FRIDAY FUN DAY - Lovey Stuffie Hearts Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

FRIDAY FUN DAY!

 Lovey Stuffie Hearts 

Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach Of  Posh Pooch Designs

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The Lovey Stuffie Heart is a very versatile crochet pattern.

You can make it with just about any weight yarn,

 as long as you use the corresponding crochet Hook.

So it has lots of different uses, but all are so fun.

They are silly and fun. Stitch up quick.

 It's fun way to use of left over yarn.

 They make great Valentine Decorations and also

make great gifts. Everyone will love them and want one.

Today We Are Learning About

 Tension And Sizing

How The Yarn weight and Hook we use effects

 tension and sizing.

These are the sizes I made, 

and the hook and Yarn I used.

4 X 4 inch - H /5.0 Crochet Hook - 

Med 4 Weight Yarn

5 x 5 inch - J /6.0 mm Crochet Hook - 

Bulky 5 Weight Yarn

6 X 6 inch - L/8.0 mm Crochet Hook - 

Super Bulky 6 Weight Yarn

The Lovey Heart Crochet Pattern is worked the same, 

what's different are the hook sizes and yarn weights.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube

 Channel At This LINK

Video is scheduled for Feb. 10th, 2023 8:00 AM

Lovey Stuffie Hearts Crochet Pattern

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Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 mm
Yarn – Med (4) Acrylic 1 oz. colors of your choice
                small amount of red yarn for smile, black For eyes
Small Amount of Stuffing
Yarn Needle

Optional - safety eyes, small amount of yarn for a smile.

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Triple Crochet (tr)
Skip (skp)
Space (sp)
 
Size:
3 inches
 
Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a st
 
Pattern:

R: 1- Ch 8, sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, and in each ch across,
 turn, ch 1 (7 sc)
 
R: 2 – 1 sc in each sc across, turn, ch 1 (7sc)
 
R: 3 – R: 7 – Repeat R: 2
 

R: 8 – sc in the 1^st sc, sk 2 sc, 5 tr in the next sc,
Sk 2 sc, slst in the last sc,
Turn working down the next side of the square,
5 tr in the side of the 4^th row, sc in the side of the last row,
Tie off weave in your ends. (2 sc, 1 slst, 2 tr Shell sts)
 
Repeat R: 1 – R: 8 for 2 hearts, do not tie off after the 2^nd heart.
 

If  adding safety eyes, do so now.

Place the 2 hearts together right sides facing out.
 
 
Working the heart bumps.
Stitching the 2 hearts together.
2 sc in each of the 5 tr, sc in the slst, 2 sc in each of 5 tr,
Evenly Sc to the heart point,
Sc, ch1, sc in the point,
Stuff the heart,
Continue to Evenly sc up to the first heart bump,
join to the 1^st sc, tie off weave in your ends.
 

Add embroidered eyes and mouth is desired.

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What Size Hearts Will You Make?

Is "Gauge" Important in Crochet? | Posh Pooch Designs

When I first began learning to crochet,

 I had no idea what gauge was.

After I learned a few stitches, and techniques,

 I realized it is important, even in Crochet.

"Crochet Gauge is the number of stitches across per inch, 

and the number of Rows down per inch,

 when stitching a swatch, to check for tension." 

Usually the Yarn label will indicate the Swatch to be

Stitched in Single Crochet Stitches (sc). 

Here is one I photographed from a yarn label.

On This Yarn Label

9 Single Crochet Stitches across, for 12 Rows

will equal a 4 x 4 inch square swatch,

or a 10 x 10 centimeter square.



But Why is this information important?


You can see this Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

1. It gives you an indication of how you crochet and what your tension is.
 If your swatch is too small, you stitch tightly, 
and if your swatch is too big you crochet loosely. 
Therefore you will want adjust your tension and to try to match the
 gauge indicated by the yarn.

Do you know that your emotions

 can effect your gauge?

If you are upset, tired, happy, sad, worried, excited

 or stressed your tension can change. 

So take that into account when gauge swatching.

2. When you are following a pattern, where gauge is important,
you want to match the gauge of the pattern, or your item will not
 be the same size as the pattern states.
Designers, like me, do not always want you to use the hook size 
suggested by the Yarn label.

There are times gauge is not important.

For instance I do not care if my coaster is a little big, 

or my Crochet flower is a little small.

Also, there will be times a designer will state it is not important.

Some open stitches, and items are really hard to set a gauge, and usually a finished measurement will be given.

3. It is important to use the Crochet Hook indicated by the designer

 of the pattern you are using, If you want your item to turn out the same.

I also measure as I go, and not wait till the time is finished.

Here are 3 swatches I stitched with 

3 different yarns and 3 different Crochet Hooks.

10 single Crochet Stitches for 10 Rows.

(10 sc X 10 R)

Just as an example of how important it is to use

 the Hook indicated by the designer for a Pattern,

 for best results.

Pin Cushion Coffee Cup Crochet Pattern LINK

 - another Blog About Tension

Watch Your Gauge and 

get rid of your Tension!

Coffee Cup Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern & a Discussion on Tension

Coffee Cup Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The perfect gift for any crafter!
 Crochet, knitting, sewing, any crafters would love to have one of these.
Especially if you are a Coffee lover, as well.

It is also a fun way to have a coffee or tea party with your kids, minus the pics of course.

See the Video Tutorial on my Youtube Crochet Channel at this LINK

Coffee Cup Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook- H/ 5.00 MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) or Cotton yarn - I used Peaches and Cream Cotton yarn
Small amount of fiber fill - about a handful
Yarn Needle
2 straight pins
Decorative Buttons

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Back Loop Only (blo)

Size: 2 inches tall, 6 inches around

Notes:
Ch 3 Counts as dc
Ch1 Does not Count as a sc
Rounds are joined with a slst


The Pattern : Starting with the bottom of the cup:

R: 1 - Ch 4, (ch3 counts as dc) 9 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
join with a sl st to form a circle, ch 3 (10dc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc, around join, ch1 (20dc)

R: 3 -BLO this row only)
           1 sc in each dc around join, ch 1(20sc)

R: 4 - 1 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1 (20sc)

R: 5 - R: 7 - Repeat R: 4

R : 8 - Repeat R: 4, Forming the cup handle, then ch 7, join ch to the loop that lines up even on R : 3, sc back up the around the ch, and join to the top, tie off.

Coffee/ Top of Cup

The Coffee:
Repeat R: 1 and R: 2 From the Coffee Cup.
Tie off weave in the ends.

Stuff the Coffee cup, Place the Coffee on top.
Join the yarn to the sc above the handle, sc around the top of the cup, sewing the coffee and cup together. tie off and weave in the ends.

Add a Decorative button or applique.

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