Pencil Book Mark Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

 Friday Fun With Sara

Pencil Book Mark Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

The Pencil Book mark is a cute book mark and makes

 a fun gift for a teacher or anyone who works at a school.

It's fun and easy to stitch up, and also fun to give.

 Leave the tail off and it's an applique, and magnet.

Add a Keychain and attach it to a teacher or student bag.

So many uses for This fun Pencil Crochet Pattern.

Give one to Your child's teachers, 

 and let them know you appreciate them.

I Also Designed A Crayon Bookmark

The Crochet Pattern And Video

Is At This LINK

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube 

Channel At This LINK

Pencil Book Mark Crochet Pattern

Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 MM
Yarn – Med (4) Acrylic - Small Amount of Pink, grey, yellow, light brown, and black
Yarn Needle
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog)
Change to (chgto)
 
Size: 10 inches with chain
 
Notes:
Ch1 Does Not Count as a st
Ch3 Counts as dc
 
Pattern:

R: 1 With pink yarn. Ch 8, sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook,
sc in each ch across, turn, ch 1 (7sc)
 
R: 2 - Sc in each sc across, turn, ch 1 (7sc)
 
R: 3 – Sc in each sc across, turn, ch 1 (7sc)
 
R: 4 - Sc in each sc across, turn (7sc)

R: 5- Chgto Grey yarn, ch1, Sc in each sc across, turn, ch 1 (7sc)
 
R: 6 - Sc in each sc across, turn (7sc)

 
R: 7 – Chgto to yellow yarn, ch 3, 1 dc in the next dc,
1 dc in each dc, turn, ch 3 (7dc)
 
R: 8 – FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc,
FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc,
FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc, turn, ch 3
(4 dc, 3 FPDC)
 
R: 9 -– BPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc,
BPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc,
BPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc, turn, ch 3
(4 dc, 3 BPDC)
 
R: 10 –Repeat R: 8
 
R: 11 – Repeat R: 9
 
R: 12 – Repeat R: 8, Do Not ch 3

 
R: 13 – Chgto Light Brown, sc in the each sc, turn, ch 1 (7sc)
 
R: 14 – 1 sc in each dc, turn, ch 1(7sc)
 
R: 15 – sctog 1^st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc (5sc)
 sctog the last 2 sc, Turn

R: 16 – Chgto Black yarn, sctog 1^st 2 sc, sc in the next,
sc tog the last 2 sc, turn, ch1 (3sc)
 
R: 17 – Sc3tog the last 3 sc, tie off weave in your ends.
 

Cut 2 pieces of yellow yarn 24 inches long.
Join the center of top of the pencil, and ch 12,
Tie the end and trim the tail.

I Love this simple project. It works up quickly

 and  has so many different uses.

School Spirit Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

 School Spirit Beanie Hat

 Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The School Spirit Beanies Crochet Pattern was 

originally designed in September 2012.

I decided this year, ten years later, was a great time

 to retest and update the pattern with lots of new pics

and a brand new video.

The Pattern Has Four Sizes - 

Newborn to 3 months, 

6 to 12 months, 

Child, 

Youth / Adult

Keep in mind this hat is very stretchy

The beanie is designed to be used with any 

school and team colors of your choosing.

It can be stitched up in any Acrylic yarns or Your 

fiber you prefer.

Add a pom pom or not. With or without it, this 

Easy School Spirit Beanie Hat is perfect for cheering

 Your favorites teams and Schools. 

Or Just make it in Your favorite colors.

See The Video On Crochet Youtube

 Channel At This LINK

School Spirit Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

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Skill: Easy

 

Materials:

Crochet Hook- I / 5.50 mm

Yarn: Medium Weight (4) Acrylic – Red Heart Super Saver

              (Main color, C2 And C3 of Choice)

             (N - 1 oz., T – 1.5 oz., C- 2oz. oz., A – 2.5 oz.)

Yarn Needle

 

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Change to (chgto)

 

Sizes: Size notes in (parentheses – N, T, C, A)

Newborn (N - 3 ms.) – 14 inches

Toddler – 6 – 12 ms.) 16 inches

Child – 18 inches

Adult/ Youth – 20-22 inches

Notes:

Rounds are joined to the ch3 with a slst,

      unless indicated otherwise in the pattern

Ch3 counts as a dc

When Changing colors, ch1/ ch2 after the color change.

R: 1 – With Mc, Ch 5, join in a circle, Ch3, 9 dc in the circle,

 join, ch 3 (All Sizes - 10 dc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around,

 join, ch 3 (All Sizes – 20 dc)

 

R: 3 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch 3,

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

Repeat from * to *around, join, ch 3 (N, T, C, A – 30 dc)

(Skip to R: 7 for N to 3 ms)

 

R: 4 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch 3,

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

Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (T, C, A – 40 dc)

 

 (Skip to R: 7 for 6 to 12 ms)

 

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

*1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc,

Repeat from *to * around, join, ch 3 (C, A - 50 dc)

 (Skip to R: 7 for Youth)

R: 6 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch 2,

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

 Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (A – 60 dc)

 

R: 7 - 1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (N - 30, T - 40, C - 50, A - 60)

N - R: 8 – R: 9 – Repeat R: 7 (2 rows)

T – R: 8 - R: 10 – Repeat R: 7 (3 Rows)

C – R: 8- R: 11 – Repeat R: 7 (4 Rows)

A – R: 8 – R: 12 – Repeat R: 7 (5 rows)

 

The remainder of the Beanie is stitched the same

 for all sizes  (Stitch Counts - N - 30, T - 40, C - 50, A - 60)

R: 13 – Chgto C2, leave C1 attached,

ch1, 1 sc in each dc around,

Join to the 1^st sc

 

R: 14 – Chgto C3, leave C2 attached,ch1

1 hdc in each sc around, join to 1^st hdc, ch 1

 

R: 15 – 1 hdc in each hdc, join to 1^st hdc

R: 16 – Chgto to C2, tie off C3, 1 sc in each hdc around, join

 

R: 17 – Chgto to MC, tie off C2, 1 sc in each sc around,

 join to 1 st sc, tie off and weave in your ends.

Add a Pom Pom if desired.

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 In My Ravelry Shop At This LINK

For $3.50

COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST - Help, I Have Lost My Crojo! | Posh Pooch Designs

 COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST - 

Help, I Have Lost My Crojo! 
With Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

I received an email this week and all it

 said is, "Help I Have lost My Crojo"!

What does Crojo mean?

It means you have lost your motivation and desire

 to crochet. And as a Crocheter this can be devastating.

I have also found myself there as well. Sometimes it's

 when I finfish a large time consuming project and feel

 burned out. So you are not a lone.

How To Get Your Crocjo Back

1. Take Break - I crochet everyday, and this is hard for me.

 But I make myself do it. Every Wednesday I try to spend

 the day with My Grandkids and not to crochet at all.

if I do pick up the hook and yarn, it in the evening after 

they have gone home.

2. Take a Break From Craft/ Crochet Social Media Sites -

No yarn shopping, or crochet pattern shopping. 

Connect with family and friends, and better yet, 

go spend time with people.

3. Change Your View - Meaning get our of you Crochet

 spot and go out side. Go for a walk, go shopping, but not for

 yarnie things. Go to coffee or lunch with family or friends.

I Like to go for a drive with my dogs to a park, and just walk

 around. People are around, but you still have your space.

4. Remove The Clutter - If your "Crochet Spot" feels

 Cluttered up with yarn or unfinished projects, it can be

 overwhelming. And That makes our love of yarn and Crochet,

 not love anymore. Give away unused or unwanted yarn and

 projects. Put up unfinished projects in a clear tub to work

 on latter. Just take a few minutes and clear the clutter, 

it will help clear your mind.

5. Re -Start Small -To get back to feeling like crocheting

 again. You need to ease back into it. Start with some small useful projects like coasters washcloths and pot holders. 

And if you are ready to start crocheting again,

 just yet, try a different craft like Cross stich, painting,

 gardening or sewing. or maybe something you have

 wanted to try, but haven't had the time. 

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube 

Channel At This LINK

My Daughter Got Me A Knit Picks

 Yarn Winder! And It's Purple.

Pretty And Useful!

You Can Get One At This LINK

They Are On Sale For $13.99 Right Now

What's New This Week At 

Posh Pooch Designs 

Sweet Fruit Bag 

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

FRIDAY FUN With Sara  - Cord Wraps

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

School Spirit Ear Warmer/ Headband

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Woodsy The Owl

Scrap Happy Stuffie

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Thanks For Stopping By!

 See You All Next Week

"Life Just Got Easier"!

School Spirit Ear Warmer / Headband Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

 School Spirit Ear Warmer / Headband
 Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach Of  Posh Pooch Designs

The temperature may still be hot outside,

 but it's time to start thinking

"Back To School".

Back To School means showing your school 

pride and spirit.

And The best way to do that is to wear

 your school colors.

These can also be made in Your favorite team colors, 

or in any colors of your choosing.

It's super easy to adjust to any head size.

The School Spirit Ear Warmer / Headband is a 

wonderful way to do just that!

It is designed for Both the guys and girls, and they

 will love wearing it. It's very stretchy and comfy to wear,

and if it's too warm, it can be tucked neatly inside 

a bag or backpack.

 

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube

 Channel At This LINK

School Spirit Ear Warmer / Headband Crochet Pattern

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Raverly Favorites
 
Skill: Easy
 
Materials
 Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 MM
Yarn- Med (4) Acrylic – Red heart Love
           (C1– 1 oz, C2 - .5 oz. , C3 - .5 oz.)
Yarn Needle
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Change to (chgto)
 
Size: 4 X 20 Inches -Very stretchy

Fits 20 -24 inch head 
3 FDC = 1 inch
Multiples of 2 to adjust the size
 
Notes:
Ch3 Counts as a dc
Ch1 Does not Count as a st
Ch1/ Ch3 After the color change
 
R: 1 – With C1, 60 FDC, join to the ch3, ch 3 (60 FDC)

With Needle And yarn tail close the gap.

R: 2 - *FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch3, ch 3 (30 dc, 30 FPDC)

R: 3 – *FPDC in the next FPDC, dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join (30 dc, 30 FPDC)

R: 4 – Chgto C2, do not tie off C1, Ch1,
Sc in each st around, join to the 1 st sc, (60 sc)

 

R: 5 – Chgto To C3, Do Not tie off C1 or C2, Ch1,
Hdc in each sc around, join to the 1^st hdc, ch1 (60 hdc)

R: 6 – 1 hdc in each hdc around, join to the 1^st hdc (60 hdc)

R: 7 – Chgto C2, Tie off C3, ch1
1 sc in each hdc around, join to the 1^st sc (60 sc)

R: 8 - Chgto C1, tie off C2, ch3,
1 dc in each dc around, join to the ch3, ch 3 (60 dc)

R: 9 - *FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch3, ch 3 (30 dc, 30 FPDC)
 
R: 10 - *FPDC in the next FPDC, dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join, tie off, weave in your ends.
 (30 dc, 30 FPDC)

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in my Ravelry Shop At This LINK

 For $3.50

Cord Wrap Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

 Cord Wrap Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

It's Friday Fun Day!

Let's Keep those cords neat and tidy with cord wraps.

 they are easy and quick to stitch up, and can be made

 as long as needed, for any size cord.

This cord wrap works for just about any cords, 

because it is easy to adjust to any size needed.

 No multiples, just chain as many chains as needed for

 the width, and stitch as many rows as needed for the length.

TV cords, curling iron cord, printer cords, 

computer cords, any and all cords.

Turn This Mess

Into This

It's also a great way to use up left over yarns and

 make something that is useful.

Any medium (4) weight yarn can be used.

Any fiber, and any color.

Make then in the color of the cords or not.

See The Video on My Crochet Youtube

Channel At This LINK

Cord Wrap Crochet Pattern

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Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Hook: H / 5.00 mm
Worsted Weight Yarn
1   button, .5 inch
 
Stitches:
chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)

Single Crochet Together (Sctog)
 
Size: 8 X 4 Inches
 
Pattern:
 
R: 1 - Ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 

1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn (10 sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn, (10 sc)

R: 3 – R: 21  - Repeat R: 2

 
R: 22 - Sctog 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 6 sc,

 Sctog the last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

R: 23 -  Sctog 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 4 sts, 

 Sctog the last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

 
R: 24 - Sctog 1st 2 sc, then ch 2,

 Sctog the last 2 sc, ch1, turn (4 sc)

 
R: 25 - st 1st 2 sc together, then ch 4, st the last 2 sc together, ch1,

 Sc evenly down the side of the wrap, across the bottom,

 Back up the other side, continue to sc to the ch 4 space,

 5 sc in the ch4 space then sc the other side of the wrap, 

Join to the first sc, tie of. Weave in your ends.
 
Sew the button on the opposite end and use it.