THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 18 SEPT/OCT/NOV 2026 t h etchoenc no encnt ei oc nt i son j s. cnoj .mc o m theconnectionsnj.com AUTUMN’S ALLURE DINE, SHOP & CELEBRATE CREATIVE CORNER Get Ready for Soup Season By Carolyn Hanson Rd 9: PM, sc in ea st to end. Rd 10: PM, sc in bkl of ea st to end. Note: Now increases are in 4 locations to create a square edge. Sides: Rd 11: PM, sc in ea st to end. Rd 12: *3 sc in next st, PM in center increase, sc in next 15 sts*, rpt btw *s (76 sts and 4 markers) (12 sts increased) Rd 13: Sc in ea st around moving makers to the center st. Rd 14: *3 sc in marked st, PM in center increase, sc in next 17 sts*, rpt btw *s (88 sts and 4 markers) Rd 15: Sc in ea st around moving makers to the center increase st. Continue repeating Rd 14 and 15 as follows: On even rds, create 3 sc in the marked sts, marking the center increase and sc sts in between the makers. On odd rds, rpt Rd 15. When the sides are above the edge of your bowl or to desired height, end with Rd 15. FO. Weave in ends. My favorite soup… lentil with fennel, topped with aged parmesan. What’s yours? love soup! I enjoy it all year round, not just the cool months. Making different soups each week provides great variety. Each batch makes enough for 6-8 servings. Slow and long cooking, then overnight in the fridge for best flavor. Soup is always best the next day. Leftovers are apportioned into pint-size containers for freezing. Ten minutes in the microwave and provides a healthy, hearty, home-cooked meal. However, the microwave makes the bowl too hot to handle. So, rather than grab potholders, I use a soup bowl cozy. It’s amazing and fits the bowl perfectly! My favorite is crocheted in cotton yarn using single crochet. Here’s how to make one yourself. Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima 100% Cotton DK yarn, 219 yards (no metallic fibers of any kind, only cotton) Hook: Size F (3.75mm) Notions: 4 safety pin-style markers Abbreviations: bkl - back loop ea - each FO - Finish off PM - Place Marker Rd - Round rpt - repeat Sc - Single Crochet St(s) - Stitch(s) Directions: Note: Move marker to the beginning of each round. Bottom: Ch 2 Rd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rd 2: PM, 2 sc in ea st (16 sts) Rd 3: PM, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*, rpt btw *s (24 sts) Rd 4: PM, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st*, rpt btw *s (32 sts) Rd 5: PM, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st*, rpt btw *s (40 sts) Rd 6: PM, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st*, rpt btw *s (48 sts) Rd 7: PM, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st*, rpt btw *s (56 sts) Rd 8: PM, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st*, rpt btw *s (64 sts) I Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:30-5:30 Sat. 10:00-5:00 Closed Sun. & Mon. Clothing • Jewelry • Handbags • Accessories & More Complimentary Gi Wrap Available www.KreationsByAnne.com Kreationsbyanne Unique Gifts for All Occasions Kreationsbyanneboutique Gi s Certificates Available We make shopping fun! SHOP LOCAL ~ SHOP SMALL ~ SHOP KREATIONS! Let us help you dress & accessorize for any occasion Come see our Fall Fashions! DON’T RISK LOSING PRICELESS MEMORIES! CREATE YOUR DIGITAL LEGACY! Convert your old media to a digital format and enjoy your family videos on your TV. No DVDs required!
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