Jirachi

Hat Tassels
Ch6
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (5)
R2-11: sc across (5)
F/O

Hat Points
R1: 3 sc in MR (3)
R2: 2 sc in each sc (6)
R3: *sc, 2 sc in next * repeat twice (9)
R4: sc around (9)
R5: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat twice (12)
R6: *sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (18)
R7-8: sc around (18)
R9: *2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (24)
R10-17: sc around (24)
F/O
Connect the three points when done

Hat Back
Connect to the back of the points
R1: slip stitch, sc in the first point, 7 sc in the middle point, skip, sc in the last point (9)
R2-9: sc in first point, 7 sc in middle point, skip, sc in the last point (9)
F/O

Hat Front
R1-2: repeat from Hat Back (9)
R3: 2 sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, 2 sc (9)
F/O

Hat Dangles
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 sc in each (12)
R3-12: sc around (12)
R13: * 2 sc, dec in next 2 * repeat twice (9)
R14: * sc, dec in next 2 * repeat twice
F/O

Head
Ch6
R1: sc in 2ch from hook, sc, 2 sc in next, * 2 sc, 2 sc, in next * repeat twice on other side (16)
R2: * 3 sc , 2 sc in next * repeat three times (20)
R3: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat three times (24)
R4-5: sc across
R6: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (30)
R7-12: sc around (30)
R13: * 3 sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (24)
R14: * 2 sc, dec in next 2 *, repeat 5 times (18)
R15: *sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (12)
F/O

Body
Ch13
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sl st in 1st sc (12)
R2: sc around (12)
R3: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (18)
R4: sc around (18)
R5: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (24)
R6: sc around (24)
R7: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (30)
R8: 12 sc, 6 sc, in front loop only, 12 sc (30)
R9: 12 sc, 6 sc in back loops only from R8, 12 sc (30)
R10-15: sc around (30)
R16: * 3 sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (24)
R17: sc, 3 sc in both layers, 10 sc (24)  (count 9, 3, 9)
Do not F/O

Legs
(Attach to body; row 17)
R1: sc around (9)
R2: *sc, dec in next 2 * repeat twice (6)
R3: sc around (6)
R4: dec around (3)
F/O

Eye Lid
(Attached to body)
R1: 2 sc in first, 4 sc, 2 sc in last (8)
R2: 2 sc in first, 6 sc, 2 sc in last (10)
R3: sc around (10)
R4: dec in first, 6 sc, dec in last (8)
R5: dec in first, 4 sc, dec in last (6)
F/O

Arms
Ch6
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sc across on other side (12)
R2-13: sc around (12)
R14: dec around (6)
F/O

Fingers
(Attached to arms)
R1: sl st, * 3 ch, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, sl st * repeat twice
F/O

Left Wing
Ch21
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (20)
R2: 5 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, sc, 2 dc, hdc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, tr (20)
R3: 3 tr, hdc, 4 sc, hdc, 3 tr, hdc, sc across (20)

Right Wing
R1: use from wings
R2: tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, hdc, 2 dc, sc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc
R3: 7 sc, hdc, 3 tr, hdc, 4 sc, hdc, 3 tr (20)
F/O

Assembly

Attach the tassels/dangles to the hat, attach the head to the hat, the body/leg piece to the head, arms to body and, wings to body. Use felt for the eyes using the photos. Also, for the mouth, either use felt or, use black yarn.

Don't sell the patterns or call them as your own. If you would like to link my patterns, please contaact me before doing so.

Jirachi and pokemon are copyright of nintendo

Dwebble

Materials: 
Gray Yarn
Red Orange
Dark Orange
Black
White

Eyes (use black)

Ch5
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sc across on the bottom as well (10)
R2: * 4sc, 2 sc in next * repeat (12)
R3-6: (change to red orange) sc around (12)
R7: * dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (6)
R8-9: sc around (6)
F/O

Iris (use white) 
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
F/O

Head (use red orange)
Ch6
R1; sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sc across the bottem as well (12)
R2: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (16)
R3: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (20)
R4: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (24)
R5: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (28)
R6: * 6 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (32)
R7: * 7 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (36)
R8-10: sc around (36)
R11: * 4 sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (30)
R12: * 3 sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (24)
R13: * 2 sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (18)
R14: * sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (12)
F/O

Body (use red orange)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
R3-13: sc around (12)
F/O

Tail (use dark orange)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-10: sc around (6)
R11-14: change to red orange, sc around (6)
R15: * dec in next 2 * repeat twice (3)
R16: loop into all 3 stitches (1)
F/O

Front Claws (use red orange)
R1: 3 sc in MR (3)
R2: 2 sc in each (6)
R3: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat twice (9)
R4-7: sc around (9)
R8: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat twice (12)
R9: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (18)
R10-14: sc around (18)
R15: * sc, dec in next 2 * repeat 5 times (12)
R16: dec around (6)
R17-24: change to dark orange, sc around (6)
F/O

Back Claws ( use red orange)
R1: 3 sc in MR (3)
R2: 2 sc in each (6)
R3: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat twice (9)
R4-6: sc around (9)
R7: * sc, dec in next 2 * repeat twice (6)
R8-10: change to dark orange, sc around (6)
F/O

Shell Interior (use gray)
R1: 6 sc  in MR (6)
R2-3: sc around (6)
R4: *sc, 2 sc in next (9)
R5-10: sc around (9)
R11: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat twice (12)
R12: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (18)
R13-14: sc around (18)
R15: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (24)
R16-19: sc around (24)
R20: (back loops only) * 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (30)
R21: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (36)
R22: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (42)
R23: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (48)
F/O

Shell Exterior (use gray) 
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 2 sc in each (12)
R3: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (18)
R4: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (24)
R5: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (30)
R6-11: sc around (30)
R12: (front loops only) * 4 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (36)
R13: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 5 times (42)
R14: * 6 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat 5 times (48)
R15-20: sc around (48)
F/O

Assembly

Attach iris to eyes, eyes to head,  body (sew a black ring to body) to head, front claws to to body ( near head), back claws to body, tail to body. Attach the shell interior to the shell, inside-out. Embroider a mouth to the head.

Don't take this pattern as your own. If you would like to link this pattern, please contact me before doing so. Also, don't sell this pattern or any of my patterns.

Dwebble and pokemon are copyright of nintendo

Victini

 

MATERIALS

Dark Orange (red-shiny version)

Cream (white-shiny version)

Stuffing

Yarn Needle

Black, blue, red, light pink and white felt

Black Yarn for details on body

I used an H hook.

NOTE:
The gauge doesn't matter here. If you feel much more comfortable  using a smaller or larger hook be my guest.

EARS
Ch2
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook (1)
Row 2: 2 sc in each (2)
Row 3: sc across (2)
Row 4: sc, 2 sc in next (3)
Row 5: sc across (3)
Row 6: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next (4)
Row 7: sc across (4)
Row 8: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next (5)
Row 9: sc across (5)
Row 10: sc in next 4 sc. 2 sc in next (6)
Row 11: sc across (6)
Row 12: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next (7)
Row 13-16: sc across (7)
Row 17: sc in next 5 sc, dec in next 2 sc (6)
Row 18: sc across (6)
Row 19: sc in next 4 sc, dec in next 2 sc (5)
Row 20: sc across (5)
Row 21: sc in next 3 sc, dec in next 2 sc (4)
Row 22: sc across (4)
Row 23: sc in next 2 sc, dec in next 2 sc (3)
Row 24: sc across (3)
Row 25: sc, dec in next 2 sc (2)
Row 26: sc across (2)
Row 27: dec in last 2 sc(1)
F/O

HEAD TRIANGLE
Row 1: Slip knot into the angled side of row 17, 5 sc (5)
Row 2: dec in next 2 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc (3)
Row 3: dec in next 2 sc (2)
Row 4: dec in next 2 sc (1)
F/O

BOTTOM EAR
Row 1: Follow directions for rows 1-12 on the Ears section
F/O When you attach the bottom ear to the ears, lightly stuff it.
The ears attach to the bottom ears.

HEAD
Ch4
Rnd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sc on other side (8)
Rnd 2: * sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (12)
Rnd 3: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (16)
Rnd 4: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (20)
Rnd 5: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (24)
Rnd 6: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (28)
Rnd 7: * 6 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat 3 times (32)
Rnd 8-11: sc around (32)(When you complete row 10 attach ear section to head using the yarn from head triangle, sew yarn to back of head)
Rnd 12: * 6 sc, dec in next 2 sc * repeat 3 times (28)
Rnd 13: * 5 sc, dec in next 2 sc * repeat 3 times (24)
Rnd 14: * 4 sc, dec in next 2 sc * repeat 3 times (20)
Rnd 15: * 3 sc, dec in next 2 sc * repeat 3 times (16)
F/O

HEAD TUFT (x2)
Ch4
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across (3)
Row 2: * ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, slip stitch in Row 1* repeat twice (3 tufts)
F/O Attach the head tufts together but, leave a small opening.                                                

BODY
Rnd 1: 8 sc 8 in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3-11: sc around (16)
F/O Use the black yarn to make a zig zag pattern starting at rnd 2.

ARMS
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3-5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: dec in next 2 sc around (6)
Rnd 7-10: sc around
F/O

PAWS
Ch4
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (3)
Row 2: *ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, slip stitch into row 1, * sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across slip stitch into row 1
Row 3: sc across the bottom of row 1 (3)
F/O

LEGS
Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3-5: sc around (16)
F/O

FEET
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2-5: sc around (6)
Rnd 6: * ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across * repeat (2 toes)
F/O

WINGS (flat piece)
Ch3
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sc across on other side (6)
Rnd 2-3, sc across (6)
Rnd 4: sc, sc 2 sc in next sc (3 times), 2 sc (9)
Rnd 5: 4 sc, 2 sc in next, 4 sc (10)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, 2 sc in next (2 times), 4 sc (12)
Rnd 7: 6 sc, 2 sc in next, 6 sc (13)
Rnd 8: *5 hdc, slip stitch in next (go through 2 layers) * Repeat twice (3 fur bunches)
F/O Use the yarn to make indentations in the piece.

ASSEMBLY
Attach the head to the body, arms to the body, paws to the arms, legs to the body, feet to the legs, and attach wings to legs. Use blue and white felt for eyes. Use black yarn or embroidery floss for nose. Use red, pink, and white to make mouth. Use the black felt on the ears.

Victini a copyright of Nintendo.

Please don't take this pattern as your own. But, you can link this pattern. If you have a blog and you would like to post it please get my permission first.  

Crunchy Bacon Chicken Quesadillas

1 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Half

½ teaspoon Cumin
½ teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Chili Powder
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray
4 slices Bacon, chopped
3 Green Onions, sliced
4 ounces Cheddar Cheese, grated
4 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese, grated
4 Flour Tortillas, Mission Medium size


Heat a grill pan. On a plate sprinkle spices on chicken breast, coat with cooking spray and place chicken on grill pan and cook until done. Let the chicken rest on a cutting board. Cut chicken into slices.


Cook bacon in a pan until extra crispy.


Heat a pan to put quesadillas in. In the pan add a flour tortilla - add sprinkle of both cheeses, add about five slices of chicken on one side of the tortilla, add cooked bacon, green onion, and add some cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half and cook on both sides until brown and the cheese is melted. 


4 Servings

Marybeth's Raisin Bran Muffin in a Mug

1/2 cup Raisin Bran Cereal
1/4 cup Milk
2 Tablespoon Flaxseed Meal
2 Tablespoon Almond Meal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Egg

In a large mug add raisin bran and milk and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir again and wait a minute and drain the milk from the mug.

Add flaxseed meal, almond meal, baking powder, salt and brown sugar and stir to combine.

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Stir in the egg.

In the microwave on high cook for 1 1/2 minutes to 2 minutes.  Mine cooks for 1 minute and 40 seconds.

Pop the muffin out of the mug and enjoy.

Orange Pizzazz Smoothie

1 cup Orange Juice
1 cup Greek Vanilla flavored Yogurt
1 tsp Powdered Vanilla
1 tsp Agave Nectar
(optional) 1/2 cup fresh berries

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Enjoy!

Voss Girls Crafts: Monday, June 11th

Voss Girls Crafts: Monday, June 11th: Jenna has her first crochet pattern on the internet. She designed a Pokemon Breloom pattern.

Breloom

Materials

B.green (orange-shiny version)

Raspberry (yellow-shiny version)

Cream

Stuffing

Yarn Needle

Black and White felt

Head Piece (use green)

R1: 6sc in MR (6)

R2: 2sc in each sc (12)

R3: *sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (18)

R4: *2sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (24)

R5: *3sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (30)

R6: *4sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (36)

R7: *5sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (42)

R8-9: sc around (42)

F/O

Bottom (use cream)

R1-6: same for top of the head piece (36)

F/O leave a long tail, make indentations in the piece (use pictures for placement)

Spore Things (use raspberry)

Ch9

R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, slst in 1st sc to form round (8)

R2-3: sc around (8)

Head/Neck (use cream)

R1: 6sc in MR (6)

R2: 2sc in each sc (12)

R3: *sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (18)

R4: sc around (18)

R5: *2sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (24)

R6: sc around (24)

R7: 10sc, hdc, 2dc, hdc (from 1st hdc to last use front loops), 10sc (24)

R8: 10sc, sc in the 4 loops not used in row 7, 10sc (24)

R9: *2sc,dec in next 2 sc* repeat 5 times (18)

R10: *sc, dec in next 2 sc* repeat 5 times (12)

R11-13: sc around (12)

R14: *ch6, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, dc across, sk next, slst* repeat 5 times (6 things)

F/O

Nose (use cream) 

R1: use slipknot and attach to R7 in the head, sc across (4)

R2: sc across (4)

F/O

Body (use green)

R1: 6sc in MR (6)

R2: 2sc in each sc (12)

R3: *sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (18)

R4: *2sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (24)

R5: *3sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (30)

R6: *4sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (36)

R7: sc around (36)

R8: *4sc, dec* repeat 5 times (30)

R9: *3sc, dec* repeat 5 times (24) 

R10-12: sc around (24)

R13: *2sc, dec* repeat 5 times (18)

R14-15: sc around (18)

R16: *sc, dec* repeat 5 times (12)

R17: sc around (12)

F/O

Arms (use green)

R1: 6sc in MR (6)

R2-4: sc around (6)

R5: dec around (3)

F/O

Small Claws x4 (use raspberry)

Ch4

R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sc across on other side (8)

R2: sc around (8)

F/O

Legs (use green)

R1: 6sc in MR (6) 

R2: 2sc in each sc (12)

R3: *sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (18)

R4: *5sc, 2sc in next* repeat 5 times (21)

R5-6: sc around (21)

R7: *5sc, dec* repeat twice (18)

R8: *4sc, dec* repeat twice (15)

R9: *3sc, dec* repeat twice (12)

R10: *2sc, dec* repeat twice (9)

R11: *sc, dec* repeat twice (6)

R12: sc around (6)

F/O

Feet (use green)

R1: 8sc in MR (8)

R2-4: sc around (8)

F/O

Large Claws x4 (use raspberry)

R1: 3sc in MR (3)

R2: 2sc in each sc (6)

R3: *sc, 2sc in next* repeat twice (9)

R4-6: sc around (9)

R7: *sc, dec* repeat twice (6)

F/O 

Tail (use cream)

R1: 4sc in MR (4)

R2-8: sc around (4)

R9: 2sc in each sc (8)

R10-16: sc around (8)

R17: *sc, 2sc in next* repeat 3 times (12)

R18-23: sc around (12)

R24: sc3, hdc, dc4, hdc, sc3 (12)

F/O

Tail Balls (use green)

R1: 6sc in MR (6)

R2: 2sc in each sc (12)

R3-4: sc around (12)

R5: dec around (6)

F/O

Assembly

       Attach spores to head piece, head piece to bottom, bottom to head, neck to body, body to arms, small claws to arms, legs to body, feet to legs, large claws to feet, tail to body, and finally tail balls to tail. Use the felt to make eyes.

Breloom in copyright of Nintendo

 Please don't take this pattern as your own. But, you can link this pattern. If you have a blog and you would like to post it please get my permission first.  

Monday, June 11th

Jenna has her first crochet pattern on the internet. She designed a Pokemon Breloom pattern.

Recital Day

Today June 9th is our piano recitals. Yes, that is recitals, my two daughters, Jenna and Olivia have one and I have one today. We are making Andes Mint Cookie recipe from sixsistersstuff.com today for the girls recital.