Mandana Pattern

Ok, here is my first ever pattern, yay me!!

This pattern came about because my dad said if he had a headband with a hole in it, he could wear his favorite golf hat to the dome, where he goes to hit balls, in the winter, in Michigan. So I made him one, and then a few more to match all his ballcaps, then I made them for hubby and mom too.

If this pattern is like another it is purely coincidental.

If you find an error, please let me know and I will correct it.

Other than that, make a bunch and have fun!!

Mandana

Materials:

About an ounce of any yarn

G or H hook

Finished size:

roughly 8 1/2" across lying flat

Abbreviations:

ch =chain

sc = single crochet

BLO = Back Loop Only

FO = Finish Off Yarn

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

Directions:

Ch 17

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across, ch 1 turn (16 sc)

Row 2 - 22: In BLO, sc in each sc, ch 1 turn.

Do Not FO

Split Rows

Row 1: in BLO, sc in next 10, ch 1, turn

Row 2 - 12: In BLO, sc in next 10, ch 1 turn. FO after row 12

Attach yarn in BLO of next stitch on row 22, ch 1 and sc in same stitch and in the next 5 to end of row, ch 1 turn.

Continue in BLO for 11 more rows for a total of 12 rows, ch 1 turn.

Next row: sc in BLO, ch 1 turn for 22 rows.

Finishing:

Sc, sl st or sew ends together.

Fits over ballcaps with split for the bill to cover ears on cold days!!

Double thickness

Made by Suzi

Please feel free to link to this pattern, and/or print it out for your own personal use, but do not copy it in any way to put on-line, pass out, or re-write without my permission. Any resemblance to any other pattern like this is purely coincidental.

This pattern was written
Jan 30, 2009
Thank you, Sally

Owliver Fuze mp3 cozy

I heart my Sansa Fuze in a big way. I protect it as much as I possibly can. I got a clear plastic hard case to keep it in which is great when I'm working, you wouldn't believe how many tables I've knocked into.....lol. When not in use though, I wanted something soft to store it in so I made Owliver Fuze here. I sewed a pocket on the back for my earbuds which are plugged in through a stitch in the bottom to keep things neat and tidy...button and loop closure.

Here's my untested pattern if you're interested.



Owliver Fuze (Sansa Fuze mp3 Cozy)


Here's an Owliver made by Nikka @ 
The Random Ramblings of a Teenage Girl

Here's an Owliver (named Barney)

made by Aprilrain on Ravelry 

Stitches Used:
American Terminology
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
hdc= half double crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch

Materials:

(I'm just using scrap balls left from other projects)

Small amount for body and back pocket
Small scrap finer yarn for eyes
Small scrap for Wings
15" scrap for beak
Crochet hooks size G and H
Yarn Needle
3 buttons
Sewing needle and thread
Sansa Fuze or other piece of personal electronics of similar size.

Directions:

BODY:

With body color, chain 10.

2 sc's in second chain, sc in each ch until the last one, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting chain...sc in each loop, sc in beginning ch (the one with the two stitches in it)....DO NOT JOIN!!

Continue working even, in the round until it is tall enough to just cover your player. Mine has 13 rounds. Don't finish off yet!!

EARS:

Sc in the next 3 sc, turn, skip 1st st, sc in the next 2, turn, (don't chain 1 like you would normally, you are actually decreasing here), skip 1st st, sc in top of last sc. Slip stitch down ear. Sl st in next sc, chain 15, sl in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, turn, skip 1st st, sc in the next 2, turn, skip 1st st, sc in top of last sc. Fasten off

POCKET:

Ch 8, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each, ch 1 turn. Continue working even for 8 rows.
Position on back of piece and sew in place leaving top open.


WINGS:

Left wing:
Chain 10, turn, 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in next 2 ch, slip in last 2. Fasten off leaving a LONG tail for sewing onto body.

Right wing:
Chain 10 turn, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, dc in next 2 ch, 4 dc in last dc. Fasten off leaving a LONG tail for sewing onto body.

Position wings on front of body, sew in place.

EYES:

Make 2

With finer yarn, (I used baby cotton) make magic loop, ch 3, put 14 dc in loop. Pull to close and finish off.

Position eyes on front, sew in place.

BEAK:

Thread beak color onto yarn needle. Embroider onto face

FINISHING:

Sew buttons onto eyes.
Sew button on back of pocket for loop closure.
Weave in all ends

*This pattern hasn't been tested.

Please feel free to link to this pattern, and/or print it out for your own personal use, but do not copy it in any way to put on-line, pass out, or re-write without my permission. ** My disclaimer: There are only so many stitches and so many ways to use them, I have tried to be original. Any resemblance to any other pattern like this is purely coincidental.

This pattern was written
August 22, 2009
Thank you,

Suburban Hooker

While You Were Sleeping Steel Cut Oats

Spray your crockpot with butter flavored cooking spray

Then add.....

1 cup steel cut oats

1 can fat free evaporated milk

3 cups water

1 cup chopped dried apricots (optional)

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg 

1 tsp vanilla

Cover and set on low...........go to bed........wake up and spoon some of the yummiest stuff into a big bowl........add your choice of sweetener .......
Sugar
Molasses
Maple Syrup
Brown Sugar
Splenda
Honey
Agave Syrup
Stevia
Sweet n Low


The possibilities are endless.
Eat and Enjoy!!

Cape Cod Cranberry Bread

My cousin's wife shared this recipe with me several years ago.

You MUST try it, it's FABULOUS!!!

Even non lovers of cranberry think this bread is the bomb!!

Cape Cod Cranberry Bread

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

3/4 cup butter (melted and cooled)

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 1/2 cup flour

2 cups (1/2 bag) fresh cranberries

1/2 cup chopped & toasted pecans or almonds (optional)

Powdered sugar for dusting top of bread

Beat sugar & eggs until slightly thickened (about 2

min)  Add melted butter & almond extract.  Add flour,

cranberries & nuts, blend well

Pour into a buttered 9 inch square pan and bake at 350

for 50-60 min.  Dust with powdered sugar when cooled.

Double recipe for 9x13 pan.

Sour Cream Dutch Apple Pie w/ Cream Cheese Crust

Sour Cream Dutch Apple Pie w/ Cream Cheese Crust

 

Crust: (Makes 1 crust)
1 cup Flour
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ pound of butter

Filling:
1 2/3 cups sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
6 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Topping:
1 cup chopped nuts
½ cup flour
¼ pound of butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon of cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Combine crust ingredients and blend with pastry cutter. Press into a 9” deep pie dish. Set aside.

Combine all of the filling ingredients except for the apples. Stir the apples into the mixture and pour into the crust.

Bake pie at 450 degrees for ten minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 30 – 35 minutes.

While the pie is in the oven, loosely mix the topping ingredients. Spoon over the baked pie and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Note: Filling is enough for two pie. Double crust recipe and prepare 2 pans.


Sour Cream Apple Pie
Source: Kathleen Buday
Tested on: December 1997

Renee's Crock Pot Peach Cobbler

Renee's Crock Pot Peach Cobbler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup biscuit mix
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups peeled sliced peaches, fresh or frozen, thawed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Lightly butter a slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine sugars and baking mix. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir to blend. Pour in butter and milk and stir. Mix in peaches and cinnamon, until well mixed. Pour into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Serve warm with heavy cream or vanilla ice cream.

Laura's Pumpkin Crunch

Laura's Pumpkin Crunch

1 15 oz. can pumpkin

1 can evaporated milk

4 eggs

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 c. sugar

1 box yellow cake mix

1/2 lb. melted butter

1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Mix first 8 ingredients together and pour into greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle 1 box yellow cake mix over pumpkin mixture, then 1 cup chopped walnuts over cake mix. Then drizzle 2 blocks (1/2 pound) melted butter (cooled) evenly over nuts and cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve as is with pumpkin on bottom and cake on top