Posh Pooch Designs : May 2017

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Live Video Chat With Sara - Answering Some Fun and Silly Questions | Posh Pooch Designs

Live Video Chat With Sara - From

Posh Pooch Designs

Every Tuesday at 9:30 Am Mountain Time.

Answering a Few Fun and Silly Questions!

"I Don't know What the Question is,

But the answer is Yarn."

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

at This LINK

QUESTIONS ABOUT MY POOCHES?

1. Why does Rosie always look like she

is going to cry?

When Rosie was about 5 months old,

She developed what is called Cherry eyes. The 2nd

flap or eye lid of her eyes had to be removed, so this makes her eyes look watery all the time.

2. Why does Maximo squint his eye all the time.

Maximo is very sensitive to bright lights, and the sun.

So he squints his eyes like we do.

3. Why don't your dog's Smile in their pictures.

Well, Do do not smile like we do.

They wag their tails and their eyes Light up

when they are happy. It may seem like they are not happy,

but they really are very happy.

Crochet Related Questions:

1. Is Crochet just For old ladies?

Um...NO!

But you can learn a lot from older ladies and men who learned to crochet without the help of Youtube.

2. If you crochet, I assume you

can knit too? or Visa Versa?

What a Silly notion.

They are 2 completely different arts.

That's like saying, if you can drive a car, I assume

you can fly a plane.

3. I bought or found a great pattern,

But the designer made it with red yarn,

Can I made it Blue?

You can use any color of yarn you like,

just make sure the yarn weight is the same.

4. I don't have the crochet hook size the Pattern

is calling for, can I use a bigger

or smaller hook?

It is best to use the size hook called for in the

pattern. If you must go up or down a hook size,

try to match the gauge or size indicated by the

pattern.

5. I can not afford expensive yarns,

is it okay to buy and use inexpensive yarn.

Absolutely, There is a lot of beautiful yarn out there

that is reasonably priced. I do on occasion purchased expensive yarns, but only for a specific pattern or purpose.

What's New This Week at

Posh Pooch Designs

Polymer Clay Pendant With

Crochet Chain - LINK

Windsock Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Patriotic Flag Dog Collar

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Remember - No Question is Silly or Stupid!

If you have a Question, Feel Free to ask.

If I don't know the answer,

I will Try to find you the Answer.

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Polymer Clay Pendant With Crochet Chain | Posh Pooch Designs

This is a super easy project with lots of fun color possibilities.

Choose your clay colors.

Choose your string, leather or yarn colors.

Choose your shapes.

Choose Glitter, gloss or matte Finish.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

at This LINK

This is a great project for kids to adults!

What you need for the Pendants:

Oven bake clay in colors of choice

Small Cutters in shape of choice

Parchment paper

Rolling pin

Set oven to 225 degrees

Bake for 15 minutes

What You need for the Chain:

Crochet Hook - G 4.25 mm

Yarn Weight 3 or 4 - small amount

Form a Slip knot and Chain 40 or more ch.

It needs to be long enough to slip over your head.

Cut yarn, tie off. Place the ends together and tie a knot.

Place Pendant on the chain as shown in the video.

OR You can use a thin leather strap for the necklace.

If you make some please post a pic to my facebook page.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Our "Bark Box" Came In | Posh Pooch Designs

I received A "Bark Box" For my Pooches

the other day! and We Love it!

What is a "Bark Box" you ask?

Basically, you receive a Box of Goodies,

toys and stuff each month,

put together especially for your pooches.

We had so much fun checking out the new fun stuff!

It was a beautiful day, so we went out on

the back deck to play.

Their favorite treat was The Chew Bone called

Chickie Twizzies.

It was a little big for them, so I broke it in to 6 pieces.

They chewed on them all day and into the evening!

It got too hot so we went under the covered deck

to play.

The little Squeaker phone was the Favorite toy.

Looks like Maximo is ordering a pizza!
"Ruff, Ruff...Can you hear me now ...Bow Wow?"

I put down the 2 toys to see which toy they liked best,

and they ignored them both, and

just kept chewing on their Chew bones.

So What was in the Bark Box?

Duck Tots Dog Treats - They Loved Them!

Chickie Twizzies Dog Chew - They Loved It!

GIGA Bite Pork Flavored Treats - Maximo did not car for them

Rosie Will eat anything.
They Smelled really salty to me, we will try them again later.

Skate Toy - Really Liked it.

Squeaker Phone - Love it so much they fought over it.

Here is Maximo and Rosie Fighting over the Squeaker Phone!

Even Pooches like their phones!

The Box had fun new things I had never seen,
and new products are always fun to try.
We Can hardly wait to see what next month's
Bark Box will have in it!

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Swirling Rainbow Blanket Crochet Pattern And Red Heart Stripes Yarn Review | Posh Pooch Designs

Swirling Rainbow Blanket Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach

of Posh Pooch Designs

My 4 year old Grand daughter thought
I should call this Blanket "The Unicorn Poop Blanket".

I think it is an adorable name!

What do you think? Should I change the name?

The Blanket is a Pentagon Shape with 5 corners, and 5 sides.
It is trimmed with a fun heart edge.
It would be great as a summer blanket, stroller blanket,
lap blanket, a dog or pet rug, a floor rug, or just a blanket
to keep in the car for chilly days.

The Blanket measures 24 x 24 inches, but if you want to
make it bigger, continue to stitch as many rows as you want.

This Pattern is designed using Red Heart's New Yarn,
Super Saver Stripes.
The Color I used is called "Bright Stripes."
I Love the thickness and feel of the yarn.
It is a Worsted weight (4) like the other Super Saver yarns,
but it feels smoother. The yarn also has a shiny Sheen to it.
I especially love the Striping effect.
Long stripes of bright colors and a pop of Black
between the colors.

I chose to call the Blanket Swirling Rainbows
because as you work the Pentagon around,
the bright colors seem to swirl.
Some projects and yarns you just work them to get done,
But this yarn is so fun to see how all the stripes work out.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel
at This LINK

Swirling Rainbow Rug/ Blanket Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this Crochet pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – I / 5.50 MM

Yarn: Worsted Weight (4) I used Red heart Super Saver Bright Stripes
2 Skeins or about 9 oz.

Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)
Space (sp)
Skip (sk)

Size: 24 X 24 inch Pentagon

Pattern Notes:
The Blanket/ Rug is a Pentagon Shape with 5 corners, and 5 sides.

Ch3 counts as a Double Crochet

Rounds are joined with a Slip Stitch

R: 1 - Ch 5, join in a circle.
ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, *2 dc, ch 2*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join to the ch 3.
(5 sets of 2 dc, ch 2)

R: 2 - Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st ch 2 sp,
*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next ch 2 sp*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, join to the ch 3.
(5 sets of 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)

R: 3 - Slst to the 1st corner, Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st corner,
ch 2, 2 dc, in the next ch 2 sp, ch 2,
*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next corner, ch 2, 2 dc in the next ch 2 sp, ch 2*
Repeat From * to * 3 mores times, join to the ch 3.
(5 sets of 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2)

R: 4 – Slst to the 1st corner, Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st corner,

ch 2, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 2 ch 2 sps, ch 2,

*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next corner, ch 2, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 2 ch 2 sps, *

Repeat From * to * 3 mores times, join to the ch 3.

R: 5 - Slst to the 1st corner, Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st corner,

ch 2, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 3 ch 2 sps,

*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next corner, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2 in the next 3 ch 2 sps, *

Repeat From * to * 3 mores times, join to the ch 3.

R: 6 - Slst to the 1st corner, Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st corner,

ch 2, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 4 ch 2 sps,

*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next corner, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2 in the next 4 ch 2 sps, *

Repeat From * to * 3 mores times, join to the ch 3.

R: 7 - Slst to the 1st corner, Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st corner,

ch 2, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 5 ch 2 sps,

*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next corner, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2 in the next 5 ch 2 sps, *

Repeat From * to * 3 mores times, join to the ch 3.

R: 8 - R: 18 - Continue to Repeat The Pattern.
More Rounds if a larger Blanket is desired.

Only ch1 after R: 18 or the last round you stitch.

Trim:

R: 19 – Sl st to the Ch2 sp in the 1^st corner,

*3sc, ch1, 3sc in the corner,1 sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch 2 sp across*

Repeat From * to * on the remaining 4 sides, join to the 1^st sc.

R: 20 – 1sc in the 1^st sc, sk 2 sc,

*4 dc in the next sc, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, sk 2 sc*

Repeat From * to * around all 5 sides of the Pentagon,

Join to the 1^st sc,

R: 21 – 2 dc in the 1^st sc, ch2, sk 2 dc, sc, sk 2 dc,

(sc between the 2^nd and 3^rd dc)

*ch 2, 2 dc in the next sc, ch2, sk 2 dc, sc, sk 2 dc*

Repeat From * to * around all 5 sides of the Pentagon,

Join to the 1^st sc, Tie off, weave in your ends.

An Ad Free Instant Download PDF file

is Available in my RAVELRY Shop

for $3.50 at this LINK

I also designed a Dog Cowl With this yarn

called Black Light Cowl -

Free Crochet Pattern at this Link

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Live With Sara " That's A Wrap, or A Shawl" | Posh Pooch Designs

Live Video Chat with Sara Sach

From

Posh Pooch Designs

We are discussing The Question,

"Is It A Wrap, A Shawl or A Triangle Scarf?"

Many people think no one wears Shawls or Wraps any more,

except "little old ladies",

but they are wrong!

I Love them all and with all the wonderful new yarns,

you can make them modern, elegant and classy!

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

at This LINK

A Wrap - A Wrap is usually a large Rectangle that is
literally wrapped around the body.

A Shawl - A Shawl Usually a Large Triangle shaped Wrap
the is wrapped around the Shoulders.

A Triangle Scarf - The Triangle Scarf is usually made
similar to the Shawl only more narrow, and usually only
wrapped around the neck.

Many Designers will call them by different names,
like a Wrap Shawl, or Shawlette.
There is also a New Tend called a Mega Scarf
Which is a huge scarf that is wrapped around the neck
and body. I am wearing one in the first picture.
It is more of a Skinny blanket or afghan, and I Love it.
But I am cold all the time..Even in summer.

New This Week at

Posh Pooch Designs

Just Click the LINK, it takes you to the blog, and the video is on the blog.

Cord Wrap Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK