Thursday, April 30, 2015

Crochet Along Last Step - Puppy Ball Stuffie Dog Toy Crochet Pattern

We have had a lot of Fun.
I have really enjoyed seeing 
all the color combinations
 you all came up with.
And now today is the last step of the
Crochet A Long.
Maximo Does not want to share the ball with Rosie!

I have Designed Simple Embellishments
 for my 
Puppy Ball Stuffie.
 You can use the ones I designed or you can 
design your own, or don't do anything.

If you are looking for Steps 1-3,
you can find those links HERE

Please, Post a pic of your Kid or Fur kid with 
your finished Puppy Ball to the
I will put them together in an album 
Close up of the Face.

Some of you wanted to learn how
 to put your pooch's name 
on the ball. 
I have found a good tutorial by Crochet spot

Step 4 - Face and ears of the Puppy Ball Stuffie

Ears :  make 4 - in your choice of colors.
Ch 13, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
1sc in the next 3 chs, dc in the next 6 chs,
sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the last ch,
TURN, working down the opposite side of the ch.
sc in the next 2 ch, d in the next 6 chs, sc in the last 3 chs,
tie off.

Place 2 of the ear pieces together and sc
 around the edge of the ear,
sewing the 2 pieces together.
Place on the top of the ball head and sew in place.


Eyes : make 2-
R : 1 - With Black yarn, ch 3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
join in a circle with a slst. ( 6 sc)

R : 2 - Change to white yarn, ch 1,
2 sc in each sc, join, ch 1
(10sc)

R : 3 -  *2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the 2nd sc*
 Repeat From * to * around, join
(15 sc)

R : 4 - Change back to black, *2 sc in the 1st sc,
1 sc in the next 2 sc*
Repeat From * to * around, join,
 tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of
yarn for sewing eye on front of ball. ( 20 sc)

Nose -

R : 1 - With Brown yarn, ch 2, 3 sc in the 2nd ch
from the hook, turn, ch 1
(3sc)

R : 2 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the next sc,
2 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn
(5sc)

R : 3 - 1 sc in each sc, ch  turn ( 5 sc)

R : 4 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the next 3sc,
2 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn
(7sc)

R: 5 - 1 sc in each sc across, turning working
 down the side of the nose,
 evenly crochet around the nose, join to the 1st sc of R : 4.
Tie off, leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn to sew nose in place.
Use Matching yarn to stitch on the mouth features.
Maximo is definitely NOT Sharing 
his ball.
Thank you all, for participating in our 
Spring Crochet a Long.
It has been a lot of Fun!

A PDF file contains all steps
is available in my
 Craftsy shop For $1.50 at this
 LINK

I am planning a 
Summer Crochet A Long For Mid July.
It will be a"Yarn Scrap Busting project"
So, Start collecting all your left overs.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Placemats - Free Crochet Pattern Round Up | Posh Pooch Designs

I have put together a really fun
treasury of 12 placemat
free crochet patterns.
I tried to find fun and different designs, 
with assorted stitches and colors of yarns.

I have listed the name of the design
 and the designer's name is 
under the Pattern name.
Just click the Pattern name and it
 will take you to the free pattern.

By Moogly

Maz Kwok

Posh Pooch Designs

Jennifer Pionk

Moogly

Cylinda Matthews

Dedri Uys

Jessie Rayot

Susan Carlson

Manda Robertsons

Nicole Cupp

AG Handmades

A Few more Free Crochet patterns
 For The Table. 

This is fun and interesting 
collection of free 
crochet patterns to help 
you set your table.
I love Mandalas as placemats 
and even coasters.
It is amazing how using different
 colors of yarn, can completely
change the way a pattern looks.

Monday, April 27, 2015

"Queen Ann's Lace" Scarf Photo Tutorial | Posh Pooch Dsigns

Queen Ann's Lace Scarf Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 


Today's Blog and Free Crochet Pattern
Queen Ann's Lace Scarf is lovingly dedicated to
My Sweet Momma, 
My Elegant and Precious 
Queen Ann.
We loved to call her
"The Queen Mum" for fun, 
although she was dearly called Granny
By her Grandkids and Great Grandkids.
Her Friends called her Ann.

Momma And Me At Her
75th Birthday Celebration!


I Hope when you are stitching Up this  Beautiful Scarf you
 will think about Loved ones and Friends who
 have pasted from Cancer, or are Fighting it.

See The Video On My Youtube Crochet
Channel At This LINK



Queen Ann's Lace Scarf Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please, add This Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill: Easy to Moderate
          
Materials :
Crochet Hook - I / 5.50 MM
            I used the I hook for more open lacy look.
Yarn - Worsted Weight ( 4) 3 oz. Red Heart Super saver/ Ombre
            
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Triple Crochet (tr)

Size: Approximately 48 inches long, 4 inches wide
Each Repeat is - 5 inches


Pattern :

R: 1 - Ch 4, form in a circle, joining with a sl st.


R: 2 - In the circle, Ch 4(counts as 1st tr) 11 tr, ch1, turn
(12 tr)


R: 3 - 1 sc in the 1st st, *ch4, sc in the same st,
 sc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * 10 more times, 1 sc in the last sc
(11 ch4 loops)


R: 4 - ch 4, turn, attach ch to the 1st loop,


 Ch 4 (counts as 1st tr) 


Turn again, 11 tr in the loop, slst in the center loop of previous round.ch1
(12 tr)


R: 5 - Turn, 1 sc in the 1st st, 
*ch4, sc in the same st, sc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * Across, 1 sc in the last sc
( 11 ch4 loops)
R: 6 - Repeat R: 4

R: 7 - Repeat R: 5

Continue To Repeat R: 4 and R: 5 20 More Times For 23 Repeats, 
or as many as you would like.



The Queen Ann's Lacy Scarf  Pattern
 is now
Available in PDF File Download
in my Ravelry ShopAt This LINK
For $4.50


You can Block your scarf  if you want it to lay flat, 
by laying it out on a bath towel and praying it, 
lightly with water. Leave it till it is dry.
 

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Mystery Crochet Along - Step 3 Is Posted Early! | Posh Pooch Designs

Mystery Crochet Along - 
Step 3 Is Posted Early!

I realized Tomorrow is 
My Mom's Birthday.
(her 2nd one to celebrate in Heaven)
So, I decided to post 
Step 3 A Day early.

I think By now you have guessed it is a ball.
I know some of you will probably 
ask about putting a squeaker inside.
 You certainly can, but I did not.
It has been my experience that Squeakers 
are a choking hazard.

If you missed the Beginning 
of the Mystery Crochet Along:

Find the info steps at these links:
Do not over stuff or Small Dogs 
will not be able to grab" it with their teeth.
Step 5 Will be the "decorative details".

Step 3 - Finishing the Puppy Ball Shape

R : 29 - Change to C4, *1 sc in the next 7 sc, 1sc dec* 
Repeat From * to * around(64sc)

R : 30 -*1 sc in the next 6 sc, 1sc dec* Repeat From * to * around
(56sc)

R : 31 - 1 sc in each sc ( 56 sc)

R : 32 - *1 sc in the next 5 sc, 1sc dec* Repeat From * to * around
(48sc)

R : 33 -*1 sc in the next 4 sc, 1sc dec* Repeat From * to * around
(40sc)

R : 34 - 1 sc in each sc ( 40sc)

R : 35 - *1 sc in the next 3 sc, 1sc dec* Repeat From * to * around
(32sc)

R : 36 - *1 sc in the next 2 sc, 1sc dec* Repeat From * to * around
(24sc)

R : 37 - 1 sc in each sc (24)

Stuff the ball with the fiber fill loosely. 
You  want the ball to be able to be grabbed by hand or a dog mouth.

R : 38 -*1 sc in the next  sc, 1sc dec* Repeat From * to * around
(16sc)

R : 39 - 8 sc dec sts (8 sc) Cut yarn leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing closed.

Stuff the top of the ball more if needed, and sew closed. 

Just 1 more Step to go!!!!!



A PDF file contains all steps
is available in my
 Craftsy shop For $1.50 at this

Saturday, April 25, 2015

June Coaster Of The Month - Patriotic African Flower Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs


African Flower Coaster 
Free Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

June Coaster Of The Month 

I am Very Patriotic and love to design anything with 
Red, White and Blue yarns. I found the Variegated at Michael's
and After using it for my placemats, I just knew I had to make some coasters, too.

I was going to incorporate blue, but could not find one 
that matched the blue in the variegated yarn. 
All of them were too light.
I think they look good even without the blue.

So, now you can make a set of 
4 placemats and 4 coasters for less then 10 bucks!
For the Free Placemat Pattern
Click HERE.





 See the Video On My Youtube Crochet 
Channel at This LINK

June Coaster of the Month - Patriotic African Flower
Free Crochet Pattern

Please add This crochet pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00 MM
Yarn  - Cotton (4) - 1.5 oz of 1 color or
      .5 oz of Each - Red-C1, White -C2, Variegated -C3. ( 3 or 4 colors of choice)
       I used Peaches and Cream
Yarn needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet ( dc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Skip (sk)

Size: 4.5 inches across

Pattern:
 R: 1 - With C1, Ch 5, join in a circle,
ch3 (counts as 1st dc) 2dc, ch 2,
*3dc, ch 2* Repeat from * to * 3 more times,
 join with a sl st to the 1st dc.
(5 clusters, 5 ch2 spaces)


R: 2 - sl st to the 1st ch2 space, change to C3,
ch3 (counts as 1st dc) 2 dc, ch2, 3 dc, ch1 in the 1st ch2 space,
*3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 in the next ch 2 space*
Repeat from * to * 3 more times,
join with a sl st to the 1st dc.
(10 clusters,  5 ch2 spaces, 5 ch1 spaces)

R: 3 - Sl st to the next ch2 space, Change to C2,
3sc in the 1st ch2 space ( 1st corner)
*1sc in the next 3 sts, 1sc in the next ch1 space,
  1sc in the next 3 sts, 3sc in the next ch2 space (corner)*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join with a sl st to the 1st sc,

R: 4 - Change to C1 - *ch 3, skip the next st, slst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * all the way around the coaster,
 join to the 1st sc tie off and weave in all your ends.


Ad Ad Free PDF file is Now Available 
For $2.50 in my Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK



Spray Block The coasters for a nice crisp pentagon shape.
Click HERE for some tips on Spray blocking.
What a great set for celebrating the 4th of July, 
or any holiday, for that matter.
Because you can make them in any colors you want!

Friday, April 24, 2015

Round Cotton Placemat Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Round Placemat Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach of
Posh Pooch Designs


Are you ready for all The Summer
 picnics and parties?
I decided to re-test, re-edit and update this Crochet Pattern
  I used Sweet Roll Yarn By Premier Yarn.
It is an Acrylic Worsted Weight (4) Yarn.
It took about 2.5 oz.
You can make this Placemat with Acrylic Yarn,
 as long as, you do not place anything hot on it.

Also works great as a Doily.
This placemat is the perfect dining accessory.
You can whip them up quickly, and
 You can toss them in the washer and dryer.
 You can make one with just one ball of Cotton yarn.
 I used Peaches and Cream.
I made 2, 
one with a J/ 6.00  Hook and 1 With an H/ 5.00MM Hook
with a J hook, Just to see how it would stitch up.
I Love it and it is still made with just 1 ball of yarn.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet
 Channel at This LINK


Round Cotton Placemat Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach

Please, add this to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00
Yarn -  2.5 oz of Worsted Weight (4) or Cotton Yarn
            
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip ( sk)

Special Stitch:
V Stitch ( v st) - "1dc, ch1, 1dc"

Size : 13 inches across
       
Pattern:

R :1 - Ch 5, join in a circle, ch3,( counts as 1 dc)
11 dc in the circle,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3, ( 12 dc)

R : 2 - Ch 3(counts as dc) 1 dc in the same st as ch3,
 2 dc in each dc around, 
join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3, ( 24 dc)

R : 3 - Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1) 1 dc in the same st as ch3,
*ch1, sk 1 st, Vst in the next st* Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch3, (12 Vst, 12 ch1)

R : 4 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch2, Vst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch3, (12 Vst, 12 ch2)

R : 5 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch3, Vst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch4, (12 Vst, 12 ch3)

R : 6 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch1, Vst in the ch3 space, ch1,
 V st in the next V st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch4, (24 Vsts, 24 ch1)

R : 7 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch2, Vst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch4, (24 Vst, 24 ch2)

R : 8 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch3, Vst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch4, (24 Vst, 24 ch3)

R : 9 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch4, Vst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch4, (24 Vst, 24 ch4)

R : 10 - Sl st in the 1st V St, Ch 4(counts as dc and ch1)
1 dc in the same V st, *ch5, Vst in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around,
 join with a sl st to the top of the ch4, (24 Vst, 24 ch5)

R : 11 - Sl st in the 1st V St, ch1,
*1sc in the V st, 4 sc in the Ch 5 space*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the 1st sc,
tie off and weave in your ends. 

An Ad Free PDF File is Now Available 
For $2.50 in my Ravelry Shop At This Link

If you need to block your place mats;
How To Block your Placemats - LINK

You can find the Matching 
Free Crochet Coaster Pattern Here 
This Easy Placemat would also be great
 to put your center piece or main dish on.
Or Throw in the bread bowl for pretty touch.
Whip of a set of 4 and give as a house warming, 
wedding or birthday gift!

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Mystery Crochet A Long Step 2 - Just Posted | Posh Pooch Designs

It is not too late,
 you can still get involved in the
 Mystery Crochet A Long.
You can find the 
Info about the Mystery CAL : Here
Supplies List and Step 1:  Here

And Now For Step 2
Should look  "bowlish"
After Step 2
Step 2 - is super easy!

R : 13 - Change to C2, 1 sc in each sc ( 72 sc)

R : 14-20 - Repeat R : 13

R : 21 - Change to C3, 1 sc in each sc ( 72 sc)

R : 22-28 - Repeat R : 21

And That is it for Step 2!
I told you it was super easy.
Are you having fun?



A PDF file contains all steps
is available in my
 Craftsy shop For $1.50 at this



Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Sunny Day Dog Sweater Dress New Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Some of my designs I love more then others.
An I really love This one.
It is super quick to stitch up,
but it is also super easy to put on your dog or cat.
No buttons, Velcro, or snaps to get caught in their
 delicate neck or tummy fur.
 You just slip it on and go!
Rosie loves it!

It has a full tummy section,
 but with plenty of room for potty time.
And also has a fun shell stitch edge to make it girly.
Leave off the edge and it is perfect for the boys.

The open weave skirt lets in lots air so it is not too warm,
 but also perfect for cool morning and afternoon walks.
The Crochet pattern includes 3 sizes:
X-Small, Small And Medium
For Dogs 2-15 lbs.
The Pattern can be worked with any 
worsted weight  (4) yarn, 
I like to choose wash and dryer friendly yarns 
for dog and pet sweaters. 
Then i do not have to worry 
about them getting dirty.

You can add any embellishments
 that you want.
I added a little bow, 
since the yarn I chose was so busy.
Where to find the Pattern?

So which ever shop you prefer,
 We got ya covered.