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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Dog Bone Graph Coaster Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Dog Bone Graph Coaster Free 
Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

I am learning how to make graphs on my Computer.

 It is loads of fun and pretty easy. 
I did a heart the other day.

Yesterday I designed a dog bone.
I am making them 5 X 5 inches, 
which is the perfect size for a coaster, 
and the perfect size for a coffee mug or 
glass of milk or can of soda.

I really love learning new things,
especially if it has to do with yarn!
I posted a few
on a previous blog.
Here is the Dog Bone Graph.
Dog Bone Graph Coaster Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please, add this to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook - H
Yarn- Cotton Yarn, I used Peaches and Cream 
            Light Beige C1 and Brown C2, green C3 for the Trim
Yarn Needle for weaving in your ends.

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)

Size - 5 X 5 inch

Notes:
We will begin stitching the graph from the bottom, at R : 1
Ch1 at ends of rows, does not count as a st, it is a turning chain.

R : 1 - With C1, ch 16, 1sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
1 sc in each ch across, ch1 turn
 ( 15 sc, the st count will remain the same throughout)
R : 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn 
R : 3 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn
R : 4 - 2 C1, 2 C2, 7 C1, 2 C2, 2C1, ch1, turn
R : 5 - 1 C1, 4 C2, 5 C1, 4 C2, 1 C1, ch1, turn
R : 6 -1 C1, 13 C2, 1 C1, ch1, turn
R : 7 - Repeat R : 6
R : 8 - 1 C1, 11 C2, 2 C1, ch1, turn
R : 9 - Repeat R : 13 ch1, turn
R : 10 - Repeat R : 13, ch1, turn
R : 11 - Repeat R :  5
R : 12 - Repeat R : 4
R : 13 - 15 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1 turn, tie of after R : 15
Trim - With C3, evenly sc around all 4 sides of the coaster,
 st 2 sc in each corner, join to 1st sc, tie off.

Do not forget to spray Block your coaster.

An Ad Free PDF File is Now Available
 For $2.50 in my Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK

I also have a Paw Print Coaster done, 
You can find that Here:

Enjoy - And Have fun, 
because these are so
 fun  stitch up!

Friday, May 29, 2015

July Coaster of The Month - Heart Graph Coaster Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Heart Graph Coaster Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
If you have been wanting to try an easy crochet 
graph pattern, this is for you. And you get a really cool
Heart Graph Coaster that you can use.



Tips on Crocheting Graphs
1. Changing Colors - 
First -Work the last st to be done until 2 loops are left on the hooks.
Next pull up the new color through the 2 loops on the hook,
Then, Drop the 1st color, and continue to work with the new color.

2. Carrying Your Yarn -
Carrying your yarn is done, when changing colors. 
You leave the 1st color attached, and crochet over the yarn, 
on the back side.
Look Close and you can see the 
alternate colors showing through the heart. 
I only carried the yarn across the heart portion,
 not the whole coaster.

3. You will have a 
Front Side and a Back side.
Made sure you always pull your yarn to the
 back of your work when changing colors.

See The Video On My Youtube Crochet
 Channel Channel At This LINK

Heart Graph Coaster Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this Crochet Pattern To Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook - H
Yarn- Cotton Yarn, I used Peaches and Cream 
            Yellow C1 and Brown C2
yarn needle for weaving in your ends.

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)

Size - 5 X 5 inch

Notes:
We will begin stitching the graph from the bottom, at R : 1
Ch1 at ends of rows, does not count as a st, it is a turning chain.

The Heart Graph:  
Feel Free to Copy, Paste and Print This Graph, so you can mark your rows.



R : 1 - With C1, ch 16, 1sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
1 sc in each ch across, ch1 turn

 ( 15 sc, the st count will remain the same throughout)

R : 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn 

R : 3 - 1 sc in the 1st 7 sc, change to C2 1 sc, change to C1 7sc, ch 1 turn,
(7 C1, 1 C2, 7 C1)

R : 4 - 6 C1, 3 C2, 6 C1, ch1, turn


R : 5 - 5 C1, 5 C2, 5 C1, ch1, turn

R : 6 - 4 C1, 7 C2, 4 C1, ch 1 turn


R : 7 - 3 C1, 9 C2, 3 C1, ch1, turn

R : 8 - 2 C1, 11 C2 ,2 C1 , ch1 turn


R : 9-11 - 2 C1, 11 C2 ,2 C1, ch1, turn

R : 12 - 3 C1, 4 C2, 1 C1, 4 C2, 3 C1, ch1, turn


R : 13 - 4 C1, 2 C2, 3 C1, 2 c2, 4 C1, ch1, turn

R : 14 - C1 15, ch1, turn

R : 15 - C1 15, ch1, turn

R : 16 - Trim - sc evenly around all 4 sides of the coaster,
 stitching 2 sc in each corner.

Spray Block Coasters for crisp square coasters.
For Tips on Spary Blocking click this link:
I am planning on making lots of these.

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 in my Ravelry Shop
 For $2.50 At This LINK


Monday, May 25, 2015

Sand and Sea Poncho Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

The Sand and Sea Poncho 
Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Itis a uniquely designed poncho in 
that it is not pointed or round, It is rectangle.
It is casual enough to wear over your shorts,
 jeans or swimsuit, but also very classy, 
and would look great over a sundress.


And because it is stitched in a rectangle shape,
 it can be used as a lightweight throw as well.

I designed this poncho with
Because I wanted it to be durable, 
hold it's shape and of course, washable.

Instant download PDF file 
Sand and Sea Poncho
is Now Available for$4.50 in my Ravelry Shop
At This LINK

Sand And Sea Poncho Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this crochet pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

I am Spray blocking it.
Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook : I
Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) 15 oz
            I used Red Heart –Spa Blue Fleck (C1) - 2 skeins (10oz)
            Warm Brown (C2) – 1 skein (5 oz)
Yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Stitches –
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Triple Crochet (tr)
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)


SizeMeasures Approx. 20 X 40 inches.

Notes – Ch 1 at beginning or ends of rows do not count as a st.
When changing colors we will ch1, after the color change.

Pattern:
R : 1 –With C2, FDC 97 sts, turn ch1 ( 97 FDC)
Optional Start – ch 98, 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook and
 in each ch across, turn, ch1

R : 2 – 1 Tr in the 1st 2 dc, sk 2 dc, *tr in the next st, 
cross back and tr in the 2nd sk dc, ch1, sk2*
Repeat From * to * across row 30 times, 
for a total of 31 tr cross over sts,
Tr in the last 2 dc, turn ch1 (31 TR crossover sts, 4 tr)

R : 3 – 1 dc in each st and ch across row, turn, (97 dc)

R : 4 – Change to C1, ch1,  1dc in the 1st 2 dc, sk 2dc, 
*dc, ch1, dc in the next st, ch1, sk 2 dc*
Repeat from * to * across row, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn, ch1. 
(23 V sts, 4 dc)

R : 5 – 1dc in the 1st 2 sts,  *ch1, 3dc in the ch1 sp of the next V st* 
Repeat From * to * across row, ch1,
Dc in the last 2 dc, turn, c1 (23 clusters, 4 dc)

R : 6 – 1Dc in the 1st 2 dc, *Ch1,  dc,ch1, dc  in the 2nd dc
 ( center dc of the cluster)* Repeat From * to * Across Row, 
ch1, dc in the last 2 dc, turn, ch 2 (23 V sts, 4dc)

R : 7 – Repeat R : 5
R : 8 – Repeat R : 6
R : 9-15 – Continue to repeat R : 5 and R : 6 Alternating Rows.

R : 16 –Change to C2, 1 sc in each st and ch across, turn, ch 1 ( 97sc)
R : 17 – 1 sc in each sc, turn, ch 2 (97 sc)

R : 18 – Change to C1, Repeat R : 4
R : 19 –30  -  Repeat R : 5-15

R : 31 –Change to C2, 1 dc, in each st and ch across, turn, ch1 (97dc)

R : 32 – Forming the neck opening, 1 tr in 1st 2 dc, sk3 dc,
 *tr in the next st, cross back and tr in the 2nd sk dc, ch1, sk2*
 Repeat From * to * 8 more times, ( 9 crossover sts) ch1,
 1 tr in the next 2 dc,Ch 31, sk 31 dc, join to next dc with a TR, 
  Tr in next st, sk 3 dc,
Repeat From * to * 9 times, skip 2 sts, 1 tr in the last 2 sts, turn
(2tr, 9 crossover sts, 2tr, ch 31, sk 31, 2 Tr, 9 crossover sts, 2 tr)

R : 33- 1 dc in each st and ch across, turn ( 97 dc)
R : 34 – Repeat R :4
R : 35-46  -- Repeat  R : 5-R : 12
R : 47 -  Repeat R : 16
R : 48 - Repeat R : 17
R : 49 –Repeat R : 4
R : 50-R : 61 – Repeat R : 5- R : 15
R : 62 – Repeat R: 31
R : 63 – Repeat R : 2
R : 64 –Repeat R : 62, tie off and weave in your ends.

Side Trim – Attach c2, to the bottom edge of the one of the sides,
 dc evenly down the side by stitching 2 dc in the end of each row,
 tie off at the end of the row and do the same 
for the other side of the poncho.
I named This Poncho Sand and Sea Poncho
 because of the colors
 I chose to make it with. 
But also it is perfect for wearing to the beach, 
or even boating.
It is the perfect take a long for any
 outing or vacation. 

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Patriotic Collection of Crochet Patterns \ Posh Pooch Designs


Patriotic Collection of 
Crochet Patterns 
Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

Memorial Day,
Flag Day, June 14th, 
Independence Day, July 4th 
Veteran's Day is Nov 11th

I Love My Country, My America.
She is not perfect, But she is my home.

I have put together a Collection of my 
Patriotic Crochet Patterns 
So You will be ready to
Celebrate!
All These Crochet Patterns
 are designed By Sara Sach
of
Just click the Name of the pattern,
listed under the picture,
and it will take you to the pattern.


Here is a link to  few more 
I put together last year.
Please Remember, 
as you celebrate your 
American Freedom,
That Freedom is not Free.
The price was not paid by you,
But For you,
 by the lives of our 
Men and Women in 
Our Armed Forces of 
The American Military.

Thank you to all who serve 
and have served.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sweet Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs


The Sweet Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern.
By Sara Sach of
 It was originally designed using the yellow and Blue yarns,
 in a striping design.
I decided it would look good using the 
new Caron Baby Cakes yarn by Yarnspirations.

I Love How it Worked up.

This is the Baby Blanket To match
The Blanket Is designed with the same yarns 
as the baby doll, so it is washable.
It measures about 24 X 24 inches.
It is a great size for a dog or cat blanket as well.
Rosie and Maximo Approve!

It is easily adjusted to make it bigger, as this is also
 a great pattern for a regular baby blanket or lapghan.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 
at This LINK


Sweet Baby Doll Blanket Crochet Pattern

Please, add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites. 

Skill: Easy

Materials:  
Crochet Hook – I / 5.50 MM
Yarn – Yellow - C1 - Worsted weight (4) 3.5 oz - Caron Bay Cake - Cotton candy
            Blue - C2   - Vanna's Choice - Fisherman/ Cream 3 oz

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Skip (sk)

Special Stitches - 
V Stitch (Vst) - Dc, Ch 1, Dc in the same st.
Shell Stitch (shst) - 3 dc in the same st.

Size: Approximately - 24 x 24 inches 

Gauge: 3 chs = 1 inch - 2 rows = 1 inch
To adjust size work in multiples of  3 + 10

Notes:
ch3 at beginning of each row counts as 1st dc.
When changing color yarn, ch3 after the color change.
Do not cut yarn at the color change, we will be trailing the
 the yarn up the side of the blanket.

Demo Swath is 22 FDC (12 + 10 = 22)

Pattern:

R: 1 – With C1, FDC 76, turn, (76FDC)

R: 2 – Change to C2, ch 3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
*sk 2 dcs, 3 dc in the next dc* Repeat From * to * across
Till the last 6 dc, sk the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn,
(4dc, 22 clusters, 4dc)

 R: 3 – Ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
*dc, ch1, dc in the 2nd dc of the next cluster*
Repeat From * to * across row,
1dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn
(4dc, 22 Vsts, 4dc)

R: 4 – Change to C1, ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
*3 dc in the ch1 space of the 1st Vst*
Repeat across row, 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn
(4dc, 22 clusters, 4dc)

R: 5 – Ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
*dc, ch1, dc in the 2nd dc of the next cluster*
Repeat From * to * across row,
1dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn
(4dc, 22 Vsts, 4dc)

R: 6 - R: 35  - Continue to repeat R: 4 and R: 5 
alternating colors every 2 rows.
Tie off after R: 35.

Trim:
 Attach C1 to the side of the 1st dc of R: 1, ch 3,
 evenly dc down the side of the blanket,
 3 dc in the corner, and repeat for the other 2 sides,
 join to that 1st dc.

*Ch3, sk2 dc, slst in the next dc* Repeat From * to * around all
4 sides of the blanket, join and tie off.

You can find the Free Crochet Pattern for the
Sweet Baby Doll Stuffie: Here


This blanket pattern really is a quick project. 
It stitches up fast.
 I made this one is an evening.

Get an Instant Download PDF File
for $3.50 in my Ravelry shop HERE

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Sweet Baby Doll Stuffie Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs


The Sweet Baby Doll Stuffie
Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

Isn't This the Sweetest Thing?

The Video Crochet A Long is Oct 14 - 18, 2019
The Videos will be added here, 
so remember to refresh your page often.

Sweet Baby Doll Stuffie
I was asked to make a Baby Doll For a little girl 
who is about to get a new baby Brother or sister.
I Designed the Baby Doll 
so it can be customized for a boy or girl baby.
I designed the Baby Doll
with worsted weight yarns so it will be easily washed.
The Baby Doll measures about 12.5  inches long, 
so it is a nice size.
It is the perfect size for little arms to cuddle and love.

Get an Instant Download PDF File

of This pattern 
for $3.50 in my RAVELRY shop HERE

The matching blanket Free crochet  pattern 
can be found at this link:
Sweet Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Baby Doll Stuffie Crochet Pattern
Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook – G/ 4.25
Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) 2 oz Beige – C1, 3 oz of Yellow, 1 oz Blue
             Tiny bit of pink and brown for face
              I used Red Heart Super Saver – beige, and Caron Baby Cakes 
Yarn needle
Stuffing- polyester fiberfill, 1 bag

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Skip (sk)

Size :
Doll Measure about 12.5 inches long,
and 12 inches around.

Notes:
Doll is worked in rounds, no joining

Pattern:
Crochet A Long Step 1- Baby Doll Head


See The Step 1 Video On my Youtube Channel 
at This LINK


R: 1 - With C1, ch 3, 6sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Join in a circle with a slst (6sc)

R: 2 – 2 sc in each sc, (12sc)

R: 3 – *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around (18sc)

R: 4 – 1 sc in each sc (18sc)


R : 5 - *2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around (27sc)

R: 6 – 1 sc in each sc (27sc)

R: 7 -*2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the 2 next st*
Repeat From * to * around (36sc)

R: 8  - 1 sc in each sc (36sc)

R: 9 - R: 19 - Repeat R: 8

Crochet A Long- Step 2- Baby Doll Body


See Step 2 Video on my Youtube Crochet
 Channel At This LINK


R: 20 – Change to C2, 1sc in each sc (36)


R: 21- 2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, (45sc)

R: 22 – 1 sc in each sc (45sc)

R: 23-40 – Repeat R : 22
Remember if you are not doing the stripes, ignore the color changes.

R: 41 – Change to C3, Repeat R: 22

R: 42 – Change to C2, Repeat R: 22

R: 43 – Repeat R: 41

R: 44 –46 – Repeat R : 42, Tie off after R: 46.

Crochet A Long Step 3 - Baby Bottom and Arms


See Step 3 On my Youtbe Crochet
Channel At This LINK


Baby Bottom – is a simple circle,
stitched in rounds, no joining.

R: 47 – With C2, ch2, 6 sc ( 6sc)

R: 48 – 2 sc in each sc (12sc)

R: 49 – *2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next*,
Repeat From * to * around (18sc)

R: 50 - *2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 2 sts*,
Repeat From * to * around (24sc)

R: 51 –*2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 3 sts*,
Repeat From * to * around (30sc)

R: 52 ––*2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 4 sts*,
Repeat From * to * around (36sc)

R: 53 -*2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 5sts*,
Repeat From * to * around (42sc)
Tie off 


Arms: Make 2 -Worked in rounds
R: 1 – With C1, ch 2, 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
Join in a circle with a slst(5sc)

R: 2 – 2 sc in each sc, (10sc)

R: 3 – 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next st, Repeat
(15 sc)

R: 4 - 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 2st, Repeat
(20 sc)

R: 5-6 – 1 sc in each sc, (20sc)

R: 7 – Change to C2, 1 sc in each sc (20sc)

R: 8 - R: 19 – 1 sc in each sc, (20sc)

Stuff the arm, then flatten at the last row and sew closed,
By sl st across the top. Tie off leaving a 18 inch tail of yarn.
Use that tail of yarn to sew arm on the baby.



Crochet A Long Step 4 - Baby Doll Bonnet -
And Assembling The Doll


See The Video On my Youtube Crochet
 Channel At This LINK



Stuff the head and body of the doll.
 I stuffed mine pretty tightly,
the amount of stuffing is up to you.

Place the baby bottom onto the bottom of the doll,
Then sc in place, you will need to ease it in place, as there are more sts
 in the body than in the circle.
Make sure every st is stitched on both the circle and body,
you may need to st more than once in the circle stitches, so there is not any holes.

Trim : Attach the yarn to the last row,
 in the back of the doll, and stitch the trim,
*Ch3, sk 3 sts, slst in the next st* Repeat From * to * 
around the baby hem.

Arms: When Sewing The arm on The Doll, Line the Arm up
on the neck, so the bonnet will cover your stitches.
Stitch on the face according to the picture.

Cinching in the neck : Thread a 24 inch piece of C1 yarn, 
sew around and R: 19,
And gather around, then wrap yarn around neck and
tie securely to the back of the doll neck.

Bonnet: ch1 is a turning ch, and does not count as a st.
R: 1 – With C2, Ch 16, 1 sc in the 2nd ch and in the next 14 chs, 2 sc in the last ch,
TURN Working down the OPPOSITE side of the ch,
2sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 14 chs, ch1, Turn
(32sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1 turn (32sc)

R: 3 - R: 13 - Repeat R: 2

R: 14 – Change to C3, 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn ( 32sc)

R: 15 – 1 sc in each sc, ch1 , turn (32sc)

R: 16 – Change back to C2, 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (32sc)

R: 17– 1 sc in each sc, Turn,
working across the bottom of the Bonnet,
1 sc in the end of each row across, ch30, 2 dc in the2nd ch,

turn and sl st back up the ch ( 1st tie made) join with sc,
sc in each sc across, ch 30, 2 dc in the end 2nd  ch,
turn and sl st back up the ch ( 2nd tie made).
join and tie off.

Put The Bonnet on the baby head and tie at the neck.

Add the trim to front of bonnet :
Attach the Blue *Ch3, sk 3 sts, slst in the next st
* Repeat From * to *, tie off weave in ends.

Add the pompom, if desired.and then put it on your baby Doll.
How I make a pompom



Step 5 -The Sweet Baby Doll Blanket 
Get it Here