of ch 2. (81 sts)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 5: ch 2, HDC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 5 sts, 2 HDC in next. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">HDC in last 3 sts and join with sl st to top of ch 2. (94 sts)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Rounds 6 - 13: ch 2, HDC in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 14: ch 2, HDC in next 5 sts, HDCdec. *HDC in next 6 sts, HDCdec. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around and join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 15: ch 2, HDC in next 4 sts, HDCdec. *HDC in next 5 sts, HDCdec. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around and join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 14: ch 2, HDC in next 3 sts, HDCdec. *HDC in next 4, HDCdec. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around and sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 15: ch 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 16: ch 2, HDC in next 2, HDCdec. *HDC in next 3, HDCdec. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around and join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 17: ch 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 18: ch 2, HDC in next st, HDCdec. *HDC in next 2 sts, HDCdec. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Repeat from * around and join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 19: ch 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with sl st on top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 20: ch 2, HDCdec. *HDC in 1 st, HDCdec. Repeat from * around. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 21: ch 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Round 22: ch 2, work HDCdec around. HDC in last. </span><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Join with sl st to top of ch 2.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Fasten off. Work the tail of the yarn through the remaining stitches. Pull to tighten the circle and fasten off. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Weave in the ends.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqZRTTpqIrKtY2SjsBfQVN5UDjb_jGRA0VQDIxurPe48z_Io6C7gJxDAq9aaqvP7zf1hp4Cq1yGAHrj1ckdk-qdnb49X3LCmGudyFkWQSjHGyg71nNkLublEGblRnA9xhiTi_7idWzeRrl6HJISuljGXhJGmDVQsNDx2Cjs2jI_YrKkU8XiB5pAVVck11/s3655/beret.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3655" data-original-width="2609" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqZRTTpqIrKtY2SjsBfQVN5UDjb_jGRA0VQDIxurPe48z_Io6C7gJxDAq9aaqvP7zf1hp4Cq1yGAHrj1ckdk-qdnb49X3LCmGudyFkWQSjHGyg71nNkLublEGblRnA9xhiTi_7idWzeRrl6HJISuljGXhJGmDVQsNDx2Cjs2jI_YrKkU8XiB5pAVVck11/s320/beret.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Tips</b><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><b>: </b>It's a little hard to see here, but here's a picture of the waste yarns in dark gray and pink. You fold the knitted brim and crochet the loops together in between the waste yarns. I have accidentally picked up the loops on the wrong side and completely enclosed the waste yarn making it difficult to remove.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Try to keep your crochet loose when joining so you retain the stretchiness of the brim!</div></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As always, finished items are for sale in my <a href="http://LazyTcrochet.Etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and <a href="https://goimagine.com/lazytcrochet/" target="_blank">goimagine </a>shops! Free and paid published patterns are available in my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/patricia-hodson">Ravelry</a> shop. Thanks so much for shopping LazyTcrochet!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">©️ 2023 LazyTcrochet</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">For personal use only.</span></span></p>LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-46075813989135832972020-04-07T17:00:00.001-04:002020-04-07T17:00:32.523-04:00Pecan Ice Box Cookies<span style="font-size: large;">Just like Grandma used to make, though I haven’t made them in decades, these deliciously simple slice and bake cookies are just as I remember them - thick, rich, chewy and chunky. As written, they are classic refrigerator cookies. You can use pecans or leave them out. You can roll the logs in sprinkles or chocolate jimmies. Or try mixing sprinkles into the dough!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pecan Ice Box Cookies</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup butter, room temperature </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups brown sugar </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup roughly chopped pecans</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Beat butter and sugar on high until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time then vanilla and water. Mix together remaining ingredients and add to the egg mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Form into two logs and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate. Slice and bake as needed. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake approximately 13 minutes or until brown on the edges. Each log makes 24 cookies. </span><br />
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I usually feed my starter in the morning and let it sit. That night, mix together 1/2 cup starter, 1 cup milk and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Mix well, scraping the sides of the bowl clean. Cover with plastic wrap or something to keep it from drying out. Let sit overnight or at least 8 hours.
The next morning add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup flour. Mix well. Knead lightly on a floured cloth. Roll out to 1/2” or a little thicker. Cut into 4” rounds (I use a large glass). Sprinkle a cookie sheet with corn meal. Place muffins on cookie sheet. When you get to the last of the cut up dough, shape them gently into 1 or 2 muffins. Cover with a towel and allow to rest 45 minutes.
Preheat a griddle or cast iron pan to medium low. Bake a few at a time, 5 - 6 minutes per side. I like to cover them with the lid to my roasting pan. It seems to help them bake through the middle. Allow to cool on a rack. Makes 8-10.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-18372514645249179452020-01-21T11:27:00.000-05:002020-01-21T11:31:16.329-05:00Heart Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Gauge is approximately 4 puff v-stitches and 4 rounds in pattern (4 puff x 4 puff) = 4”</span></div>
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This is the 12th year of the Yarn Discovery Tour and there are 19 shops participating throughout Northeast Ohio. If you visit <a href="http://yarndiscoverytour.com/">yarndiscoverytour.com</a> you can see the shops, click the links, check out a map and plan your trip. Last year I enjoyed my time alone and managed to hit up some in my area. Many people plan a trip with friends or a knitting group.<br />
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There are rules and guidelines for shoppers and stores. You can purchase a passport and receive a free tote bag from any participating shop. The tour dates are September 3rd through 22nd, 2019. Make a purchase at a shop and receive a stamp in your passport as well as their pin for your souvenir bag. Purchase a minimum of $10 and receive a free knit or crochet pattern exclusive to that shop and an entry to win prizes. More details, shop lists and tour hours are on the event page at <a href="http://yarndiscoverytour.com/">yarndiscoverytour.com</a><br />
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I’m excited to announce that I was asked to design a crochet pattern for the Yarn Discovery Tour this year! My pattern for the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/discovery-mitts" target="_blank">Discovery Mitts</a> includes instructions for both the ribbed cuff and long version and will be available exclusively at Gwen Erin Natural Fibers in Hubbard, Ohio. This pattern uses Gwen Erin's Enid yarn which is a gorgeous DK weight, 3-ply, 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool. You can get this pattern with any $10 purchase at Gwen Erin Natural Fibers during the Yarn Discovery Tour. Visit <a href="http://gwenerin.com/">GwenErin.com</a> to plan your visit and see what fabulous supplies and classes they offer!<br />
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The Discovery Mitts pattern will be available in my Ravelry store after the tour. For now, I'm posting a rather amateurish video tutorial that includes techniques used, tips for sizing, finishing and more. Bear with me as I am new to the video tutorial and movie editing scene! I apologize in advance that there are no captions as of yet. If I have time to include them I certainly will. As with all my patterns, support is available by emailing me at <a href="mailto:LazyTcrochet@gmail.com">LazyTcrochet@gmail.com</a>. Thanks! I hope you enjoy this pattern.<br />
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Video tutorial for the Discovery Mitts available here: <a href="https://youtu.be/DPLhTBGn1Jw" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #167ac6; cursor: pointer; font-family: "YouTube Noto", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/DPLhTBGn1Jw</a><br />
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I recently published the pattern for my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165342202/crochet-pattern-hooded-scarf-or-cowl?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Hooded Scarf or Cowl</a>, using Lion Brand Homespun yarn. This design incorporates the rounded hood technique that I used in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/111307421/crochet-pattern-wildwood-capelet-hooded?ref=shop_home_active&nc=1">Wildwood Capelet</a> and works quite well in Homespun for a soft and warm hood. You can add a scarf to wrap around or tie in the front or add a circular cowl that can be looped around for warmth. This pattern calls for 2 skeins of Homespun, but only uses a small amount of the second skein. I decided to share with you an easy pattern to use up part of the remaining yarn.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVr5fuCS5DuzoQLYS6J40iMmcPJQT6F0wtcIW76UWunzWXE9T_VQddNp2GkZPYCf45mnR1fFgPi5N_yJS4vbbZv12jUTdYQRQjH34nzBby3YKpw4YW9okACnbfczdPzzaqzWqJ0rNkwFQp/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVr5fuCS5DuzoQLYS6J40iMmcPJQT6F0wtcIW76UWunzWXE9T_VQddNp2GkZPYCf45mnR1fFgPi5N_yJS4vbbZv12jUTdYQRQjH34nzBby3YKpw4YW9okACnbfczdPzzaqzWqJ0rNkwFQp/s320/DSC_0004.JPG" /></a>These Homespun Fingerless Mitts are sized to fit ladies or teens, but once you've made a pair you can easily adjust the starting chain to fit the hands of a man or even a child. Just use as many stitches as fit comfortably around the knuckles or base of the fingers and follow the pattern from there, adjusting for the different stitch count. The Foundationless Double Crochet stitch works great for the fingertips of these because it creates a nice, stretchy edge. There's a link for that tutorial <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2010/03/foundationless-crochet.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a><br />
When crocheting with Lion Brand Homespun yarn, the best advice is not to work too tightly. The yarn calls for a K hook, and most of the time I do use a K hook with Homespun. However, when working with a smaller hook (such as a J hook, as called for in this pattern), you don't want your work too loose either. The reason for using a smaller hook is for a slightly tighter fabric. The more you work with Homespun, the easier it gets. I've read reviews from people who don't like working with it because it gets caught on the hook. I've learned to keep my stitches relatively loose and, at the same time, if it does get caught on the hook I can back step just a bit to drop the bit that doesn't belong off the hook. You'll be able to tell which is the working loop and drop the tighter, incorrect piece off the hook. If you continue and force the next stitch it tends to become tight and difficult to manage and can affect the overall look of your finished fabric. The best thing to do is to go back and fix the loop so that you're sure it's only the working loop on the hook. At any point, you can also drop the loop off the hook, pull it free from the catch and continue on from there. Knitting with Homespun sometimes requires a similar approach, dropping the extra "catch" off the needle as necessary to prevent a tight and inconsistent stitch.<br />
Overall, Lion Brand Homespun continues to be one of my favorite commercial yarns. It makes wonderful shawls, hats, mittens and more, whether knit or crochet. These patterns are easy and should make for a fun weekend of crochet!<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">DcCh = double crochet chain or “foundationless double crochet” (instructions and tips can be found on my blog at</span><a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2010/03/foundationless-crochet.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2010/03/foundationless-crochet.html</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> )</span></div>
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I haven't officially decorated for Halloween yet. I was about to wash the windows, like I do every Fall, and noticed a spider web on the outside. It reminded me of a picture I saw of a crocheted spider's web and thought I'd try it.<br />
I don't particularly care for thread crochet as I'm more of a chunky girl myself. I thought of trying it free form, but since I'm not used to doilies or working with thread, I decided to search for a pattern to get me started. Once the center was started, it was easier to change it up and free form the outside. (Having an asymmetrical center might be better next time.) I added a piece of Ric-Rac that reminded me of the Orb Spiders that we have in the vegetable garden.<br />
This <a href="http://www.crochetnmore.com/spiderwebtabletopper.htm" target="_blank">pattern from Crochet 'N' More is for a Spiderweb Table Topper</a> and calls for a sport weight yarn. I used Aunt Lydia's crochet thread size 3 and a D (3.25 mm) hook, following the instructions through round 4 or 5 and then improvised. You could make it as large or small as you like.<br />
I pinned mine to a window corner, but you could make it large with worsted yarn, tie it to a fence or a door, and add a really big spider if you want. I will add a tiny spider to mine once I get the decorations out. 'Tis the season!<br />
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LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-26412202837060997732013-06-21T11:26:00.000-04:002013-08-14T06:58:38.116-04:00Button Tips and Techniques for Knit or Crochet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84ScndltqQd_cfxLHgBAGvAl821X7R4l0CKbd-SrGJk0-xQFivUF4FQpe2-p-DOXnTXoVLjjKKlmB5qDK8SumJ1Ua9CpPk01YQtcn-jddUk7vmceJi9y04CoeUrMrQPciB74GWq7kD5NK/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84ScndltqQd_cfxLHgBAGvAl821X7R4l0CKbd-SrGJk0-xQFivUF4FQpe2-p-DOXnTXoVLjjKKlmB5qDK8SumJ1Ua9CpPk01YQtcn-jddUk7vmceJi9y04CoeUrMrQPciB74GWq7kD5NK/s320/DSC_0001.JPG" width="213" /></a>I love buttons and have been incorporating them into <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyTcrochet?ref=seller_info_count" target="_blank">my designs</a> as often as I can. Whether functional or decorative, you want to make sure they're going to stay in place and, if necessary, stand up through washing and ordinary wear. I've put together some tips and techniques for sewing buttons on knit and crochet pieces.<br />
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I love chunky and bulky yarns and they provide a fabric with which you can use some bold and beautiful, large buttons.<br />
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If you can, plan on using the tail of the yarn to sew on the button. If the tail yarn is near where you want the button to be, the holes of the button are large enough for the yarn and needle, and the yarn is appropriate for sewing on a button, just weave it through a few stitches and sew the button. Knot the yarn and weave in the ends. You'll need a longer yarn tail if you choose to do it that way. Most types of yarn would be appropriate for sewing with, but be careful if you're using single ply wool or loosely spun fibers since you can't pull snugly, they might pull apart. I do this a lot with some of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/85553059/as-seen-in-midwest-living-magazine?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">my button wraps</a>. The corner button uses the yarn tail, but I'll sew with an additional piece of yarn when adding a second button in another location.<br />
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highly recommend having a sewing kit on-hand. Often times, you'll need a
particular color of thread to sew on a button on knit or crochet
fabrics. Instead of buying a whole spool of thread in a color you may
not need again, you could probably find a close enough color in a sewing
kit.<br />
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If you're using sewing thread to sew on a button, it's best to double the thread and knot it. If you only knot one end of the thread, leaving a loose tail, that
knot might slip through the yarn strands and not be a secure start to
sewing on the button. It might work for some fabrics, but not when
working with yarn. I like to start by working the needle with knotted double thread around the yarn, pull the needle through the doubled thread and pull tightly. This makes a nice foundation to start sewing on the button<br />
One last tip, in regard to button holes, is to whip stitch on the side of the button hole. As you can see here, a button hole was created by skipping a stitch. That skipped stitch might be loose enough to catch on a button, so I like to whip stitch a few stitches over it to tighten it up and create a more prominent button hole. If you happen to have a yarn tail to weave in near the button hole, whip stitch around a loose stitch if desired.<br />
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For more button tips see <a href="http://nls.interweave.com/t/bfjbbFTJvQAT1uFCTgBYmaDXA9aaaBYmDXA9?l=-@s~sFzE&V=uR8p2T0flYnk_7Rqfx.Txd&nV=uR8p2T0flYnk_7Rqfx.Txd&u=4Ah&6=&i=%23" target="_blank">this great post at Crochet Me.</a><br />
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I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite techniques. Instead of
starting every project with a chain strip, using a "foundationless"
stitch can speed up the start of your project and allow for more stretch
than a starting chain would.<br />
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A foundationless DC, or DC Chain, is my favorite way to start a simple,
lengthwise scarf. It is also good for garments that you crochet from the
bottom edge up, since it creates a stretchier edge as compared to a
starting chain. It's easy to change a pattern that calls for a starting
chain and then a row of DC. Just work a row of foundationless DC (or DC
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Start with a Ch 3 (this chain 3 counts as your first DC stitch). YO,
insert hook into the first Ch, YO and pull through. YO and pull through
one loop to create the "base chain" (3 loops remain on hook). Now work a
DC as normal - YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through last 2
loops.<br />
See the picture above - the last chain made under the hook is the "base chain" and the
double crochet will be on top of it, next to the starting chain 3. <br />
To work the next DC Ch, YO and insert the hook into what was the last
"base chain" stitch (it's actually a ch 1 at the base of each stitch).
To make this easier to find, I usually hold that stitch as I'm finishing
the DC so I know where the chain stitch is when I move on to the next
one.<br />
YO and pull through, creating the next "base chain". (Hold this stitch
if you want to to mark it.) Then work the DC - YO, pull through 2 loops.
YO, pull through last 2 loops. Continue working DC Ch for as long as
you want your project to be.<br />
So each stitch consists of a base chain (like a ch 1) and finishes with a
double crochet, all in one stitch and the beginning chain 3 counts as
your first DC.<br />
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I have incorporated this stitch in the foundation of my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-circle-vest-shrug">Circle Shrug Vest Pattern</a>, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82053272/crochet-pattern-long-fingerless-gloves">Long Fingerless Glove</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82053272/crochet-pattern-long-fingerless-gloves">s</a> pattern, for the hood on the <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2012/10/wildwood-capelet-new-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank">Wildwood Capelet Pattern</a>, and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130535518/crochet-pattern-chunky-crochet-button?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Chunky Crochet Button Wrap</a> pattern.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-36653205265247463172013-04-19T10:55:00.000-04:002017-03-29T17:38:24.748-04:00Cheesy Shrimp and Grits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cheesy Shrimp and Grits (2 large servings)<br />
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1 cup old-fashioned grits<br />
3 cups water<br />
2 cups milk<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
1/4 cup grated parmesan<br />
12 oz. shrimp, thawed and peeled<br />
2 slices bacon, chopped <br />
1/4 cup chopped onion<br />
1 garlic clove, minced<br />
2 T. butter <br />
salt and pepper<br />
white wine<br />
lemon juice<br />
two fried eggs<br />
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Heat water and milk to almost boiling, add grits and cook according to package directions. Stir often.<br />
Cook chopped bacon until crispy and remove from pan. Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook one minute or so and add the butter. When melted, add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and herbs if you'd like. When the shrimp are done, pour about 1/4 cup dry, white wine and a tablespoon or so of fresh squeezed lemon juice. Cook one minute and remove from heat.<br />
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Cook a fried egg for each plate. Spoon grits into a serving bowl, top with shrimp, the cooked egg and bacon bits.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-22092019256624955252012-10-05T08:29:00.000-04:002015-10-29T17:47:09.515-04:00Wildwood Capelet - New Crochet pattern and tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new Wildwood Capelet is a shawl-style capelet with a rounded hood in soft and chunky crochet. The hood has a rounded design and utilizes a special technique that is described below.<br />
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I'm including this video tutorial to demonstrate my version of a flat braid join in crochet. It's a technique that is often used to join granny squares, but I have interpreted it here for the purpose of joining the back of the hood for my Wildwood Capelet pattern. (Not a professional video, but I think it clearly demonstrates how to create the stitch while joining.)<br />
This hood pattern also utilizes the DcCh (Double Crochet Chain) or Foundationless Double Crochet as described in an earlier post <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2013/06/foundationless-double-crochet-tutorial.html">http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2013/06/foundationless-double-crochet-tutorial.html</a><br />
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The pattern for the Wildwood Capelet is available on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/wildwood-capelet/32323" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wildwood-capelet" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>.
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Crochet Collar Pattern</h2>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For personal use only.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1 button (5/8” shown)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">E hook (3.50 mm)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ch 2 counts as first Dc in each row.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Gauge: Approximately 15 dc and 8 rows = 4”</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Collar is approximately 19” X 2 ½”.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Row 1: Leaving a 10” tail, Dc Ch 69, Ch 2, turn. (Instructions for the Dc Ch, or foundationless crochet are here... <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2013/06/foundationless-double-crochet-tutorial.html)">http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2013/06/foundationless-double-crochet-tutorial.html)</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Row
2: Dc in next 11, 2 dc in next, *dc in next 10 sts., 2dc in next.*
Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Dc in last 12. Ch 2, turn.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Row
3: Dc in next 11, 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts., *dc in next 10
sts., 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times.
Dc in last 12. Ch 2, turn.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Row
4: Dc in next 11, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts., *dc in next 10
sts., 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times.
Dc in last 12. Ch 2, turn.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Row
5: Dc in next 13, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts., *dc in next 14
sts., 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times.
Dc in last 14. Fasten off.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Using
the tail of the yarn to crochet a button loop, insert the hook at the
side of Row 1 and pull up a loop. Chain 5 (or however many you need to
fit the button you want to use), join with slip stitch and fasten off.
Work the ends in. Sew a button to the opposite side. Steam block, if
desired.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/85Xg50Jxz-GPVpnQ5Pi5ORKCu1auUVhdgiKDV3sQLvP8w43PEtf1ofCjCMEAAhiAWNWlIQRElcfa0i6KIg2iU9aZlfoB0YQWyWUaCwPEK_gxpnUUMX8" style="height: 468px; width: 467px;" /> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.06739021499955933" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For the natural color shown, I used DMC Senso Linen Cotton.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Follow instructions above through Row 4.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For
the scalloped edging, Ch 1, skip 2 stitches, work 5 dc in next stitch,
(skip 2 stitches, sc in next , skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next) repeat
across, skip 3 stitches at the end and sc in top of turning chain. (17
scallops made.) Fasten off. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Using
the tail of the yarn to crochet a button loop, insert the hook at the
side of Row 1 and pull up a loop. Chain 5 (or however many you need to
fit the button you want to use), join with slip stitch and fasten off.
Work the ends in. Sew a button to the opposite side. Steam block, if
desired.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">© 2012 LazyTcrochet</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For personal use only.</span></span><br />
<a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flazytcrochet.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F09%2Fcrochet-collar-from-lazytcrochet.html&media=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2F85Xg50Jxz-GPVpnQ5Pi5ORKCu1auUVhdgiKDV3sQLvP8w43PEtf1ofCjCMEAAhiAWNWlIQRElcfa0i6KIg2iU9aZlfoB0YQWyWUaCwPEK_gxpnUUMX8&description=Free%20pattern%20for%20a%20Crochet%20Collar%20from%20LazyTcrochet"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a>LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-90468642772347756822011-11-30T07:32:00.006-05:002013-07-29T08:47:31.314-04:00Crochet Hat Pattern - Organic Cotton<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgG4WOyw8UI73JrcgjRd9APezc5owBlqrRIH8rXLBxMG7tH_at44A7ubM28wEe1dKNSUosxXyIgPB1a6NEP_1H_hEs7F9Rlw4cVpQ4Uy2EFuSlD4oCN7YiPhDipCqY1eanYzvQEtpDf25/s1600/freehat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680803135949505074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgG4WOyw8UI73JrcgjRd9APezc5owBlqrRIH8rXLBxMG7tH_at44A7ubM28wEe1dKNSUosxXyIgPB1a6NEP_1H_hEs7F9Rlw4cVpQ4Uy2EFuSlD4oCN7YiPhDipCqY1eanYzvQEtpDf25/s320/freehat.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 237px;" /></a>Simple Crochet Hat from me, LazyT. Happy Holidays!<br />
1 skein Nature's Choice Organic Cotton from Lion Brand Yarn (walnut color shown)<br />
J (6 mm) hook<br />
Fits adults/teens. <br />
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Ch 3, work 7 hdc in first st. Join. (8 hdc)<br />
Ch 2, hdc in same. 2 hdc in each. Join. (16 hdc)<br />
Ch 2, hdc in same, hdc in next. *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next* Repeat from * to * around. Join. (24 hdc)<br />
Ch 2, hdc in same, hdc in next 2 sts. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join. (32 hdc)<br />
Ch 2, hdc in same, hdc in next 3 sts. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next 3 sts.* Repeat from * to * around.<br />
Join. (40 hdc)<br />
Ch 2, hdc in same, hdc in next 4 sts. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next 4 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join. (48 hdc)<br />
Ch 2, hdc in next and each st. around. Join. (48 hdc)<br />
Repeat until out of yarn, or until hat is desired length. Fasten off.<br />
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*Optional - Fold up brim and sew on a button.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73o2ZoC0HWke63ftiPx9XTejI6qZwXoBAq9NfNtNu6K4M5diLN8iSa-xU4Gvhz54yOuOMgQYyAD-C4badvTL4_vCBel3IRnLdEsfq78hKwnTLGIkOW7bP92KqhIekhi51JwF6_RPfbG14/s1600/freehat2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680803134503490050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73o2ZoC0HWke63ftiPx9XTejI6qZwXoBAq9NfNtNu6K4M5diLN8iSa-xU4Gvhz54yOuOMgQYyAD-C4badvTL4_vCBel3IRnLdEsfq78hKwnTLGIkOW7bP92KqhIekhi51JwF6_RPfbG14/s320/freehat2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 251px;" /></a>©2011 LazyTcrochet<br />
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**My approximate gauge was 10 stitches X 9 rows = 4 inches. I ended up with 16 rounds of hdc, after the increases. When I increased to the 48 stitches, my circle measured approximately 6 1/4" (slightly stretchy). And this hat fits ladies/teens.<br />
If your gauge is tighter, you could either add one more increase row (to 56 sts.) but that might be too loose, or you could try working with a larger hook (K).**LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-5484664564048326402011-10-18T13:40:00.000-04:002012-07-14T08:32:49.666-04:00Crochet Pattern Granny Square Circle ShrugThe pattern is now available for this shrug. It's crocheted out of Cascade Eco Wool and is a snuggly one-size-fits-all kind of shoulder warmer shrug. Not your typical granny square. Visit the pattern page here...<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84058713/crochet-pattern-granny-square-circle">http://www.etsy.com/listing/84058713/crochet-pattern-granny-square-circle</a> and the finished sweater is available in the same Ecru color as in the photo here... <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83310800/ecru-wool-shrug-crochet-circle-sweater">http://www.etsy.com/listing/83310800/ecru-wool-shrug-crochet-circle-sweater</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyTcrochet?section_id=8004089">Click HERE for all available patterns.</a>LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-19364162987862047652011-08-25T09:45:00.004-04:002011-08-25T09:57:09.916-04:00CirclesCircles seem to be all the rage. I've come up with a pattern for my circle vest shrug since so many people have asked for it. Some designs start with a circle at the back and continue all the way around the collar. This one has a distinct square back to it, with an added circular collar around. You can add a button or use a shawl pin. I have both the pattern and finished designs available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyTcrochet">LazyTcrochet.Etsy.com</a>.
<br />Here's one in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71923247/crochet-circle-vest-or-sleeveless-shrug">Paprika</a>, with a wooden button...
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71923247/crochet-circle-vest-or-sleeveless-shrug"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2L_cSVYucUIrChj-HcePDkR1IWiE8-8-sC9-YVFLTipXTRKX2DgEANvMUm887nJ7ZfCSdcrgGCTyIo5agbqPZjM7F9ie00xUe8vZKHqoVM9p8hvtXPaAgAgwL6jj1MoOdOF5uspjcVki/s320/paprika3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644790516517763218" border="0" /></a>
<br />And <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80217500/black-shrug-crochet-circle-vest-with">Black</a>, with a wooden shawl pin...
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<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80386357/crochet-pattern-circle-shrug-vest-pdf">The pattern is available in my Etsy shop here</a>. See my <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2010/03/foundationless-crochet.html">post on Foundationless Crochet</a> for tips!
<br />LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-67579024650875347752011-07-12T07:47:00.005-04:002011-07-12T08:19:39.235-04:00Felting Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIINZMjGiFHrxippP3ugPduaAmOfes8cJRswZYFQGRlQQ6bWA0C0VacUw7y7QwdCjF_NTIFFzaPzmhOBCsoek3j6IOIq9knmzR9G8cWWNXLaBK_0C_bdGRUHAERAt81gAkYqNBdJGac-7y/s1600/squares.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIINZMjGiFHrxippP3ugPduaAmOfes8cJRswZYFQGRlQQ6bWA0C0VacUw7y7QwdCjF_NTIFFzaPzmhOBCsoek3j6IOIq9knmzR9G8cWWNXLaBK_0C_bdGRUHAERAt81gAkYqNBdJGac-7y/s400/squares.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628431604186878738" border="0" /></a><br />While Granny Squares are not my favorite thing to crochet, I am excited about felting them into a groovy handbag. It's been a long time since I've felted (or fulled) anything fun. Hats are my favorite thing to felt, but I'll be making mittens, purses, slippers, and more. I think I'll get an electric tea kettle to use down stairs. My water is hot, but it doesn't stay hot enough and I like to add a kettle of hot water to it as it cools down. I was making myself nervous carrying a kettle of boiling water down the stairs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqTDmJU8hOiqxstd33MxN7vHLMT7QD5Lgum8hEZBwe1NwfSuAQwfS1s30lN-qE5sIVXZr5BzlfUslYklFAztBCOpQwXREEbtSoKvp914P-Lxec_b-vT2CgxETgyXIbcwpzownafk_K1XK/s1600/blackwoolhat.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqTDmJU8hOiqxstd33MxN7vHLMT7QD5Lgum8hEZBwe1NwfSuAQwfS1s30lN-qE5sIVXZr5BzlfUslYklFAztBCOpQwXREEbtSoKvp914P-Lxec_b-vT2CgxETgyXIbcwpzownafk_K1XK/s400/blackwoolhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628431615650932722" border="0" /></a><br />Crocheting or knitting something and then felting it in hot water is my favorite form of felting. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyg7UenSdBENecXKAJXV1gmtl-uH8Ro65Vf19ey_khm2w_SVnL4cr0SPtQQdmgd-3nJyrhosjiPXvNnDLCoJ82Rom91745P3Si2xHt3iy013r1IZPl-NJErzWWgnWsIuhdrFN10MuU2hF/s1600/greenbag5.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyg7UenSdBENecXKAJXV1gmtl-uH8Ro65Vf19ey_khm2w_SVnL4cr0SPtQQdmgd-3nJyrhosjiPXvNnDLCoJ82Rom91745P3Si2xHt3iy013r1IZPl-NJErzWWgnWsIuhdrFN10MuU2hF/s200/greenbag5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628438103771645314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dEEVK-jDZ7TQwH54DVY0YiRibRkbY_2po5qbyy5v5onkhn82ePmRipGqLjq83Jk1L-2WV7ht26c2QhAm_mGnWkPt6cMRPlppprQjMRHRPZaUt_DDT-ZzNiEwZ28IEDvQs5fTzKNb9LIe/s1600/bluebag2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dEEVK-jDZ7TQwH54DVY0YiRibRkbY_2po5qbyy5v5onkhn82ePmRipGqLjq83Jk1L-2WV7ht26c2QhAm_mGnWkPt6cMRPlppprQjMRHRPZaUt_DDT-ZzNiEwZ28IEDvQs5fTzKNb9LIe/s200/bluebag2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628438093177552290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqhnqSws2sejj68LrgHh1zVMIFQXSC6_RQcDQsj886Cq0kHStqT5WdhlJQ6SRHOTSEx2AOYq5JvxCp66r1pK75cW2fmuLAXT4qTdSYaBUatCPCpJWbDJAU5fgKShlUPPi9BxRJFpsInG5/s1600/leaves.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqhnqSws2sejj68LrgHh1zVMIFQXSC6_RQcDQsj886Cq0kHStqT5WdhlJQ6SRHOTSEx2AOYq5JvxCp66r1pK75cW2fmuLAXT4qTdSYaBUatCPCpJWbDJAU5fgKShlUPPi9BxRJFpsInG5/s200/leaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628438109528651442" border="0" /></a><br />Wet-felting is fun, but I tend to make a huge mess! Needlefelting is something I'd like to do more of. I've never been "artistic" in the drawing or painting sense, but needle felting seemed to coax the creativity right out of me. It flowed so easily as I painted with the wool. So, I'll be working with some raw and colorful fibers very soon!LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-84561947168615520102011-06-22T08:23:00.001-04:002011-06-22T08:24:52.192-04:00It's Strawberry Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsrAbBkht2zlc8LvPIkEvfbnsXWoW46CiM6RQwWF5JODmWQ9oUoA08sRU98JA7WlT7ZZpBNbzX5-O6eXksQSbQNsvjmmV7NzXKpq0hD0Y6apKa3QTWrZ3der9IWX6LzSZXpXFMLwlU9bx/s1600-h/strawberries.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsrAbBkht2zlc8LvPIkEvfbnsXWoW46CiM6RQwWF5JODmWQ9oUoA08sRU98JA7WlT7ZZpBNbzX5-O6eXksQSbQNsvjmmV7NzXKpq0hD0Y6apKa3QTWrZ3der9IWX6LzSZXpXFMLwlU9bx/s320/strawberries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215757374795802018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijoaiIcunr7rBFOEcVQDM-Oy3w_HQ3WOg31QL4gl-3qCQXRwi0KyJ2Uz3zOaIw8cSXAkI4Htxjqs76Lyu0N3v48WgKvdmAg17JhmiRE_w8cCPtOk7N_OxvVvllxuuhzx0ldqjLKnoGZ2MQ/s1600-h/shortcake2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijoaiIcunr7rBFOEcVQDM-Oy3w_HQ3WOg31QL4gl-3qCQXRwi0KyJ2Uz3zOaIw8cSXAkI4Htxjqs76Lyu0N3v48WgKvdmAg17JhmiRE_w8cCPtOk7N_OxvVvllxuuhzx0ldqjLKnoGZ2MQ/s320/shortcake2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215757372146336386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />****This is a repost of a 2008 blog.****<br />I thought I'd share a recipe that's been used in my family for as long as I can remember. Every year when the local strawberries are ripe, I buy a flat and freeze some. Sometimes I make strawberry jam, but I definitely have to make a batch of shortcake since the berries are so sweet.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Strawberry Shortcake</span><br />Mix together with a wooden spoon 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tablespoons shortening and 1/3 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and mix well. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.<br />Mix together the dry ingredients - 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and a dash of salt.<br />Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with 1/3 cup of milk. Mix until combined. If it's too stiff, add more milk (I almost always do, but no one ever changed the recipe).<br />Bake in a greased round or square 8 or 9" cake pan, sprinkling the top with sugar, if desired...or in muffin cups (approximately 8 muffins). I made a double batch to take to a party last weekend. I love mine served with sliced, sugared berries and milk. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.<br />Eat it fresh, or the next day. If you cover them with a towel, the sugar tops will stay crisp for awhile. If you store it tightly in a plastic bag, they'll still be delicious, but will get softer.<br />This is really good with peaches and other fresh berries also!<br />Enjoy!LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-25489420052439658302011-05-06T10:42:00.005-04:002011-05-06T10:50:15.635-04:00A Little Birdie Told Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRX-mW58ZpHC-dUJjBf0x4aht_wWJAgjagMyETeV5SBF3JzY6J7m1BjrHSKmjYO2_Q8IeZBUnWJOahHSjBHcrFJclziWsIDBouJXBajedfCnhkyBgzmgdsLyj_J-WxEriKlOXCsrBdCex/s1600/cookiesbirds.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRX-mW58ZpHC-dUJjBf0x4aht_wWJAgjagMyETeV5SBF3JzY6J7m1BjrHSKmjYO2_Q8IeZBUnWJOahHSjBHcrFJclziWsIDBouJXBajedfCnhkyBgzmgdsLyj_J-WxEriKlOXCsrBdCex/s400/cookiesbirds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603614647671078018" /></a><br />...but I already knew! These are my Mom's favorite cookies. I posted the recipe for "Nonie Cookies" <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.chttp//www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifom/2008/12/family-cookie-recipe.html">a few years ago<br /></a> but thought I'd share it again. I'm baking these sweet little birds and sending a package to my Mom for Mother's Day. Hopefully they'll arrive with only a few broken tails.<br /><br />This was my great-grandmother Eleanor's recipe for sugar cookies. They've since come to be called "Nonie Cookies" since she was "Grandma Nonie." It is a classic cookie recipe, enjoyed all year long. I like them a little thick, while my Mom likes them thin and crispy. See what you think. <br /><br />NONIE COOKIES<br /><br />Mix together 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar and a dash of freshly ground nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add 1 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.<br /><br />Roll half the dough on a floured cloth or board. Sprinkle with sugar and roll it in gently. Cut with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake at 350° until lightly brown. Roll and cut remaining dough. You can use colored sugars if desired.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-42725597425116689422011-02-02T12:57:00.002-05:002011-02-02T13:21:00.333-05:00Crusty Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_RPZOxRSbmGTaV3zfeVshfiuZg1-f7-suDPrTLScnjWmKRMyolAmp4x2p5J7hjyZjbjXatn2iuRTiMlkhrMOjePhHWp0MgphO9JugWUkzXsiA52QD1NZ5dFZw3NYXavptYjVyWjwScrX/s1600/bread.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_RPZOxRSbmGTaV3zfeVshfiuZg1-f7-suDPrTLScnjWmKRMyolAmp4x2p5J7hjyZjbjXatn2iuRTiMlkhrMOjePhHWp0MgphO9JugWUkzXsiA52QD1NZ5dFZw3NYXavptYjVyWjwScrX/s400/bread.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569158748002420034" border="0" /></a><br />My mom gave me a baguette pan a few years ago, but I was afraid to try it. Now that I found this recipe, I've been making a lot of baguettes! Here is the original recipe, written for a bread machine. I'd rather mix the dough by hand than bother with a bread machine.<br /><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/French-Baguettes/Detail.aspx">French Baquettes Recipe on Allrecipes.com</a><br /><br />Here's my adapted version that's easy to mix by hand or with a dough hook on your mixer.<br />In your mixer bowl or a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup bread flour, and 1 cup warm water. Mix well and let sit 5 minutes, until bubbly. Add 1 1/2 cups bread flour, mix well and knead (either by hand or with the dough hook on the mixer) until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, roll it around so that the top of the dough is greased also, cover and let rise in a warm place until double.<br />Roll the dough out on a floured board until it measures approximately 12" X 16". Cut with a sharp knife into two pieces 8" X 12". Starting on a 12" side, roll each piece, trying not to allow bubbles or too much flour. Pinch the ends closed and place on a greased baguette pan or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut 3 diagonal slits in each. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.<br />Preheat the oven to 375°. Mix together 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water and gently brush over the tops of the bread. Bake 20 - 25 minutes in preheated oven until golden brown. Cool on a rack.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-66976819678299695602010-11-30T11:01:00.005-05:002010-11-30T11:18:38.326-05:00Cookie Time!Food Network has started its 12 Days of Cookies emails, so I guess that means it's time to start baking cookies! I was looking through my blog to see what kinds of recipes I've shared over the years. Several of our family favorites are posted and many of them freeze well. Why not start now and get a head start on the holidays? Here are a few favorite cookie recipes. There are a lot more recipes on the blog (search "recipes").<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjXBeKviej__I4hGwLDuslwJsDE2_J36iGjG2xhILNPTTqCnouBuKnnEtSKlUPFD0Cp8MeUXw40daYNXUuKyzRz2ISoTtiUtm3P_M5dKDQsTzX1_yEhnzDrcm8vS9YtVNpZlmoDYJMwB3/s1600/cocoadrops.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjXBeKviej__I4hGwLDuslwJsDE2_J36iGjG2xhILNPTTqCnouBuKnnEtSKlUPFD0Cp8MeUXw40daYNXUuKyzRz2ISoTtiUtm3P_M5dKDQsTzX1_yEhnzDrcm8vS9YtVNpZlmoDYJMwB3/s320/cocoadrops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545374239052794322" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2009/12/cocoa-drops-with-browned-butter-icing.html">Cocoa Drops with Browned Butter Icing</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajTN__cmP25tnwPwY2juiao9TJGtNqF4pfCYJwU0_37C1CTweBNQG6f2AvKVWOgzBDuw8gUEQ9lvpd7XtjY_Hac9HcvNv7n7zMER53pYiQ0K0f1kMATWwX-EQzKYhWiNmT9HfemA5a6gp/s1600/valentine.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajTN__cmP25tnwPwY2juiao9TJGtNqF4pfCYJwU0_37C1CTweBNQG6f2AvKVWOgzBDuw8gUEQ9lvpd7XtjY_Hac9HcvNv7n7zMER53pYiQ0K0f1kMATWwX-EQzKYhWiNmT9HfemA5a6gp/s320/valentine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545377241036800786" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-cookies.html">Christmas Cookies (or Nonie Cookies)</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgrlUz04sewHRglktN5hlPbDpcuBh-0Ug-AelTH4SbC9kzGYJ_jSalDOFZSs2LqExjCbeweQoZkpOFSmyvxTwV1Q4HkiVjWFfA9isPAmYGji7VLOxZWA43tmxNcOVxLkaThmw-hygeL2P/s1600/cookies.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgrlUz04sewHRglktN5hlPbDpcuBh-0Ug-AelTH4SbC9kzGYJ_jSalDOFZSs2LqExjCbeweQoZkpOFSmyvxTwV1Q4HkiVjWFfA9isPAmYGji7VLOxZWA43tmxNcOVxLkaThmw-hygeL2P/s320/cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545377372870365890" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2009/11/c-is-for-cookie-thats-good-enough-for.html">Sugar and Spice</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVrqBQh1d-wdiYufDdHMWX76zwn_SGp7Hbbf_lZ50VtypFYROzgez6oE14UXQATyEMxutqP0-mIHc2qH37oImSrZV990WEDYiNnxRllLVXv3aHcJXbAHNSWnb-YuR1ILx4TXeXy_WzjRO/s1600/12-days-of-cookies-2009_ina-regulach-06_s4x3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVrqBQh1d-wdiYufDdHMWX76zwn_SGp7Hbbf_lZ50VtypFYROzgez6oE14UXQATyEMxutqP0-mIHc2qH37oImSrZV990WEDYiNnxRllLVXv3aHcJXbAHNSWnb-YuR1ILx4TXeXy_WzjRO/s320/12-days-of-cookies-2009_ina-regulach-06_s4x3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545377237791835186" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2009/12/rugelach-and-nut-roll-cookies.html">Rugelach Little Nut Rolls</a>LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-72553263240266180662010-11-02T13:21:00.004-04:002010-11-02T13:30:20.998-04:00More from the Greatest Sweater Ever<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoYdbhRACErV5GXdxiHA-rETwK-1KdvIYWmgM8WyTUL4UjW6PDyI3hLqUq_uG3ugZy2ecZsq5pImMX54qALpuDvT5K2fnUrIXN_IW82pL7DfchnHV3LbxL42UTQw3KwhyeCkjzin7vZRL/s1600/bag4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoYdbhRACErV5GXdxiHA-rETwK-1KdvIYWmgM8WyTUL4UjW6PDyI3hLqUq_uG3ugZy2ecZsq5pImMX54qALpuDvT5K2fnUrIXN_IW82pL7DfchnHV3LbxL42UTQw3KwhyeCkjzin7vZRL/s320/bag4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535005474493245874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJt90LOSDu98-M3G7RvG2vZswelLBLCq7YRaFwMPtEeshxf-PEq42qZajsMMmxUNtJQs3nzcxjKSmiXrUVBjUSuI6m51pbom1XLrtv7YVj4sf0_w_9mJ4Z-eJZN_vRr3wzOyl5f_cnK9T/s1600/bag8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJt90LOSDu98-M3G7RvG2vZswelLBLCq7YRaFwMPtEeshxf-PEq42qZajsMMmxUNtJQs3nzcxjKSmiXrUVBjUSuI6m51pbom1XLrtv7YVj4sf0_w_9mJ4Z-eJZN_vRr3wzOyl5f_cnK9T/s320/bag8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535005484278791634" border="0" /></a><br />Do you remember these two purses that I made awhile ago? I finally made a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60596229/big-collar-button-cowl-natural-recycled">Button Cowl or Collar</a> from the collar of the original sweater. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and I finally found some classic vintage sweater buttons to use. I used matching wool to crochet a button hole edging along the one side. I LOVE how this turned out. It is so cool and comfortable, affording lots of different ways to wear it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60596229/big-collar-button-cowl-natural-recycled"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaeLk79geKg79UQMQROZDI7ipEwJgBaY__qr8oYokIpX38QvWofhbQIm8dHxkHzBgidaw3ru0WVmKTSHVGH-hK_UkA6cwk6iGLjQkrk8yoD-0wP7toU4KZ-hzg2XlsqmaL2eNx1cwJDTi/s320/sweatercollar5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535005489252850674" border="0" /></a><br />AND, I still have the sleeves! I'm thinking of making some mittens, then all I'll have left are scraps for flowers and a fabulous wool belt. I'm just sorry that I didn't take a picture of the entire sweater before I started all these projects.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-89097602808226232582010-08-30T16:50:00.003-04:002010-08-30T17:06:44.121-04:00Everything Autumn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoXzGDCm9dfqq0shNa67OTtrhUvv5QvPXIYXSzPZr_RseFbzCzlO88EQBwnVyAw6GlQOuIqYpRZlE-5FtMaOoxyhgtZ5e9he8w6MATAKnCrJCIbTb5dx9vQi2ln4_ht1z8eX5Z-Lee6s5F/s1600/orange5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoXzGDCm9dfqq0shNa67OTtrhUvv5QvPXIYXSzPZr_RseFbzCzlO88EQBwnVyAw6GlQOuIqYpRZlE-5FtMaOoxyhgtZ5e9he8w6MATAKnCrJCIbTb5dx9vQi2ln4_ht1z8eX5Z-Lee6s5F/s320/orange5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511310434970818242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />While it's still pretty hot here in Northeast Ohio, I can't help looking forward to Fall and all it's colors! I certainly don't want to rush it, or we'll be shoveling snow before you know it. I just thought I'd show you what I've been up to, by incorporating some rich, crisp, warm tones.<br />I cut up more fabric strips and used some to accent this dark orange T-shirt scarf or necklace. I cut the remaining fabric and wound it into two small balls and it's waiting for me to make a cute little bag with it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOop-Qi5vS_2gUt78WILXkgiWfM9Ciw2zMl9fn7imF7anM_XIfV9N-xE0aNBhgalc8f_YsxcMnAr4J5TcuGQad1oSdFXb4ArqIPAeYjSTC_k_ImRsNMyD63tisUQ6WwFR_q8cZOjipaWp/s1600/fabric.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOop-Qi5vS_2gUt78WILXkgiWfM9Ciw2zMl9fn7imF7anM_XIfV9N-xE0aNBhgalc8f_YsxcMnAr4J5TcuGQad1oSdFXb4ArqIPAeYjSTC_k_ImRsNMyD63tisUQ6WwFR_q8cZOjipaWp/s320/fabric.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511310412482185490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicibtE4X6XjAtkouGCP7882DVFkSs4mbKkzT8FYNMZmBYeDu1WGRP-0dTB6HGaVeU_BZWWmzDP2KTc6hp_BFAcyP9VgSHoXhmpMM8hXOyJ37FJGvMrm6UEUzv7KM3GBWfeDaf9WHa-hBNC/s1600/orange3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicibtE4X6XjAtkouGCP7882DVFkSs4mbKkzT8FYNMZmBYeDu1WGRP-0dTB6HGaVeU_BZWWmzDP2KTc6hp_BFAcyP9VgSHoXhmpMM8hXOyJ37FJGvMrm6UEUzv7KM3GBWfeDaf9WHa-hBNC/s320/orange3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511310422865801794" border="0" /></a><br />My brother gave me a set of vintage leaves. They were an antique lace color, but looked like they were for needlepoint, or other needlework project. They're bigger than my hand and I thought they would look pretty hanging in a window. I bought some needlefelting supplies last year intended just for this project and I wasn't about to let another Fall go by without giving it a try.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhKG0Pq5R2Ho77xoTnvMCqATj5096YL7Cb-uvLly6RtIrySenMs_j4qZccyX6_i4icmyTaMvV6MehixRs6RsguOS98-CwlgpU3na8uEcBrd5PqoThD8YmDZx_gjKlfJyOBvxODjj522OX/s1600/leaves.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhKG0Pq5R2Ho77xoTnvMCqATj5096YL7Cb-uvLly6RtIrySenMs_j4qZccyX6_i4icmyTaMvV6MehixRs6RsguOS98-CwlgpU3na8uEcBrd5PqoThD8YmDZx_gjKlfJyOBvxODjj522OX/s320/leaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511310419682733826" border="0" /></a><br />These took me all day. I tweaked colors here and there, agonizing over them at times. I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out, but I've determined that I don't enjoy the artistic aspect of needlefelting. I think I'll keep it simple and not take on too big of a project next time. I'm thinking of making these into a garland or perhaps a mobile with a wooden stick of some sort. They'll be hanging in my tent for the next show at Wooltex!LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-11664687549013847632010-06-10T09:06:00.005-04:002010-06-10T09:50:51.309-04:00Clan Buchanan Complete<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxfANqcVH0A4x1nfZLpLAEqdH1ZancBt52h2mdbVAlZJ9laRXY05_8-QfzrmG6dQs6dDZZk0AmYn-WG5eT2_vFNck78eBIxwx0-CHknQpswfhQd5WFRJv3iwCPTut2FH9Ri6GyRO_JoSM/s1600/buchanan.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxfANqcVH0A4x1nfZLpLAEqdH1ZancBt52h2mdbVAlZJ9laRXY05_8-QfzrmG6dQs6dDZZk0AmYn-WG5eT2_vFNck78eBIxwx0-CHknQpswfhQd5WFRJv3iwCPTut2FH9Ri6GyRO_JoSM/s400/buchanan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481141449028924786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUwOMXV73UjTFMe_Jop_9oU9MFMzuP4CCojXnRsg3qGN1M1Edtm8eq8BMVCW9mH7Tw1nO1DtW25UQYADhFxOTPCz9PCVdNkZ_S6PFU6Ql3bleGKzEzUim4FfgTUGMvShBUWr_Qyw1o_2V/s1600/tartan2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUwOMXV73UjTFMe_Jop_9oU9MFMzuP4CCojXnRsg3qGN1M1Edtm8eq8BMVCW9mH7Tw1nO1DtW25UQYADhFxOTPCz9PCVdNkZ_S6PFU6Ql3bleGKzEzUim4FfgTUGMvShBUWr_Qyw1o_2V/s320/tartan2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481139964424773042" border="0" /></a><br />I can't believe that it's been 2 1/2 years since I started this project. I blogged about this afghan that I had started for my aunt and uncle. <a href="http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2008/01/clan-buchanan.html">(January 2008!)</a> It's crocheted and then woven for the plaid effect. I zipped through the crochet part and then hit my busy season and weaving the chains seemed to take forever. Well, Mom finally took the project home with her and finished it in no time. She gave it to my aunt and uncle months ago, but I never got to see it...until now. It turned out great! Thanks Mom.LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-68816579799183620342010-04-14T12:39:00.005-04:002010-04-14T13:21:24.858-04:00One Sweater Two Bags<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h8DglrkOZpXnGj0TRv6TiZOLB2rL7gRjIVPHcltxiqn5raRn1u4CRtiFgKCVY34ZpxNy60LxBDFkPloLR1peCJxHz9fz5P2oPKBhty5xgD36n6wiQPSJ88rZlqonUDi57FfH4rFnS1LI/s1600/sweater.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h8DglrkOZpXnGj0TRv6TiZOLB2rL7gRjIVPHcltxiqn5raRn1u4CRtiFgKCVY34ZpxNy60LxBDFkPloLR1peCJxHz9fz5P2oPKBhty5xgD36n6wiQPSJ88rZlqonUDi57FfH4rFnS1LI/s400/sweater.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460035796711366050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's coming up on Earth Day and I always try to find a new project or creative way to reuse or recycle something. I rescued this wool cardigan from a thrift store and couldn't decide whether to keep it or not. I got tired of Spring cleaning around it, and of not being able to make up my mind!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisz60WMqdBw32iPfYCIJ2UvVjwWi1vVIxxc1JJ7wCB8X_lPQwAcblvFxr1FyseXLOXxmoQJv9u6PbzG-slhw_iLtqQ4EtDzJlaRPWp0_MroUTpxVCBMdUl8OAksohQmbx6TwMpx89ae9AL/s1600/bag2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisz60WMqdBw32iPfYCIJ2UvVjwWi1vVIxxc1JJ7wCB8X_lPQwAcblvFxr1FyseXLOXxmoQJv9u6PbzG-slhw_iLtqQ4EtDzJlaRPWp0_MroUTpxVCBMdUl8OAksohQmbx6TwMpx89ae9AL/s200/bag2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460035200496568738" border="0" /></a><br />So, today, I made the decision and took my scissors to it! Using only the main body of the sweater, I was able to make these two fun recycled bags. The first one is a messenger/flap style, using a recycled adjustable strap and leather tabs. The other makes good use of these simple, but large wooden hoop handles.<br />Nothing fancy, yet perfectly reusable!<br />Here's Bag 1 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44772485">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44772485</a><br />and Bag 2 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44773587">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44773587</a>LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756021077321300176.post-15110731722964512222010-03-23T06:13:00.006-04:002010-03-23T06:39:40.640-04:00Sally Inspires Me!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf0MrBAuv5PBEaRH7Y44h0wzqe9I358TJckE19q8FxXT7nKvWQxKxXeJDHf8ZeKxaPohCXsquk4LZ-RraYfzyOnxBkvkVa7HtDKW1VwjJUzoBUX3E6ra2O7LJHhH-zrLore_yoMoNn9xN/s1600-h/sally.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf0MrBAuv5PBEaRH7Y44h0wzqe9I358TJckE19q8FxXT7nKvWQxKxXeJDHf8ZeKxaPohCXsquk4LZ-RraYfzyOnxBkvkVa7HtDKW1VwjJUzoBUX3E6ra2O7LJHhH-zrLore_yoMoNn9xN/s200/sally.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451773972214885650" border="0" /></a><br />I first wrote about Sally V. George last March for National Crochet Month. Here's an excerpt...<br /><br />"I've had a link on the side of my blog for a long time now of <a href="http://hookandyarn.com/Home.html">The Crochet Works of Sally V. George</a>. Her remarkable talent is painstakingly-detailed in the patterns she created. The <a href="http://hookandyarn.com/Home.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">website</span></a> continues now, thanks to her family. I encourage anyone to make a donation through Paypal in order to keep the site going and continue to make Sally's works available to us all. While the patterns may look "old" to some, to me they are quite inspiring."<br />I'm so happy that her family has continued to make the patterns available on a new, updated website at <a href="http://hookandyarn.com/Home.html">The Hook & Yarn Shop</a>. You can read about Sally's work and download patterns to learn from her wisdom.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6To9XZ3xhiGlvraC8DPXcieNYzl4WW1eFsStutX34TSkmoJWFewibgWcQhux0fMnUNwtU2Eyiw7A0jgW4HTKr5yYN4qyGzEkBgSfbru0176ten4ZqlT3p_yUSRQd7QihiZqVIwbObd6K5/s1600-h/easter.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6To9XZ3xhiGlvraC8DPXcieNYzl4WW1eFsStutX34TSkmoJWFewibgWcQhux0fMnUNwtU2Eyiw7A0jgW4HTKr5yYN4qyGzEkBgSfbru0176ten4ZqlT3p_yUSRQd7QihiZqVIwbObd6K5/s200/easter.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451773978224615154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe0YV0KhYwK5I5zw1oa2Hb0m947aSeGYECfuQXDV3sTFrzMKXBJfkJR0I3e-8rWffqgVMw66qexyIMzNvp2C2oTdImF02547M_UJWH0iRTmNwnG4lYMzdqX3PzeKHICSBW1MEfuRpdzOu/s1600-h/sleeve.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe0YV0KhYwK5I5zw1oa2Hb0m947aSeGYECfuQXDV3sTFrzMKXBJfkJR0I3e-8rWffqgVMw66qexyIMzNvp2C2oTdImF02547M_UJWH0iRTmNwnG4lYMzdqX3PzeKHICSBW1MEfuRpdzOu/s320/sleeve.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451774185842418626" border="0" /></a><br />My favorite from the collection, is the Easter Basket. The handle uses a piece of cotton clothesline and the crossed-chain trim on this design is beautiful. I've learned so many techniques from Sally's patterns, but this trim is my favorite. You can see how I added this style to the sleeve edging on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=6140654">this Pink Shrug design</a> from a few years ago.<br />Although some of the designs may seem old-fashioned, and you may not ordinarily make things like that, I encourage you to take a closer look....it may inspire you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VzcMMUL6sO5UdLLOJ8FbKk0Dw__NZR2U2W5YCcE8CYVxui9ZEl8_QpJVaPOFCGR7tKN-QqjXQawc3wzpOM92oDmYkuv_iyeXFfc89hZN5yrWvxoywpquv-qbasLxCLAP9qZEesVRCTq7/s1600-h/easter2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VzcMMUL6sO5UdLLOJ8FbKk0Dw__NZR2U2W5YCcE8CYVxui9ZEl8_QpJVaPOFCGR7tKN-QqjXQawc3wzpOM92oDmYkuv_iyeXFfc89hZN5yrWvxoywpquv-qbasLxCLAP9qZEesVRCTq7/s400/easter2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451775619330416594" border="0" /></a>LazyTcrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878152293645942333noreply@blogger.com4