"Grantastic" 2019 Crochet A Long - Intro And Square 1| Posh Pooch Designs

"Grantastic" 2019 Crochet A Long 
Intro And Square 1

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I am so excited about this 
Year's Crochet Along!

What is the Grantastic 2019 Crochet Along?

The Crochet A long will begin January 21st

See The Video On my Youtube Crochet

 Channel At This LINK

I will release the Crochet Pattern and Video 

for each Square on the same day, 

usually the last Monday of each month.

All Updates Will also be at This Blog Page LINK

Each month I will release a 6 inch Granny Square.

You will make 4 of each square each month,

 for a total of  48 Squares.

We will then make them into a Blanket.

6 squares X 8 squares = 36 X 48 inch blanket,

plus a trim.

You can make as many additional Squares as you

 would like, to a the Blanket Bigger.

And you can arrange your squares any way you like.

For the video demonstrations I will be making all

 my squares all in the same  color.

Red heart Supersaver (aqua)

We will be starting with beginner squares and move on to more difficult squares through the year.

 Each Square will have different Skill Level.

Square 1 - Basic Granny Square

What You will Need: 

Crochet Hook - H / 5.00 MM

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) yarn

             28 Oz, 1488 Yards

I will be using Red heart Super saver (aqua)

Needle for weaving in ends

Scissors

For Blocking if Desired:

Blocking Boards

Straight pins

Spray Bottle filled with water

Size: Each Square is 6 inches

If Additional materials are needed, 

it will be listed with each Square.

Stitches and Terms:

Will  be listed with each square.

Square 1 - Basic Granny Square

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Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Double Crochet (dc)

Space (sp)

R: 1 -  Ch 5, form into a circle,

ch3, 2 dc, ch 2 in the circle, * 3dc, ch2* 

Repeat From * to * 2 more times,

Join to ch 3, slst to the next ch2 sp
 (4 sets of 3dc, ch2)

R: 2 - Ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3dc in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2 ( 1st corner)

*3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times,

Join to ch 3, slst to the next ch2 sp 
(4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc)

R: 3 - Ch3, 2 dc, ch2 in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2

3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp, 

*3 dc, ch 2 in the next ch2 sp, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times,

Join to ch 3, slst to the next ch2 sp 
(4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, and 3dc, ch2)

R: 4 - Ch3, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 2 ch2 sps, ch2
3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp,
* 3 dc, ch 2 in the next 2 ch2 sps, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, ch 2, 3 dc in the last ch2 sp,

Join to ch 3, slst to the next ch2 sp 
(4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, and 3dc, ch2)

R: 5 - Ch3, 2 dc, ch2 in the next 2 ch2 sps, ch2
3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next   ch 2 sp,
* 3 dc, ch 2 in the next 2 ch2 sps, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, ch 2, 3 dc in the last ch2 sp,

Join to ch 3, Tie off and Weave in your ends.
 (4 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, and 3dc, ch2)

Remember to Make 4 Squares

Square 2 - Solids Granny Square

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Winter's Sky Bulky Hood Crochet Pattern and Yarn Review | Posh Pooch Designs

Winter's Sky Bulky Hood

 Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

Originally this hood was designed using the Mixology Yarns

 From Red Heart Yarns, unfortunately they are no longer available.

We have decided to retest this Crochet Pattern, and update the pattern with new pictures and a Brand New Video.

We Used Premier - Puzzle For the Demo.

It is a Bulky (5) And it soft and Comfy.

And I really Love how it Stitched up!

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet 

Channel At This LINK

Winter's Sky Bulky Hood Crochet Pattern 

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Skill: Easy (super easy, really super easy)

Materials :

Hook – N/-9.00 MM
Yarn Needle for weaving in ends
3 Pom Poms - Purchased or made

Yarn –  Bulky (5) 5 oz. Puzzle- Premier Yarn

These are the yarns I used For the Original Striped Hood:

C1 - Red Heart Mixology – Solid, Jade 2oz. / 70yds.

C2 – Red Heart Mixology – Prints, Calypso 2 oz. / 65yds.

C3 – Red heart Mixology – Swirl, Calypso 2 oz. / 59yds.

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Back Loop Only (BLO)

Skip (sk)

Size: On size fits most. Youth to Adult ( 20 - 22 inch head)
But remember it is a Very Stretchy hood.

Gauge: 4 X 4, 7 sts, 8 rows

Notes: Ch1 at ends of rows does not count as a st.

When changing colors, ch1 is after the color change.
The Pattern is written with the color changes.
If you are not changing colors, disregard the color changes.

Pattern:

R: 1 – With C1, ch 52, 1 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, 

and in each ch across,

Ch1 turn, 51 sc

R: 2 – Working in the Blo, 1 sc in the 1^st sc, 

*ch1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next st*

Repeat From * to *, (26sc, 25 ch1 = 51 sts)

R: 3 - 24 - Repeat R: 2 - If NOT stripping Your Hood

Follow R: 3- R : 24 - If stripping Your Hood
R: 3 Change to C2, Repeat R : 2

R: 4 – Repeat R : 2

R: 5 – Change to C1, Repeat R : 2

R: 6 – Repeat R : 2

R: 7- R : 24 – Repeat R : 3- R : 6,   

5 more times, tie off and weave in your ends.

You should have a Rectangle that measures about 12 X 22 inches.

Fold the rectangle in half, right side out.

Attach matching yarn to the top of the hat,

and slst, Sewing closed the back of the Hood.

Do not Tie off.

Bottom Trim –

R: 25 - Attach yarn, C1, to the bottom edge of the Hood,

st 1 sc in the end of each row, ch1, turn (48sc)

R: 26 – 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn

R: 27 – Repeat R: 26, 

Front Hood Trim –

R: 28 - With C3, attach yarn to the right corner

of the front edge of the hood if Changing Colors.

If not, Turn working up the from hood opening, 

Sc in the end of the 1^st 3 rows of the bottom trim,

Sc in the 1^st st of the hood edge,

*ch1, sk the next st, sc in the next st *

Repeat From * to * around the hood edge,

 then 1 sc in the ends of the rows at the left

edge of the hood trim. Ch1 turn

R: 29 – Repeat R: 28, tie off

Ties: Make 2

Cut 3 pieces of yarn, C2, 36 inches long, loop through the

front corner of the hood, and braid, tie a knot in the ends and trim.

Pompoms: Make 3

Wrap C3 around your four fingers 20 times,

With a 10 inch piece of C2, slip yarn through the loops,

And firmly tie the center of the loops.

Trim pompom even and attach to the end of the tie.

How To Pompoms With Go For Faux From Lion brand - LINK

The Winter's Sky Hood Stitched using Premier 

Puzzle Yarn/ Acrostic.

This is the Original Hood we designed.

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 in my Ravelry Shop At This LINK

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"Trendy Top" From Red Heart That I Love | Posh Pooch Designs

I Made this top last Summer 

and was going through

 my summer clothes and found it.

I forgot how much I Love it!

I Put it over the Black shirt 

so you could see it clearly.

This is not my pattern.

It is a Red Heart pattern Called

"Trendy Top Overlay"

 By The Double Stitch Twins

Here it is just hanging on a hanger.

perfect for a swim suit cover up, 

over a tank top,

with shorts or skirt.

It is a very easy pattern 

and easy to adjust the sizes

From Small to XXX Large.

I made mine out of Pink Sparkle Cotton.

From Hobby Lobby.

The Sparkles are just not showing up!

I did make one adjustment to the pattern.

I Made side slits that are 

about 5-6 inches long.

It makes it easier to sit down.

I added an extra row around the

 bottom to give the side slits 

a finished edge.

You can find this pattern at this Link:

Trendy Top Overlay By the Double Stitch Twins.

I have some beautiful 

sea foam green yarn.. 

just enough to make another 

one for this summer!

Chunky Reflective Yarn Headband Crochet Pattern

Chunky  Headband/ Ear Warmer

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

This is the perfect headband for those early morning walks, bike rides or evening runs, 

when the weather starts to cool off.

 This headband adds just enough warm without being to hot.

And if you use the Reflective Yarn, everyone will see you

 coming down the street.

 I used Reflective Yarn, because I had it on hand. 

It is no Longer available.

You can stitch this headband up with non- reflective

 yarn as well.

 Any chunky (5) yarn will work

I Can't Stop making them!

See the Video on my Youtube Channel

 at This LINK

Chunky Headband Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

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Skill - Easy

Materials-

Crochet Hook - J10/ 6MM

Yarn -C1 - Black  - 1 strand of Chunky (5) Red heart Reflective Yarn (2 oz. of each color)

        or 2 strands of Worsted Weight(4) - Red Heart Super Saver

         C2 - Reflective Yarn  by Red Heart - pink Chunky (5) or 2 Strands WW(4)

Yarn Needle

Stitches-

Chain - (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet  (dc)

Space (sp)

Skip (sk)

Size: 

22 inch head 

2 Rows = 2 inches

Note: 

Ch 1 at the end of rows does not count as a st.

Ch3 Counts as a Dc.

When Changing colors, Ch 3 AFTER the color Change.

Leave yarn attached when Changing colors.

Pattern:

R: 1 -  With C1, Ch 10 , 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 

1 sc in each ch, ch1, turn. (9sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn. (9sc)

R: 3 - R: 9 - Repeat R: 2. (9sc) 

R: 10 - 1 sc in each sc, turn (9sc)

R: 11 - Change to C2, keep c1 attached,
Ch3, 1 dc in the same st as Ch 3, * skip the next st, 
2 dc in the next st*, Repeat from * to *,  3 more times,  turn. (5 sets of 2 dc)

R: 12 - Ch 3, 2 dc in the space between 1st and 2nd dc, 
* 2 dc in the space between the next 2 dc*   Repeat from * to *  3 more times, 
1 dc in the last dc, turn. ( 1 dc, 4 se of 2 dc, 1 dc)

R: 13 - Change to C1, leaving C2 attached,
Ch 3, ch3, 1 dc in the sp between the 1st dc and 1st 2c st,  
*2 dc in the sp between the next 2 dcs* Repeat From * to * 3 times,
2 dc in the sp between the last 2dc and next Dc, Turn. (5 sets of 2 dc)

R : 14 - Repeat R: 12

R:15 - R: 28 - Repeat R: 13 and R: 14,  Alternating 2 rows of of C1 and C2.

Add more rows or subtract rows to fit your head.

R: 29 - With C1, Ch1, sc in 1st 9 sts, ch1, turn. (9sc)

R: 30 - 1 sc in each st, Ch 1, turn (9sc)

R: 31 - R: 39  Repeat R: 30 (9sc)

Put the 2 ends together and sl st closed.

With C2, sc evenly around both edges of the headband.

Hope you have fun with this pattern!

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