Thursday, August 31, 2017

Pink Pom Pom Dog Snood Crochet pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

We have a Brand new 
Crochet Pattern Release!

The Pink Pom Pom Dog Snood
 Crochet Pattern
Maximo loves this snood.
It is a perfect snood for pooches who want to stay warm, 
and do it in Style!


We have been working on this Pattern for a while,
 trying to get the sizes and shape just right.

The Dog Snood slides easily over your dogs head 
and stays in place, without any button, 
strings or velcro to get caught in their hair. 

It is designed using Worsted weight (4) yarns.

The Pattern is designed with 3 sizes
Sizes: Pattern is written as XS with S and M 
XS – 2-5 lb. dogs, 
S – 6-10 lb. dogs, 

M – 11-15 lb. dogs 

You can Find this Crochet Pattern in my
Ravelry Shop - LINK
 Etsy Shop - LINK
Craftsy Shop - LINK


You can Find the Matching Sweater, 
Pink Pom Pom Dog Sweater Dress in my
 Etsy Shop
Ravelry Shop 
Craftsy Shop



Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Live Video - How To Read a yarn Label - Part 3 - The Rest of the Symbols.


Live Video With Sara Of
Today's Discussion: How To Read a Yarn Label
"The Rest of The Symbols"
See the Live Video on my Youtube Channel
 at This LINK

What are those Symbols and What do they mean?

The Way the yarn or garment is cared for has to do with the Fiber Content of the yarn. Wool can not be cared for the same as Cotton, or Acrylic.
So the first thing to look for on the yarn label is The Fiber content - This one is 100% Acrylic.

They are Care Instructions - For the yarn and as well as,
 items made from the yarn.

1.  Washing - How and at what water temperature it can be washed,
 or if you should hand wash, spot wash, or not at all.

2. Drying - How to Dry - Machine Dry low or medium heat, or
 hang to dry,

4. Ironing - If and How to Iron - Low, Medium or high, Don't use steam or not at all.

5. Bleaching - Is Bleaching okay - yes, spot bleach or no, never.

6. Dry Cleaning - Should it be dry cleaned.

Red Heart Yarn uses the Garment Standards for
 Laundry Care and so do most other yarn companies.

Here is a link to the garment standards of textile symbols : LINK


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What is New This Week 


Pumpkin Spice Dog Collar
Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Lady's Tote Bag/ Purse
Free Crochet Pattern and Video -  LINK


Chunky Reflective Headband/ Ear Warmer
Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK


Emoji Beanie Free Crochet Pattern 3 Sizes
and Video
Coming next week!

See you next week!

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Live Video - How to Read A Yarn Label - Part 2 | Posh Pooch Designs


Live Video With Sara of

Live Video - How to Read A Yarn Label - Part 2
Today we are discussing the first 3 Symbols, 
we will cover the other symbols on next week's
 Live Video.

What do those symbols mean?
A                     B                   C


A. The Yarn Weight -  This Skein  is a Super Bulky 6.
All Yarns are classified into different yarn weights.

This refers to the yarn's strand thickness.


          0. Lace
             1. Super fine –Sock, Fingering
             2. Fine –Baby, Sport Weight
             3. Light  - Light Worsted Weight, DK Weight
             4. Worsted Weight, Afghan
             5. Bulky – Chunky weight, Rug yarns
             6. Super Bulky – Blanket, Roving
             7. Jumbo - Super thick and Bulky ( new category)

  B. Knitting Symbol – 
   Needle 10 US/ 6 mm
   A Swatch of 10 sts wide by 14 rows = 4 x 4 inch swatch
 (10 X 10 centimeters)

  C. Crochet Symbol –
    K -10.5 / 6.5 mm
   A Swatch 9 single crochets wide and 12 rows = 4 x 4 inch swatch (10 X 10 centimeters)



See The Live Video on my Youtube Channel
 at This LINK
Whats New At Posh Pooch Designs

Simple Purple Baby hat in 5 Sizes
Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial 
and Video LINK

Sweet Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
 and Video - LINK

Ladies Tote Purse/ Bag
Free Crochet Pattern and ( Video coming soon)

See You next week for Part 3 of Our series
 Reading a Yarn Label
Thanks For Stopping by!

Monday, August 21, 2017

Simple Purple Baby Hat Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Purple Baby Hats Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I was  asked if I had a quick and easy infant hat crochet Pattern  that could be used
 for the "Purple Baby Hat Project".
























I was not sure what the purple Baby Hat project was, 
so I did some research. 
It is an important  and needed project. 
I also had not  heard of "Shaken Baby Syndrome".
Once I read about it, I knew I needed to get this
 crochet Baby hat pattern out there.

"Asking knitters and crocheters to make purple infant hats as part of a campaign to stop shaken baby syndrome and infant abuse."

Here are some Facts About SBS
 or Shaken baby Syndrome.
"SBS is a form of child abuse that occurs when an adult or older child violently shakes a baby or young child.
It is estimated that 1,000-3,000 children in the 
United States suffer from SBS each year.
One fourth of the victims of SBS die, and 80 percent 
of survivors suffer from permanent brain damage."

Find Out more at This LINK
Clickforbabies

This crochet Pattern is very easy, and fast to stitch up.
 It has 5 sizes worked out for you,
  Newborn to 24 months.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

Purple Baby Hat Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet hook –I/ 5.50MM
Yarn – Any soft Worsted Weight (4)
             I used Red heart Soft (5 to 10 oz. depending on size)
Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Back Loop Only (BLO)

   Sizes:        Circumference           Length_
  Newborn        12 inches              5 inches
  3 Months        13  inches             5.5 inches
  6 Months        14 inches              6 inches
12 Months        15 inches              6.5 inches
24 months        16 inches              7 inches

Notes: pattern is written for the Newborn size, 
with bigger sizes in parentheses.
Ch1 at ends of rows does NOT count as a stitch.

R: 1 – Ch 20(22, 24, 26, 28)
Turn, 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
and in each ch across, turn, ch1.
19 (21, 23, 25, 27) hdcs

R : 2 – Stitching in the BLO, 1 hdc in each hdc across, 
turn, ch1.
19 (21, 23, 25, 27) hdcs

R: 3 - Repeat R: 2 for as many rows as indicated for Size:

 Newborn  - 22 Rows, for a total of 24 Rows.
3 Months  -  24 Rows, for a total of 26 Tows.
6 Months  -  26 Rows, for a total of 28 Rows.
12 Months - 28 Rows, for a total of 30 Rows.
24 Months - 30 Rows, for a total of 30 Rows.

Once you have reach the width needed, 
place the sides of the hat together and slst closed.
Tie off, leaving about an 18 to 24 inch tail of yarn.

Thread the tail of yarn in the needle and 
gather to the top of the hat closed.
Flip over to the right side.

Add a small flower, bow  or applique if you like.
Please see the link above for exact specifications for the hats.

An Ad Free PDF File is Now Available
 in my Ravelry Shop
 For $3.50  At This LINK

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Apple Coaster Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Apple Coaster Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

School is starting and Falling is coming soon!
That means APPLES!
Apples for the Teacher and Apples to eat!
Apple Pie, Apple Sauce, 
Apple Butter and Apple Cider!
YUM!
These Apple Coasters can be stitched up in 
Cotton yarn also, if you prefer.
Eyes and Smile are optional
They make a perfect applique for a book bag,
 back pack or sweater.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel at this LINK


Apple Coaster Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites 

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5MM
Yarn – Worsted Weight or Cotton (4) Red, Brown, Green (small amount of each)
              small Amount of White and Black For face
Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)

Size: 4 ½ X 4 inches

Notes:
Rounds are joined with a slst
Ch3 counts as a Double Crochet

Pattern:
R: 1 – Ch 4, 9 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join, ch 3 (10dc)


R: 2 – 1 dc in the same stitch as the ch3, 2 dc in each sc around, join, ch 3 (20dc)


R: 3 - 1 dc in the same stitch as the ch3, 2 dc in each sc around, join, ch 1 (40dc)


R: 4 – 1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st,
 2 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 10 sc,


 2dc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 3, 
2dc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 3 sts.
2 dc in the next st, 

1 sc in the 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 
2 dc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st,
1 sc in the last 2 sts, join to 1st sc, tie off weave in your ends.
(2sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2dc, 10sc, 2dc,  3sc,  2dc,
3sc, 2dc, 10sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2hdc, 2sc  = 40 sts)



Stem: Attach brown yarn to the center sc on the top of the apple, 
ch 5, slst in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in the next 3 chs,
 join to the 1st ch, tie off weave in your end. (4sc)



Leaf: With Green yarn, ch 8, Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
 hdc in the next ch, dc in the next 2 chs, hdc in the next ch, 
sc in the next ch, slst in the last ch, tie off weave in your ends,
 sew to the top of the apple.
(sc, hdc, 2dc, hdc, sc, slst)

Eyes and Smile are optional
Eyes, make 2:
With White yarn, Ch3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
join to 1st sc, tie off leaving a 10 inch tail.

With Black yarn make a French knot in the center of the eye.

Sew onto the face of the Apple with the tail of yarn.

Smile: With black yarn and Needle, sew onto the Apple as shown on the picture.



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

This makes a great Teacher Gift to start the year outright, 
or an end of year gift to say you appreciate 
your children's teachers.