Behind the Seams

CORKSCREW

Chain 12, make 3 single crochet stitches in the second chain from the hook, make 3 single crochets in each of the other chain stitches, fasten off, and weave in ends. Sew on the eyeglass case.

Small Purse

Chain 16.

Round 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, mark with stitch marker, single crochet in each chain, making an extra single crochet in the last chain, turn. Working in the other side of the chain, single crochet in each chain, making 2 single crochets in the last chain. Do not join. 32 stitches made.

Round 2: Single crochet in the inside loop of the stitch with the stitch marker, move stitch marker, single crochet in the inside loop of each single crochet (gives a ribbed pattern).

Repeat Round 2 until it is approx. 5 inches tall. If the marked stitch isn’t on the side, continue single crocheting, ending at the side. These 16 stitches are now the back of the purse. Do not finish off.

ENVELOPE-SHAPED FLAP

Row 1: Continuing with the body of the purse, chain 1, turn and single crochet across the back 16 stitches only. Turn.

Row 2: Repeat row 1.

Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet across until the last 2 stitches, single crochet 2 together. Turn. 14 stitches.

Row 4: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet across until the last 2 stitches, single crochet 2 together. Turn. 12 stitches.

Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet across until the last 2 stitches, single crochet 2 together. Turn. 10 stitches.

Row 6: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet across until the last 2 stitches, single crochet 2 together. Turn. 8 stitches.

Row 7: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet across until the last 2 stitches, single crochet 2 together. Turn. 6 stitches.

Row 8: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, chain 1, and skip the next two stitches (for button hole), single crochet 2 together. Turn. 3 stitches.

Row 9: Chain 1 and single crochet 3 together. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew button on to use as closure.

The Collins’ Family Apple Bumble Crumble

6 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced into approx.

?-inch pieces

3 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. white sugar

2 tbsp. brown sugar

1? tsp. cinnamon

? cup raisins

? cup salted butter cut in pieces

? cup flour

? cup brown sugar

? cup old-fashioned oats

? cups chopped walnuts

Generously grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Spread the apples evenly in the buttered pan. Pour the vanilla over the apple slices. Mix the white sugar, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle it over the apple slices, then mix. Sprinkle the raisins over the apples.

In a mixing bowl, cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender. Mix in brown sugar, old-fashioned oats and walnuts. Spread the mixture over the apples. Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 40 minutes, until the apples are tender. Can be served with ice cream or whipped cream. Serves about 6.

Molly’s Baked Pancake

4 eggs

? tsp. salt

? cup flour

? cup milk

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

3 tbsp. butter

Beat eggs until light, add salt and flour and then milk, sugar and vanilla. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Put butter in a heavy 9-inch round pan. Put the pan in the oven until the butter is melted. Take the pan out and carefully pour in the batter. Return to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Can be served with syrup or cut-up strawberries. Serves 2 for a meal, 4 for a snack.

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