A Crochet Baby Blanket

My Aunt made me this blanket for me when I was born. It is so pretty!  This pattern that follows is not exactly the one, but it is very close.

         I have been looking for the pattern for 2 years now, but did not find one that resembled it until now!

And here is the pattern that is similiar to the one I have. More of a vintage look, but quite pretty too!

Vintage Rose

 

 

Hook size: M(9.00mm)

Bernat Rose Pink(A)

Lion Brand Sea Spray(B)

Lily’s Sugar `n’ Cream Ecru(C)

Gauge: Rnds 1-3 = 3½ in

MM (Move Marker)

Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook

Instructions

Hold 2 strands of yarn throughout

With B ch 5 and join with slip st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring (mark the front loop of first sc), 2sc into first sc (mark last sc as end of round) do

not join.

Working into back loop only now and throughout

Rnd 2: 2 sc into each sc around, MM

Rnd 3: (2 sc in next, sc in next sc) around, MM

Rnd 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, MM

Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around, MM

Rnd 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around, MM

Rnd 7: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, join with slip st to both loops of first sc.

Working through both loops now and throughout

Back Ch: Turn work, yo 4 times, insert hook into marked sc, (yo, draw loop through 2 loops on hook) 4

times, turn back around.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sc,*[(sc{mark this one}, hdc) in next sc,(dc, htr, tr, picot) in next sc, (tr, htr, dc) in

next sc, Back Ch, (hdc, sc) in next sc ]* sc in next 24 sc, repeat between * once, sc in next 21 sc, join with

slip st to first sc, fasten off B.

Rnd 9: With C join with slip st to either of the Back Ch, [ch 4 (counts as first tr), 2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in same

loop, skip next 2 sc, *[(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, skip next 2 sc] 2 times more * 3 tr in next sc, ch 3, 3 tr in

next sc, skip next 2 sc; repeat from between * once, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in Back Ch, skip next 2 sc, repeat

from between * once, 3 tr in next sc, ch 3, 3 tr in next sc, skip next 2 sc repeat from between * once, join

with slip st to first tr.

Rnd 10: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 tr, * (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each tr and ch-1 sp

across to ch-3 sp repeat from * 2 times more, (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each tr and ch-1 sp

across to beginning dc, join with slip st to first dc.

Flower

Working in front loop only

With A join with slip st to marked loop on first rnd, (ch 2, 4 dc in same loop), sk 1 loop, sl st in next loop,

(sk 1 loop, 5 dc in next loop, sk 1 loop, sl st in next loop) 41 times slip st in last loop, finish off weave in

ends. Vintage Rose

Hook size: M(9.00mm)

Bernat Rose Pink(A)

Lion Brand Sea Spray(B)

Lily’s Sugar `n’ Cream Ecru(C)

Gauge: Rnds 1-3 = 3½ in

MM (Move Marker)

Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook

Instructions

Hold 2 strands of yarn throughout

With B ch 5 and join with slip st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring (mark the front loop of first sc), 2sc into first sc (mark last sc as end of round) do

not join.

Working into back loop only now and throughout

Rnd 2: 2 sc into each sc around, MM

Rnd 3: (2 sc in next, sc in next sc) around, MM

Rnd 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, MM

Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around, MM

Rnd 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around, MM

Rnd 7: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, join with slip st to both loops of first sc.

Working through both loops now and throughout

Back Ch: Turn work, yo 4 times, insert hook into marked sc, (yo, draw loop through 2 loops on hook) 4

times, turn back around.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sc,*[(sc{mark this one}, hdc) in next sc,(dc, htr, tr, picot) in next sc, (tr, htr, dc) in

next sc, Back Ch, (hdc, sc) in next sc ]* sc in next 24 sc, repeat between * once, sc in next 21 sc, join with

slip st to first sc, fasten off B.

Rnd 9: With C join with slip st to either of the Back Ch, [ch 4 (counts as first tr), 2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in same

loop, skip next 2 sc, *[(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, skip next 2 sc] 2 times more * 3 tr in next sc, ch 3, 3 tr in

next sc, skip next 2 sc; repeat from between * once, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in Back Ch, skip next 2 sc, repeat

from between * once, 3 tr in next sc, ch 3, 3 tr in next sc, skip next 2 sc repeat from between * once, join

with slip st to first tr.

Rnd 10: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 tr, * (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each tr and ch-1 sp

across to ch-3 sp repeat from * 2 times more, (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in each tr and ch-1 sp

across to beginning dc, join with slip st to first dc.

Enjoy!

Home Canning

I recently helped my Mother and brother make 13 cans of  Grape jam and about 10 cans of salsa........
We cut down on the sugar on both of these Recipes.

30 tomatoes peeled and chopped
2 green bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
10 cups chopped onions
10 cloves garlic
3-4 Poblano peppers or 1 cup chopped jalapenos
1/2-3/4 cup sugar
2 cups vinegar
8 teaspoons pickling salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 large cans tomato paste

Simmer 1 1/2 hr, stirring often, at the end of cooking time add 1/2 bunch of cilantro if desired.
Jar and process, 35 minutes for pint jars and 45 minutes for quart jars.
Makes 17 pints

Enjoy!

yield: Makes 6 or 7 (1/2-pint) jars

active time: 2 3/4 hr

total time: 1 day (includes time for flavors to develop)

This jam has all the kid-friendly sweetness you remember, but with lovely floral notes and a thick consistency that come from using Concords at their peak.

 

Ingredients

• 5 lb Concord grapes, stemmed
• 5 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Special equipment: 7 (1/2-pt) canning jars with lids and screw bands; a boiling-water canner or , leaving lids in water. Keep the jars and lids submerged in hot water, covered, until ready to use.

                Chill 2 small plates (for testing jam).

Slip skins from grapes and purée skins with 1 cup sugar in a foodan 8- to 10-qt deep pot; an instant-read thermometer; a food mill fitted with fine disk

Sterilize jars:

                Wash jars, lids, and screw bands in hot, soapy water, then rinse well. Dry screw bands. Put jars on a rack in canner or deep pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, covered, then boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, leaving jars in water. Heat lids in water to cover by 2 inches in a small saucepan until thermometer registers 180°F (do not let boil). Remove from heat processor, then transfer to a 4- to 6-quart wide heavy pot.

Cook jam:

stir in lemon juice, peeled grapes, and remaining 4 cups sugar and boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently and skimming foam, until pulp is broken down, about 20 minutes. Force jam through food mill set over a large bowl. Discard remaining solids. Return jam to pot and cook at a slow boil, skimming foam occasionally and stirring frequently as mixture thickens to prevent scorching, 35 minutes, then test for doneness.         

To test jam, remove from heat, then drop a teaspoonful on a chilled plate and chill 1 minute. Tilt plate: Jam should remain in a mound and not run. If jam runs, continue cooking at a slow boil, testing every 5 minutes, until done, up to 25 minutes more.

Seal, process, and store jars:
Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert. Ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top. Wipe off rims of filled jars with a clean damp kitchen towel, then top with lids and firmly screw on screw bands. Put sealed jars on rack in canner or pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, covered, then boil 10 minutes. With tongs, transfer jars to a towel-lined surface to cool.

Jars will seal; if you hear a ping, it signals that vacuum formed at the top of cooling preserves has made lid concave. Remember that you may or may not be around to hear that ping (some jars make the sound after you remove them from water, and others in same batch may take a few hours); the important thing is for jars to eventually have concave lids. Preserves will thicken as they cool.

After jars have cooled 12 to 24 hours, press center of each lid to check that it's concave, then remove screw band and try to lift off lid with your fingertips. If you can't, lid has a good seal. Replace screw band. Put any jars that haven't sealed properly in the refrigerator and use them first.

Enjoy!

Doll Fashions

I made this Hat and Scarf for my 18' doll.
I gave it to my sister Gracie for her 9 birthday that was on Tuesday.

I just made a baby hat and made a scarf with 10 chains.
I hope you enjoy making it!

Crochet Alice-inspired mitt pattern

This a Mitt pattern I am trying.....

Author

Ellie Thouret

Introduction

I love the knitted mittens that Alice wears in New Moon but I’m not confident enough in my knitting to tackle them. Here’s a crochet version for crafters like me.

Materials List

4mm (G) hook
Worsted-weight yarn
I used a 4mm hook and the New Moon colourway yarn from Bristol County Dyeworks. It's a great, soft worsted yarn. My hands are slim but I've received some comments that the mitts are coming out too big. If this is the case, I'd recommend going down to a 3.5mm hook.

Finished Size

Approx. 30cm in length

Gauge

Gauge
5 hdc per inch
3 rows per inch

The Pattern

Pattern
ch32, join with sl st in 1st ch, ensuring that chain is not twisted.
row 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc around, join with sl st in first st – 32 sts
row 2-4: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 32 sts – 2 pattern repeats
row 5: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next st *fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in next 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 30 sts – 2 pattern repeats
row 6: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 2 sts, *fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog in next 2 sts, dc in next st, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 28 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 7: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc 2tog over next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 26 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 8: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next dc fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in next 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 24 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 9: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st, *fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in next 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 24 sts, 4 pattern repeats
row 10: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc around, join with sl st in first st. - 24 sts
row 11: ch2 (counts as first hdc), *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st*, rep from * to * around, hdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 28 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 12: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc around, join with sl st in first st. - 28 sts
row 13: ch2 (counts as first hdc) *hdc in next 5 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, rep from * to *, ending with hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st. Join with sl st in first st. - 33 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 14-16: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc around, join with sl st in first st. - 33 sts
row 17: ch2 (counts as first hdc), *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st*, rep from * to * around, ending with hdc in last 5 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 38 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 18-20: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc around, join with sl st in first st. - 38 sts
row 21: ch2 (counts as first hdc) *hdc in next 7 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, rep from * to *, ending with hdc in 5 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 43 sts, 2 pattern repeats
row 22: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next 20 sts, ch5, sk next 8 sts, hdc around, join with sl st in first st. 40 sts including ch5, 43 sts including skipped 8 sts.
row 23: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next 20 sts, hdc in each of ch5, hdc around, join with sl st in first st. 40 sts
rows 24-26: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 40 sts – 4 pattern repeats
row 27: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next st, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 dc, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to around to ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 38 sts – 2 pattern repeats
row 28: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st, dc2tog in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next st, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to around to ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st in first st. - 35 sts – 2 pattern repeats
Fasten off and weave in ends. Block to desired measurements.

Afghan for family room

I just bought these yarns to make a Afghan for the family room........

Does any one have any patterns? : )

A hat for Gracie

Just finshed making this hat for my sister Gracie. I used Double and Treble Crochet and a Ruffle edging.....

It was very easy.....