Cotton Table Runner Crochet Pattern

Cotton Table Runner Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I have chosen to use Patriotic colors,

but the table runner can be crocheted 

out of any color 

combination of Cotton yarn.

I chose these colors because

 I am keeping this one for me,

 To use on the outside deck table
for the Forth Of July.

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This crochet pattern Has retested, 

updated and moved to this 

Link

I used Sugar and Cream Cotton yarn

in Red, White, and Navel 

(which is a twisted cotton yarn 
with red, white and blue)

It measures 32 inches long
 and 14 inches wide.

This pattern would be perfect for place mats, 

 by adjusting the length.

Here is a close-up so you can see
 the yarns and the stitches.

I blocked mine to make sure it was a nice rectangle.

How I wash my Cotton Items: Place item in a cold water bath 

with a tsp liquid soap, 1 tsp white vinegar, 

and 1 tsp fabric softener. Gently wash.  

Larger items can be washed on the gentle cycle of your washer.

By adding the vinegar you are helping the colors not to bleed,

 and keeps the cotton from breaking down.

Drying your items: I do not machine dry any of my crochet items, 

no matter if its cotton, or acrylic, or any other fiber. 

I always hang them in the sun to dry.

With this being an item that will be around food, 

it will probably get dirty, 

so it is good to know how to wash it.

Learning Tunisian Crochet - Dog Collar

I have been learning Tunisian Crochet.

I started by Picking up a few books and 

then I discovered Videos

 By Kim Guzman.

You can find those at this Link:

Tunisian Instructional Videos

She also has a lot of 

Free Patterns at this link:

Kim Guzman Free Crochet Patterns

These videos are excellent.

I normally do not like videos, 

I more of a "book in hands" 

Sort of girl.

This is my first Tunisian Crochet project.

This is not really a pattern.

Just an explanation of what 

I did to make Maximo's Collar.

Skill - Easy, (But be sure to watch the 1st video, it will help you.)

Materials :
Reflective Yarn -  Red Heart - Grey (4) Any Worsted Weight yarn can be used
Regular Crochet Hook - J (This is such a small project you can use a regular crochet hook.)
1 decorative button  ( I made this one with polymer clay )
How to make Polymer Clay buttons
Yarn needle to sew on button
Measuring tape to measure your dog's neck.

Stitches :
 Slip Stitch  (sl st)
Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)

Note: I learned that you need to crochet looser then  normal.
 (My first project wasn't pretty.) If you crochet too tight it will curl up on you.

Okay,  lets get started: 
Step 1- Ch 8, skip the 1st ch,

Step 2 -  Pull up one loop through each ch , do not turn.

Step 3 - Yarn over hook, pull loop through the last loop,
*yarn over hook, pull thorough the next 2 loops,*
Repeat from *to* till there is only 1 loop left on the hook

Step 4 -  Skip the first "bar", *push hook through next bar, yarn over and pull loop through the bar,
 keeping loop on hook,* Repeat *to* across.

Note: I kept dropping stitches, so I learned to count my loops after each pass. 

 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 till desired length,

 add an extra inch for sewing the collar together.

Once the collar is at the desired length, put the ends together and slip stitch closed.

Add a button, bow or what ever you like.

This Collar could easily be stitched in the

 Tunisian Knit Stitch, as well.

This is a great project to do if you want to

 learn Tunisian crochet, 

and don't want to commit to a large project.

Its perfect for slipping on for evening walk at dusk.

Harley To The Rescue!!!

What is a Puppy Mill?
(click the link above)
Too Many puppies are born
 in Puppy Mills.
Too many dogs are forced
 to live in
 horrible conditions,
of filth and no human contact.
Never seeing the sun or
playing in the grass.

Harley is Here to Change that! 
I go a lot of people asking about Harley's tie.
Just click this link for the : FREE PATTERN

Meet Harley 
Please, Go Like his Facebook page
Harley
Harley was rescued from a Puppy Mill,
and
with his team
Rescue Dogs from Puppy Mills.

Please, take a few moments
 and read Harley's Story.

Harley and His team work with
National Mill Dog Rescue
"NMDR’s mission is to 
RESCUE, REHABILITATE
 and RE-HOME 
discarded breeding dogs 
and to educate the general public 
about the cruel realities of the
 commercial dog breeding industry."

This is Harley and His Side Kick, Teddy.

Ready to go on a mission,

 to rescue dogs from Puppy Mills!

Please go to the 

National Mill Dog Rescue site 
or to 
Harley To The Rescue 

and Donate
 to keep  

Harley and Teddy 
going on their 

missions of saving Dogs.

To keep up with Harley and Teddy's

Rescue Adventures, 

You can like their 

face books pages.

Harley

Teddy

And Spread The Word -

No More Puppy Mills!

We at Posh Pooch Designs

Have been following Harley

 for quite a while now. 

And love What He is doing, 

so much that we made a 

"Crochet Harley" of Him in 

his Super Hero Cape.

If you would like to make a Harley Doll
You can find the Pattern here:
Chihuahua Super Hero Doll

If you have any questions,

About Puppy Mills, 
Dog Rescue,

Harley or Teddy, 
feel Free to go to 

the their face book 

pages and they can answer 

any questions you may have.

Dog Flag Bandanna Crochet Pattern

Dog Flag Bandanna
Crochet Pattern By
 Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs
I realized I haven't designed anything new

 for the pooches in a couple of weeks,

 so I decided to make them a new bandanna.

This bandanna can be made to look 

Patriotic like the flag 

or it can be made in any 

cotton or acrylic yarn colors you have.

Rosie's is made From Bernat cotton, 

Sweet Treat and Pink. 

 Maximo's is made from 

Martha Stewart Cotton yarn.

Red, White and Blue.

The Pattern is really simple and 

can be made 3 sizes, 

Small, Medium and Large

We have made a video for  you.

See this Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Pattern :  Flag Dog Bandanna

Be sure to click here : Ravelry and add it to your Favorites!

Skill:  Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H

Yarn needle

Yarn - Worsted WEight (4) or Cotton yarn about 1 oz more depeding on size.

Fun Button, for decoration

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Back Loop only ( blo)

Sizes: Not including the ties

Small - 6 X 6 inches

Medium - 7 X 7 inches

Large - 8 X 8 inches

Note: Ch 1, at the end of rows, does not count as a sc.

Color Changes will be for the Flag Style Bandanna

R : 1 - With Blue yarn, Ch 2, 3 sc in the 2nd ch, ch 1, turn ( 3 sc)

R : 2 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc, in the next sc, 2 sc, in last sc, ch1, turn, ( 5 sc)

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

R : 4 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc, in the next 3 sc, 2 sc, in last sc, ch1, turn, ( 7 sc)

R : 5 -  1 sc in each sc, ch, turn, ( 7sc)

R : 6 -  2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc, in the next 5 sc, 2 sc, in last sc, ch1, turn, ( 9 sc)

R : 7 - 1 sc in each sc, ch, turn, ( 9sc)

R : 8 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc, in the next 7 sc, 2 sc, in last sc, ch1, turn, ( 11 sc)

R : 9 - 1 sc in each sc, ch, turn, ( 11sc)

    For Medium - Repeat R: 8- R: 9 ( 13sc)

    For Large - Repeat R: 8- R: 9 2 times( 15sc)

R : 10 - Change to white yarn, 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc, in the next 9(11, 13)sc, 

2 sc, in last sc, ch1, turn, (13, 15, 17 sc)

R : 11 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn ((13, 15, 17 sc)

R: 12-  Change to red yarn, 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc, in the next 11(13, 15) sc, 

2 sc, in last sc, ch1, turn, ( 15, 17, 19 sc)

R : 13 -  Working in the BLO, 1 sc in each sc, ch1,

 turn ( 15, 17,19 sc)

R 14 - R:15 - Repeat R: 10 - R ; 11 ( 17,19, 21sc)

R : 16 -R;17  - Repeat R : 12 - R :13 ( 19, 21, 23 sc)

R : 18 - Trim and Ties -1 sc in each sc across the top of the bandanna,

 3 sc in the 1st corner, working down the first side, 

1 sc in the end of each row till the point of the bandanna, 

3 sc in the point, then work sc up the 2nd side of the bandanna. 

When you reach the last corner, st 2 sc, join to 1st sc, 

Then ch 25,1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, then sc back across the ch.

When you reach the top of the bandanna, sc across the top of the bandanna,

Ch 25,1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, then sc back across the ch,

join to the bandanna with sc,and tie off.

If you want your ties longer ch more the 25 chs.

If your dog has a thick neck you can ch as many as needed for longer ties.

Add a fun button, applique,star or flower for a unique look.

A Bandanna is a great way to dress up

 your pooch in the summer, 

with out a hot sweater.

All These pooches need, 

are little drinks with umbrellas in them.

yes, They are very spoiled, 

but I am okay with that.

My Favorite Potholder Crochet pattern By Oombawka Design

I completely get why this Crochet pattern is Called

"My Favorite Potholder".

Once I made one I was agree,

 It is my favorite too.

It is super thick! 

This picture just does 

not show how 

thick this pot holder is!

You can find this incredible 

Pattern here:

My Favourite Potholder

By Oombawka Design

The pattern is super easy to read and follow, 

and has great picture to help you understand, 

exactly whee to put the hook and 

where to pull the yarn through.

I am a totally visual person, 

and usually love pictures, 

but she explains it so well,

 to me the pics where a bonus!

Bright yellow is my favorite color, 

But does not match my kitchen, 

so I am off to locate come

 latte and coffee colors 

and make some more.

Tuesday Treasury - Drawstring Bag Crochet Patterns

I love Drawstring bags.

 they are my favorite kind of bag.

I Lose stuff. 

I just in my car, toss my bag

 in the passenger seat 

and the drawstring 

helps me keep everything 

in the bag.

I have put together a fun treasury 

of Drawstring bags you can

 crochet to keep your stuff.

10 Fun Drawstring Bag 

Crochet Patterns

Click the name of the bag 

for the link.

Under the link is the 

name of the designer.

1. Cupcake and ice cream Cone bags

2. Crocodile Stitch Drawstring Bag

By Meladora"s Creations

3. Care A Lot Drawstring Bag

By Stitch 11

4. Sock Monkey Drawstring Bag

By Posh Pooch Designs 

5.Carrot Pouch Pattern

By Repeat Crafter me

6. Fish Pouch bag

By Moogly

7. Berry Sweet Pixie Purses

By Trifles and Treasures

8. Sweet Treats Drawstring 

Beach bag

By Posh Pooch Designs

9. Slushee Cup Drawstring Bag

By Twinkie Chan

10. Swanky Elegance Bag

By Snappy Tots

I really hope you make some of these.

I tried to pick fun and different bags, 

as well as unique ones.

Fish Pouch Crochet Pattern By Moogly

I was looking for a Shopping bag
 I made a few months before we moved.

I emptied a plastic tub of projects on the floor,
of my craft/yarn room,

 and out fell this Fish Pouch.

 I remembered doing a Crochet a Long, 

By could not remember when, or who with.

So I began investigating.

I knew it was a free pattern, 

so I checked the usual sites.

And found  found it on Ravelry.

It was

Fish Pouch By Moogly

Crochet A Long

I should have remembered because

her patterns are go cool and 

out of the ordinary.

Then I Looked at the date, April 2013.

That was over a year ago.

Well, it is the cutest little drawstring bag.

I think I'll give it to my Grand daughter.

She has become quite the little fisher girl 

and can put a few treasures in it.

or maybe pack a snack in it,

for those long fishing trips.

I never did find that other bag.

Hopefully it is in another of my 

"project Tubs".

The pattern is a free pattern 

and has a photo tutorial with great pictures.

If you want to make this fun bag,
head on over to the blog,

Fish Pouch By Moogly

I think it would also make a 

great Fish Pillow!

Sweet Treats Drawstring Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

The Sweet Treats Drawstring Beach Bag

Crochet Pattern By

 Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

This Crochet pattern has been

 retested and updated with lots of

 new pics and a Brand new Video - 

At This LINK

A Bright and Colorful Drawstring Beach Bag, 

Stitched in a wave pattern and has 2 fun pompoms.

I chose to use bright cotton yarns.

But any cotton yarn can be used.

Please, Add This Crochet Pattern to Your

Ravelry Favorites.

Instant Download PDF file Available for 

$4.50 in my Ravelry Shop

At This LINK

This Beach Bag Measures 

Approximately 12 X 15 Inches

It is a nice Size. It Fits a beach towel, 

flip flops with room to spare. 

It also has a Phone pocket  that measures

5 X 4 inches on the front.

WINNER OF THE RED HEART YARN GIVE AWAY!!!!

This Blog will be 

short and sweet!

The Winner of the 

Red Heart Yarn Give 

away is........

CONGRATULATIONS!

Virginia Thompson

Of North Carolina - USA

Please, contact me through 

the Contact Tab,

with your shipping address,

Within 48 hours.

If I do not hear from you, 

another winner 

will be chosen.

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!!!!

COFFEE! A Collection of Coffee Crochet Patterns

Do you love Coffee AS much as I do?

Fun Facts about American Coffee Drinkers

60% of Americans claim they need a 

cup of coffee to start the day.

The Average Coffee Drinker drinks

 3.1 cups of coffee per day.

The Average size cup of Coffee is 9 ounces.

Americans as a whole spend 

18 Billion Dollars a year on

  Specialty Coffee.

So, we Americans Love our Coffee.

I bet other countries are just as

 in love with coffee as we are.

A Fun Collection of Crochet Patterns

That are Coffee Related.

I have listed the Pattern, Just click the name

 and it will take you to the pattern.

1. Happy Handle Coffee Cozy

2. Coffee Cup Pin Cushion

3. Coffee Cup Applique

4. Puppy Mug Hug

5. Coffee Cup Hat Pad/ Pot Holder

6. Tea pot Cup Applique

7. Coffee Cozi With Appliques

8. Coffee Filet Curtain

If this is you, 

I know it's me, 

In the morning, 

you are not alone.

So Drink up... you can crochet 

so much after, after 

having the 3.1 cups of coffee.