Hooded Wrap Blanket Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

The Hooded Blanket Wrap Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of

Posh Pooch Designs

This Crochet pattern has been

 retested and Updated

With lots of pictures and 

Brand New Video -

Find the Crochet Pattern at This LINK

My hubby and I  went on a camping trip 

this summer with my grand kids, and family,

And as we sat around the campfire, I thought.

"I sure would wish I had a blanket with a hood attached".

No one was cold but me! 

So I decided then and there I would design one, 

that was warm, but not too heavy.

And Quick to make.

This Hooded Wrap Blanket is perfect for Football games.

 Make it in your Favorite Team Colors!

It is perfect our door play and games of any kind.

Great For camping, and great to keep in the car.

You never know when you will need a warm blanket.

And the added Hood is great bonus.

If you would like an add free

instant Download PDF you can find that in my 

RAVELRY Shop For $2.50 at this link:

Hooded Wrap Blanket Crochet Pattern

I need to make one in Bronco Colors!

Crocheting Versus Knitting - I Love Both!

Do you love To Crochet?

Do you Love to Knit?

Or

Do you love Both, Like me?

But What is the difference?

Article By Craft Yarn Council
I also found this fun Blog  By
Craftaholics Anonymous
Knitting Vs. Crochet Which one is for you?
I say learn both!

The Tools:

Crocheting                                 Knitting

 1 hook                                 2 Needles

Yarn                                     Yarn

I know there are a lot of incidentals, such as 

stitch markers, measuring tape, yarn needles,

and more depending on the project.

I love to design using both techniques,

 But it seems that there is

"no love lost" Between  the 2 groups.

I have a hard time with this.

I have even been told, 

"You need to use more expensive yarns in your designs".

I totally understand using expensive yarns, 

as I love to play with all styles, 

textures and colors of yarns.

When I walk into Yarn Stores, sometimes I just stand there 

and soak in all the "Yarny Goodness".
I have even been know to "squeeze and caress" yarns.
I admit it.................
I am a Yarn Addict!

My Personal Goal

 When it comes to any Pattern I design,

 whether Crochet or Knitting,

 is my goal to design a pattern that
anyone one is able to stitch it up.

I try to keep my patterns simple and

 I try to use yarns that are accessible, 

 You can always substitute any expensive yarns,
for less expensive yarns of similar weight.
AndI often do this.

You can pick up a Crochet Hook or 

set of Knitting Needles for a few bucks.

As well as, pick  up a couple of skeins or balls of yarn

 for a couple of bucks.
Grab some Free patterns from Online, and get busy creating.

 Once People see that they can create fun and useful items,

they will learn to love this wonderful Art.

They may even gain confidence to tackle harder projects

 and spend more money on the expensive yarns, 

without fear of wasting it.

I want all people to be able to Crochet and Knit.

I think ALL people should love it, like I do!

I do not want anyone to feel they cannot

 learn to Knit or Crochet

 because they cannot afford it.

How I learned to Crochet and Knit -

At 14 I "lived" at the Library.
I Loved and still do, love to read.

 One day I checked out some books on
Crocheting and Knitting.

I went to K-mart and picked up some 

inexpensive Crochet hooks, and Knitting needles, 

and few skeins of worsted weight yarn,
 with my allowance Money.

Way back then, K-mart had a craft section.

I read and practiced, re-checking out
those books many times.
I wrote notes in a notebook, things I wanted to remember.
I even drew pictures of stitches.
I Crocheted and Knitted those Same Balls of yarn over and over,
till I learned the stitches.
I also learned Needle Point and Cross Stitch, the same way.

I was Hooked and Stitched!

And have been playing with yarn ever since.

I just want everyone to love to 

Knit and Crochet,
 Like I do!

You can find My 
Free Knitting Patterns
and
Free Crochet Patterns
 at the tabs at the top 
of the blog.

I really think that people who Knit and 

people Who Crochet, 

really have the same heart.

We are all Yarnies!

Christmas Stocking Dog Hat Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

I have been asked about

 1,000,000,000 

times to design a

Knitting Pattern for the 

Stocking Hat For Chihuahuas.

I designed this Hat in Christmas Colors,

 But it is a basic Stocking Hat Pattern.

This Knitting Pattern is Super easy

 and 

Stitches up really quick!

It Pattern includes 2 sizes

 and tips on 

measuring your dog's head.

This pattern can be made in 

solid colors, or stripes

 and also includes 

2 styles of  ties.

 Santa Style Hat 

with braided ties

Striped Elf Hat style

with knit ties

You can find the

Christmas Stocking Dog Hat 

Knitting Pattern shops

 at these Links:

Etsy Shop

Ravelry Shop

Craftsy Shop

If you want a Crochet Pattern

 for a Dog Christmas Stocking Hat

 you can find that here:

Dog Stocking Hat Crochet Pattern

Early Merry Christmas

 and 

Happy Holidays!

Color Block Dog Shrug Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

I have a Dog Shrug Crochet Pattern

I Wrote about 1  1/2 years ago.

You can find that at this link:

Dog Shrug Crochet Pattern

I got so many requests for a knit version

That I decided to design a simple pattern

 that can be easily size adjusted.

As well as, made in any color or colors of yarn.

I Love This picture of Rosie.

 I think she got bored in the middle

 of the photo shoot. 

Color Block Dog Shrug Knitting Pattern by Sara Sach

Please, add this pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Knitting needles – Long Straight Needles US10 – 6mm

Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) – 1 0z. Each of 4 colors

              I used Red Heart Super Saver

               Royal Blue - C1, Bright Pink - C2, 

               Bright Yellow – C3, Lavender – C4

Yarn Needle

Tape measure

Stitches and Terms:

Cast On - (CO)

Bind Off - (BO)

Knit - (k)

Purl - (p)

Size, Measurements: Small Dogs 5-12 lbs.

6 inches wide X 16 inches long, and this Shrug is very stretchy.

This Shrug is easy to make smaller or 

larger by using your dog’s measurement.

R : 1 – 1^st Arm band –With C1, CO 24 sts.

 *K2, P2* Repeat From * to *

R : 2 - *K2, P2* Repeat from * to *

R : 3 – R : 14 – Repeat R : 2 (ribbing)

This band should measure 3 inches.

Body of Shrug –needs to measure 10 inches. 

If you need more length add rows here.

 The Body of the Shrug is stitched in Stockinette, 

with edges stitched in seed stitch

to keep them from rolling up.

R : 15 – chg to C2, p,k,p,k the first 4 sts,

 k next 16 sts, k,p,k,p the last 4 sts

R : 16 – p,k,p,k the first 4 sts. P all sts, k,p,k,p the last 4 sts

R : 17 – R : 40 – Repeat R : 15 and R : 16 alternating rows.

R : 41- Change to C3

R : 42 – R : 64 – Repeat R : 15 and R : 16 alternating rows.

R : 65 – Change to C4, 2^nd Arm band  *K2, P2* 

Repeat From * to *

R : 66 - *K2, P2* Repeat from * to *

R : 67 – R : 78 – Repeat R : 66 (ribbing)

BO, weave in your ends

 With matching yarn, sew closed the 2 arm bands only. 

Leave the back open.

And that is it.

 You can add button, ribbons, flowers or

Whatever you want as embellishments.

You can stitch up the shrug in 1 color, or use variegated.

This is the perfect addition to any dog dress or sweater

When the weather turns cool.

Rosie can still wear her favorite dress, and be warm.

It is also fun warn alone to add an extra little warm

 to your outside time with your pooch or cat.

Have Fun 

and make this Shrug

for your dog 

in your favorite color.

Gobble Till You Wobble - Turkey Crochet Pattern Round Up | Posh Pooch Designs

Gobble Till You Wobble -

 Turkey Crochet Pattern Round Up

I have put together a Fun and Silly 

Turkey Crochet Pattern

Collection of 12 pattern for you.

Thanks Giving is next month, 

so you have time to stitch up 

some of these great patterns.

The Name of the Pattern listed

 under The collage picture 

is the link to the pattern.

The Crochet Pattern Designer

is listed under the name of the pattern.

1. Cooked Turkey Hat

Snappy Tots

2. Holidurkey Turkey Hat/ Ami

Desert Diamond Crochet

3. Tom Turkey Ami

Lion Brand

4. Turkey Applique

Fiber Flux

5. Turkey Thanksgiving Coaster

Posh Pooch Designs

6. Tommy The Turkey Baby Photo Prop

Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

7. Turkey Dog Beanie Hat

Posh Pooch Designs

8. Thanksgiving Turkey Ami

Kara Gunza

9. Tom Turkey and Friends

Kera Tulling

10. Birds of a Feather

Snappy Tots

11. Turkey Dog Snood Hooded Cowl

Posh Pooch Designs

12. Turkey Tissue Box and Veggies

Twinkie Chan

You just can not have an 

American Thanksgiving

 without some silly turkeys

Make turkeys, eat Turkey,

and have some fun!

It's All In The Family - Free Crochet Hat Patterns | Posh Pooch Designs

At one time or another,

 I have talked my kids and grand kids,

into doing some modeling for me.

So, I thought it would be fun 

to Put some of these together in a blog.

I have the best family ever.

They are willing to embarrass themselves,

 for me and my craft.

All These are Free Crochet Patterns 

and Would be great to add to a costume

 for Halloween or to wear for fun.

Just click the name of the pattern,

 it is the link

to the Blog with the Free pattern.

First off we have 

my Daughter in law in the

  Christina's Panda Hat,

My Son in the

  Raccoon Ear Flap Hat

and my Grand daughter in the

  Strawberry Shortcake Hat

Next is my daughter 

and my other Grand daughter

 and me, modeling The 

Silly Fun Wig Crochet Pattern

 I thought I had one of my

 Grand Son modeling.

So since I do not,

 I will post one of my Daughter's 

Crochet Patterns.

Lego Head Hat

My daughter's Crochet Blog is

Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations.

 She uses her Children as

 models, too!

Daughter and Son In law

he models for her some, also.

I need to get my Son In Law

 to do a little modeling

 next time we are together, as well.

I Love my Family.

God has given me the best family.

I am hoping for new family pictures

 of them for Christmas this year.

If I don't get some, I will print these 

off and put them in fancy frames, 

And hang them on the wall in 

the family room.

Raccoon Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Raccoon Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

My Son asked me to make

him a Raccoon Hat.

I forgot I had designed this hat for him, 

until we started to have a problem with 

Raccoons getting in our trash.

It was as though they new when trash day was,

Because I never saw them, except on Trash day!

These are the biggest, fattest, 

most well fed Raccoons I had ever seen.

This is the picture I used for my inspiration.

I know this Raccoon looks ornery, 

But I think it looks adorable.

I Love how it is holding it's hands.

As though they are planning for trash day!

Okay, Now for the Crochet Pattern

Raccoon Hat Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

Please, add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill- Easy

Materials -

Hook- I/ 5.50 MM

Yarn Needle

 Yarn- Bulky (5)

    Gray C1, Black C2, White C3, Dark Gray C4 

    I used 1 ball each of Jiffy 

 Yarn needle

Stitches-

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

V stitch (v st)

Treble Stitch (tr st)

Size- Youth/ Adult - 22- 24 inches

Notes: Ch 3 at ends of round counts as the 1^st st of the next round.

Pattern:

R: 1- We will be starting at the crown of the hat, with C1,

 ch3, 11 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

 Join in a circle, ch 3. (12 dc)

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

join, ch 3 (24dc)

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

2 dc in the next st,

Repeat from * around, join, ch 3 (36dc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, * 1 dc in the next 2 sts,

 2 dc in the next st,

 Repeat from * around, join, ch 3. (48dc)

R: 5 - 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, * 1 dc in the next 3 sts,

 2 dc in the next st,

 Repeat from * around, join, ch 3. (60 dc)

R: 6 - 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, * 1 dc in the next 4 sts, 

2 dc in the next st,

Repeat from * around, join, ch 3. (72 dc)

R: 7 - Change to C4, (V stitch row) 1 dc in the 1st st, 

*skip next st, 2 dc in the next st, Repeat from * around,

 1 dc in the same st as 1st dc, join. (24 Vst)

R: 8 - Change to C2, 1 dc in the 1st st, *2 dc in the space 

between the 1st and 2nd dc to make the v st, Repeat from * 

around, 1 dc in the same st as the 1st dc, join. (24 Vst)

R: 9 - Change to C3, Repeat R: 9 (24 Vst)

R: 10 - Change to C2, Repeat R : 9 (24 Vst)

R: 12 - Change to C4, Repeat R: 9 (24 Vst)

R: 13 - Change to C1, 1 dc in the 1st V st, *1 dc in the space

 between the next two v sts, 1 dc in the next V st, Repeat from * 

around, join, ch 3. (72 dc)

R: 14 - 1 dc in each dc around, join, tie off. (72 Vst)

Earflaps: 

R: 1 -With  C1, Fold hat in half, count back 6 toward

 the center of the right side, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the

 next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 

1 sc in the next st, turn, ch 1.

R: 2 - Repeat R: 1

R: 3 - Repeat R: 1, tie off

Repeat on the left side of the Hat for 2^nd ear flap.

Trim:

With C2, attach yarn to the back center of the hat, 

1 sc in each st all the way around the edge of the hat, join, tie off.

Ties: Make 2

Cut 1 strand each of C2, C3, C4, 35 inches long.

 Loop all three strands through the center of the 

Earflap, and braid, tying a knot at the bottom of the tie. 

Trim evenly.

Ears: Make 2

R: 1 - With C1, ch 1, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 

ch 1, turn (3sc)

R: 2 – 1 sc in the same sc as the ch3, 1 sc in the next dc, 

2 sc in the last dc, ch1, turn (5sc)

R: 3 – 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn

R: 4 - 1 sc in the same sc as the ch1, 1 sc in the next 3dc, 

2 sc in the last dc, ch1, turn (7sc)

R: 5 -1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn

R: 6 - 1 sc in the same sc as the ch1, 1 sc in the next 5dc, 

2 sc in the last dc, ch1, turn (9sc)

R: 7- 1 sc in each sc, ch1

R: 8 – Repeat R : 7

R: 9 – Change to C4, *sc evenly across the bottom

 of the ear, 2 sc in the corner*

Repeat From * to * on the other 2 corners, join to 1^st

sc, Leave an 18 inch tail of yarn.

Use that Tail of yarn to sew ear on hat.

Eye Patch:

R: 1  - With C3, ch2, 6 dc in the 2^nd ch from the hook,

 join to 1^st dc, to form a circle, ch3 (6dc)

R: 2 – ch3, 1 dc in the same dc as ch3, 2 dc in each dc

 around, join, (12dc)

R: 3 – Change to C2, ch3, 1 dc in the same dc as ch 3, 

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

Repeat From * to *, join, tie off.

Repeat R: 1 – R : 3 for second eye.

With C2, sew the 2 eye pieces together, 

using the 4 center stitches of each eye.

R: 5 – *1 sc in the 1^st st, 2 sc in the next st* Repeat From * to *

 around eye patch,

Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc in the 5 sts in the top center of the eye patch,

Repeat From * to * till your reach the 5 sts in bottom

 center of the eye patch

Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc in the 5 sts in the bottom center 

of the eye patch,

Repeat From * to *, join. Ch1

R: 6 - 2 sc in each st around the eye patch,

 join to the 1^st sc, ch1

R: 7 – Change to C 2, and repeat R : 6,

 tie off leaving a 14 inch piece of yarn.

Center the eye patch to the front center of 

the hat, and sew in place.

With C2 st a French knot in the center of each eye for the eye pupil.

An ad free, 

Instant Download PDF file of this pattern,

 Is available in my Ravelry Shop

 for $3.50 at this link:

Raccoon Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern

As I look at these pictures.

I got a little laugh at Maximo.

My pooch, Maximon looks like a Statue.

 He did not move at all.

 He loves my son, and always

 tries to stay in his lap.