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A Little Bit of Bling Shawl Crochet Pattern
Finished Size: Adjustable. Photographed sample is 50” (127 cm) wingspan length, 13.5” (34 cm) spine length, excluding fringe.

Materials:

Galler Yarns Kismet (87% polyester/13% nylon, 8 oz/227 g/1,400 yds/1,280 m) – 1 cone in 901 Silver, or approximately 300 yds (274 m) in any metallic, light weight yarn.
Galler Yarns Flore II (75% Kid Mohair/15% Wool/10% Nylon, 1.75 oz/50 g/100 yds/91 m/) – 3 skeins in 1005 Ocean, or approximately 300 yds (274 m) in any light weight mohair blend yarn.
L-11/8 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
Yarn needle.
Gauge: 10 fdc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:

beg fdc – beginning foundation double crochet – Ch 4, turn, sk 3 sts, yo, insert hook in next ch, yo and draw up a loop, yo and pull through 1 loop (counts as ch 1), [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice.
ch – chain
fdc – foundation double crochet – Yo, insert hook in ch 1 from previous st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and pull through 1 loop (counts as ch 1), [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice.
ea – each
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
* Rep instructions after asterisk as indicated.

Pattern Notes:

Entire shawl is crocheted holding one strand of each yarn together.
Shawl is worked from top (long) edge with steady decreases to point.

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Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Tacos
Serves: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

3 lbs. boneless pork loin
8 oz hoisin sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
⅔ Cup honey
¼ tsp. ginger
2 Tbs. lemon OR lime juice
Slaw mix or shredded cabbage to top tacos
Corn tortillas

Instructions

Place pork in slow cooker.
Stir hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger and lemon juice together.
Pour over pork.
Cook on high 5-6 hours or low 7-8 hours.
Shred meat with a fork.
Serve in taco shells topped with slaw. Or serve over rice.

Slow Cooker Korean BBQ over rice

You can also have the Korean BBQ meat served over rice. You can top it with the slaw and a little diced red pepper, like haystacks. You can also add other raw vegetables, like broccoli, carrots, onion etc.

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Little Starbursts Dishcloth

Hook size: 5.0 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton
Gauge: Finished main body = approx. 18 cm x 18 cm

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Ss: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
YO: yarn over

Special Stitches:
Starburst: [Worked over 3 stitches] Draw up a loop in same stitch previously worked in. (Draw up a loop in next stitch) 2 times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Main Body

To begin, ch 26.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same ch.

Row 2-24: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in top of sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same sc.

Edging

Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1). Do not turn. Dc in same sc. Ch 1. *Skip next row. Dc in next row. Ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first unused loop of foundation chain. Ch1. +Skip next stitch. Dc in next stitch. Ch 1.+ Repeat from + to + 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in last chain. Ch 1. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first sc. Ch 1. Repeat from + to + 11 times. Join with ss to top of first dc.

Round 2: Ch 1. +Sc in same dc. 3sc in next ch 1 space. Sc in next dc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch. 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc.

Round 3: Ch 1. +Sc in same stitch and in next sc. 3 sc in next sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc. Finish off.

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Irish Blessings Doily

Size: About 12” across

Skill Level: Intermediate—for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Special Stitch:
For Shamrock: Ch 4; in 4th ch from hook, work 3 dc, ch 3, sl st, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st) 2 times (3 petals made; all petals are worked into the first ch of the ch-4)

Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:
150 yards each White and Green (Aunt Lydia’s thread in White and Myrtle Green were used for model)
Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook

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Viola Pineapple Crochet Maxi Skirt
Time: Weekend Project

Size: Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X), instructions written in size small with changes for larger sizes in parentheses.

Finished waist Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 55)” to fit waist 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 45)”

Shown in size Small. 32” long

Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in double crochet rows after blocking.

Materials

Light weight yarn Yarn: Universal Yarn “Bamboo Pop” (50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo; 292 yards [266 meters]/100 grams): #138 Quartz – 4 (5, 6, 7, 9, 10) balls,

Hook: US size 7 (4.5 mm)

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Christmas Mouse
- not suitable for young children. small parts cause a choking hazard.
- size approximately 8cm or 3” tall not including ears.

Materials
- 3.5mm crochet hook– or other hook to give firm tension
- 8 ply/DK yarn in colours of your choice.
- 8mm toy safety eyes. You can also sew on small beads or sew on yarn eyes
- small piece of felt and matching sewing thread
- polyester stuffing
- wool needle and smaller sewing needle
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Tropical Pineapple Squares Crochet Blanket

Crochet Hook G/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge Rounds 1-3 = 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) in diameter; One Motif = 16" (40.6 cm) square. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished Size48" x 64" [122 x 163 cm]
Materials List

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 6 skeins of 505 Aruba Sea
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm [US G-7] / 4 mm [US G-6]
Yarn needle

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Crocheted Baby Monkey Hat

Materials:

*Worsted Weight Cotton or any worsted weight yarn you have on hand
in two colors: MC and CC
*I hook
*Yarn Needle
*Scissors

Gauge: 7 hdc's and 5 rows = 2" square

Notes: Do not count your turning chains as a stitch throughout pattern, always join in
first stitch of row and always start your first stitch in the same stitch your joined into. Do
not turn your work unless told to do so.

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Lacy Cross Crochet Pattern

Here’s what you need:

Size 10 crochet thread
US-A / 2 mm steel crochet hook
fabric stiffener
sewing needle and scissors for finishing
6/0 seed beads (optional)

Finished cross measures approx. 4¾ in. x 3¾ in.

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