Mandala Crochet Pattern Collection | Posh Pooch Designs

After learning of a Dear Crochet Designers passing.

I decided to do a Mandala Collection today.

I did not have the joy of knowing her personally,

 but know her art.

You can read her Blog Here:

A Creative Being

She left a wonderful legacy of beautiful colorful designs.

One of the designs she loved was Mandalas.

I decided to do a Mandala Collection today, 

to honor her love of Crochet and Mandalas.

Some of them are her designs and 

some are other dear Crochet Designers.

Did you know that 

Mandala means "Circle"

What is a Mandala By Ambassador Crochet

The name of the Mandala is listed, with the designer.

Just click the name is will take you to the free pattern.

1. Carnivale Mandala

Michelle Robinson

2. Crochet Sun Wheel Mandala

Maz Kwok

3. 12 - Mandala

A Creative Being

4. Attic 24 Mandala

Attic 24

5. King Protea Mandala

Dedri Uys

6. Sophie's Mandala

Dedri Uys

7. Shocking Mandala Rug

Moogly

8. Turquoise Mandala

Crochet Kim

9. Round Patriotic Place mat

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10. Starburst Flower

By e Lee

11. Mini Rings of Change

Frank O'Randle

12. Butterfly Peacock Mandala

A Creative Being

Have fun making these Mandalas and 

Remember, to be kind, Because.

Everyone is fighting battles we many not know about.

Ephesians 4:32 "Be Ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another..."

Scarf Of Many Colors Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Scarf Of Many Colors Crochet Pattern
by Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs
Isn't This Fun,

 All these colors in a light and airy scarf.

Scarf of many Colors Is the perfect scarf for 

cool evening outings. Or double Drape the scarf
 for cold days. And With all these colors, 

will go with just about any outfit.

This Scarf is made from Bon bons!

Lion Brand Bon Bon yarns.

I used the Acrylic, because I had them on hand, 

But the cotton or metallic would be great also.

Scarf of Many Colors Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

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Skill : Easy to Moderate

          I think this pattern is super easy,

 but I put the skill  level at moderate because of the Bobble sts.

Materials:

Crochet Hook – I

Yarn – Sock Weight yarn (3)

             I used 2 packages of Bonbons By Lion Brand

            Acrylic: Weight Category 3: DK Weight 
             8 x .35oz/10g 8 x 28yd/26m 

Needle for weaving in ends.

Stitches :

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Bobble Stitch (Bob St)

Yarn Over (yo)

Skip (sk)

Size : 44 X 11 inches

To make the pattern wider ch a multiple of 10 +3

Bobble Stitch - yo, pick up a loop, though space indicated, 4 times, yo,

Pull through all 9 loops on hook, ch1

Notes:

I used the Acrylic, but this pattern will work for cotton or metallic Bonbon yarns,

and any sock weight/dk weight yarns.

I randomly chose each color, when one color would run out,

 I joined the next color with a simple knot.

Pattern:

R :1 - Ch 43, 1dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, 1dc in the next 3 chs, 

*sk next 2 chs, 1dc in next 4 chs, ch2, 1dc in next 4 chs*

Repeat From * to * across row 2 more times,

Sk next 2 chs, 2dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the last sc, turn.

R : 2 – Ch3, counts as 1^st dc, skip the 1^st dc, 

2 dc in the next dc, 1dc in next 2 dc,

*sk next 2dc. 1dc in each of the next 3 dc, 

“Bob st, ch2, Bob st” in the next ch2 space,

1dc in next 3 dc* 

Repeat From * to * 2 more times, sk 2 dc,

 1dc in next 2dc, 2dc in next dc,

1dc in top of ch3, turn.

(3 groups of 2bobble st, ch2, 2Bobble St) 

R : 3 – R : 72  - Repeat R : 2

I randomly chose each color, when one color would run out,

 I joined the next color with a simple knot.

Tie off after R : 72, weave in all your ends.

For a longer Scarf Continue to repeat R : 2 until desired length.

Infinity Scarf: For an infinity scarf, place the ends of the scarf

 Together and loosely sew together.

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Rainbow I took a pic from my deck during a Spring Storm 2015

Biblical Symbol of the Rainbow - 

Is a promise From God.

And He always keeps His promises.

Genesis 9:12-15

And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make 

between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, 

for perpetual generations: 

13 I set My rainbow in the cloud, and 

it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. 

14 It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow

 shall be seen in the cloud; 

15 and I will remember My covenant which

 is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh;

 the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.

A Couple more pics of Rainbows I took.

 Rainbow in Ominous clouds

Spring Rainbow 2015

The beauty of the rainbow is 

so very hard to photograph, 

and none of my pics do it justice.

I Love Rainbows because

 of what they mean to me.

Two New Chihuahuas From Parker Country Market | Posh Pooch Designs

Ha! Ha!

 That's Maximo and Rosie Bell,

I have that big Square Rock

 in my front yarn and I love it.

I thought it looked empty and 

so I went in search of a Statue.

Meet Maximo Jr. and Rosie The 2nd.

These Chihuahuas weight about 15 lbs each.

They are made from cast iron.

and will last forever!

They were't too sure about them at first,

 but soon got used to them.

(Maximo just "marked" the one sitting down.)

I Found these at 

The Parker Country Market

This is an amazing place.

 They were are having a big sale.

They had a live band playing music, 

and Spinning the wheel for coupons.

Oh, here is the Facebook page.

Parker Country Market

Go like it.

They have Antiques, and hand made items.

Booths and Booths of one of kind items.

And Tons of lawn ornaments. 

Bears, lizards and Chihuahuas!

The people working there

 were friendly and nice and even "chatty".

 I love chatty people.

They even gave me a can of paint, 

incase my Chihuahuas got scratched on the way home.

 Statues - huge and small

 Bears!

Anything you can think of.

Oh and Trees, live Trees.

This is out side.

Inside is just as fun and Amazing!

I am definitely Going back, again and again.

I just looked at the Christmas pictures

 on their Facebook page  -

Amazing.

Now I can not wait for Christmas.

Heart Shaped Dog Rug Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

I have decided, after much 

thought and consideration

 to Not do A Crochet A Long in July, 

But Rather Go ahead and put the Pattern

 out there so you all could make it,
 at your leisure.
I have a bunch of Fun Things planned for  
The Christmas In July Event.

This Crochet Pattern is now available
in a PDF file for $1.50 
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It is super easy and a great way to use of those left over yarns.

Heart Shaped Dog Rug/ Pet Mat By Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook: N-9.0mm

Yarn: 20-30 oz of Worsted Weight yarn, the amount is am estimate,

           as I do not know for sure how much yarn I used,

           as I used up a lot of my let over yarns

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Skip (sk)

Size: Approximately 42 X 24 inches

Note:

You will be crocheting with 3 strands of yarn at all times.

To make it easier to crochet, I rolled mine in balls,

attaching the yarn  as it ran out.

I ended up with some pretty fun color combinations.

How to crochet With more then 1 strand of yarn

Ch3 at beginning of rounds count as the 1^st dc.

3 Squares - We will be making 1 regular and 2 with rounded corners.

Step 1 - 1 Regular Square for center of Heart Mat –

With 3 strands of yarn, Ch 5, join in a circle

R : 1 - Ch 3, 2 dc in chain loop, *ch 2, 3 dc* 3 times,

 join to 1^st ch 3 with a sl st. (4 clusters)

R : 2- Turn, (only turn on this row)

 Sl st in the 1^st corner, ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3 dc,

*1dc in each dc across,3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next corner

* Repeat from * to * 2 more times,

Dc in each dc across, join to 1^st ch3 with a sl st.

 (3 dc on each side, 4 corners)

R : 3 - Sl st to the 1^st corner, ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3 dc,

 *sk the next 2dc, 1dc in next 5dc across, sk next 2 dc,

3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next corner*

Repeat from * to * 2 more times,

sk the next 2dc, 1dc in next 5dc across, sk next 2 dc,

join to 1^st ch3 with a sl st.

(5 dc on each side, 4 corners)

After R : 3 -- I made the sample in a solid so you could see it better.

Here is a picture to help you understand.

We will be skipping 2 dc after the corner,

and before the next corner.

This will help the Rug not be bunchy.

I made the sample in a solid so you could see it better.

R : 4 – Repeat R : 3 (7dc, 4 corners)

R : 5 – Repeat R : 3 (9dc, 4 corners)

R : 6 - Repeat R : 3 (11dc, 4 corners)

R : 7 - Repeat R : 3 (13dc, 4 corners)

R : 8 - Repeat R : 3 (15dc, 4 corners) tie off and weave in your ends.

Step 2 - 2 Rounded Squares – For Heart Bumps

Repeat R : 1- R : 7

R : 8 - Sl st to the 1^st corner, ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3 dc,

 *sk the next 2dc, 1dc in next 15dc across, sk next 2 dc,

3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next corner,

*sk the next 2dc, 1dc in next 15dc across, sk next 2 dc*,

4 dc in the next corner*

Repeat From * to *

sk the next 2dc, 1dc in next 15dc across, sk next 2 dc,

Join to 1^st ch3 with a sl st. tie off weave in your ends.

Step 3 – Sewing the Squares Together –

Sew the Pieces together with sc sts.

Place them back sides together and sc through both edges,

 1 sc in each dc across. Make sure the heart bumps / rounded corners

are in the right places. See pic above.

Step 4 - Trim:

R “ 1 - Attach yarn, using  3 strands, join to  the point of the heart,

3sc, then evenly sc around the heart, till you reach the center of the heart,

sc tog the 3 center “sts” for  a nice curved center,

 continue to sc to the point, join,

( St counts are not important here- Just make sure it is even)

If you find your heart bumps are curling, you can always 

add a increase or 2 to round them out.

 If you crochet tightly you will have more curling.

R : 2- I changed to Solid Color here – ch1, 3 sc in the point, I sc in each sc,

When you reach the Heart center, make 3 “3sc tog” with the 9 center scs.

Sc to the point, join, 

R : 3 – Repeat R : 2

R : 4 – Repeat R : 3, join and tie off.

Be sure to Block your rug for crisp clean finish.

I really Love all the colors and the patterns they make.

Remember, I would love To see your 

pics of your finished rugs,

 and you can post them to

 my Facebook page at

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Chocolate Ice Cream and Christmas Projects | Posh Pooch Designs

I am in the process of 

designing some fun Projects

For The Christmas in July Event.

I had this incredible craving 

for Chocolate ice cream... 

And just could not concentrate.

But I can not have Sugar!

So I went online and 
found a recipe.

I tweaked it some.
 Most of the ones I found 
were for a huge size.
If you make a huge amount, 
you can freeze the extra.

A Tip on using bananas for ice cream- 

When they start to go mushy, 

peel them, break them in half.

Put them in zip lock bags and freeze them.

Then they are ready for ice cream.

Ok, So this is What I did.

Sara's Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream

1/2 Frozen banana
or 1/2 banana and 1/2 C ice

1/2 C Almond milk

1 T of Cocoa

1 Splenda

Put it all in my blender and mix on high.

If you have a Vitamix, like me.

 It takes like 2 seconds!

a Regular Blender works great too.

I have added pineapple, strawberries, 

blueberries and peaches.

I add them after the ice cream is ready.

Drop a handful in and just "twirl" it 

a couple times to mix.

You can add any fruit, fresh or frozen.

I decided I wanted a milk shake, 

so I added a 

Tablespoon more of the Almond milk.

YUMMY!!!

Oh, You wanted a sneak peek of the 

Christmas in July Event Projects?

I am very excited about the New Patterns 

and fun I am planning!

Enchanted Evening Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern, Yarn and Product Review | Posh Pooch Designs

Enchanted Evening Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

I decided to Retest and update this Crochet Pattern

Using Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn, since the original 

yarn I designed this Pattern for is no longer available.

I decided on The Color Denim/ Navy and since

 it reminds me of the night sky, I kept the name.

The Scarfie yarn is Also a Chunky (5).

It is 78 % Acrylic and 22 % Wool.

It a great Combination for a warm, soft 

and comfortable Cowl.

Any Bulky (5) Yarn will Work for this Crochet Pattern.

Warm and Cozy. A perfect Cowl For A Cool Evening out.

Enchanted Evening Cowl Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook –J / 6.00 MM

Yarn – 3.5 oz Bulky (5) Scarfie by LionBrand

 Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)

Double Crochet (dc)

Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Skip (sk)

Back Loops only (BLO)

Size: 4.5 X 36 inches

Notes:
Ch2 counts as a hdc
Ch3 Counts as dc

R: 1 – 88 Fdc, join in a circle, ch 2(counts as 1^st hdc)

****Optional Start – Ch 88, join in a circle, ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc)

 I dc in each ch around, join ch 2(counts as 1^st hdc)

(88 dc - the Number of sts will be the same throughout the project)

There will be a gap when joining the FDC, use the tail of yarn to close that gap.

R: 2 – *FPDC in the next dc, hdc in the next dc*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3

R: 3 - R: 4 – Repeat R: 2

R: 5 – Working in the BLO, 1 dc in each st around, Join, ch 3

R: 6 – *sk the next dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, cross back and dc in the sk dc*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 

R: 7 - Repeat R : 6

R: 8-  1 dc in each st around, Join ch 3

R: 9 - Working in the BLO, 1 dc in each st around, Join ch 3 

R: 10 -*FPDC in the next dc, hdc in the next dc*

Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 2

R: 11 - 12 – Repeat R : 8, ch1 after R: 12

R: 13 - 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st sc, tie off weave in you ends.

Close up of the Stitches.

Optional  Big Bow:

R : 1 - Ch29, 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, and in each ch across,

Turn, ch 3 (26dc)

R : 2 – 1 dc in each dc, turn, ch 3

R : 3-5 – Repeat R : 2, tie off after R : 5.

With a 20 inch piece of yarn, inch together the bow,

Wind the yarn around the center to form a bow, and tie securely.

Sew bow on Cowl with matching yarn.

Pic of the Bow of Close.

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