Pretty in Pink Afghan

I have found when you need an afghan in a hurry that this pattern is the easiest that still has some flare to it. My daughter needed a baby afghan for a co worker and I needed to get it done fast so since she was having a girl I did it in two colors of pink. This pattern works for hot pads and dishcloths and washcloths as well as scarfs. Anything you want to be done fast and look good too.

Material:
1 skein red heart pink
1 skein baby rose pink
K hook

Instructions:
ch 131
Row 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, trc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch repeat in this pattern across ending with trc in last ch. ch1 turn
Row 2 sc in top of trc, hdc in top of dc, dc in top of hdc, trc in top of sc, dc in top of hdc, hdc in top of dc, sc in top of trc. repeat across.
Row 3-66 repeat row 1-2 at end of row 66 finish off. weave in end

On my baby afghan I started with the lighter baby rose pink for first 9 rows then switched to pink and then did the baby rose pink for last 9 rows.

Scarf in the Round or Kristy's Scarf

As promised here is the second scarf I crocheted for a Christmas present It is an infinity scarf and can be worn in several ways. It is a fast easy pattern and could be made over the weekend.

Materials:
1 skein any worsted weight yarn
K hook

Instructions:
ch 250 being careful not to twist join last ch to first with a sl st ch 1
Rnd 1-3 Hdc in joining st and ea st across. Join to first hdc with sl st. ch 1 repeat for 2 more rounds
Rnd 4 This rnd hdc in first hdc ch 1 sk next hdc, hdc in next hdc. Continue around in this pattern at end join with sl st to first hdc. ch 1
Rnd 5 Hdc in first st, hdc in ch 1 sp, hdc in next hdc, continue around join to first hdc. ch 1
Rnd 6-7 Hdc in ea hdc around. Join with sl st in first hdc. ch 1
Rnd 8 repeat rnd 4
Rnd 9-11 Rep rnds 5-7
Finish off and weave in ends.
This can be made with another repeat of rounds 4-7 if you like before you finish off. It's all up to you

Enjoy.

Scarfs Scarfs and more Scarfs

At Christmas I decided to make scarfs for different ones and once I get started making them I don't want to stop. I love that you can make so many different ones and it is instant almost gratification. Every scarf I made can be made in just a matter of hours. Over the weekend I can do at least two with out trying really. I will post a few of my patterns that I used but I didn't get pictures of them just didn't think to do that before I gave them away. I will remake them and add pictures later.

First Scarf
Mom's warm Scarf

Materials:
1 skein Red Heart Super Saver any color you like ( you won't use all of it can get probably two scarfs out of one skein)
N Hook

Instructions:
With N hook ch 22
Row 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hk and ea ch across (21 hdc)
Row 2 ch 2 turn (not first hdc) hdc in blo of first hdc and ea hdc across (21 hdc)
Row 3-4 ch 2 turn hdc in blo of ea hdc across (21 hdc)
Row 5 ch 3 turn (counts as first dc) sk next hdc, dc in next hdc then dc in skipped hdc (cross stitch made), dc next hdc, cross st over next 2 hdc, continue in this pattern to end of row (21 stitches)
Row 6 ch 3 turn, * sk next dc, dc in next dc then dc in skipped dc ( cross st made), dc in next dc then repeat from * across to end of row
Row 7-10 ch 2 not first hdc, hdc in blo of ea st across
Repeat rows 5-10 until desired length
Mom's scarf was 80 rows ending with 4 hdc rows
At end of last row you can finish off if you like or like I did twist the beginning and sew the last and first row together with sl st. finish off and weave in ends

As always I try not to make any mistakes in writing the pattern down but since I do it after I make the scarf it is possible that I make mistakes. I hope you like it and try it

Simple Blue Scarf

My Granddaughter turned 18 this month and so I decided to crochet her a scarf. She loves the scarfs I make her from the fun fur to the warm ones and all in between. This one is for warmth with hopefully enough fashion to be worn with anything.

 

 

This is a simple pattern but looks elegant.

 

Materials

Caron's Simply Soft yarn in your choice of color ( I used ocean though here it looks really blue)

size J hook

 

Instructions

 

Row 1 ch 250

Row 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across

Row 3- 4 ch 2 turn, hdc in first hdc and ea hdc across

Row 5 ch 2 turn, hdc in first hdc, ch 1, sk next hdc, hdc in next hdc, *ch 1 sk next hdc, hdc in next hdc repeat in pattern from * to end

Row 6 ch 2 turn, hdc in ea hdc and ch 1 space across

Row 7 ch 2 turn hdc in ea hdc across

Row 8-9 repeat row 7

Repeat rows 5-9 two times more then fasten off and weave in ends.

I made this scarf long so that she can wear it in many different ways.

This would also be easy to make into a cowl by sewing the ends together when finished.

It was simple, easy and fast and I plan on making more for presents. This would also be an easy pattern to make several for gifts to shelters.

I wrote these instructions down after I made this so I am hoping the instructions are accurate.

This is my own pattern and feel free to use but please give me credit

Thanks and happy crocheting

 

Chocolate Chip Coconut Macaroons

I was looking for a new cookie to try that was easy and quick to make but delicious. I love coconut and chocolate so decided to combine the two into an easy cookie. I had made these simple coconut macaroons without the chocolate chips and decided they would work well with chocolate included. These are a big hit with my family and so easy. Give them a try and remember they would be a great and easy cookie to take to Holiday parties that are coming up.

                                    Chocolate Chip Coconut Macaroon

Ingredients:

1 (14 oz.) pkg sweetened flaked coconut                        2 tsp vanilla extract
1 (14 oz.) can eagle brand sweetened                              1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (or as many as you
    condensed milk                                                             like without over powering the coconut)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine milk and vanilla. Mix well. Add coconut and chocolate chips. Mix well making sure coconut and chips are well coated and mixed together. Drop by teaspoon onto parchment lined baking sheet and with back of spoon slightly press down to flatten some. Bake 8-10 minute or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets and place on parchment covered cooling racks.
Depending on how big you make these you can get about 30 cookies. Let cool and then put in container. These will be chewy and sticky but oh so good.

I hope you will give these a try. Easy and delicious.

Trellis Yarn or Ladder Yarn Jewelry

I have found a new favorite yarn to use for bracelets and necklaces in a snap. It probably is harder to find the yarn than to do the necklace and bracelet. I have been able to find the yarn on the Internet fairly easily though. This is a simple bracelet and necklace. It looks like it is complicated but it isn't. Nice to wear with jeans or a dress.

Simple 3 Strand Trellis Bracelet

Trellis yarn of your choice
K hook

Make 3

Measure 6 inches from end and make slip knot. ch 27 or as many ch to fit your wrist. Finish off and leave a 6 inch tail.

To finish bracelet hold all strands together and make a knot next to beginning ch and a knot next to end ch. go to end of strands and knot together then slip on your wrist. I will add pictures later of this pattern and the necklace.

To change this up you can braid the strands together and then knot for a different look.

Wave Afghan

Wave Afghan 12" Square

Materials
5 skeins worsted weight yarn ( I used Red Heart Super Saver Earth & Sky)
J hook

Instructions
Make 9 squares

Ch 40
Row 1 sc in second ch from hook. Hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, trc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch. Continue across in pattern of sc, hdc, dc, trc, dc, hdc, sc to end of row. The last st will be dc in last ch. Ch 1 turn
Row 2 hdc in dc, dc in hdc, trc in sc, dc in hdc, hdc in dc, and sc in trc repeat in pattern across ending with trc in sc. Ch 1 turn
Row 3 sc in trc, hdc in dc, dc in hdc, trc in sc, dc in hdc, hdc in dc and sc in trc. Repeat pattern across ending with dc in hdc. Ch1 turn
Row 4-23 repeat rows 2&3 ending with row 3 repeat. Fasten off and weave in end

Border
Attach yarn in last stitch ch 1 sc in same st and ea st across to last St 3 sc in last st. Sc evenly down side with 3 sc in corner around join with sl st to beginning sc.

Sew squares together three rows of three squares.

If you want you can attach yarn in any corner and do a border around whole afghan like you did around each square