Dog Bone Rug and Pattern

Designing a dog bone rug is not as easy as it looks, 
And there is math involved. 

Okay I will be honest and say, "I am math challenged".

 I can't even balance the check book! 
 Don't get me wrong, I am very smart, I just can't add!   

But you just don't realize the amount of math skills it takes 
to design a crochet pattern !  

It even involves fractions!!!!!!!!!   

The completed the Dog Bone Rug!  YAY! 

 I really do think it turned out so cool!  

I love how all the colors of the yarns look. 

It sort of reminds me of the braided rugs my grandma

 used to have in her house. 

As you can see the rug measures about 29 to 30 inches. 

 But it can be made bigger, 

but that would include a lot more math.(yikes!)

Now to write down the pattern...

I mean I have all the math calcualtions,

 the increases and decreases, stitches and chains, 

but they are all in head!    

Okay, here I go....................

You can find the Crochet Pattern at this link:

Dog Bone Rug Crochet Pattern

I really like the colors in this test Rug.

Race for the Cure - Breast Cancer Awareness

Walk for the cure -Breast Cancer Awareness. My mother, known as Granny,  only has one more chemo to go! I decided to say only a few words, and let the pictures speak for themselves.

My  nephew, John and his Daughter, Jasmine,

 he decided to go all out in pink!

 Run, John, Run!

All decked out in PINK for Granny's Gang!

 She's a Survivor!!!!!!!!

Ayden, my Grandson waving his pink fan!

Even Dogs were dressed in pink.

Sharing hugs with friends!

 Me and the Grandbabies.

I love this shirt!

4 Generations

more great shirts and fun wigs.

 Granny

She's A survivor!

Maximo and His "Fancy Trim Dog Sweater" are published in a 2011 Calendar!

I looked up from making lunch for my hubby and the mailman was leaving a box at the door. I hadn't ordered anything, so I was surprised to see the label,  "To Posh Pooch Designs"!  The Box label read From "Simon and Schuster".  That is odd, that is a book company isn't it?  Okay, I will admit it, I tore open that box! Tape on the floor,  packing peanuts everywhere!

 I was so excited to see this Calendar  for 2011 "Crochet 100 + patterns through out the year". Then I remembered I had submitted the pattern for the "Fancy trim Sweater", or Grinch Sweater as I call it, on a whim. I didn't think it was good enough for a calendar!   I guess it is!    Woof, Woof! 

                                                                                      So here is maximo modeling The Fancy Trim Sweater !  Doesn't he look awesome! I guess he's a Calendar boy!  Woof!

This is a Super Uber Calendar, two or three crochet patterns a week! This Calendar  is compilied by Susan Ripley and all the patterns, including mine are copyrighted!

Look at all these patterns!  Bags, purses, baby things, dog things, hats, scarves, edgings, Ami, and jewelry! And alot more.

There is a pattern for every type of crocheter!

Start looking for these where you buy Calendar and get yours.

"Life is too Short, to live it Grumpy"!

"Life is too Short to Live it Grumpy". This a quote from my wonderful mom. She has always been, as long as I can remember, a very happy , up beat person. Life has given her a large dose of "troubles" but she has never let it get her down. Well. this last spring, mom was diagnosed with breast Cancer. She is 1/2 way through Chemo now.  Well I went to pick her up for her shot, (she gets white bloodcell shot the day after her chemo),  And this is how she was dressed to go to the Dr!

I just could not resist taking some pics and having a little fun with them...The many faces of Granny..In the Pink! She has 8 Great-grandchildren and only answers to Granny.  She is my hero!  Super Granny!

Oh and what a blessing...She had bought me a huge bag of yarn...She is quite the bargain hunter, too.

Labor Day Week-end Adventure!

My husband and I purchased a New RV, so we decided to take it for a test run over the labor Day Weekend. Maximo and Rosie were so excited..They knew something fun was going to happen.

Of course, I packed too much food, but off we went to Branson, Mo,  to the Ozark Country RV park. They has everything you could think of needing, A store, shower/laundry , a large pool, a large Pavillion, and  a library complete with pool table, puzzles and books!.. It even had a dog park!

We were so excited, a special park just for dogs to play, and poop! (Remember to always pick up after your pooches) They loved it!

We had a great spot, it was long enough to pull through with the car trailer. We pulled a trailor with our convertable, so we could drive around Branson. Every spot had a table and chairs and a grill, or you could go over under the big pavillion and use the gas grill. YUMMO!

And a great time was had by both human and furbaby!     Sniff, sniff........ I do smell barbeque!!!!!

First Attempt at a Doggie Pouch Falls Short !!! Second attempt-A perfect fit!

I have seen a lot of the new crochet baby pouches and I love them. So I decided, since my chihuahuas are my babies and they love to snuggle under blanets...to make them some pouches. 

I picked out  a crochet pattern for a baby pouch, thinking I would modify it for my furbabies. I mean how hard can it be?????   right?  I added on to the sides to make it wide enough for them to curl up inside, then I  added on a few rows at the bottom, so they can hide in there.  They love that. Well, As you can see, in the pic...It came up short.  Maximo doesn't seem to mind.

 He loves the crochet blankets the best. He loves to curl up on top. He walks in a circle, about 10 times, till he has it just right and then plops down, and quickly falls a sleep.

Well, here is the finished product.  It looks like a great Big hat!  It's okay, you can giggle, I did!

 The colors are not my favorite, I was using what I had on hand for a test. I am going try out some other color combinations also. Do you have any colors you would like to see? Anyway, If it works good...I'll post the modified pattern, for others to try.

Lime green and Lemon Yellow Doggie Snuggle pouch

Second Attempt - A Perfect fit!

I added some width to the pattern, as well as, added 10 more rows to the length.  It is 22 inches long and 30 inches around. Maximo thinks it is a perfect fit for him. He is a total snuggle bunny!

Rosie wasn't so sure at first. She is always a little scared of new things. But she, like Maximo, loves to snuggle in blankets so I knew it wouldn't be long and she would also love it.

Yep, She loves it too! I knew she would.
The yarn I used is a soft baby yarn, and it it completely machine washable....YAY!

The yarn color choices are endless..I am thinking a black and white pattern with hot pink or Lime green trim, or maybe red trim, Or pink and white with black trim, ..... and there is always camo and orange......and........Like I said endless!

If you would like one for your pooch. Just email me at ssach@cox.net. I don't have them listed yet.

Rosie's Hooded Spring Sweater | Posh Pooch Designs

Rosie's Spring Hoodie Sweater - 

Custom made to fit your dog 2-15 lbs!

You can choose any colors you would like. 

Pink, yellow, green, blue, white or any colors!

A Spring Hoodie for Cool days, 

perfect for morning walks or trips to the park.

The Sweater and a roomy hood, with a pompom on top.

In this pic is a Powder Blue Hoodie Sweater size S. 

And the other yarn options: 

Mint Green, White and pink as well as the powder blue

 and lemon yellow.

But this Sweater can be ordered in any colors or colors of your choosing.

Well, if you would like this Hoodie Sweater for your pooch,

 The sweater sizing is:

M ( 9-15 lb dogs) 

S (6-8 lb dogs)

XS (4-5 lb dogs) 

XXS (2-3 lb dogs)

(fits dogs 2-15 lbs)

You can order a Custom made Spring  Dog Hoodie

From my Etsy Shop at This link:

Custom made Spring Dog Hoodie 

You can also order the Crochet Pattern 

and make some for your self

at this link:
Spring Dog Hoodie Crochet Pattern

Crochet Pattern is a textured Summer Style Dog Sweater with a hoodie.

Has instructions for how to measure your dog and 

adjust pattern to your dog's measurements.

This Crochet pattern has just been re-tested, 

re-edited and updated with more info and more pictures.

This pattern also now includes how to add a chest section and a ruffle.

Maximo is modeling  the Powder Blue. 

and Rosie is modeling the Snow White,

This is a XXS Small Pastel pink for a tiny little Yorkie.