It’s that time of year when those Peep Treats appear on the store shelves. They brightly shine among the Easter candy. Yes, they are festive. Yes, they remind us of a certain holiday. Yes, they are almost an Easter Basket staple. But, ARE THEY a fan favorite? Peeps get a bit of a bad rap. Here is a great way to use them in a fun and festive sweet treat! They never will go to waste again!
Recipe:
Approximately 20-24 Peeps of any color
6 -7 cups of Crispy Rice Cereal
6-8 tblsps of butter
Preheat oven to 400*F
Butter a 9×13 cake pan
Line up your Peeps Marshmello treats in rows
Completely cover Peeps with your Crispy Rice Cereal. Let those Peep heads slightly peek out! LOL
Add pats of butter across the top of the cereal
Place pan in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Check after 6 minutes since each oven is differnt. Peeps will begin to puff up and the tops will appear toasted.
Butter should be melted. Remove from oven and stir all ingredients together.
Press firmly into pan and cool. Cut into squares and serve! SO oooey goooey and delicious!
Optional: Sprinkle topping – sugars, confetti treats, m&ms, etc…
This is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Guaranteed Delicious!! Enjoy and be sure to share your treats on facebook and/or instagram and tag YARNutopia! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE OUR OTHER CHANNEL HERE!
Happy Hooking and Cooking!
~Fuad, Shannon, & Nadia
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
Is your garden bursting with produce? Do you love a great farmers market? Do you love finding ways to disguise fruits and vegetables in your meals? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you have come to the right site! We have the perfect recipe for you!! Come bake with us!
Follow this easy to make recipe and you will be delighted in the end with an absolutely tasty treat!
Zucchini Banana Bread:
1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
2 eggs
1c. mashed banana
2c. grated zucchini (mine was frozen and moisture removed)
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. light oil
optional:
chocolate chips or walnuts (I did not use in my recipe)
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Mix all dry ingredients together.
Add in wet ingredients and stir.
Add in mashed bananas and zucchini and fold in completely.
Grease and lightly flour your loaf pan.
I used my beautiful le crueset loaf pan that bakes everything perfectly! Fill loaf pan half way.
Put into oven and bake at 350F for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes depending on your oven and altitude. My loaf took the entire 75 minutes. Do a poke check and see if your bread is baked inside.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Loosen cool bread from loaf pan and transfer to a flat surface.
Slice and serve!
Everyone will rave about it!
Enjoy!!
Make yours today and share with us how you loaf turned out! Find us on Facebook and Instagram and be sure to tag us in your posts!
Happy Cooking & More!
Fuad, Shannon and Nadia
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I’m “grape-ful” that we are about to wind down another year of puns! Everyone has done a “grape” job with sharing even more puns and projects along the way. I think we all did a whole “bunch” for “raisin” awareness how punny Valentine’s Day can be. I was a bit “crushed” and practically let out a little “wine” when I was struggling with ideas for this segment. Now, I am “raisin” the roof as we near the finish line! I believe this year we kept “raisin” the bar with these “grape” punny ideas! Together we make a “grape” bunch!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:
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Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Grape: With Dark Orchid
Work in continuous rounds.
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnds 3-5: SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 6: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
SC first and 4th sts together.
Fasten off.
Make as many grapes as you’d like! I made 9 in my bunch!
Vine:
With Warm Brown
Ch 18
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 chs, Ch 6, SC in 2nd Ch from hook and next 4 chs, continue on main foundation chain, SC in the rest of the chs (there should be 9 chs to work in), Fasten off.
Leaf:
With Green
Ch 7 Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in last, ch 2, continue to work on the opposite side of the foundation chain, SC in the same ch as your last SC, HDC in next st, DC in next st, HDC in next st, SC in next st, Sl st in last. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew grapes and leaves to vine. See video tutorial for visual instructions
Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Today, I am feeling *sunny-side up* as I launch my punny Valentine series! I have been pretty *egg-cited* and looking forward to making these for you! In the next 14 days, you might see *eggs-traordinarily* bad puns, but rest assured these are only temporary. I am *bacon* out these puns only once a year. So bear with me!! I have been *scrambling* my brain for weeks *bacon* myself crazy preparing for this! I think I have come up with *eggs-actly* what I was hoping for. I just wish I am able to *crack* you all up a few times with my humor! I’m not *yolking* I really hope you enjoy these! That would be *EGGS-ellent*!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:
My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
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Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Bacon: Make 2
When changing colors, be sure to trail the unused color along under your stitches. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
With Redwood
Ch 25 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (24) Row 2: SC in each st across, change color to Buff at the end of this row, ch 1, turn. (24) Row 3: SC in each st across, change color to Redwood at the end of this row, ch 1, turn. (24) Row 4: Repeat Row 2 Row 5: Repeat Row 3 Row 6: SC in each st across.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Egg:
Yolk: With Gold, work in continuous rounds and in the BLO
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18) Rnd 4: SC in each st around. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
White:
With white, work in continuous rounds and in the BLO
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18) Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24) Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30) Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36) Rnd 7: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly step:
Stuff and sew yolk to white of the egg. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Trying to think of new and clever puns each day is making me feel a bit “plum” crazy. I tend to think “what’s “to-mato” with you, Nadia? You need to “ketchup” and figure these all out!” I’m trying to keep these upbeat and “juice” the cutest play on words, but sometimes it can become a bit “dicey.” I want to say thank you “cherry” much for “picking” up on my sense of humor and playing along with my “fruit-iness!”
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this tomato:
Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Top of Tomato
With Green
Ch 2 Rnd 1: SC 8 in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to beginning. Rnd 2: *Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, HDC in next 3 chs, sl st in next st, repeat from * around. Rnd 3: Sl st around round 1 making surface sts (See video tutorial for visual instructions), sl st to 1st sl st, turn. (8 sl sts) Rnd 4-6: SC in each st around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew top hole closed.
Body of Tomato With Red
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: [3 SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st] Twice. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next 3 sts, 1 SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next 3 sts, 1 SC in last 2 sts. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: 1 SC in next 2 sts, [2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st] 3 times, 1 sc in next 3 sts, [2 sc in next st, 1 SC in next st] 3 times, SC in last st. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 3 times, SC in next 6 sts, [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 3 times, SC in last 3 sts. (30 sts)
Rnds 6-9: SC in each st around. (30 sts)
Rnd 10: SC in next 3 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 3 Times, SC in next 6 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 3 Times, SC in last 3 sts (24 sts)
Rnd 11: SC in 2 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 3 Times, SC in next 3 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 3 Times, SC in last st. (18 sts)
Rnd 12: SC in next st, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in 3 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in last 2 sts. (12 sts)
Stuff tomato and continue with last round.
Rnd 13: [SC2TOG] 6 times.
SC 1st and 4th sts together
Fasten off with long tail.
See video tutorial to see how to weave long strand around tomato to make curve shape and fasten off.
Assembly step:
Sew green top to tomato
Add felted face with tacky glue.
See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Enjoy!!
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“Bravo-cado” on sharing these puns everyone! I have laughed a lot and said, “You’ve “guac” to be kidding me,” several times! Some responses are “hard-core” and “avo-control!” There were a few “guac-ward” moments. I know, I tend be go too far that I can end up in the “pits” with these puns. It seems so wrong but feels so “ripe,” so keep it up, and “guac” my world with your creativity!
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this amigurumi:
Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Outer Shell of Avocado Make 2
With Dark Green
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: [3 SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st] Twice. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next 3 sts, 1 SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next 3 sts, 1 SC in last 2 sts. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: 1 SC in next 2 sts, [2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st] 3 times, 1 sc in next 3 sts, [2 sc in next st, 1 SC in next st] 3 times, SC in last st. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 3 times, SC in next 6 sts, [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 3 times, SC in last 3 sts. (30 sts)
Rnds 6-9: SC in each st around. (30 sts)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Inside of Avocado:
With Brown:
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd from hook. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnds 4-5: SC in each st around
Change color to light green Rnd 6: 2 SC in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 7: 2 SC in each of the next 10 sts, 1 SC in the rest of the sts around. (46 sts) Rnd 8: 1 SC in next 20 sts, Leave the rest of the sts unworked. Fasten off.
Other side of Avocado:
With light green:
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd from hook. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnds 4-5: SC in each st around Rnd 6: 2 SC in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 7: 2 SC in each of the next 10 sts, 1 SC in the rest of the sts around. (46 sts) Rnd 8: 1 SC in next 20 sts, Leave the rest of the sts unworked. Fasten off.
Assembly step:
Stuff piece, sew pieces together, add felt face (optional)
See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Enjoy!!
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My first of 14 Valentine’s Day puns begins with these Two Peas In A Pod. Every day I’m “brussel-in” to make these puns! It makes me very “hap-pea!” So, if you “carrot” all, “peas” give these puns a chance. I’m pretty sure that it will “lettuce” have a few good laughs together! This is going to be so much “pun!”
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:
My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet 2 Together
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Peas:
Make 2
With Spring Green
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Work in continuous rounds
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next, 1 SC in next] 6 times. (18)
Rnds 4-7: SC in each st around. (18)
Rnd 8: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Assembly step:
Stuff Pea, Add eyes and nose in black yarn, (eye lashes for girl) Continue onto last round.
Rnd 9: [SC2TOG] 6 Times. (6)
SC next and 4th sts together.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Bow for Female:
With Pink
Ch 6 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Rows 2-4: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Fasten off with long tail.
Wrap long tail around piece to make bow shape.
Sew to Pea.
See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Pod:
Ch 19 Rnd 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across ch putting 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side of foundation ch, sc across, put 2 sc in last st of round. (38 sc)
Work in continuous rounds
Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (38)
Rnd 3: SC2TOG, SC to opposite side of pod, SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts on the round. (36 sts)
Rnd 4: Repeat Round 3
Rnds 5-6: SC in each st around
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Leaf:
Ch 8 Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last.
Fasten off with long tail. Sew to pod.
Vine:
Ch 13 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Fasten off with long tail.
Twist and Sew vine to pod.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Guaranteed Delicious!! Enjoy and be sure to share your treats on facebook and/or instagram and tag YARNutopia! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE OUR OTHER CHANNEL HERE! 
