Saturday, June 12, 2010

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.

Friday, June 11, 2010

50+ Friends Club Cookbook








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