Live Video Chat - YARN WARS! | Posh Pooch Designs

Live Video Chat With Sara Sach

 of

 Posh Pooch Designs

We are discussing Yarn Wars today,

 but actually 

Crochet Versus Knitting

See The Live Video on my 

Youtube Channel at This LINK

Which do you like better?

The Tools:

Crocheting                                 Knitting

 1 hook                                 2 Needles

Yarn                                     Yarn

I know there are a lot of incidentals, such as 

stitch markers, measuring tape, yarn needles,

and more depending on the project.

I love to design using both techniques,

 But it seems that there is

"no love lost" Between  the 2 groups.

I have a hard time with this.

I have even been told, 

"You need to use more expensive yarns in your designs".

I totally understand using expensive yarns, 

as I love to play with all styles, 

textures and colors of yarns.

When I walk into Yarn Stores, sometimes 

I just stand there 

and soak in all the "Yarny Goodness".
I have even been know to "squeeze and caress" yarns.
I admit it.................

When it comes to any Pattern I design,

 whether Crochet or Knitting,

 is my goal to design a pattern that
anyone one is able to stitch it up.

I try to keep my patterns simple and

 I try to use yarns that are accessible, 

 You can always substitute any expensive yarns,
for less expensive yarns of similar weight.
And I often do this.

You can pick up a Crochet Hook or 

set of Knitting Needles for a few bucks.

As well as, pick  up a couple of skeins or balls of yarn

 for a couple of bucks.
Grab some Free patterns from Online, 

and get busy creating.

 Once People see that they can create fun 

and useful items,

they will learn to love this wonderful Art.

They may even gain confidence to tackle 

harder projects

 and spend more money on the expensive yarns, 

without fear of wasting it.

I want all people to be able to Crochet and Knit.

I think ALL people should love it, like I do!

I do not want anyone to feel they cannot

 learn to Knit or Crochet

 because they cannot afford it.

We all love yarn and creating things from yarn, whether we knit or crochet.

What's New This Week at 

 Posh Pooch Designs

Chunky Leia Bun beanie Free 
Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Flip Flop Fun Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Swim Suit Wrap From a Towel

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Coming This Week!
Polymer Clay Garden Markers - LINK

Flower Pot Cozies Free Crochet Pattern

 and Video - LINK

STARWARS Day! And My Princess Leia Hat.

It is STARWARS Day!

I am so excited!

We got tickets to see the new

STARWARS MOVIE!

So I whipped up a Princess Leia Hat to wear.

The Chunky Double Crochet beanie is a basic

 Beanie in 3 sizes, so it can be used for any hat!

May the "Forth" Be With You!

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

 at this LINK

Chunky Leia Bun Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please add this Free Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – J

Yarn- Chunky (5) (3 oz.)

            I used Jiffy - Brown

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Size: Approximate Sizes

 Child - 15 -16 inches
Youth - 17-18 inches
Adult – 20-22 inches

Notes:

Ch 3 at beginning of Rounds counts as 1^st Double Crochet.

Rounds are joined with a slip Stitch.

R: 1 –With C1, ch 4, 9 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook,

Join in a circle, ch 3. (10dc)

R: 2 –  Ch3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,

2 dc in each st around, join, ch 3 (20dc)

R: 3 - Ch3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,

*1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st* Repeat From * to * around,

 Join, ch 3 (30dc)

R: 4 - Ch3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,

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

Repeat From * to * around, Join, ch 3 (40dc)

 Child Size - Skip to R: 7

 R: 5 - Ch3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,

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

Repeat From * to * around, Join, ch 3 (50dc)

Youth Size -Skip to R: 7

R : 6 – Ch3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,

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

Repeat From * to * around, Join, ch 3 (60dc)

R: 7 - 1 dc in each dc around, join ch 3(40, 50 60 dc)

R :8 – Child - R: 9 - Repeat R: 6
          Youth - R: 12 -Repeat R: 6
          Adult - R: 14 - Repeat R: 6

Add More Rounds if needed for length

Tie off and weave in your ends.

 Front Part -Gather the front with a few wrap stitched for the part,

 by threaded  12 inch piece of yarn in the needle and make 3 long stitches.

For The Buns : I made 2,

 Using 3 or 4 strands of yarn. Ch a 24 inch chain.

Coiled them up and sewed them on.

Super easy to make and So fun to wear!

I Love it!

 I was going through pictures and

 found this cake my DIL

 make for my grandson's 4th bithday!

R2D2

She makes, cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, 

muffins and cookies and anything baked.

 You can find her page here:

Muffin Crumbs

Well, I have to go find a Princess Leia

 Top to go with my hat!

"May the Force be with you."