Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Super Hero Dog Cape Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs



Is your Dog a Super Hero?  Mine are!
And They need a Super Hero Cape!


See the Video Tutorial on my Youtube Channel
at this LINK

Maximo is wearing the Blue cape with a paw patch
Get the Paw Patch Free Crochet Pattern HERE

Rosie is wear the Red Cape with a yellow oval badge.
Get that oval shape pattern Here
The R is for Rosie and chain stitched on.

Ok - For The Cape pattern.

Super Hero Dog Capes Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach

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Skill : Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H
Yarn - Worsted Weight( 4)1 OZ Red, Blue or What ever colors you want.
I used Red Heart Super Saver
Yarn Needle

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

Sizes- These are approximate sizes
XS- 2-5 lb dogs ( S-6-9 lb dogs, M- 10-15 lbs dogs)

Notes:  The neck ties are make to be short and tied in a permanent knot.
 I did this so the ties will not come untied, or get caught in the legs or nails.  

Also be careful about the length of your cape, as they can
 spin to the front, and get caught in the legs and nails, if they are too long.

R : 1  - Starting with the neck ties- Ch 52(61,72) Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook,
sl st in the next 17(20,24) chs, 1 dc in the next 17(20,24),
 leave the last 17(20,24) un-worked, turn, ch 1.

R : 2 - 2 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 15(18,22)dc, 2 dc in the last dc, ch 1, turn
(19, 22, 26 dc)

R : 3 - 2 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 17(20,24)dc, 2 dc in the last dc, ch 1, turn
(21, 24, 28 dc)

R : 4 - 1 dc in each dc, ch 1, turn (21, 24, 28 dc)

R : 5 - 11(14,15) - Repeat R : 4 

R: 12 - 1 sc in each dc, tie off, weave in your ends.
Rosie and Maximo Say, 
"Adopt - Don't Buy" 
your next pet!

Monday, March 30, 2015

Chihuahua Doll Super Hero Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Chihuahua Doll Super Heros Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
This Crochet Pattern has been a long time coming 
and has been my most asked for pattern.
The reason is, it is designed after the 
Famous Harley and his Side kick, Teddy

And His work with

This is a
Free Pattern here on the Blog,
But Please click the link below
Harley To The Rescue
 and give a Donation to help them save other 
dogs from Puppy Mills.

If you would like a PDF file of this 
Pattern For $2.50  in my Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK

Please add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites!

Skill Level : Easy

Materials:
Hook : f
Yarn Needle
Yarn :Worsted Weight  - Red heart Super Saver
 ( beige or gray, white - 2 oz of each-
Harley is made with beige and white 
and Teddy is made with gray and White
Small amount of  black, yellow, Red or Blue)
Tape measure
Stuffing
Stitch markers
Buttons for eyes - .25 inch


Stitches :
Chain  - ch
Single Crochet -sc
Single Crochet Decrease  -sc dec
Double Crochet - dc
Half Double Crochet  - hdc
Skip -sk

Size - Doll Measures Approximately 16 inches tall.


Step 1 : Head and Body - We will be starting at the top
 of the head and work in rounds.

R : 1 - With beige or gray yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from
 the hook, join in a circle . ( 6 sc)
R : 2 - 2 sc in each sc, ( 12 sc)
R : 3 -  *1 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc in the next sc,
Repeat from * around, (18, sc)
R : 4 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc,
 Repeat from * around, ( 24 sc)
R : 5 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc,
Repeat from * around, ( 32 sc)
R : 6 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 6sc, 2 sc in the next sc,
Repeat from * around, ( 43 sc)
R : 7  - 1 sc in each sc, (43 sc)
R : 8-15  - Repeat R : 7 ( 43 sc)
R : 16 -  * 1 sc in the next 6 sc, 1 dc dec with the next 2 sts,
 Repeat from around, ( 38 sc)
R : 17 - Repeat R: 16 , ( 32 sc)


R : 18 - Change to White yarn, 1 sc in each sc, ( 32 sc)
R : 19-41  - 1 sc in each sc, ( 32 sc )
R : 42-52 - Change to Beige yarn, 1 sc in each sc.
The body needs to measure about 8 inches.

Tie off after R : 52, leaving a 25 inch tail, Stuff the body
and sew closed with the tail of yarn.

Step 2 : Legs and Arms

Work legs and Arms in rounds

Legs: make 2, each leg should measure about 8 inches

R : 1 - With beige yarn,  ch3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch
 from the hook, join, ( 6 sc)
R : 2 - 2 sc in each sc, (12 sc)
R : 3 - 1 sc in each sc, 12 sc
R : 4-8 -Repeat R : 3 (12 sc)
R : 9 - Change to White Yarn, 1 sc in each sc, ( 12 sc)
R : 10 - *1 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc in the next sc,
Repeat around, ( 18 sc)
R : 11 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 18 sc)
R : 12-22 - Repeat R : 11 ( 18 sc)

 Tie off after R: 22, leave a 12 inch tail for sewing leg closed.

Stuff and sew leg closed.

Arms - Make 2, Each Arm should measure about 6 inches

R : 1 - With white yarn, ch3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch
 from the hook, join, ( 6 sc)
R : 2 - 2 sc in each sc, (12 sc)
R : 3 - 1 sc in 1st 4 sc, ch 3, then sc in the next sc,
1 sc in the last 7 sc, ( ch 3 makes the thumb, 12 sc)
R : 4 - 1 sc in each sc, (12 sc)
R : 5-8 -Repeat R : 3 (12 sc)
R : 9 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 12 sc)
R : 10 - 1 sc in each sc ( 12 sc)
R : 11- 17- Repeat R : 10 ( 12 sc)

Tie off after R: 17, leave a 12 inch tail for sewing arm closed.
Stuff and sew closed.
If you want your legs and arms to have a bend,
 measure down half way and sew across the leg or arms.

Doll Assembly
Line the arms up with the edge of the neck
and sew them on each side.
Line the legs up at the bottom of the
body and sew them on.

Step 3 - Tail, Cape, Ears, and Face

Tail :  With Beige, ch 17, turn, 1 sc in the 1st 6, chs,
 sl st the last 11 chs,
place on back of doll and sew in place.

Cape -
R : 1 - With Red or Blue yarn, Ch 51, sl st in the 2nd ch
 from the hook, and in each ch across, ch 1 turn.
R : 2 - Sl st in the next 20 sl sts, sc in the next 10 sl sts,
 turn, ch1,
R : 3 - 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 8 sc,
2 sc in the last sc, turn ch1 ( 12 sc)
R : 4 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
R : 5 - 16 - Repeat R : 4 , Then tie off, weave in your end
 and tie around your doll's neck.

Ears: Make 2
With Beige yarn, ch 13, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
 1 sc in the next 4 chs, 1 dc in the next 6 chs, 2 dc in the last ch,
 Turn working down the opposite side of the ch,
 1 dc in the next 6 chs, 1 sc in the next 5 ch, tie off leaving
 a 12 inch tail to sew the ear in place.
I added a little Dog bone button I bought at Hobby Lobby.


Face -
R : 1 - With White yarn, ch 2, 3 sc in the 2nd ch, turn, ch1 ( 3 sc)
R : 2 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc,
Turn, ch1(5 sc)
R : 3- 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn
R : 4 - 2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the last sc,
Turn, ch1, (7sc)
R : 5 - Repeat R : 3
R : 6 -  2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the last sc,
Turn, ch1, (9sc)
R : 7- Repeat R : 3
R : 8 - 1 sc in the 1st sc, sk the next sc, 3 hdc in the next sc,
 sk the next sc,
1sc in the next sc, sk the next sc, 3 hdc in the next sc,
sk the next sc, 1 sc in the last sc. ( 2 shells)
 sl st around the face for a smooth edge.
Place on the front of the doll.

Embroider the nose, mouth and brows with black yarn.
 Sew on buttons for eyes.

Belt - With yellow, Ch 21, 1 sc in each ch,
tie off and attach to the doll.

Shields - Ch 4, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in next 3 sts,
 2 sc in the last st, working down the opposite side of the ch,
 2 sc, in 1st ch, 1 sc in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch, join to
 1st ch and tie off.
The letters are made by embroidering ch stitches.

If you make a Harley or a Teddy 
Please, post a pic to my facebook page.

Please remember to donate to the

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Which Red Heart Yarn, I can not decide? | Posh Pooch Designs

Here is the Issue.
I just found out these 2 yarns, 
and few more, 
are on there way to 
my house this week.
So, I have decided to design a
 new dog Sweater Pattern
But, I can not decide which yarn to use.

I haven't decided on a "design" yet,
But I am thinking Spring-Summer.

I love icelandic because it has a beautiful
ocean waves sort of vibe to it.

But I absolutely love 
black and pinks together, 
and the shades of the Panther pink. 
I really love using Red Heart Super Saver
 for making and designing 
Dog sweaters and things.
 It is durable, washable and 
comes in so many fun 
colors and variations.

If you want to soften it up, 
just wash your item, 
on gentle with a little fabric softener.
I always sun dry mine, But you can 
put it in the dry if you like.

Soooooooooo,
Which Would you pick and way?

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Easter Carrot Pouch Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Easter Carrot Pouch Free 
Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

Easter Carrot Pouch is a fun little Crochet Pattern,
that can be used in several different ways,
And You can make a bunch up quickly!
It can be a fun Decoration, or fill it with cat nip for a kitty.
or stuff it for a dog toy. Fill it with candy or jelly beans,
and put  a gift card inside,  for an fun Easter gift bag.
or 
fill it with lavender and set in the bathroom or bedroom.
Or fill them with beans for fun Easter game
of bean bag toss!
The Carrot Pouch measures 7.5 inches tall by
 3 at its widest part.
so it would be pretty and durable.
See The Video on my Youtube Channel 
at This LINK


Easter Carrot Pouch - Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook – H / 5.00 MM
Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) or Cotton
I used 1 oz of Vanna's Choice Tangerine mist (C1)
           .5 oz of Vanna's Choice  Olive Green (C2)
Stuffing - Poly fiber fill, cat nip, jellybeans, beans
                  or whatever you want o use the little pouch for.

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

Size: 8 X 5 inches

Notes:
Ch 3 Counts as a dc
Rows are joined with sl st to the ch3


R: 1 - With C1, ch 5 join in a circle, ch 3, 7 dc in the circle.
Join, ch3 (8 dc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in next 3 dc,
2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, join, ch 3 (10 dc)

R: 3 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in next 4 dc,
2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc, join, ch 3 (12 dc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in next 3 dc,
*2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, join*
Repeat From * to * 1 time, ch 3 (15 dc)

R: 5 -- 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in next 2 dc,
*2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, join*
Repeat From * to * 2 times, ch 3 (19 dc)

R: 6 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in next 2 dc,
*2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, join*
Repeat From * to * 3 times, ch 3 (24 dc)

R: 7-11 - 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3 (24dc)

R: 12 -1 sc in each dc, join, ch 1 (24dc)


R: 13 - 1 sc in each sc, join, ch 1 (24dc)

R: 14 - change to C2, 1 sc in each sc, join, ch1, (24dc)

R: 15 - 1 sc in each sc, join, ch 1 (24dc)

R: 16 - 1 sc in first 3 sc, *ch 15, 1sc in the next 3sc*
Repeat From * to * 3 times for 5 leaves,
 join, tie off. Weave in your ends.

Tie - With C2, Ch 50, cut and knot each end. Weave through R : 16.
This tie can be made as long as you would like. if you are going to give it to child.
Make sure it is not too long, that they can hurt themselves.

Stuff with whatever you want - stuffing, jellybeans, catnip, beans
 or even lavender.

Pull the ties closed and tie securely.



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 For $3.50 in my Ravelry shop
 At This LINK

It fits perfect in the 
Little Chunky Basket I made the other Day.
Get that pattern Here

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Leg Warmers For Your Dog Free Knitting pattern - 3 sizes | Posh Pooch Designs

Now Maximo can go outside and go potty, 
and keep his legs warm.

He hates the cold and sometimes will 
not go out side. We get a lot of snow,
 and snow drifts,
 And these legwarmers are the perfect 
solution for cold dog legs.
The yarn is
Sock yarn (1)
I really love the striping effect
 this yarn has. 

I designed this yarn in 3 sizes,
X Small, Small and Medium
for Dogs 2-20 lbs
But it is easily adjustable to any size dog.


Legwarmers For Dogs Knitting Pattern
By Sara Sach

Please add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill - Easy

Materials -
Knitting Needles - 4,  3.50mm
Yarn - Sock Yarn (1) .5 to 1 oz depending on size
          I used Red heart - Heart and Sole

Stitches -
Cast On (CO)
Bind Off ( BO)
Knit (k)
Purl (p)

Sizes - XS (S, M) 
These sizes are approximates, as all dogs are shaped different.
             X Small- 3.5 x 3.5 inches - 2-7 lb dogs
             Small - 4.5 x 4.5 inches - 8-12 lb dogs
             Medium -5.5 x 5.5 inches - 13-20 lb dogs


 Note- These are very stretchy, and easily stay put on your pets legs.
So do not be afraid to make them smaller then you think.

Pattern - CO 20 ( 24,28)

R : 1 - k2, p2, Repeat across row

R : 2 - k2, p2, Repeat across row( ribbing)

R: 3-20 (24, 28)  Repeat R : 2

R: 21(25,29) BO

Sew Closed the side of the Legwarmer,
with the ribs going vertical.
And That is it!
You are basically making a ribbed Square,
 the sewing the sides together.
They are so fast to whip up, that
you can make a set of 4 in one evening.
They are very stretchy because of the ribbing.
They slide on and off super fast.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Chunky Basket Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Chunky Basket Free Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The Chunky Little Basket is made with
Red Heart Soft Essentials Yarn Cream, teal, orchid and pink.

This Chunky Little Basket is made with
Red Heart Soft Essentials Yarn in Greyhound and Orchid.
And  a cute little Bunny Button on the Flower.
This yarn is perfect, because it is a Chunk (5) and 
holds the shape of the basket.
The Basket measures  about 8 inches across..
The basket portion is about 6 inches high.

There is nothing cuter then a fun 
Easter basket with a Bunny inside.
The Bunny I made last year From This Pattern
I used Worsted Weight yarn and  H hook,
 so my bunny is a little bit bigger then hers.
The pattern is really easy to Follow.
And She Fits perfectly in my Chunky Basket.
This Basket is made From Tweed Stripes. 



See the Video on my Youtube Crochet
Channel at This LINK

Chunky Basket Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please, Add This Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill-
Easy

Materials -
Crochet hook - K/ 6.50 MM
Yarn - 1 skein - Bulky (5)144 yards -3 oz.Red Heart Soft Essentials 
Yarn needle
Decorative Button of Choice

Stitches -
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet ( sc)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet ( fpdc)

Size - 6 X 8 inches, not including the handle.

Note
Ch3 counts as a dc
Join Rounds With a Slst to the ch3
Color Changes are not indicated in the Pattern
When Changing colors Ch3 after the color change

Pattern:
R: 1 - Ch 5,join in a circle, Ch 3
9 dc in the ch5 circle,  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, *2 dc in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (40dc)

R : 4 - Working in the back loops only of R : 3,
1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (40dc)

R : 5 - 1dc in the next dc, *2 fpdc in the next 2 dc,
1 dc in the next 2 dc*, Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3
(20 fpdc, 20dc = 40 stitches)

R : 6 - Repeat R : 5

R : 7 - 1 fpdc in the next dc, *1 dc in the next 2 dc,
2 fpdc in the next 2 dc* *, Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3
(20 fpdc, 20dc = 40 stitches)

R : 8 - Repeat R : 7

R : 9 - 1 sc in each dc around, join, (40sc)

R : 10 - Repeat R : 9

Handle - Ch 30, turn, 1 sc in each ch, join to next sc with a sl st,
Turn, ch1, slst in each sc , then tie off leaving a 10 inch tail.


 Use that yarn tail to sew handle end in place.



6 Petal Flower -Tutorial


This Chunky Basket is the perfect size for Dog Treats, 
jellybeans or a cute plush Easter Animal.



I am going to use these as a decorations
 in my Front hall way.

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For $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop
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