Angel Ornament Pattern

Angel Ornament Pattern


Create a beautiful angel ornament with free crochet angel patterns. This craft can be used for any time of year. You can use it as a decoration or you can sew it to a piece of clothing. It can be placed beautifully on your Christmas tree too! Free crochet angel patterns require only a small amount of yarn making them a thrifty decoration for the tree. These free crochet angel patterns also make fantastic Christmas gifts.



Materials:

Yarn: Any DK or light worsted weight yarn:
1 skein, Patons Grace, 100% mercerized cotton
# 62005 Snow (1.75 oz/50 g, 136 yds/125 m per skein)
Crochet Hook: Size D/3/3.25 mm crochet hook


Glossary:

Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
SC = single crochet
Sl St = slip stitch
St = stitch
RS = wrong side



Instructions:



HEAD

ROUND 1 • Ch 2, 1 SC in 2nd ch from hook, then [1 SC, 3 dcs, 2 scs, 3 dcs] into same St, sl St to top of 1st SC, DO NOT TURN

ROUND 2 • Ch 1, 1 SC in same St, 1 SC in next St, 2 scs in each of next 3 sts, 1 SC in each of next 2 sts, 2 scs in each of last 3 sts, sl St to top of 1st SC, turn
Pull string to tighten center circle

WINGS and BODY

ROW 3 • Ch 3, 2 dcs in same St and next St, ch 1, skip next St, 3 dcs in next St, ch 1, skip next St, 2 dcs in each of next 2 sts, turn

ROW 4 • (RS): Ch 3, 2 dcs in same St and each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in next St, 2 dcs in next St, ch 1, skip next St, 2dcs in each of next 4 sts, turn

ROW 5 • Ch 3, 3 dcs in same St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in next St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in next St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dcs in next St, ch 2, skip St, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in next St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in next St, 2 dcs in next St, 3 dcs in next St, turn

ROW 6 • Ch 1, 1sc in same St and each of next 12 sts, ch 2, skip next St, 2 dcs in next St, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dcs in next St, ch 2, skip next St, 1sc in next St and each of last 12 sts, turn

ROW 7 • Sl St into next 12 sts, sl St into loop, ch 3, 1 dc into ch 2 loop below, 2 dcs into next St, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts, 2 dcs into next St, 2 dcs into ch 2 loop below, turn

ROW 8 • Ch 3, 2 dcs in same St, 1 dc in each St across until last St, 2 dcs in last St, turn

ROW 9 • Repeat Row 8

ROW 10 • Ch 3, 1 dc in same St and each of next 7 sts, 2 dcs in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts, 2 dcs in last St, turn

ROW 11 • Ch 3, 1 dc in same St and each St across until last St, 2 dcs in last St, turn

ROW 12 • Ch 1, 2 scs

catch-all for baby with pockets

Crochet a handy hanging catch-all for baby with pockets for any baby essentials, toys or accessories. A gingham heart and border makes it a decorative accent for the nursery.



Materials:

•Yarn: Lily® Sugar ’n Cream (Solids: 70.9 g/2.5 oz/109 m/120 yds)
Main Color (MC): White 7 balls
Contrast A: Lt Blue 1 ball
Contrast B: Dk Blue 1 ball

•Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

•Small amount of stuffing
Gauge: 14 hdc and 11 rows = 4 ins [10 cm]

Instructions:

Note: Turning ch 2 does not count as st. When changing colors, work to the last 2 loops on the hook of last st, then draw new color through rem 2 loops and proceed.

FRONT
With MC, ch 58.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 56 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 29 ins [73.5 cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
**Next row: Ch 3. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st) 3 times. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – Hdc3tog made. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 sts.
Hdc3tog over next 3 sts. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
Rep last row to 8 sts. Fasten off.**
Place markers at each end of last row.

BACK
With MC, ch 58.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 56 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 4 times more.
Work from ** to **, as given for Front.
Joining Back and Front: Place WS of Back and Front tog, matching shapes and pin them tog. With RS of work facing, join MC with sl st to left marked corner of Front. Proceed as follows:
1st rnd: Working through both thicknesses, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 30 sc evenly down left"shoulder", 2 sc in corner and 12 sc down left side. Working in Front only, 92 sc down left side of Front, 3 sc in corner, 1 sc in each of next 54 sts across bottom of Front, 3 sc in corner and 92 sc up right side of Front.
Working through both thicknesses, 12 sc up right side, 2 sc in corner, and 30 sc evenly up right "shoulder".
Working in Front only , 15 sc across top of Front. Join A in rnd with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd:With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next sc. *With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around, working 3 sc in corners. Join with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: Beg with appropriate color, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each sc, changing colors, as in 2nd row. Join B with sl st to first sc.
4th rnd:With B, ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left, as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

POCKET A (make 4)
With MC, ch 27.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 26 sc.
2nd to 4th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. .
5th and 6th rows: Ch 1. Turn 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 3 times. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Turn.
7th and 8th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 3 times. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows twice more, then 5th and 6th rows once more. Break A and B.
Next 3 rows: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Do not turn at end of last row.
Next row: (RS). With MC, ch 1.
Working from left to right instead of from right to left, as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

POCKET B (make 1)
With B, ch 59.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. (With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 ch) 14 times. Turn. 58 sc.
2nd row:With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. (With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 14 times. Turn.
3rd and 4th rows:With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. (With MC, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 14 times. Turn.
5th and 6th rows:With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. (With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 14 times. Turn.
7th and 8th rows:With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 46 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Turn.
9th and 10th rows:With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 46 sc. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. With B, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Turn. Rep last 4 rows 3 times more, joining MC at end of last row.
Next row: (RS). With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Do not turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left, as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Tie: With B, ch 15. Sl st to WS at top edge. Ch 15. Fasten off. Insert hanger and use ties to secure at back.




HEART
With B, ch 2.
1st row: (RS). 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join A. Turn. 2 sc.
2nd row:With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. With B, 1 sc in same sc (increase made). With B, 1 sc in next sc. With A, 1 sc in same sc (increase made). Turn.
1st and 2nd rows of Chart are complete.
Cont in chart until 22nd row of Chart has been completed, working increases as before. 28 sc.
23rd row: (RS). Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook - Sc2tog made. Pat across 11 sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
24th row: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
25th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
26th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, miss 2 sc of 22nd row. Join MC with sl st to next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat to last 2 sc. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in each of first 2 sts. Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, join B with sl st to bottom point of Heart. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around Heart. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: With B, ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left, as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Sew on Heart as illustrated, stuffing lightly as you sew it on. Sew on Pockets as illustrated, stitching down center of Pocket B.

hanging door organizer.

Good Morning

One of my favorite ways to store my special items is with a hanging door organizer. This hanging bin is convenient for the gal on the go!

Fill the pockets with your favorite and most used items. This organizer does not take up any space, as it is hung on the back of your door. Crochet this pretty, lacy, and charming pocket hanging storage today!



Crochet a pocket catch-all to hang from a door or in the closet for extra storage. This is an attractive way to keep essentials easily at hand. For another hanging storage crochet pattern, see Baby Hanging Storage.




Materials:

•Yarn: Lily Sugar ’n Cream (70.9 g/2.5 oz)
Main color (MC) (White): 7 balls
Contrast A (Cream): 1 ball

•Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
•Garment hanger
•Glue gun and glue stick to cover hanger hook with yarn if desired
Gauge: 14 sts and 10 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

Instructions:

FRONT
**With MC, ch 57.
1st row: (WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 56 sc.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss first st. 1 dc in next st and each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pat.**
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 24 ins [61 cm], ending with RS facing for next row:
***Next row: Ch 4 (counts as tr). (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – dc2tog made.
Dc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 dc in each dc to last 5 sts. (Dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 tr in last st. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. Draw
up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and
draw through all 3 loops on hook – sc2tog made. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each st to last 5 sts. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 sc in last st. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 5 times more. 8 sts. Fasten off.**
Place markers at each end of last row.

BACK
Work from ** to ** as given for Front.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 3 ins [7.5 cm] ending with RS facing for next row.
Work from *** to *** as given for Front.
Joining Back and Front: Place WS of Back and Front tog, matching shapes and pin them tog. With RS of work facing, join MC with sl st to left marked corner of Front.
Proceed as follows:
1st rnd: Working through both thicknesses: ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 22 sc evenly down left “shoulder” and 10 sc down left side.
Working in Front only: 72 sc down left side of Front. 3 sc in corner st. 1 sc in each of next 54 sc across bottom of Front. 3 sc in corner st. 72 sc up right side of Front. Working through both thicknesses: 10 sc up right side and 22 sc evenly up right “shoulder”. Working in Front only , 8 sc across top of Front. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in corners. Join A with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: With A, ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

POCKET (make 2)
With MC, ch 56.
1st row: (WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 55 sc.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss first st. 1 dc in next st and each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until 18 rows in total have been worked.
Next row: (RS). With A, ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in first st. *Miss next 2 sts. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next st. Rep from * to last 3 sts. Miss next 2 sts. 1 sc in last st. Fasten off.

FLOWER
With A, ch 4.
1st rnd: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook.
Ch 3. (Sl st. Ch 3. 1 dc. Ch 3) 4 times in same sp. Sl st in same sp. Fasten off.
Sew Pockets in position stitching top Pocket into 3 divisions and bottom Pocket into 2 divisions. Sew Flower in position, as shown in picture.
If desired, use hot glue to attach MC to hanger hook wrapping 2 strands tog at same time around hook.

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Crock Pot Recipes


All Day Crock Pot Beef
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Beef and Pasta Casserole
Beef Diablo

Beef Fajitas
Beef Ragout Over Rice
Beef Tips
Beer Braised Beef in Crock Pot

Burritos Crock Pot Style
California Tamale Pie
Cattleman's Beef and Beans
Cheeseburger Sandwiches

Cheesy Meat Loaf
Chili Beer Brisket of Beef
Classic Swiss Steak
Complete Crock Pot Dinner

Corned Beef and Cabbage
Country Swiss Steak
Cowboy Casserole
Cranberry Pork Roast

Crock Pot Beef Burgundy
Crock Pot Beef 'n Peppers
Crock Pot Beef with Mushrooms
Crock Pot Beef Roast

Crock Pot Cabbage Rolls
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Crock Pot Creole Steak Strips
Crock Pot Delight

Crock Pot Easy Swiss Steak
Crock Pot Enchiladas
Crock Pot Fajitas
Crock Pot Fajitas II

Crock Pot Italian Beef
Crock Pot Meatballs
Crock Pot Rump Roast
Crock Pot Sauerbraten

Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Crock Pot Swiss Steak
Crock Pot Taco Casserole
Fiesta Tamale Pie

Glazed Corned Beef
Glazed Corned Beef #2
Harvest Dinner
Harvest Pot Roast with Tomato-Wine Sauce

Hot-and-Spicy Sloppy Joes
Lean Crock Pot Beans
Nina's Beef and Beans
Pot Roast Dinner

Old Time Beef Stew
Pot Roast with Noodles
Ranch Style Beef
Reuben Casserole

Roast Cooked with Coke
Roast with Veggies
Sage Pot Roast
Salsa Swiss Steak

Savory Pepper Steak
Savory Stewed Beef
Slow-Cooked Beef Stifado
Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

Slow Cooked Steak Rolls
Slow Cooked Swiss Steak Supper
Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Slow Cooker Lasagna

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak
Slowly Deviled Beef
Smothered Steak Strips
Spaghetti Sauce Italiano

Spicy Wine Pot Roast
Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
Stuffed Pasta Shells
Swiss Bliss

Swiss Steak
Teriyaki Steak
Three Pepper Steak
Three-Way Beef

Yankee Pot Roast and Vegetables

Casserole in the Cooker
Chicken Lickin Good Crock Pot Pork Chops
Chinese Style Country Ribs
Country Pork with Mushrooms

Cranberry Pork Roast
Crockpot Apricot Pulled Pork for Sandwiches
Crock Pot Festival Sausage
Crock Pot Hawaiian Pork

Crock Pot Pork Chops Supreme
Crock Pot Sausage & Potatoes
Crock Pot Sausage and Egg Casserole
Crocked Cherry Pork Chops

Polish Kraut and Apples
Pork Chop Delight
Pork Chops and Mustard Sau ce Potatoes
Pork Chops with Corn Stuffing

Pork Stew with Vegetables
Rosemary Potato Pork Chops
Sauerkraut Supper
Slow Cooking Pork Chops

Soy-Glazed Spareribs
Super Easy Pork Chops
Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa or Polish Sausage
Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs

Sweet 'N' Sour Sausage

90s Style Crockpot Coq Au Vin
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Baked Cajun Chicken
Baked Chicken Breasts in Crock Pot

Basil Chicken
Broccoli Rice & Chicken
Caf?? Chicken
Cantonese Sweet & Sour Chicken

Caribbean Chicken
Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken
Chicken & Cherries Jubilee
Chicken a la King

Chicken and Cherries Jubilee C/P
Chicken & Rice Casserole
Chicken and Artichoke Casserole
Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken Breasts Supreme
Chicken Creole
Chicken Crock Pie
Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry #2
Chicken Curry Hurry
Chicken Hearts Crockpot
Chicken in the Crock Pot

Chicken Marengo
Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms
Chicken Ol??
Chicken Paprika

Chicken Parisienne
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Sesame
Chicken Stew

Chicken Stroganoff in Crock Pot
Chicken Taco Filling
Creamy Chicken with Vegetables
Crockpot Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Crock Pot Chicken
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Crock Pot Chicken Dinner
Crock Pot Chicken in Mushroom Gravy

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla
Crock Pot Garlic Chicken
Crock Pot Lacquered Chicken

Crock Pot Robust Chicken
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Forty-clove Chicken
Garlic Lemon Chicken

Ham 'n' Swiss Chicken
International Chicken
Italian Chicken and Potatoes
Italian Chicken Breast

Lemonnade Chicken
Lemony Roasted Chicken
Lo-Cal Crock Pot Chicken
Low-Fat Glazed Chicken in Crock Pot

Mama's Chicken Stew

Red Velevet Cake with Vanilla Cream-Cheese Frosting

Red Velevet Cake with Vanilla Cream-Cheese Frosting

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 ounces (1 pkg) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
16 ounces (1 pound box) confectioners' sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two - 9 inch round cake pans.. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Beat the butter and the granulated sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for five minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the sour cream, milk, food coloring and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do Not Over-Beat. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tins. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.

For The Frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fill and frost the cooled cake with the frosting. Makes 16 servings

Cheesy Chicken and Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Noodle Casserole

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 40 min

Ingredients
1/2 pound noodles
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked chicken
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth (bouillon)
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparations:



1.Cook noodles and drain. Season with pepper, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese.

2.Place in greased 3 quart casserole and top with chicken.

To make casserole:



1.Melt butter, add flour and cook 2 minutes.

2.Add broth and cream and cook until thick and smooth.

3.Pour this sauce over the noodles and chicken and sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes

Easy Breezy Casserole

Easy Breezy Casserole

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cooked macaroni

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. In a medium bowl combine the chicken,
soup, mayonnaise and macaroni;
mix well and spread mixture
into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45
minutes, or until cooked through.

NOTE:
You could eat the leftovers cold...maybe on
a bed of lettuce...kind of like a chicken salad.

Apple Half Moons

Apple Half Moons:

Time: 12 min

Ingredients
1/3 cup sour cream
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon butter
2 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
Instructions
1.Stir together to blend, sour cream, egg yolk and vanilla extract.

2.In a large bowl stir together flour and sugar. Cut in 3/4 cup butter or margarine until like coarse crumbs.

3.Mix in sour cream mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half and chill until easy to handle (3 hours or so).

4.In small saucepan, melt the 1 tablespoon margarine. Add apples, raisins, brown sugar and spice and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are fork tender.

5.Remove excess liquid and cool. Roll each piece of dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut with 2-1/2 inch round cookie cutter.

6.Place rounds 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place (skimpy) teaspoon of filling on each round and fold in half. Seal edges with fork.

7.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove and cool.

8.Drizzle with lemon sugar icing made with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh), 1 tablespoon water. Mix until of drizzling consistency. If too thick, add a little more water, if too thin, a little more confectioners' sugar. Makes 4 dozen

Spring Kitchen Set

Materials:

•Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream 4-ply Worsted Weight, 2.5 oz/70.9 g (Solids)
Main Color (MC) (White) 2 balls
Contrast A (Yellow) 1 ball
Contrast B (Mint) 1 ball

•Crochet Hook: Size 4.50 mm (U.S. H or 7) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size: Approx 9 ins [23 cm] high

Gauge: 13 sc and 15 rows = 4 ins [10 cm]

Instructions:

Utensil Holder
Note: To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw loop in next color through 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in next color.

With MC, ch 3. Join with sl st to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 40 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 48 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to back loop of first sc.
8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in back loop of each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd 6 times more.
**Next rnd: With B, as 9th rnd.
Next 3 rnds: With A, as 9th rnd.
Next rnd: With B, as 9th rnd.
Next 6 rnds: With MC, as 9th rnd.**
Rep from ** to ** once.
Next rnd: With MC, working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Join MC with sl st to any front loop of 8th rnd.
Next rnd: Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 sc in each front loop around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Sew Daffodil (see below) to Utensil Holder as illustrated in photograph.

Pot Holder: With MC, ch 24.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. 23 sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row twice more, ending last row with join B by drawing through last 2 loops of sc.
Next row: With B, as 2nd row.
Next row: With MC, as 2nd row.
Next row: With B, as 2nd row.
Next 17 rows: With MC, as 2nd row. Fasten off.

With RS of work facing, join A with sl st to any corner.
1st rnd: With A, ch 1. 3 sc in same st as last sl st. 1 sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner sts.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Ch 10 (hanging loop). Join in rnd with sl st to first ch. Fasten off.
Beg with 6th st from left edge, with B embroider 2 rows of chain st, 1 st apart as illustrated. Sew on Daffodil at top corner under hanging loop as illustrated.

Daffodil: With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: (RS). 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.

First Petal: 1st row: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sc as last sl st. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: 2 sc in each sc. 4 sc. Ch 1. Turn.
3rd row: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in last sc. 6 sc. Ch 1. Turn.
4th row: 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
5th row: Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through 3 loops on hook - sc dec made. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc dec over next 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn.
6th row: (Sc dec over next 2 sts) twice. 2 sts. Ch 3. Turn.
7th row: Miss first sc. Sl st in next sc. Sl st in side of each of next 6 rows of petal. Sl st in last sc worked on 1st row and in next sc. Do not turn.

Second to Sixth Petals: 1st row: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sc as last sl st. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd to 7th rows: Work as given for 2nd to 7th rows of First Petal. At end of Sixth Petal, fasten off.

Trumpet: With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc. 10 sc.
3rd and 4th rnds: 1 sc in each sc.
5th rnd: Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook. (1 sc in next sc. Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook) 9 times. Join with sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

pot holder and dishcloth set

This simple kitchen crochet pattern creates a pot holder and dishcloth set with contrasting borders. This is an attractive kitchen set for a house warming gift or your own home.









Materials:

•Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream 4 Ply (Solids 2.5 oz/70.9 g/Ombres 2 oz/56.7 g) 1 ball of each color makes 2 dishcloths when MC and A are reversed as illustrated.

Pot Holder:
Main Color (MC) 1 ball
Contrast A 1 ball

Dish Cloth:
Main Color (MC) 1 ball
Contrast A 1 ball


•Crochet Hooks: Pot Holder: Size 4.00 mm (U.S. 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Dish Cloth: Size 4.50 mm (U.S. 7) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size:
Pot Holder: Finished Size: Approx 8” x 8” [20.5 x 20.5 cm]
Dish Cloth: Finished Size: Approx 11” x 11” [28 x 28 cm]

Gauge:
Pot Holder: 15 sts and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in sc with 4.00 mm hook.
Dish Cloth: 8 loops and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in loop pat with 4.50 mm hook.

Instructions:

Pot Holder: Back: With MC and 4.00 mm hook, ch 29.
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 28 sts.
1st row: 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
This row forms pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 8 ins [20.5 cm] ending with RS facing for next row. Do not turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Work 22 sc along side edge, 3 sc in first st of lower edge, 1 sc in each of next 26 sts along lower edge, 3 sc in next st, 22 sts along side edge, 3 sc in first st of top edge, 1 sc in each of next 26 sts along top edge, 3 sc in next st. Ss to 1st ch 1. Fasten off.

Front: With A, work as given for Back.

Edging: With WS tog, proceed as follows:
1st round: Join MC to any st. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 round sc, inc at corners as before. Fasten off.
2nd round: Join A to any st, work 1 round sc, inc at corners as before. Fasten off.
3rd round: With MC work as given for 2nd round.

Dish Cloth: With MC and 4.50 mm hook, ch 42.
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 4th ch from hook. *Ch 2. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Turn. 20 loops.
1st row: Ch 3. *1 sc in next ch 2 loop. Ch 2. Rep from * to last ch 2 loop. 1 sc in ch 3 loop. Turn.
This row forms pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 8 ins [20.5 cm] ending with RS facing for next row. Fasten off.

Border: With RS facing, join A to ch 3 loop at end of last row.
1st round: Ch 1. *(1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in corner loop - corner made. Ch 2. (1 sc in next loop. Ch 2) 19 times along side. Rep from * 3 times more. Ss to first sc.
2nd round: *Work corner loop. Ch 2. **1 sc in next loop. Ch 2. Rep from ** to next corner. Rep from * 3 times more. Fasten off.

CROCKPOT APPLE DESSERT

CROCKPOT APPLE DESSERT

6 apples, peeled and sliced
2/3 cup raw oatmeal
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

Mix oatmeal, sugar, flour, and spices in small bowl.
Stir melted butter into mixture until it is crumbly.
Put about half of sliced apples in crockpot
and spoon about half of oatmeal mixture on top.
Cover with the rest of the apples
and top with the rest of the crumbly mixture.
Cook on high about 2 1/2 hours.

ONION RICE

Onion Rice

1 cup long grain white rice
1/4 cup fat free margarine
1 can onion soup plus 1 can water
1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Lightly brown rice in margarine.

Add soup, water and mushrooms.

Cover and simmer for about 25

Minutes or until liquid is

Gone. Fluff and serve.

Toddler Sweater

This came from Hooked on Crochet.



This adorable toddler crochet pattern is made with a hood and a button closure. Crochet this great pattern for her birthday, it's perfect for little girls.

SIZES
Chest measurement
6 mos 17 ins [43 cm ]
12 mos 19 ins [48 cm ]
18 mos 21 ins [53.5 cm ]
2 yrs 21½ ins [54.5 cm ]

Finished chest
6 mos 21 ins [53.5 cm ]
12 mos 23 ins [58.5 cm ]
18 mos 25 ins [63.5 cm ]
2 yrs 27 ins [68.5 cm ]

MATERIALS

•Bernat Cottontots (100 g/3.5 oz)
•Sizes 6 mos–3 balls; 12 mos–3 balls; 18 mos–4 balls; 2 yrs–5 balls
Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 5 buttons.

GAUGE
15 sts and 14 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).

BACK
Ch 40 (44-48-52).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 39 (43-47-51) sts. 1st row: 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1. Turn. 2nd row: 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1. Turn. Last 2 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7¾-8½) ins [16.5 (18-19.5-21.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Shape armholes: Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts. Ch 1. Pat to last 4 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 31 (35-39-43) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 4½ (5-5¼-5½) ins [11.5 (12.5-13-14) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT: **Ch 20 (22-24-26).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 19 (21-23-25) sts. Proceed in pat as given for Back until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7¾-8½) ins [16.5 (18-19.5-21.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.**

Shape armhole: Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts. Ch 1. Pat to end of row. 15 (17-19-21) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 2½ (3-3¼-3½) ins [6 (7.5-8-9) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.

Neck shaping: 1st row: Pat to last 3 (3-4-4) sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 2nd row: Draw up a loop in each of first 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook -sc2tog made. Pat to end of row. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep 2nd row once more. 9 (11-12-14) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing for next row and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT: Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front but do not omit turning ch at end of last row.

Shape armhole: Next row: Pat to last 4 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 15 (17-19-21) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 2½ (3-3¼-3½) ins [6 (7.5-8-9) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Neck shaping: 1st row: Sl st in each of first 3 (3-4-4) sts. Ch 1. Pat to end of row.
2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep 2nd row once more. 9 (11-12-14) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

SLEEVES: Ch 28 (30-30-30).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 27 (29-29-29) sts.
Proceed in pat as given for Back for 3 rows.
Next row: (RS. Increase row). 2 sc in first st. Pat to last st. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1. Turn. Work a further 3 rows even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 2 (3-4-5) times more, taking inc sts into pat. 33 (37-39-41) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6 (7½-8-9) ins [15 (19-20.5-23) cm]. Place a marker at each end of last row. Work a further 4 rows even in pat omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

HOOD: Ch 76 (78-80-82).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 75 (77-79-81) sts. Proceed in pat as given for Back for 3 rows.
Next row: (RS). Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows to 59 (61-63-65) sts.

Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6¼ (6¾-7-7¼) ins [16 (17-18-18.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.

Shape back seam: Next 6 rows: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Pat to last 3 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
23 (25-27-29) sts rem. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth and allow cloth to dry.

Buttonhole Band: 1st row: With RS of Right Front facing for Her or Left Front facing for Him, work 30 (34-38-46) sc evenly along between neck edge and lower edge. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1. Turn.
3rd row: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-7) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn.
4th row: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *2 sc in next ch 2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-7) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. 2 sc in next ch 2 sp. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn.
5th row: 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

Button Band: Work as given for Buttonhole Band on Left Front for Her or Right Front for Him, omitting all reference to buttonholes.

Sew shoulder seams. Fold Hood in half along back seam edge and sew center back seam. Pin shaped edge of Hood to neck opening, beg at center of button or buttonhole bands and matching back seam of Hood to center back neck edge. Sew in Sleeves placing rows above markers along armhole edges of Fronts and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.