Saturday, June 28, 2014

Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

This is not your "typical" Chicken Salad recipe! It's light, has an amazing blend of savory and sweet with just enough spice to keep it interesting!

If you like something easy and quick for those warmer days that can be totally tasty & versatile then this is a great choice for you!





Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

12.5 oz can of Chicken Breast or 12.5 oz of cooked shredded Chicken Breast
1/4 Cup of Light Mayo
2 Stalks of Celery (Diced)
10 - 12 Green Grapes (Diced into quarters)
1/2 - 1 Tsp Yellow Curry Powder (Use less if you don't want it as spicy, use more if you want it spicier.)
1/4 Tsp Garlic Salt
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts

Whole Wheat Flat Bread, Pita Pocket, Bun, Croissant or Tortilla (Your choice.)

Add the first 8 Ingredients into a bowl & mix well together. Serve on Flat Bread, or other option of your choice. Pair with fresh melon or other fruit for an added sweet fresh taste.

TIP: Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the curry flavor really set into your meat mixture. This is one of those "Better the next day" type of recipes in my opinion.

Serves 3-4.

Enjoy!

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Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

Friday, June 20, 2014

My First Babies Bundle Sale

My First Babies Bundle

I've been having so much fun making these little dolls & their outfits!

I never thought that it would turn into the wonderfully fun thing it has, but I am so excited about it & so happy that you all are loving them as much as I am!

Currently there are 5 Patterns listed in the My First Babies Collection! (And not to worry, yes, I am currently in production of making them more outfits! ;) )

This weekend though, I wanted to let you know that they are on Sale 30% off on Ravelry with the New Bundles Option that Ravelry has created (which I LOVE!) using the coupon code BabyBundle!
You can purchase the Bundle package here: http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/1635

Stay tuned for more of the babies and all of their latest Fashions!

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Have a great day!

Michelle K
The Perfect Knot

My First Babies Dress up Dolls Set
















My First Babies Baseball Player Accessories Set






















My First Babies Ballet Accessories Set






















My First Babies Football Player Accessories






















My First Babies Cheerleader Accessories

Monday, June 9, 2014

Traditional Granny Square Modified

Traditional Granny Square

Traditional Granny Square Pattern

This is a modification of a traditional Granny Square pattern that will measure 6” and include a closed round of Single Crochet.

Many Charities I work with ask for a closed edge on the square so that it keeps an open-worked square from warping during the blanket assembly. This can be hard to accomplish if you do all Double Crochet for the pattern as it is traditionally written. I have created a slight modification of the square so that you can easily get a 6" square with a closed edge of SC on the last round & have a nice shaped square.
So let's begin!

Materials Needed:
Size 4.0mm Crochet Hook                                             Tapestry Needle    
Scissors                                                                                Tape Measure

Red Heart or other Worsted Weight Yarn of comparable size (I used Red Heart with Love in my example.)

Stitch Legend:
Ch – Chain                                                              Mgc Rng – Magic Ring
DC – Double Crochet                                           HDC – Half Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet                                             Sl St – Slip Stitch
[ ] – Stitches worked into the same space
* – Repeat instructions from *                        


Begin:  Either Ch 4 & Sl St to join or use a Mgc Ring & pull the yarn tail closed after you finish the first round
Round 1: Ch 3 (Counts as 1st DC here and throughout), 2 DC, Ch 2, *3 DC, Ch 2, Repeat from * twice more, Sl St to top of beginning Ch 3 to join (12 DC)

Round 2: Sl St into next 2 DC & into the Ch 2 corner space, [Ch 3, 2 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC], Ch 1, *In next Ch 2 corner space [3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC], Ch 1, Repeat from * twice more, Sl St to top of beginning Ch 3 to join (24 DC)

Round 3: Sl St into next 2 DC & into the Ch 2 corner space, [Ch 3, 2 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC], Ch 1, *In next Ch 1 space between clusters 3 DC, Ch 1, in next Ch 2 corner space [3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC], Ch 1, Repeat from * twice more, Sl St to top of beginning Ch 3 to join (36 DC)

Round 4: Sl St into next 2 DC & into the Ch 2 corner space, [Ch 3, 2 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC], Ch 1, *In next Ch 1 space between clusters 3 DC, Ch 1, in next Ch 1 Space, 3 DC, Ch 1,  in next Ch 2 corner space [3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC], Ch 1, Repeat from * twice more, Sl St to top of beginning Ch 3 to join (48 DC)

After this round your square should measure approximately 5”. Measure your square to be certain your measurements match.

Round 5: Sl St into next 2 DC & into the Ch 2 corner space, [Ch 2 (Counts as 1st HDC), 2 HDC, Ch 2, 3 HDC], Ch 1, *3 HDC in next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, 3 HDC in next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, 3 HDC in next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, in next Ch 2 corner space [3 HDC, Ch 2, 3 HDC], Ch 1, Repeat from * twice more, Sl St to top of beginning Ch 2 to join (60 HDC)

After this round your square should measure approximately 5.5”. Measure your square to be certain your measurements match.

Round 6: Ch 1, SC in same St, SC in next 2 HDC, in Ch 2 corner space [2 SC, Ch 2, 2 SC], SC in each HDC & in each Ch 1 space, in each Ch 2 corner space [2 SC, Ch 2, 2 SC], Repeat around, break off yarn & invisible join to 1st SC using the tapestry needle. (92 SC) 

Here is a tutorial for the invisible join http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jyT6Okd8LI


Use the tapestry needle and this method to weave in your ends to secure http://theperfectknotcrochetandmore.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-weave-in-your-ends-in-crochet.html  

Completed square measuring 6 inches















Congratulations! You have just completed a modified traditional granny square!

If your gauge matches correctly your square should measure 6" exactly. Depending upon how tightly or loosely you crochet, your measurements could vary slightly. It is always best to measure your square after each round to be sure your measurements are on target to hit your 6 inch size. :) You can adjust your hook & yarn size if necessary to meet the required 6 inch size.

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Enjoy your new pattern!

Have a great day!

Michelle K
The Perfect Knot

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