Featured Designer - Kati Donahue of KatiDCreations |Posh Pooch Designs

Featured Designer for March 
Kati Donahue of

KatiDCreations

I am Featuring the

 Granny and The Stars Crochet Pattern

I am not a big fan of Granny Squares,

 But really, really love the combination of the

 Granny Squares and the Star Stitch in this hat.

The pattern is Easy and Quite fun!

Links and pictures to help you.

And So many color combinations to make 

 many different looks, with one pattern.

And did I mention it is a Free pattern!

I really love the way my "interpretation" 

of her pattern turned out.

I used WW(4) and an I Hook 

and it made the hat a little bigger 

and more slouchy. 

I Love Slouchy hats!

Let's meet Kati The Designer:

Who is Kati Donahue:

"After resigning as a Police Officer to be a stay – at – home mom

 for her 2 beautiful children, Kati missed the rush, excitement 

and challenge of her former job.  She was very excited when 

she started crocheting again; to discover that when she began 

to play around with new pattern designs that the mental

 stimulation and excitement she missed was being replaced

 by such a delicate medium.   Kati loves to design and crochet 

patterns for her kids, family and friends; for without their

 support and encouragement she would not be where she is today! 

Where We can Find Her Designs:

Links:

Her Blog -http://katidcreations.com/

Her Facebook - KatiDCreations

Her Ravelry Page

Tell us About your Blog:

"My blog is pretty much about just crochet.  

I love trying new ideas or finding old ideas and 

making them new with a completely different stitch.  

I'm not much into fluff.  If there is a bit of a story

 to go with the pattern then I gladly share it with you 

hoping you get a bit of enjoyment from it.  Other

 than that I try to keep it simple and crochet the cutest

 items and write the clearest directions possible

 so you can complete is also. "

Here Some Of  Kati's Most Popular Patterns: 

3rd Loop Striped Cowl

Circle Foot Jewelry

Washcloth Cluster Stitch

Crochet Military Inspired Hat 

Wide Brim Cowboy Hat

And many more Designs available,

and I know, many more to come!
Go Check out her blog!

Chunky Winter Hat Free Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Winter keeps hanging on, 

here in Colorado!

So I am releasing a new Hat pattern.

It is Chunky Winter Hat

 Free Knitting Pattern
Quick, Easy and Free Knitting Pattern.

This is a great basic knitting Pattern 

and can be a Beanie or a Slouchy Hat.

I really, really, really love

knitting with chunky yarns.

this is Lion Brand Wool-Ease.

And I really, really, really

This yarn, too!

it is thick but light, 

super soft and 

very easy to knit or crochet.

The perfect hat for skiing, hiking, 

4-wheelin' or just playing in the snow!

Chunky Winter Hat/ Slouchy Hat

Knitting Pattern By Sara Sach

Please, Add this Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill : Easy

Materials :

Circular Needles -US13-9 mm

1 skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease(6) - 87 yds - 4oz

1 stitch marker to mark rounds

Yarn Needle

Gauge -9sts + 12 rds= 4 inches ( Stockinette st)

Stitches and Terms:

Cast On (CO)

Bind Off ( BO)

Knit (k)

Purl (p)

Knit 2 together ( k2tog)

Size - Youth - Adult- 19-22 inch head.

Notes:

Pattern is worked  in continuous rounds,

Move your stitch marker up for each round.

Brim of hat will curl, That is a look we are going for.

R : 1 - We are starting at the brim of the hat,

CO 46 sts, k all stitches

R : 2-5 -  k all sts

R : 6 - p all stitches

R : 7-11 - k all sts

R : 12 - p all stitches

R : 13 -17  - k all sts

R : 18 - P all Stitches

R ; 19 -23 -  k all sts

R : 24 -P all sts

For The Slouchy Hat Repeat R : 19-24,  2 more times.

R : 25 - *k2tog 1st 2 sts, k next 3 sts* Repeat From * to * around,

knit the last st (37 sts left on needles)

R : 26- k all sts

R : 27 - Repeat R : 25 ( 29 sts left on needles)

R : 28 - k all sts

R : 29 - Repeat R : 25 ( 23 sts left on needles)

R : 30 - BO off, leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.

Flip hat wrong side out. Thread the tail of yarn onto your yarn needle,

 and gather the hat opening closed, sewing securely,

 then Flip right side out.

Make a big pompom using the remainder of the skein,

 and attach to top of hat.

How I make pompoms

 Slouchy Hat -- Beanie Hat

This has become one 

of my favorites now!

Striped Dog Bandanna Free Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Striped Dog Bandanna 

Free Knitting Pattern

This is a fun knitting pattern to 

make for your dog, cat or any pet.

 The pattern has 3 sizes included.

Small-6-12 inch neck

Medium 13-16 inch neck

  Large 17-22 inc h neck

These are a fun way to keep your pooches neck

 warm and have a stylish bandanna.

Wouldn't these be adorable 

in sports team colors!

Striped Dog Bandanna Knitting Pattern

By Sara Sach

Please, add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill- Easy

Materials -

Long Straight Knitting Needles- US10-6mm

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) about 30 yards

            I used Red heart Supersaver

Yarn Needle

Stitches and Terms:

Cast on (CO)

Bind Off (BO)

Knit (k)

tog - together

Decrease ( dec)

Sizes-

Pattern has 3 sizes Small( Medium, Large)

S -2-15 lbs, M-16-30, L 31-50 lbs

Stripes -

The Stripes are made by changing yarns every 5 rows.

Pattern:

CO 50(65,80) sts

R : 1 - k all sts

R : 2 - p all sts

R : 3 - k all sts

R : 4 - p all sts

R : 5 - BO 1st 15(20,25) stitches, k the rest of the sts across row,

(35,45,55 sts left on needle)

(Change color yarn for 1st stripe)

R : 6 - BO 1st 15(20,25) stitches, k the rest of the sts across row,

(20, 25, 30 sts left on needle)

R : 7 - k all sts

R : 8 - P all sts

From here on out you will decrease on all p rows.

R : 9 - p tog 1st 2 sts, p the next  16(21,26) sts, p tog last 2 sts

R : 10 - k all sts

(Change color yarn for 1st stripe)

R : 11 - p tog 1st 2 sts, p 14(19,24) sts, p tog last 2 sts

R : 12 - k all sts

Continue to repeat R : 11 and R : 12,  

Stitching 2 dec every other row till you have only 2 sts on the needle.

k tog the last 2 sts tog, BO and weave in your ends.

Spray Block the bandanna.

The Collar portion is supposed to be rolled or curled.

Tips on Spray Blocking

I have a bunch of other bandanna patterns  

and similar patterns planned, 

so keep checking back 

to see all the new releases.

You can follow my blog or 

even sign up to receive them by email,

At the top right side of the blog.

New Release - Amber Spring Dog Sweater Dress Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

I really Love How 

This New Dog Sweater Dress 

turned out.

I wanted a fun dress that was elegant 

and comfortable

 for my pooch, Rosie, to wear.

I wanted the sweater to be Cool for warmer days, 

and warm for cool mornings and evenings.

Rosie loves to wear sweaters, 

She prances around like a beauty queen 

when she is wearing one.

 Amber Dog Dress, Small Dog Sweater 2-15 lbs

This is an elegant dress. It has a ruffle skirt 
and pretty little pink roses.

A delicate little lace neckline and trim on the skirt. 
Full Chest for Warmth. 
your Sweet pooch can be warm and 
look classy at the same time.

Crochet pattern includes instruction for sizes XXS-M, For Dogs 2-15 lbs

You can find the Crochet Pattern

Amber Spring Dog Sweater Dress

 in my Shops:

Ravelry

Etsy

Craftsy

If you would like one 

custom made for your pooch,

just contact me,

and I will be happy 

to make one for you.

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You can purchase

Coffee Mugs,

several styles and travel mugs.

 Project bags,

tiny, small, medium  and large size bags

Key chains,

Dog Tags

Dog T Shirts,

XS-to XL

I have had lots of requests for these! 

Sweatshirts,

All sizes, men and ladies, 

child and infant sizes

T-Shirts

All sizes, men and ladies, 

child and infant sizes

or Customize anything.

Pick Colors and Sizes

All With the 

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If there is something you want

 and you do not see it,
 let me know.

Posh Pooch Designs, Where are you? Where Did you Go?

"Posh Pooch Designs, Where are you?

 Where Did you Go? "

I got an email this morning, that said that.

It is becoming harder

 and harder to be

"seen" on Facebook.

So I have put together

a list of "places"

 you can find me.

My Webpage -

It Can lead you to most of these places,

but not all of them.

Just click the links and come see me! 

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Just use the contact tab

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Chunky Knit Dog Collar Free Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Rosie Bell Loves to model!

 It has been snowing for 2 days. 

I do not mind, I love the snow 

and it does not stop us from getting out.

It is so beautiful and 

sparkles like tiny diamonds.

Do You love or hate snow?

Maximo Loves to Model, too.

See his smile!

I was playing with some 

left over chunky variegated yarns, 

yesterday 

and designed a fun Dog Collar.

And I want to share it 

with you today.

I designed this collar for any size dog,

Cat, pet or even human!

Chunky Knit Dog Collar  - Knitting Pattern

By Sara Sach

Rosie's collar

Please, Add This pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Knitting needles - Straight Needles US13 - 9mm

Yarn - Chunky (6)  - 15 yards - more or less depending on size.

            I used Charisma By Michaels

Yarn Needle

Tape measure

Stitches and Terms:

Cast On - (CO)

Bind Off - ( BO)

Knit - (k)

Purple - (p)

Together (tog)

Make 2 (M2)

Gauge/Measuring/Sizing - 3 sts=1inch

Getting Started:

Measure your Dogs Neck, add 1 inch.

dog neck is 9 inches+1= 10 inches

Pattern:

R : 1 - Cast on 3 sts per inch + 1 inch( 3 sts)

Add or subtract sts in 3 st increments.

For a 9 inch dog neck cast on  27 sts + 3 = 30 sts.

R : 2 - k 1st 2 sts, *ktog the next 3 sts, m2*

Repeat from * to * across, k the last 3 sts

close up of the collar

R : 3 - p all sts,

R : 4 - k all sts

If you want the collat thicker, just repeat 

R : 3 and R : 4 until the thickness you desire.

R : 5  - BO odd leaving a 12 in tail of yarn.

Place the ends tog, Use that tail of yarn to

Sew the ends together.

Maximo's Collar

See how easy that is.

It is super Easy to make and a fun 

way to use of your left over yarns.

You could even use 2 strands 

of WW(4) yarns

for a really interesting look.

I love a slip on decorative collar

 for my pooches.

They love them too.

It is a way for added warmth, 

they stay on and 

there are no buttons, 

Velcro or buttons to fuss with.