Crochet Beans the Kitty

This kitties name is "Cinnamon".

Crochet "Beans" the Kitty Pattern

Original knit pattern here.

G hook/red heart super saver yarn

R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch. don't join. 

R2- 2 sc in each (12)

R3- 2 sc in each (24)

R4- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (36)

R5- sc in each

R6- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (48)

R7-9- sc in each. 

R10- (sc in 4sc, sc dec) around, (40)

R11-12- sc 

R13- (sc in 3sc, sc dec) around. (32)

R14-15- sc

R16- (sc in 1sc, sc dec) around, sc in last 2. (22)

R17-18- sc in each. Don't cut. 

Stuff plump. Pinch top together and sc through both thicknesses. Cut. Tuck end. 

Cut a long piece & with lg eye needle, start at the bottom, push up to one side of the finish row in the center- go over the finish row and push needle through to the bottom. Tie snugly, indenting the head to make ears. 

Embroider a pink nose. Eyes use black or white or whatever you have on hand. 

Tail: ch 22, sc in 2 ch from hook, sc in each ch. (21)

Cut leaving a long end and sew to butt. 

Cowboy Beans

Another recipe from the kitchen of Biz! This was a staple in my house when we were growing up. Over the years I have tweaked the original recipe to fit our family, hope you enjoy!


Cowboy Beans by Elizabeth Mareno
Serves 2 very hearty portions(with some leftover)-4 smaller portions

1 Medium onion or 1/2 Lg onion chopped coarsely
1 lb super lean ground meat (95% lean beef, turkey, chicken)
1 28 oz can Vegetarian Baked Beans (do not drain)
1/2 C Brown Sugar
2 Tbl Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Pepper

Brown meat and onion in medium sauce pan until onions are translucent and meat is done. Add beans, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. Cook till well incorporated (about 4-5 minutes on a medium heat). Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve.