Tunic Progress, Socks and a Birthday

I have made a little more progress on the crocheted tunic and also finished a pair of socks for my daughter.

 

 

 

 

It was a busy week last week which did include a birthday (yes I was 21 again) and yes there

was some online yarn purchasing.

Shop Update

I have put some new goodies in my Etsy and Madeit stores - so please pop over and have a look - just click on the tabs above and it will take you there.

Handmade Crochet Fingerless Mitts - $30.00

Handmade Crochet Cowl - $25.00

 

 

Handmade Crochet Cross Book Mark - $8.00

 

 

 

Handmade Crochet Minnie Mouse Hat - $13.00 

 

 

 

Handmade Crochet Team Supporters Cowl - $20.00

Shepherd's Pie

This recipe is another family favourite and a great way to use up left over Roast Lamb. I have also made it with Roast Beef and it tastes just as good.

4 large potatoes boiled
2 tablespoons milk
30 gm butter
salt & pepper

500gm Lamb or Beef cooked
2 onions
1 clove garlic
1 1/4 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon cornflour blended with 2 tablespoons of water
salt & pepper

Mash potatoes with milk and butter, season to taste with salt and pepper. Mince together or chop finely the meat, onions and garlic. Place in a saucepan and add stock, worchestershire sauce, herbs and blended cornflour. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil stirring for 1 minute. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Put the meat mixture into a casserole dish and spread mashed potatoes over the top. Put under the grill to brown.

Enjoy!!

Garter Stitch Scarf is finished

The garter stitch scarf for my son in law is finished, it is so squishy and soft I know he will get alot of use out of it and it will certainly keep him warm when the cold winter winds are blowing.

Crochet Tunic

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have started a crochet tunic for my grand daughter. The pattern is free and here is the link for you  Ripple Dress by Janette Williams and is on her blog The Green Dragonfly. It is done in a ripple stitch made by increasing and decreasing with trebles. I have used double knit mainly in cottons and acrylic from my stash as the recipient prefers that to wool.

Simple Garter Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When my son in law asked if I would knit him a scarf - a wide scarf I thought a simple garter stitch scarf would fit the bill.

I find it so relaxing knitting garter stitch - you don't have to think about what you are doing, or count stitches like you do knitting a lace shawl, it is so easy to do while watching television or socialising. So I was quite happy to oblige with his request.

Who else enjoys the simple nature of garter stitch?

Shizuku Scarf

This is my second Shizuku Scarf, the first was gifted to a friend. The pattern designed by Angela Tong is easy to follow and is knitted sideways with droplets created along one edge. The pattern link is here

I used 2 skeins of Noro Silk Garden.

Warmth for Winter

Nearly finished my Baa-ble Hat which is a great free pattern from Donna Smith. It is well written and easy to follow. Here is the pattern link for you.

I ran out of the bluey green colour so introduced a light grey just need to finish it off and do a pompom, haven't made one of those since I was about twelve, so that will be fun.

Quick and Easy Dinner

I don't know where this recipe came from as I have been making it for years. It is great for a mid week dinner as it is quick and simple but so yummy, we serve it with rice - so please enjoy.

Chicken with Orange and Almonds
60gm butter
4 chicken portions
salt & pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup flaked almonds
paprika
3 oranges

Melt the butter in a pan and fry the almonds gently until brown and then remove from pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika fry until golden brown, cover and cook gently for 30 minutes.
Squeeze the juice from 2 oranges and segment the 3rd. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and keep hot. Add the orange juice, segments and sugar to the pan juices and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over the chicken and sprinkle with almonds.