It's Week 7 of the 52 Weeks of Dishcloths. This weeks pattern was so much fun and easy to crochet. I made this dishcloth yesterday in one sitting! Here are some pictures of this vibrant dishcloth.
For the cotton yarn I used Lily Sugar 'n Cream and the color is Yellow. I chose this color because it is vibrant like the sun.
For details and pattern go to Being Spiffy or you can also go to the I'm Spiffy button found on my sidebar. I hope you join in on this link party and have fun crocheting this dishcloth!
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Thanks everyone and enjoy.
Julie
Thanks everyone and enjoy.
Julie
I can't believe it's already Week 6 of the 52 Weeks of Dishcloths. This weeks pattern is easy to knit and it just involves increase and decrease. This pattern is fun to knit so I hope you join in on this link party. Here are some photos I took of my progress on knitting the dishcloth.
For the details and the pattern go to Being Spiffy who was passed down this pattern by her mom and grandmother. To look for the details you can also go to the I'm Spiffy button found on my sidebar.
For the cotton yarn I used Sugar 'n Cream and the color is Peace. I love the color of this yarn and it's so bright and cheery and will make washing dishes fun.
There is still time to make this dishcloth for Mother's Day. How about making one for your mom or grandmother?
Wishing everyone a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
Julie
Back in March I attended Brooklyn Craft Camp hosted by Brett Bara from the TV show Knit and Crochet Now. One of the crafts I signed up for was to make a Knitted Chunky Cowl and here is the pattern to make one.
Here is the Noro yarn that I use to make the knitted cowl.
This is what the cowl looks like laid out flat on a table.
Thanks everyone and enjoy.
Julie
Here is the Noro yarn that I use to make the knitted cowl.
This is the chunky cowl that I knitted using large knitting needles.
This is what the cowl looks like laid out flat on a table.
Here is the pattern that was given to us to make this cool Knitted Cowl:
Beginner/Advanced Knitted Chunky Cowl
This pattern provides two options - garter stitch if you are completely new to knitting, and seed stitch if you want something a little more challenging.
Yarn: 1 skein Cascade Magnum - We were provided with Noro Hitsuji - Color No. 4 Lot No. 4
Needles: Size 15 straight
Notions: Tapestry needle
1. Make a slip knot near the end of the yarn.
2. Cast on 23 stitches using the knitted cast on method
3A (beginner garter stitch cowl). Knit every stitch on every row until you have fifteen inches of yarn left.
3B (advanced beginner seed stitch cowl). Knit in seed stitch (knit the purl stitches and purl and knit stitches) until you have fifteen inches of yarn left.
4. Cast off
5. Seam cast on edge to cast off edge.
Note: For my cowl I just used the garter stitch or knit stitch.
How about giving this chunky cowl a try it would make a great Christmas present!
Julie
I just posted a recipe on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Spaghetti with Peppers and Arugula HERE. It was the first time I had ever cooked with arugula. I usually make arugula salad for my family so why not make a different salad instead of making the routine Iceberg, Boston, Mesclun and Romaine Lettuce? Why not give Arugula a try? Italians have been eating this lettuce for centuries.
Julie
Arugula Salad
Ingredients:
arugula
1 tomato, cut up
1 cucumber, peeled and cut up
1 small amount of red onion, peeled and cut up
Dressing:
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive or extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl add arugula, tomato, cucumber and red onion. Add the salad dressing (or whatever salad dressing you prefer) and toss everything together.
Arugula is dark green, peppery leaf that is usually made in salads or as a cooked green. It is usually sold either by the bunch or as loose leaves.
Julie
This is a recipe that I want to share with you because it is a light and easy recipe to prepare. I found this recipe on the box of Barilla Thin Spaghetti. This is a recipe I made for my family for the first time and they loved it and I hope you all enjoy it too!
Thin Spaghetti with Peppers and Arugula
1 box Barilla Thin Spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped (I added this to the recipe for extra flavor)
1 yellow bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (I added this to the recipe for extra flavor)
1 cup arugula, chopped (I didn't chop mine)
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil, and sauté onions, garlic and hot pepper flakes for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the sauce.
5. Stir in arugula and top with cheese.
Note: Arugula is a dark green, peppery leaf that works well in salads or as a cooked green. It is available year-round, but is best when the weather is mild. Arugula is sold either by the bunch or as loose leaves (much like spinach). In general bunched arugula has larger leaves and loose-leaf arugula has smaller leaves.
* Arugula is also known in Europe as Rocket
I went to a luncheon at my friend's house last week and we all had rice pudding for dessert. Here is a recipe that I found on the Minute Rice website that I would like to share with you. My friend said that she used quick rice for her recipe, so I think that this will be similar to her recipe. I hope you all enjoy it!
Classic Minute Rice Pudding Recipe
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
3 cups milk
1 cup Minute White Rice, uncooked
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
COMBINE milk, rice, sugar, raisins and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
BEAT eggs and vanilla lightly in a small bowl. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Stirring constantly, slowly pour egg mixture back into hot mixture. Stirring constantly, cook on low heat 1 minute until thickened. DO NOT BOIL.
REMOVE from heat. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Thanks everyone and enjoy.
Julie
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