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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

"Live With Sara and Keeping It Real" / Posh Pooch Designs

"Live With Sara"

Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Live Video is all about "Keeping It Real".

I am Feeling better and so Glad to be back... I have a ways to go... And ready for the Challenge.

I will explain a little of my last 2 weeks journey,

surgeries and the future... but NOT too much..

That would be a drag!

Also, I was asked this question recently,

And we will be discussing

"What Are Some Tips For Crochet Beginners?"

I have put together 6 tips or suggestions for beginners.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

at This LINK

1. Learn To Read a Written Crochet Pattern - Do not depend on videos or pictures. Videos and pictures are to help you. But You will miss out on a lot of wonderful patterns and techniques if you do not learn pattern reading basics. And if you do not know a stitch...Google is your Friend!

2. Remember, American terms are not the same a European terms. Check the pattern before starting, and ask the designer of the pattern, if it is not clearly stated. Abbreviations, terms and
even stitches can be different.

3. Do not crochet above your skill level - If you are just beginning do try to stitch up a pattern is that is too hard. Search Beginner patterns on Ravelry or Pinterest. You will only get frustrated and want to give up. Once you have mastered a stitch or technique, you can move up to the next level.

4. Do not expect perfection - Yes we want our pieces to be perfect, but Crochet is an art, and some of the missteps or imperfections can be really beautiful!

5. Slow and Steady - Practice, practice, practice - You will need to practice, make swatches, lots of taking out and trying.

Again, Crochet is an art, an ever growing art. The more you practice the better you will become.

6. Learn To Measure as you Go -Your tape measure is one of the most important tools in your crochet bag - Learn to measure as you go, and measure everything. It will save you frustration and time.

What is New This Week at Posh Pooch Designs

Sprinkle Donut Crochet A Long! That's What!

For details and Supply List

click HERE

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Live With Sara Yarn Weights and Substitutions | Posh Pooch Designs

Live With Sara

of
Posh Pooch Designs

My Hubby Yarn Shopping with me!
See The Video on my Youtube Channel
at This LINK

Today we are discussing
Yarn Weights and Substitutions.

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

7. Jumbo - Roving

Although most yarns are put in these categories,

there is still " wiggle" room between thicknesses.

What if I do not have the correct weight the

pattern calls for, Can I substitute a

different yarn or weight?

The answer is yes, but it can be a little tricky.

Maximo is doing a lot better

and is on the mend.

What's New This Week on

Posh Pooch Designs

Frisbee Dog Toy - Frisbee Flyers

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

How To make Stitch markers With Polymer Clay

Blog and Video - LINK

Doggie Diaper For Female Dogs

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Belly band For Male Dogs

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Coming Soon... Swirling Rainbow Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern and Video

Have a Great week!

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Live Video Chat How To "Measure As You Go" When Crocheting | Posh Pooch Designs

This Weeks Live Video Chat With
Sara Sach of

Posh Pooch Designs

We will be discussing what
"Measure as You Go"

means, when Crocheting.

Have you every finished a project,

A Hat, Scarf or Blanket and

the size was nothing like the pattern said?

And You even made a Gauge Swatch!

See The Live Video Chat on My

Youtube Channel at This LINK

Although Gauge is very important,

we are not talking about gauge.

Today, we are talking about measuring as you go.

Because even if you made a swatch, that does not

mean you are crocheting at the same gauge,
as you did your gauge swatch.

See a Video on the importance of Gauge

at this LINK

How Do We "Measure As We Go"?

1. Measure the thing or person who is going to use
what you are making?
I always keep my Tape measure and Short Ruler next to me.
I measure everything.

2. Measure what you are making often.

Do not just rely on what you think, or what the Pattern
says it will be sized.

3. Do not finish your item, and then measure and
get mad at the Designer of the Pattern.
Even if you used the same hook and yarn,
you may not match the tension of the Pattern Designer.

Even When you purchase pre-made items in the store,
not every item in that size, color and style
will be exactly the same.

4. REMEMBER, Everyone Crochets differently,
and with different tensions.
Even your emotions can determine how
loose or tight you crochet.
I even Crochet tighter when I am watching
an intense movie!
Your tape measure is one of the most important
tools in your crochet bag.

What's New This Week At
Posh Pooch Designs

Pizza Pillow To Match the Pizza Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern - LINK
Pizza Blanket Free Crochet Pattern - LINK

Clover Collar For Dogs, Pets and People
Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Crochet Bracelet With Polymer Clay Buttons

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - Link

March Aquamarine - 6 Inch Square

Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial

and Video - LINK

Do You have a Question?
If you have any Questions you would like answered
on my Live Videos please email me or comment on my
Blog or Youtube Videos.
And If I don't Know the Answer,
I will find it for you!