Blue Jeans Shawl

Pattern by Knottie by Nature

Yarn Used: 3 skeins of Country Blue Caron's Simply Soft
Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight
Yarn Content: Acrylic
Hook: H
Project Size: shallow but wide

Stitches used in this pattern:   sc (single crochet)   dc (double crochet)   dc2together

Foundation Chain:There are two ways of determining how many chains you'll need for this pattern: use the pattern repeat to determine a number and then make that many chains, or just start chaining. If you prefer the first method, pick a multiple of 10 and add 14. If you like the second, make a chain that will reach from the fingers of one hand to the fingers of the other when your arms are outstretched, plus a little extra.

1: Sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, (ch 3, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch) across until you have fewer than 10 ch left, ch 3, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch, turn. If you have any chains in the foundation chain left, leave them unworked. When you complete the shawl, undo those chains and weave in the end.

2: Ch 1,sc in 1st dc, (ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, in ch-1 sp work [dc2together, ch 2, dc2together, ch 2, dc2together], ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp) to the end, working last sc in 4th ch from the last sc of previous row, turn.

3: Ch1, sc in 1st sc, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, (ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) to end, placing last sc in last sc of previous row, turn.

4: Ch 5, sk ch-3 sp, sc in 1st ch-1 sp,(ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, in ch-1 sp work [dc2together, ch 2, dc2together, ch 2, dc2together], ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp) to last ch-1 sp, turn. (Note that this is the first decreasing row)

5: Ch 5, sk ch-3 sp, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, (ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) to end, placing last sc in last sc of previous row, turn.

6: Alternate rows 4 and 5 as many times as needed, ending with row 5. Each row will decrease at both the beginning and the end of the row.

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Evian Vest

designed by Kim Guzman   You can see more of her designs on her other websites at  Kimane Designs  and  Chrochet Kim 

Pattern can be found here

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Crocheted Zig Zag Afghan

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Approximate Size: 49" x 71"
Materials Required:
(Knitting Worsted Size--2 or 4 oz. skein)
Color 1--Dark Brown--12 Oz.
Color 2--Medium Brown--8 Oz.
Color 3--Medium Beige--8 Oz.
Color 4--Light Beige--4 Oz.
Color 5--Dark Green--4 Oz.
Color 6--Medium Dark Green--4 Oz.
Color 7--Medium Light Green--4 Oz.
Color 8--Light Green--4 Oz.
Color 9--Dark Coral--4 Oz.
Color 10--Medium Dark Coral--4 Oz.
Color 11--Medium Light Coral--4 Oz.
Color 12--Light Coral--4 Oz.
1 "Boye" Aluminum Crochet Hook "I" (Size 8)
Gauge: 3 1/2 S.C. to 1 inch
Pattern Stitch: (Multiple of 17 Ch. plus 16 Ch.)



Row 1--1 S.C. in 2nd Ch from hook, 1 S.C. in each of next 6 Ch, *3 S.C. in next Ch, 1 S.C. in each of 7 Ch, skip 2 Ch, 1 S.C. in each of next 7 Ch, repeat from * across, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2--Skip 1 St., *1 S.C. in back loop of each of 7 Sts., 3 S.C. in back loop of next St., 1 S.C. in back loop of next 7 Sts., skip 2 Sts., repeat from * across, ending 1 S.C. in back loop of each of 7 Sts. (omitting last St.), Ch 1, turn. Repeat Row 2 for Pattern St.
Afghan: With Color 1 Ch 220. Work in Pattern St., working Stripes as follows: (Always draw new Color through last loop on hook)
Stripe 1
3 rows--Color 1
3 rows--Color 2
3 rows--Color 3
3 rows--Color 4
3 rows--Color 3
3 rows--Color 2
3 rows--Color 1
Stripe 2
3 rows--Color 5
3 rows--Color 6
3 rows--Color 7
3 rows--Color 8
3 rows--Color 7
3 rows--Color 6
3 rows--Color 5
Repeat Stripe 1
Stripe 3
3 rows--Color 9
3 rows--Color 10
3 rows--Color 11
3 rows--Color 12
3 rows--Color 11
3 rows--Color 10
3 rows--Color 9
Repeat Stripes 1 and 2, then repeat Stripe 1.
Fringe: Wind Color 1 yarn around a 5 inch cardboard, cut loops at one side. Using 1 strand, fold and knot fringe in every St. at end of Afghan.
Pattern found at Free Vintage Crochet

Vegan Noodles: Spicy Asian Flavor, Veggies & Toasted Nuts

I made this today and it was yummy.

 I forget to add the broccoli but it was still great without it. Enjoy

From the

The Savvy Vegetarian

Noodle Salad Ingredients:

• 8 oz dried linguini, spaghettini, or soba noodles
• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut small
• 1 lg carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 Tbsp dark sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, stemmed & minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• Juice of 1 lime (3 Tbsp)
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or parsley, if you can't get basil
• 3 green scallions, sliced
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• OR 1/2 sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced thin
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, peanuts, or cashews

Noodle Salad Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, and set aside
2. Cut the broccoli into small pieces
3. Peel the carrot, cut off the ends, cut in half lengthwise, then slice thinly on the diagonal
4. Chop broccoli and carrots, and steam in a basket steamer until tender-crisp, drain off water, rinse in cold water, drain and set aside
5. Toast nuts in a dry frying pan, and set aside
6. Heat 1 Tbsp sesame oil in a frying pan on medium low, add the minced ginger & garlic, sauté until lightly browned
7. Add the scallions and tomatoes or red pepper and stir gently a couple of minutes until softened slightly
8. Whisk together lime juice, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, soy sauce, salt & pepper, cayenne in a large bowl
9. Add the sautéed ginger, garlic, scallions & tomatoes (or pepper)
10. Combine with noodles, veggies & basil. Toss until the dressing is absorbed
11. Serve at room temperature or chill for 1 - 2 hours
12. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, cashews or chopped peanuts



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