COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST "You Got Skills?" WITH SARA SACH

 COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST 

"You Got Skills?" 
With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

You Got Skills? Crochet Skills?

Let's talk Crochet Skill Levels

Crochet Pattern Skill Levels

1. Beginner - Projects for first-time crocheters using basic 

stitches and techniques. Minimal shaping. 

( For Example - slip stitches, Single Crochet, 

Double Crochet, half Double Crochet)

2. Easy - Projects using basic stitches and techniques, 

repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, 

and some shaping.

(For Example - Front post and Back post stitches, 

Front loop and Back Loop Stitches)

3. Intermediate - Projects using a variety of stitches and 

techniques, multiple color changes, And more advanced

shaping, finishing techniques.

(For Example -cables, tapestry, Tunisian)

4. Experienced - Projects using intricate stitch patterns, 

techniques and textures. Multiple color changes,

fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and finishing.

(Intricate lace work, difficult placement of stitches)

This is the standard among most crochet designers,

but there is some " wiggle room"  on the part of 

crochet pattern designers.

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 Channel At This LINK

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Yarn of The Week: 

Premier Puzzle Cotton Yarn

Premier Yarn 

Have You Tried The Premier

Puzzle Cotton Yarn?

It's on sale right now! 12 Beautiful colors

57% Acrylic, 43% Cotton #4 Medium Weight

Premier Yarn LINK

The Link and See All The Premier
Puzzle Yarn Styles and colorways.

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What's New This Week At
Posh Pooch Designs

This or That? Cotton or Acrylic?

Youtube Video LINK

Conversation Hearts 

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Bamboo Beanie

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Bamboo Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

 Bamboo Beanie Hat 

Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I was asked for a Men's style beanie hat crochet 

pattern that "didn't look like as old mans beanie".

So I started designing right away.

I am totally in love with how this beanie hat stitched 

up and how comfortable it is to wear.

 And It looks great too. 

Just because I designed with the guys in mind,

 It's perfect for the girls, too.

Everyone will love this hat. It's easy, quick to stitch up, 

super cute, and as I said, so comfy to wear.

I designed the beanie hat with Premier Yarn

Chunky Bamboo Anti Pilling Yarn 

 It is the perfect yarn for this beanie hat

 and that worked up perfectly.

It's soft, yet sturdy, easy to stitch with, 

and it will not "pill" up on you after washing!

Here is the LINK For Premier Yarn

So You can get some also.

Make it without the Pom pom, or add one.

 It's up to you, but I really like it with the 

3 color pom pom on top.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube 

Channel At This LINK

Bamboo Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Ravelry Favorites
 
Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – K / 6.5 mm.
Yarn– Bulky (5) Premier Anti pilling bamboo Chunky
            C1 – Earl Grey – 2.5 oz.
            C2 – Terra Cotta – 1 oz.
            C3 – Blue Raspberry - 1 oz.
Yarn Needle
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Double Crochet 2 together (dc2tog) Dc Decrease
Front Post Triple Crochet (fptr)
Foundation Double Crochet (FDDC)
 
Size: Fits a 22- 24 Inch head
 
Notes:
Ch1 Does Not Count as a st.
Ch3 Counts as a dc
When Changing Yarn Colors Do not cut yarn,
 Carry the yarn up on the inside of the beanie
 
Pattern:
 
R: 1 – With C1, 50 FDDC, join to the 1^st st, ch3 (50FDDC)

Close The Gap

R: 2 – *FPDC in the next st, dc in the next st*
Repeat From * to* around, join to the ch3 with a slst, ch3
(25 dc, 25 FPDC)

R: 3 - Repeat R: 2
 
R: 4 - *FPDC in the next st, dc in the next st*
Repeat From * to* around, join to the ch3 with a slst
(25 dc, 25 FPDC)

R: 5 – Chgto C2, ch1, 1 sc in each st around,
 join to the 1^st sc with a slst, (50sc)

R: 6 – Chgto C3, Ch 3, FPTR around the 1^st FPDC of R: 4
*dc in the next sc, FPTR around the next  FPDC of R: 4*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch3 with a slst
(25 dc, 25 FPTR)

R: 7 – Chgto C1, ch1, 1 sc in each st around,
join to the 1^st sc with a slst, (50sc)

R: 8 - Chgto C2, Ch 3, FPTR around the 1^st FPDC of R: 4
*dc in the next sc, FPTR around the next  FPDC of R: 4*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch3 with a slst
(15 dc, 15 FPTR)

R: 9 - Chgto C3, ch1, 1 sc in each st around,
join to the 1^st sc with a slst, (50sc)

 
R: 10 – Chgto C1, cut off both C2 and C3, Ch3,
FPTR around the 1^st FPDC of R: 4
*dc in the next sc, FPTR around the next  FPDC of R: 4*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch3 with a slst, ch3
(25 dc, 25 FPTR)

R: 11 - *FPDC in the next st, dc in the next st*
Repeat From * to *around, join to the ch3 with a slst, ch3
(25 dc, 25 FPDC)

R: 12 – R: 18 – Repeat R: 11

R: 19 -*2dctog with next 2 dc, dc in the next st*
Repeat From * to * around, dc in the last st,
join to the ch3 with a slst, ch3

R: 20 – Repeat R: 20 
 
Thread the tail of yarn on the needle and gather closed the top of the beanie.
Tie securely and weave in your ends.

Add a Pom pom or not. It’s up to you.

I made one using all 3 colors, I Love how it looks.

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FRIDAY FUN DAY! Conversation Hearts Crochet Pattern

FRIDAY FUN DAY!

Conversation Hearts 
Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 

As I was Cleaning Out some 30 year old crochet books 

and magazines,  from my Mother-in- law, 

and some from many different Garage sales, 
a piece off paper fell out of one of the books.

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On it was a hand written

 crochet pattern. No pictures, all it said was 
"Lil' Heart Crochet Pattern". 

It was written in pencil, so the pic I tried to take of it, 

did not come out well.  But it looked so easy, 

I just had to try it...So I did.
 I loved it so much I wanted to share it!

I originally posted this in 2011 

so it's been well over 40 years, now.

I decided to rename it 

"The Conversation Hearts Crochet Pattern"

 because it reminded me of those candies

 by the same name.

This pattern can be used for many different things.

 A pin, a necklace, a bookmark, a headband, appliques

 and a dog decorative collar.

Or trim a bag, pillow, scarf or hat. Just so many

 possibilities. I also added a pearl bead to give it a

 classy look.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube Channel At This LINK

Conversation Hearts Crochet Pattern

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials: 

Yarn - Any medium (4) yarn\/ Small Amount

Crochet Hook - H / 5 mm.

Yarn Needle

Beads - Optional, 1 per heart

Stitches:

Chain ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Double Crochet (dc)

 Triple Crochet (tr)

Pattern:

Ch 4, work in the fourth ch from the hook,

" 3 tr, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st,"
 leave a 8 in tail of yarn, and pull to the back.

Closing the Hole in the Center
Thread the tail of yarn on to the yarn needle, then on the

 back side of the heart  draw the yarn through all the 

loops in the circle, and secure the yarn.

Adding The Pearl Bead
Use one of the ends of the yarn. 

Thread the needle and to attach the bead.

But I do not recommend this if you are making this

 for a dog that chews or a small child that might

 want to pull them off.

To Make Hearts into the Dog Collar, 

Headband Or for A Trim
Measure your dogs neck, Your neck or head, where ever you

 want to wear the heart band.

Each heart measures approximately 2 inches.

 Make as many hearts as you need to equal that measurement.

Maximo's neck is 10 inches so I need 5 hearts.

Stitch the hearts together with matching yarn. 

Ch 25 or more, depending on how long you want your 

ties to be, then attach to end of heart.

Slst only through the back of the loops, ch 1, 

slst in the back of the heart, 3 times.

*place the next heart beside the 1st heart, slst through bother edges, 

only going through the back loops*

Repeat from * to * as many hearts as you want to add,

Ch 25, tie off.

 I usually tie a know in the end to help

 it keep from unraveling.

Back

Front

Maximo modeling the Conversation Hearts

 Dog collar

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Is Available In My Ravelry Shop

For Free At This LINK

COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST - Yarn, Yarn Weights, And Yarnie Fun! With Sara Sach

 COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST

Yarn, Yarn Weights, And Yarnie Fun!

With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

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Yarn of The Week 

Premier Yarn Sweet Roll DK

The colors are so beautiful and bright.

I Am Working on a new Shawl Design

 for Spring and I love how it is working up.

12 colors

100% Acrylic

140g/5oz – 495m/541yds

#3 Light Weight

Machine wash-warm, 

do not bleach, do not iron,

 tumble dry-normal

To See All 12 of the colors

Click This LINK

And Click the yarn tab.

What is DK Yarn?

According To The Yarn Council of America Dk 

(Double Knitting) weight yarn is equivalent to 

Light (3) on the Standard yarn Weight System.

Why is it called DK or 

Double Knitting Weight?

This is because it is usually equivalent to 

holding 2 strands of Fingering /Super Fine

 Yarn (1) weight, together.

Some People Say, that DK is thicker than

a light (3) weight, but not as thick as a

medium (4) weight yarn.

But it really depends on the brand of yarn.

Here is a simple yarn weight chart

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What's New This Week At

 Posh Pooch Designs

THIS OR THAT? Beads?

Do You Like To Add Beads To Your 

Crochet projects? Video LINK

Coffee Cup And Can Hand Cozies

 Crochet Pattern And Video -LINK

Scarp Happy Chunky Blanket

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK