I love crochet. And because of that I’m always trying to look for new patterns. But if you google “free crochet patterns” you’ll know that there is a lot of crappy stuff out there. So I’ve rounded up 5 links of patterns that really rock!
- Baby It’s Cold Outside - The simplest pattern for a baby sweater. Easy, quick and pretty!
- Field of Flowers - A pretty afghan for your baby made of pretty squares. I’m making this in two shades of yellow;
- Ruffle Scarf - I just love this pattern because of it’s simplicity and wonderful effect in the end. Very feminine scarf;
- One-Skein Crochet Scarf - Last Christmas I made a batch of these to give to friends. They loved it! - Note that sometimes the Patons site is down and doesn’t display the patterns.
- Shells & Roses Poncho - This poncho is great for summer. Made from cotton in any fresh color. It was one of my first crochet projects. Very easy. You just need to pay attention so you don’t miss stitches.
I hope you enjoy these patterns as I have. I really like them all. I’m very grateful to their authors for giving them for free. Hurray for the internet!
Ideas for delicate sandwiches, fresh salads, romantic desserts and other picnic food. All in the name of the Perfect Picnic for Two!
Beverages:
- Mint Iced Tea - put it in a thermal flask with lots of ice and take some mint leaves to garnish the glasses;
- White wine - cool it at home, in the refrigerator, and take it in the cooler;
- White Peach Sangria - or any other Sangria. Remember to do your Sangria the night before, to really mix in the flavors;
Sandwiches:
Savory Pies:
Salads:
Desserts:
Other things you want to take with you:
Lots of Ice - for drinks and for the cooler;
Extra salt, pepper, and olive oil;
A camera;
A paper folding fan.
For the first part of this article click here: Preparing a romantic picnic - part 1
The Material:
- Basket - for the food;
- Cooler - for the drinks;
- Checkered picnic tablecloth - for the floor;
- Plates and Glasses - paper or other;
- Silverware - plastic or other;
- Serving utensils;
- Napkins;
- Corkscrew;
- Thermal flask - for ice tea or hot coffee;
- Knife - for bread, etc;
- Cutting board;
- Sunscreen;
- Baby wipes - to wash hands;
- Garbage bag - for liter.
Practical stuff:
1. I would recommend a thick blanket or a rag rug to put under the picnic tablecloth because the floor could be damp;
2. Plastic cutlery and plates are convenient but reusables are environment friendly. When I was little my mother had a plastic picnic set in orange. Do they still make that?
3. Don’t leave perishables unrefrigerated for more than 20 minutes - better to leave those at home;
4. Remember to wear a hat or take a parasol and drink plenty of water - sunstrokes are not romantic.
Don’t miss part 2 - about the food you should take to your romantic picnic.
Spring is starting at last. And with spring cames the picnic season!
On that note I found this wonderful dress at Reddish Studio:
A spontaneous picnic dress. Its perfect!!