Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Beaded Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern

Beaded Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

This Crochet Pattern has been, retested, 
and updated with lots of pics, 
And A Brand New Video 
at This LINK

I designed this Hat to be a Slouchy hat, but you can 
subtract a few rows if you would rather have
 a beanie size hat.

I used silver pony beads, regular size, but you can
 use any sort of beads you like.
Remember some beads can be heavy or scratch 
your head, so keep that in mind when 
choosing your beads.




This pattern was so fun to design!


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Monday, February 24, 2014

I Mustashe You a Question?

I decided to make a Mustache hat for my niece 
for her Birthday,

 She loves Mustache anything.
Then I thought, 
Wouldn't that be cool on a Mug Rug.
And then I thought I should
 put one on a hat for my Dog!
Doesn't he look cute!
See The Video on my Youtube Channel
 at this LINK


I "Mustache" You a Question Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach
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Skill- Easy

Materials -
Hook: H
Yarn: a small amount of any Worsted Weight yarn,
Yarn Needle: to weave in ends

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch ( sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)

Pattern:
Basic Mustache -
Ch 16, Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:

             slst      slst      slst     sc     hdc   2dc    hdc     slst    hdc    2dc   hdc     sc     slst     slst   slst
     O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O



For the Handle Bar Mustache-
Ch 22, staring in the 2nd ch from the hook:

slst  slst  slst  slst  slst  slst  sc   hdc  2dc hdc  slst  hdc 2dc hdc sc  slst slst  slst  slst  slst  slst 
 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You may need to block to shape the curly ends.


Now, have some Fun!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

St. Patrick's Day Dog Collar

St. Patrick's Day Dog Collar 


This pattern was originally 
designed to be used for a 
fund raiser for a 
Chihuahua Rescue.


I decided to update the pattern 
and release it, 
for everyone to use.


It can be made with a Bow tie or Shamrock.
St. Patrick's Day Dog Collar Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
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Skill: Easy

Materials :
Hook: H
Worsted Weight yarn -- Green and White
Fun Fur - Green and White
1 Gem - for each collar
 Fabric Glue or Hot glue and gun

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

Getting Started:
The first thing you need to do is measure your dog's neck loosely.

Collar :
R : 1 - With yarn of choice, ch 7, 1 dc  in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
1 dc in the next 5 chs, turn.

R : 2 - ch 3, skip the next st, 2 dc in the next st, skip the next st, 
2 dc in the next st, skip the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn.

R : 3 - Ch 3, 2 dc in the sp between the 1st 2 dc, 
2 dc in the space between the 2nd 2 dc, 1 dc in the last dc. 
 ( ch 3, 2 V sts, 1 dc).

R : 4 - R : 20   -  Repeat R : 3

You will repeat R : 3 until collar is the desired length and 
 fits around your dog's neck.

R : 21 - Place the two ends together and sl st the ends closed, 
work in ends and tie off.

Trim:
Attach eyelash yarn to top edge of the collar,
 1 sc in each row around the top, eye lash yarn is not very stretchy, 
so sc loosely. tie off, weave in the ends.

Repeat this around the bottom edge of the collar as well.


Shamrock - 
Ch 5, in the 3rd ch from the hook - ( 3 dc, ch2 sl st) 
to form the first petal, (*ch2, 3 dc, ch2, sl st) to form the 2nd petal, 
repeat 2 more times to make 4 petals, ch 4, turn and sl st back 
up ch to form a stem, join and tie off.

I used hot glue to attach the gem, you can also use fabric glue,
 it takes longer to dry.

Sew on Front of Collar with matching yarn.

Bow tie :
R : 1 - Ch 13, with choice of yarn, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
 1 sc in the next 11 chs, ch1 turn.

R 2 -6 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn

R : 7 -1 sc in each sc, tie off, weave in ends.

Cut a 12 inch piece of contrasting yarn and wind it around the
 center of the bow tie several times and tie in the back.

Sew on front of Collar with matching yarn

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Chunky Reflective Yarn Headband Crochet Pattern

Chunky  Headband/ Ear Warmer
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs


This is the perfect headband for those early morning walks, bike rides or evening runs, 
when the weather starts to cool off.

 This headband adds just enough warm without being to hot.
And if you use the Reflective Yarn, everyone will see you
 coming down the street.

 I used Reflective Yarn, because I had it on hand. 
It is no Longer available.
You can stitch this headband up with non- reflective
 yarn as well.
 Any chunky (5) yarn will work
I Can't Stop making them!

See the Video on my Youtube Channel

 at This LINK



Chunky Headband Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern
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Skill - Easy

Materials-
Crochet Hook - J10/ 6MM
Yarn -C1 - Black  - 1 strand of Chunky (5) Red heart Reflective Yarn (2 oz. of each color)
        or 2 strands of Worsted Weight(4) - Red Heart Super Saver
         C2 - Reflective Yarn  by Red Heart - pink Chunky (5) or 2 Strands WW(4)
Yarn Needle

Stitches-
Chain - (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet  (dc)
Space (sp)
Skip (sk)

Size: 
22 inch head 
2 Rows = 2 inches

Note: 
Ch 1 at the end of rows does not count as a st.
Ch3 Counts as a Dc.
When Changing colors, Ch 3 AFTER the color Change.
Leave yarn attached when Changing colors.

Pattern:
R: 1 -  With C1, Ch 10 , 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
1 sc in each ch, ch1, turn. (9sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn. (9sc)

R: 3 - R: 9 - Repeat R: 2. (9sc) 

R: 10 - 1 sc in each sc, turn (9sc)


R: 11 - Change to C2, keep c1 attached,
Ch3, 1 dc in the same st as Ch 3, * skip the next st, 
2 dc in the next st*, Repeat from * to *,  3 more times,  turn. (5 sets of 2 dc)

R: 12 - Ch 3, 2 dc in the space between 1st and 2nd dc, 
* 2 dc in the space between the next 2 dc*   Repeat from * to *  3 more times, 
1 dc in the last dc, turn. ( 1 dc, 4 se of 2 dc, 1 dc)

R: 13 - Change to C1, leaving C2 attached,
Ch 3, ch3, 1 dc in the sp between the 1st dc and 1st 2c st,  
*2 dc in the sp between the next 2 dcs* Repeat From * to * 3 times,
2 dc in the sp between the last 2dc and next Dc, Turn. (5 sets of 2 dc)

R : 14 - Repeat R: 12

R:15 - R: 28 - Repeat R: 13 and R: 14,  Alternating 2 rows of of C1 and C2.

Add more rows or subtract rows to fit your head.

R: 29 - With C1, Ch1, sc in 1st 9 sts, ch1, turn. (9sc)

R: 30 - 1 sc in each st, Ch 1, turn (9sc)

R: 31 - R: 39  Repeat R: 30 (9sc)

Put the 2 ends together and sl st closed.

With C2, sc evenly around both edges of the headband.


Hope you have fun with this pattern!

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Friday, February 14, 2014

AND THE WINNER IS..............................

Happy Valentines Day!

The Winner of the 
Reflective Yarn 
Give away is....

Trish Bugg of 
Middleton, Ohio

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Please contact me 
with your shipping address 
by Monday, the 17th.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Birthday Dog Hat Crochet Pattern -

Well, Its my Birthday, 
so I decided to celebrate by giving you a gift!
This hat fits the kitty cats, too!
Birthday Dog Hat Crochet Pattern


See The Video on my Youtube Channel 
at This LINK




Birthday Dog Hat Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
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Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook -H
Tape Measure
Yarn Needle
Yarn - Hobby Lobby's I Love This yarn royal Blue -C1, Lime Green C2, Red C3
           Any Worsted Weight (4) Yarn

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

Hat Pattern : Getting Started-
 The first thing you need to do is measure your dog's head according to the picture.
measure loosely, accounting for thickness of hair.
To make the hat larger you can either go up a hook size or two.
or you add additional chs to the ear hole chains.

Size: Pattern worked as written,  will fit approximately a 8-15 lb dog.

Notes: 
Ch 3 at the end of each row  counts as dc.
rows are joined with a slst.

Hat - Starting at the top of the hat.
R: 1 - With C1, Ch 4, 4 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join with a sl st, ch 3. (5dc)

R: 2 - *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, repeat from *, join ch 3 (7dc)
  .
R: 3 - Repeat pattern From R: 2 (10dc)

R: 4 - *1 dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the st,, repeat from * around, join, ch 3 (12dc)

R: 5 - Repeat  R: 4 (15dc)

R: 6 - Repeat R: 4 (18dc)

R: 7 - Repeat R: 4 (22dc)

R: 8 - Repeat R: 4 (27dc)

R: 9 - Forming the ear holes,
1dc in the 1st 2 dc,
ch15, sk the next 6 dc, 1 dc in the next 9dc,
ch15, sk the next 6 dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
 join to top of ch3, ch3
3+ch15(-6)+9+ch15(-6)+3
 30 chs + 15 dc = 45 sts

R: 10 - 1 dc in each st and in each ch around hat brim, join, ch 3(45dc)

R: 11 - 1 sc in each dc for flat edge party hat.

R: 12 - Ruffle Edge party hat -
Change to C-2,
(2 dc, ch 1), in each dc around hat brim, to form the ruffle edge,
tie off and weave in the end.
Brim will sit a little ruffly,

Ties: make 2
With C3, Ch 25, 1 dc in the end of the ch, turn and sl st back up the ch,
 attach tie to the hat, at the center of the ear hole on the underside of the hat brim.

Pom poms:  Make 3, one in each color.
With C2 wrap yarn around your 3 middle fingers about 25 times.
With a piece of yarn, lace it through the loops and tie securely.
Trim the loops evenly and  attach the one pompom to the top
of the Hat and the other 2 to the front of the hat.

I think Maximo is done celebrating!

Friday, February 7, 2014

Frisbee Dog Toy Crochet Pattern

Frisbee Flyers Dog Toy Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
These are so fun - and they really fly!!


I was throwing them across the room, 
for some indoor exercise with the pooches.
 The pooches are so proud of themselves, 
for bringing them back to me.
There are 2 sizes in the Pattern
 a 5 inch and a 6 inch.
 My Pooches love Them both.
Dogs love them, but the kids love them too.

They are fun to soak with water and throw at each other,
 When it's hot outside.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet 
Channel At This LINK



Frisbee Flyer Dog Toy Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
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Skill - Easy peasy

What you Need: 
Yarn: Med (4) Acrylic or Cotton (about an oz of 2 colors)
Crochet hook - H / 5.00
Yarn Needle - for sewing in ends.
Stitch Marker

Stitches: 
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Single Crochet Together (sctog)

Sizes: 6 and 5 inches

Notes:  
Pattern is worked in rounds. Stitch tightly for best results.
Pattern is worked using 2 strands of yarn together. St counts are in ( ).

You may find it curing up some around R: 4, But don't worry it will flatten out.

Ok, Lets get started:

R: 1 - Ch 10, join in a circle with a sl st, work 20 sc in the circle, 
DO NOT JOIN (20 sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in the 1st st, 2 sc in the next st, Repeat around (30)

R: 3 - 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat around, 
1 sc in the last 2 sc,  (37)

R: 4 - 1 sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc,  Repeat around,
1 sc in the last 3 sc (43)
            Skip to R : 6 for a 5 inch toy

R: 5 - 1 sc in the next 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat around
1sc in the last 3 sc, (48)

R: 6 - 1 sc in each sc, (48) (43 for 5 inch)

We will start decreasing here:
Both sizes are finished the same.

R: 7 - 1 sc in the next 7 sc, st the next 2 sctog, Repeat around,
1 sc in the last 2 sc (43)

R: 8 - 1 sc in the next 5 sc, st the next 2sctog, Repeat around 
1 sc in the last sc,(38)
         

R: 9 - 1 sc in the next sc, st the next 2 sctog, Repeat around 
1 sc in the last sc

R: 10 - 1 sl in each sc around, tie off and weave in ends.


Better then a ball, Because you don't knock over lamps
when playing in the house.
Plus my little pooches have a hard time getting
 their small mouth around a ball. 

These are perfect. They love them so much, they took
 them to their favorite sunny spot.

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