Cable Stitch Dog Cowl With Buttons Free Crochet Pattern

Rosie Bell and Maximo Modeling

 my newest design.

Cable Stitch Dog Cowl With Buttons.

I had a lot of people asking
 for a small project, 
to learn the cable stitch with. 

This pattern is great way to learn 

 how to do the Crochet Cable Stitch.

And Practice it and get a 
great finished project.

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Cable Stitch Dog Cowl Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Hook - H

Yarn - I Love This yarn - I used med. Blue and Orchid Purple

2 or 3 fun buttons -1/2 inch

Stitches-

Chain ( ch)

Slip Stitch ( sl st)

Double Crochet ( dc)

Front Post Double Crochet ( fpdc)

Back Post Double Crochet ( bpdc)

Cowl fits a 10-12 inch dog neck

Note- Ch1 at end of rows is a turning ch, and does not count as a st.

R : 1 - Ch 13, 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
and in each ch across, ch1, turn ( 12 dc)

The St count is be 12 sts throughout project.

R : 2 - 1 dc in each dc, ch1, turn

R : 3 - 1 dc in the 1st 2 dc, 1 fpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st,
1 fpdc in the next 4 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 fpdc in the next st,
1 dc in the last 2 dc, ch 1, turn.

( 2dc, 1 fpdc, 1dc, 4fpdc, 1dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc = 12 sts)

R : 4 -1 dc in the 1st 2 dc, 1 bpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st,
1 bpdc in the next 4 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 bpdc in the next st,
 1 dc in the last 2 dc, ch 1 turn.

( 2dc, 1 bpdc, 1dc, 4bpdc, 1dc, 1 bpdc, 2 dc = 12 sts)

R : 5 -1 dc in the 1st 2 dc, 1 fpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st,

 skip the next 2 sts,1 fpdc in the next 2 sts,

Cross back and 1 fpdc in the 2 skipped sts,

Make sure you st the cable in the number order in the picture 

1 dc in the next st, 1 fpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, ch 1, turn.

( 2dc, 1 fpdc, 1dc, 4fpdc, 1dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc = 12 sts)

R: 6 - Repeat R: 4

R : 7 - Repeat R : 3

R : 8 - Repeat R : 4

R : 9 - Repeat R : 5

R : 10-20  -Repeat R : 6-9 ,  3 more times for a total of 5 cables.

If you want a longer cowl,
 continue to repeat Rows 6-10 until you have reached the desired length. 

R : 21- Repeat R : 4

R : 22 - Repeat R : 3

R : 23- 1 dc in each st across, ch1, turn

R : 24 - Repeat R : 23

R : 25 - Shell Stitch edge. *sl st in the 1st st, sk the next st, 3 dc in the next st, sk the next st*,

Repeat twice, for 3 shells, tie off.

Sew the buttons on the opposite end. and ease them through R : 30 to button.

What color yarn will you 
make your pooch's Cowl?

Crochet Cables - Tuesday Treasury of Crochet Patterns

I used to hate Crocheting cables.

Now I Love it!

I Love How it looks 3-D,

 and all the fun shapes 

and texture you get from

 crocheting cables.

I have put together a 

collection of Cable Crochet patterns

for you to try. 

Some are easier then others.

 Cables, like any other technique,

 can be mastered By practice.

The link and the Designer

 of each pattern,

 Are listed below.

 Jut click the link for 

the one you want.

1. Braided Cable Cup Cover

Katie's Crochet Goodies

2. Interweave Cable Stitch

Meladoras Creations

3. Crochet Cabled Scarf

Yarn Obsession

4. Braided Cable Poncho

Pink Snail Boutique

5. Cable Stitch Dishcloths

Look At What I Made

6. Cable Stitch Square Hat with Pom poms

Sara Sach -Posh Pooch Designs

7. Cable Slouchy Hat

Becky Dirlam of Grammy's Creations

8. Cable Stitch Headband

My Hobby is Crochet

9. Chunky Cable Crochet Cowl

My Merry Messy Life

10. Cabled Stocking

Mary Jane Protus/ Red Heart

11. Cabled Cutie Slouch

String With Style

12. Cable Stitch Dog Sweater

Sara Sach - Posh Pooch Designs

13. Braided Cable Chevron Afghan

Kate Wagstaff

14. Elegant Cabled Afghan

Crochet Memories

15. Cable Stitch Heart Bag

Moogly

16. Cabled Cocoon and Hat Set

Tera Culling

So, here are 16 different 

styles of Cable Stitches.

have fun and learn to Crochet Cables.

If These patterns seem to hard. 
Try this one

Cable Stitch Dog Cowl With Buttons

Once you learn it,

You will love it!

Pink Snakeskin Scoodie Crochet Pattern - Yarn Review For Yorganza

This is a Photo Tutorial of how I designed this

 Scoodie with the Yorganza yarn.

Size is one size fits most- Youth to Adult

Please, add this crochet pattern to your 

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Skill - Easy

Materials :

Hook- H

Yarn- 2 skeins of Yorganza - Fashion Scarf Fabric ( 64 yards)

1.5 skeins -Lion Brand's Heartland-Great Smokey Mountains  (9 oz)

Working With the "Yorganza Yarn" looks tricky,

 but if you follow the steps I show in the pictures,

you will see it is quite easy.

Stitches-

Chain ( ch)

Single Crochet ( sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Gauge - 4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch

Note:

Ch at the end of rows, do not count as a st.

We will be starting with the scarf portion - With the Heartland yarn, Ch 145

R : 1 - 1hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each ch across, ch 1 turn

( 144 hdc)

R : 2 - 1 hdc in each hdc, ch1, turn ( 144 hdc)

Your Stitch count will remain the same throughout the scarf portion.

R : 3 - We are putting the ruffle yarn on this row.

Before we start this row, I want to point out the holes the yarn has.

We will be working our sts through the holes.

First push your hook through the first hdc.

Then push your hook through the first hole.

 next, push the hook through the next 3 holes,

for a total of 4 holes.

 Loop the yarn over the hook,

  

And Pull the loop through the 4 holes of the Yorganza,

 Pull  the first loop through the 2nd loop.

Continue Steps 1-6 across the row. ch1, turn

 R : 4 - Work 1 hdc in each st across, ch 1 turn

R : 5-8  - Repeat R : 4

R : 9 - Repeat R : 3

R : 10 -13  - Repeat R : 4

R : 14 - Repeat R : 4, tie off and weave in your end.

 Hood Portion :

Note:

Ch1 at the end of rows, does not count as a st.

R : 1- Ch 35, 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in the next 33 chs,

2 hdc in the last st,

Working down the opposite side of the ch, 

1 hdc in the first ch, 1 hdc in the last 33 chs, ch1, turn. ( 36 hdc)

R : 2 - 1 hdc in each hdc, ch1, turn (36 hdc)

R : 3 - 18 - Repeat R : 2

R : 19 - Repeat Steps 1-6 of R: 3, of the Scarf portion.

R : 20 - 1 hdc in each st, ch 1, turn. ( 36 hdc)

R : 21 - Repeat R : 20,  Then evenly st hdc across the bottom of the Hood,

(placing 1 hdc in each row.) ch 1, turn.

R : 22 - 1 hdc in each hdc, tie off and weave in your end.

Center the hood in the center of the Scarf portion, and sc the hood to the scarf.

The Yorganza Yarn was really fun to work with. 

But if you are not adventurous with new yarns like I am, 

might be a little intimidating. 

 Once you get a rhythm going,

 it flows really nice,though.

I have a bunch of ideas I can use this yarn for. 

 Yes it makes glamorous scarves, 

but it would be wonderful, 

on a blouse or skirt edge, dog sweater, 

human sweater, bags,

 purses and backpacks...... 

well, on just about any project you want

 to add a little Ruffle to.

The model is sweet Young lady , that goes to my church,

She is a dear friend.

And is learning to crochet as well.

An Ad free PDF file is Available 

in my Ravelry Shop

 At This LINK

For $4.50

"I don't know how to do this Stitch"!!! What do I do??

Have you ever purchased a pattern, 

or downloaded a free pattern 

because it was so beautiful, 

and you just had to make it.

You gather your yarn, hooks and supplies, 

and get started.

You are loving the pattern, 

it is working wonderfully.....

then.....

A Stitch technique you have 

never heard of is next.

You check the section for the list of stitches, 

and it is not there.

Then you look for a "Special Stitches" section, 

it is not there either.

Frustration is setting in........

What do you do?

I asked this question on my Facebook page,

 Posh Pooch Designs

yesterday.

"You are working on a pattern,

 and come to stitch you don't know....

What would you do?"

1. Google to find the stitch

2. Ask The Designer

3. Ask a Friend

I was very amazed at the answers.

Most people would search Google, 

before contacting the designer.

That is very smart.

There are blogs, videos and helps 

for every stitch I can think of.

Some times, it is a technique, 

rather then an actual stitch.

If you are unable to locate

 the the help,

 Always feel free to ask

 the designer for help.

We are all at different levels,

 in Our Crochet.

What may seem easy to one,

 is not easy to another.

Crochet is a wonderful Art 

and is always changing.

So Keep growing in your craft

and don't let it frustrate you.

I Love Crochet, and yarn, 

and love that I

get to do what I love.

Don't Forget to check out all my

 Free patterns, 

in the tab at the top of the Blog.

Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Pattern

Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

This little pumpkin Coaster is the cutest thing ever!

We Just retested this Crochet Pattern, 

and  adding new pictures,

 And A Brand New Video 

  See this Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel at this LINK

Last month I released a Cute little

 Snowman Coaster Crochet Pattern.

These are fun and quick to make,
And are a great party favor!

And I Got the idea, that it would be fun

 to do one each month.

So For October we have :

The Pumpkin Coaster

 It is the same style, as the snowman coaster, 

 with the edge to keep your mug from

 Slipping off the coaster.

Make this Little pumpkin without the arms and legs, 
with out a face, or add them all.
 Lots of fun options and styles.

Happy Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Pattern

Please, add this Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites 

By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy

Materials -

Hook - H / 5.00 MM

Yarn - Med (4) Cotton, Cotton Blend or Acrylic)
           small amount of Orange, Green and Black

Yarn Needle       

Stitches-

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Back loop only  (blo)

Front loop only ( flo)

Size- 3.5 inches

Notes:

Ch3 Counts as a dc

Rounds are join to the ch3 with a slst

Pattern:

R: 1 - Ch 4, 9 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join, ch3

(10dc)

R : 2 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 2 dc in each st around, join, ch 3

(20dc)

R : 3 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, *1dc in next st, 2 dc in the next st*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (30dc)

R : 4 - FLO, 1 hdc in each st around join, ch2 (30hdc)

This makes a nice edge for the Mug to stay in place on the coaster.

If you do not want the edge, skip this row.

R : 5 - Working blo of R : 3,  *sl st in the next 5 sts, 

slt, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, slst in the next st,*

Repeat From * to * 3 more times, then sl st in the last 6 sts, join,

 tie off and weave in your ends.

If you do not want the feet and arms skip this Row.

R : 6 - Leaf - Join the green yarn to the 5th sl st, 1 sc in the next 4 sl sts,

ch 1, turn (4sc)

R : 7 - sc tog the 1st 2 sc, 

 sc tog the last 2 sts, ch1 turn (2sc)

R : 8 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn (2 sc)

R : 9 - 1 sc in each sc, place 4 slst down the side of the stem,   (2 sc, 4 slsts)

R: 10 - Vine Curl - Ch 7, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
 3 sc in the next 5 chs, attach to the base of the stem.
tie off and weave in the ends.

The face of the pumpkin is embroidered on with black yarn. 

But I think it would be fun with out the face, also.

I think it would be fun to use these for your Halloween party,

 as place savers, at the table.

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Think Snow!!! Tuesday Treasury of Snowman Crochet Patterns

I have put together a fun selection of 

10 Snowman

Crochet Patterns.

Several different styles, 

all are Easy and fun to make.

You will find the list and the designer 

below the picture.

Just click  on the name of the pattern,

 and it will take you to the pattern.

1. Snowman Gift Bag

 Jocelyn Sass

2. Snowman Cuddle Cape 

Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

3. Just Chillin'

Snappy Tots

4. Snowman Coaster

Posh Pooch Designs

5. Snowman Dog Hat

Posh Pooch Designs

6. Snowman Hat

Repeat Crafter

7. Snowman Mug Hug

Red Heart

8. Snowman Lovely

Carolina Guzman

9. Snowman Gift Card Cozy

By Lily and Cream

10. Snowman Dish Cloth

Yarnspirations

If you will notice,

 i id not do anything from Frozen The Movie 

or anything that resembles Olaf.

Do not get me wrong, I Love the movie.

I just wasn't going that direction.

But there is Lots and Lots of crochet patterns

 on Ravelry with those themes.

Blanket Stitch Photo Tutorial For Towel Trims

I get this question all the time.

"How do I add a crochet trim

 to a bath towel or dish towel?"

I have made these many times for gifts and

for myself to spruce up a bathroom
 or guestroom.

It is a great way to at a little trim to

 baby cloths or blankets too.

I use  the Blanket Stitch, and it works great!

And here is how I do it.

I have made a video to show you how I 
add a crochet trim using the Blanket Stitch.

You can this Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

It is a good idea to pre-wash the towels you will be using, 

as most towels are cotton, and there well be some shrinkage.

Please, Add This Crochet Technique to your
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What you need:

 Freshly washed towel

Metric Tape measure or ruler

Yarn needle

Worsted Weight yarn ( 4) 

I used Red Heart Super saver

You can use cotton yarn, too

I just prefer to use the worsted weight.

Hook-G

I really like this ruler I got from Micheal's.

It is the perfect size.

We will be using the centimeter, for measuring.

Thread your need with an 18 inch piece of yarn.

Tie a small knot in the end of the yarn.

Slip the needle in the folded end of the

 towel with the right side facing you.

Sew a 1 centimeter stitch  across the top, to start.

 Push the needle through the end of the towel,

 at the next centimeter, loop the yarn under the needle,

 to form a loop, then pull gently.

Continue to use your ruler to measure,
 and sew a stitch each  centimeter.

Do not pull your loops too tight.

The loops made by this stitch row will be 

where we place out crochet stitches.

I folded the towel up so you can see the stitches across.

Cut your thread and weave in your end.

I laid a piece of white paper under the edge so

 you can see, where to crochet your stitches.

To Begin your crochet row,

push Your hook through the first loop on the right end,

and pull up a loop, ch 1

Then stitch 1 single crochet in each of the loops across.

This will form a foundation row.

The number of sc stitches will be different for each towel.

next, I did a row Triple crochet V stitches.

Ch3, *skip the next 2 stitches, Tr, Ch1, Tr in the next st*

Repeat From * to * across row, Tr in the last st.

Then I did a row of dc Shells across.

But you can do what ever type of trim you like.

You can Blanket st across, 

or around any towel, 

wash cloth or blanket and 

add a beautiful Crochet Trim.

You can even use this method 

on blouses,  collars, or Skirt hems!