MOD HOLD THE LINE FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Hold The Line Freedom 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

I worked my last Freedom 250 plant pot cover, today 🌱🧶✂️

My design is worked using a crochet linen st design - like it for it's simple st work, as well as it's fitting design for what I envisioned; I would be working my design around the 1776 Patriots' clothing.

Materials: Worsted yarn in Brown, Chamois, Red, White & Blue; size #I regular crochet hook; size #I Double Ended Crochet Hook; scissors; tapestry needle; Sewing Needle; White Sewing Thread; Plastic Container (7" tall x 24" diameter, x 7-12" across top)

My husband likes Red Licorice - so, when the last rope was taken out, I snagged the tub container 😉

Terms Used:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

yo = put yarn over the hook

EO = end off

BOTTOM Piece: With Brown & regular crochet hook, ch 2 - make 9 dc in 2nd ch from hook (10 dc): jn with a sl st. DO NOT TURN, you will be working in rounds for this piece.

Row 2: Ch 3 & working in back loops only, work 2 dc in EA st (20 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 3: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work as follows - *2 dc same sp, 1 dc next st*; repeat around (30 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 4: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x2* - rpt around (40 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 5: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x3* - rpt around (50 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 6: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x4* - rpt around (60 dc); jn with a sl st. EO

Bottom piece finished.

SIDE Piece: With Chamois & double-headed crochet hook, ch 73 & work 2 rows of the afghan st, as shown in the illustration:

Afghan st.

Staggered St Pattern~Row 3: *Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st), slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row - left to right by hooking under the bar from the left side and giving the bar a light twist to the right - then put yarn over hook to make a loop (Tunisian twisted st)*; rpt from * to * across row.

Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st)

Slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row; hooking from L to R & giving the bar a light twist to the right - then yo (Tunisian twisted st)

Slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row; hooking from L to R & giving the bar a light twist to the right - then yo (Tunisian twisted st)

When you reach the last st at the end of the row, insert hook under the end vertical bar & at the same time into the the back of the end st also.

Row 4: Hold yarn at back of work, yo & draw hook through 1st loop *yo & draw hook through 2 loops* - repeat from * to * to end of row.

Row 5: Start by working first vertical bar *left to right by hooking under the bar from the left side and giving the bar a light twist to the right - then put yarn over hook to make a loop (Tunisian twisted st), then work the following vertical bar Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st)*; rpt from * to * across row. When you reach the last st at the end of the row, insert hook under the end vertical bar & at the same time into the the back of the end st also. You should at this stage begin to see the [staggered inverted V st] pattern.

Repeat rows 4 & 5 for a length of 7" (or desired length considering the trim you choose to use) EO.

With tapestry needle, sew edges together, to form a textured tube - try to match st pattern for a neat finish.

Loosely gather along lower edge, aiming for a tidy, evenly spaced gather, & sew bottom in place.

Repeat rows 4 & 5 for a length of 7-inches; secure edges for a tubular shape.

Loosely gather along lower edge & sew bottom in place.

TRIM: With Chamois & regular crochet hook, make 1 sc in each st as follows: slip hook under vertical bar, draw loop up & make a sc. Repeat around (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 2: With Blue, make 1 sl st in each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 3: With White, make 1 sl st in each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 4: With Red, make 1 sl st each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Slip your plant into your patriotic pot cover & celebrate the 250th year of America!

Slip your plant into your pot cover; celebrate the 250th year of America 🗽🦅

KEEPING AN AMARYLLIS BULB FOR REBLOOM; Coalinga-CA:  (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/01/keeping-amaryllis-bulb-for-rebloom.html)

TURKEY-WHITE BEAN SOUP; Castle Rock-WA

Turkey-White Bean Soup

Rainy days are soup days ☔️🥣; today's soup choice, is a "clean the fridge & freezer" kinda thing - pulled from the freezer were the last of November's turkey bits 🦃🍗, and the handful of frozen veggies I use in my top ramen bowls; and from the 'fridge, the last of the celery & I'll top the soup with some sliced lettuce that needs to be used.

I had bought some mayan white beans for soup … and Holland has never sampled those; so today, with the raindrops tap dancing across Independence's rooftop, it seemed the perfect time to pull a turkey & bean soup together 👩‍🍳 & slow cook it all day long ⏲️ for a cozy homestyle vibe 😊 

1 cup of dried white beans will make about three cups of cooked beans.

Lettuce can add an interesting taste & texture to a soup. Iceberg lettuce can become watery in soup, so it's best to add right at the end - just before serving, as a finishing touch: slice it thinly & sprinkle it on top of your soup for a fresh, crisp contrast to the warm broth.

Turkey-White Bean Soup ~serves 4

1 c. White Beans, dry-sorted * 2 c. Turkey, leftover-cubed * 2 c. Turkey Broth * 4 c. Water * 1 cup Celery, diced * 1 cup Onion, diced * 1 c. Mixed Vegetables, frozen * 1 Bay Leaf * ½ tsp. Basil, dried * ½ tsp. Rosemary leaves * 3 cloves Garlic, pressed * ½ tsp. White Pepper * ¼ c. butter * 5 large leaves Iceberg Lettuce, tough stems removed

8-qt. Slowcooker * Cutting Board * Lrg. Kitchen Knife * Lrg. Slotted Cooking Spoon * Garlic Press * Measuring Cups & Spoons * Soup Mugs & Silverware

1) In the slowcooker, place the turkey, veggies, & seasonings.

Place the turkey, veggies, seasonings, and broth to the slow cooker.

2) Stir. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.

3) Serve and enjoy!

Turkey-White Bean Soup; mildly tasty. Husband says 'it's a repeat' 👍

MOD FREEDOM 250 PATRIOTIC BUNTING PLANT POT COVER; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Patriotic Bunting Plant Pot Cover

Just 2 more plant pots to cover - and I'm doing 1, today.

My design today, was crafted to fit a 15-oz. Butter Tub:

15-oz. Butter Tub for plant pot.

Materials: Worsted yarn in Chamois, Red, White & Blue; size #G hook; scissors; tapestry needle; Sewing Needle; White Sewing Thread; Plastic grocery bag (for lining); 8 ct. little white resin Star Buttons;  

Terms Used:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

EO = end off

Bottom: With Chamois, ch 9 - dc in 3rd ch from hook, make 2 dc in same sp; dc in next 5 ch, 3 dc in end ch, dc in next 6 ch; jn with a sl st.

Row 2: Ch 3; make make 2 dc in same sp, dc in next st, 3 dc next st, dc x 7, 3 dc next st, 1 dc next st, 3 dc next st, dc x 8; jn with a sl st.

Row 3: Ch 3, make 2 dc in same st, hdc x4, 3 dc next st, hdc x 9, 3 dc next st, hdc x4, 3 dc next st, hdc x 9; jn with a sl st.

Side Pattern: Ch 3 - Wrap yarn around hook, place hook around backside of ch 3 & draw yarn up, wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up, draw another long loop up in same sp  & draw yarn through 4 loops, then again through last 3 loops.

Wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up.

Draw another long loop up in same sp  & draw yarn through 4 loops.

Then draw yarn through last 3 loops.

Work this pattern in the same sp, pattern x6 across the row & 2 patterns in end st (inc), pattern x11, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x6, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x11, & 1 pattern in beginning pattern sp - for an inc in that st.

Inc in corner st.

Row 3: Ch 3 - Wrap yarn around hook, place hook around backside of ch 3 & draw yarn up, wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up, draw another long loop up in same sp & draw yarn through 4 loops, then again through last 3 loops - repeat this pattern in the same sp; work 1 pattern x8, 2 patterns in end st (inc), pattern x12, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x8, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x12, & 1 pattern in beginning pattern sp - for an inc in that st.

Row 4: Ch 1 & sc around (48 sc); jn with a sl st.

Row 5: Ch 3 - Wrap yarn around hook, place hook around backside of ch 3 & draw yarn up, wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up, draw another long loop up in same sp & draw yarn through 4 loops, then again through last 3 loops - repeat this pattern in the same sp; work 1 pattern x10, 2 patterns in end st (inc), pattern x13, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x10, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x13, & 1 pattern in beginning pattern sp - for an inc in that st.

Row 6: Ch 1 & sc around (52 sc); jn with a sl st. EO  Chamois; attach Gray.

Row 7: With Gray, ch 1 & work 1 row sc around top sts (52 sc); join with a sl st, & Turn.

Row 8 & 9: Repeat row 7.

Row 10: Work a row of sl at across top sts (52). EO

Bunting Trim:

Internet Bunting design, I crafted my trim around.

Row 1: With Red, ch 2 & work 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook (7 dc). EO

Row 2: Attach White at right-side right edge; ch 3, & work as follows - 2 dc in first st - *2 dc in back loop of next st, 2 dc in next st*; rpt * thru * across row for a ripple-like effect (14 dc). EO

Row 3: Attach Blue at right-side right edge; ch 3, & work as follows - 1 dc in first st - 2 dc in back loop of next st, *2 dc in next st, 2 dc in back loop of next st*; rpt * thru * across row for a ripple-like effect - ending with 1 dc in last st (28 dc). EO

Row 4: Attach White at right-side right edge; ch 1, & *1 sc in back loop of next st, 2 sc in next st*; rpt * thru * across row for a ripple-like effect - ending with 1 sc in last st (42 sc). EO

Row 5: Attach Red at right-side right edge; ch 1, & alternate 1 sc in back loop, 1 sc in front loop across row (42 sc). EO

Finishing:  Weave in all loose ends. Sew button in place, evenly spaced; & tack bunting to front of pot cover, as shown.

Cut plastic bag open and trim to fit pot cover - with enough overhang to fold under and tack loosely into place along the gray edging, inside of pot cover.

Slip your plant inside the cover and enjoy your patriotic vibe 👍