Materials :
Hook - H / 5.00 MM Yarn- Bulky (5 or 6) Bernat Denim- Lava Wash (This is a chunky Yarn, you can also use strand each of a Red and White Worsted weight yarn.) Peppermint Button or PLASTIC decorations- I found these in the mini. Christmas Tree Section at Hobby Lobby. Do Not Use real Peppermints!!!
Ch 27 for a 10 inch neck - (to make larger or smaller add chs in increments of 4.)
R: 1 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, *skip the next ch, 4 dc in the next ch, skip the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch, Repeat from * 5 more times for 6 shells, 1 sc in the last ch, ch1
R: 2 - Working down the opposite side of the ch, 1 sc in the 1st sc, *skip the next ch, 4 dc in the next ch (should be in the center of the last shell) skip the next ch, sc in the next ch, repeat 5 more times for 6 shells, sc in the last ch. do not tie off.
1st Tie - Ch 25, 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the end, sl st back down the ch to the collar, join with a sl st and tie off.
2nd Tie - join yarn to the opposite end of the collar with a sl st, Ch 25, 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the end, sl st back down the ch to the collar, join with a sl st and tie off.
I cut off the loops from the plastic peppermints.
Then I Hot Glued one in each shell center.
The package comes with 9 peppermints,
so if you need to make the collar larger you have a few extra.
Keep the collar on securely so dogs are not tempted to bite or chew on the peppermint pieces.
My Daughter in law and her friend asked if I would like to make new Christmas wreaths with them. So we went to Hobby Lobby, picked out a wreath and all the bobbles and ribbons to make them.
I Bought 3 ceramic Chihuahuas and bright colorful decorations and ribbon.
A Chihuahua Themed Christmas Wreath!
To make the Wreath,
I purchased an wreath that was empty.
Then I used a lot of Hot Glue.
I placed everything were I wanted it and just
glued it in place. Even the ribbon is glued on.
It is really easy, Just choose a them and let your imagination take over.
Materials:
Hook - J / 6.0 MM
Yarn - Chunky(5) Yarn Soft Essential Pixie Stripe(C2) and Rose(C1) - 2 oz of each yarn)
Yarn Needle
Tape measure for adjusting the pattern
Stitches-
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
Change to (chgto)
Sizing - 1 size fits most
Boot Cuff measures 10 inched around and 8 inches long.
4 rows of the band = approx. 1 inch
Notes:
Ch2 Does not Count as a st.
Ch2 counts as a HDC
Ch3 Counts as a dc
Round are joined with a slst
Pattern:
R: 1 - Beginning at the top band, With C1, Ch 11,
1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next 9 chs, ch1 turn (10 sc)
R: 2 - Working in the back loops, 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (10 fpsc)
R: 3 - 28 - Repeat R- 2
R: 29 - Repeat R : 2 , do not tie off, put the 2 ends together to form a circle,
and sc closed, do not tie off.
R: 30 - Turn Band up and sc around the top of the cuff,
putting 1 sc in the top of each row for 29 scs, join
R: 31 - Chgto C2, Ch2, 1 hdc in the 1st sc, sk the next sc,
*2 hdc in the next sc, ch1,skip the next sc*
Repeat from *to * around cuff, sk last 2 sc,
1 hdc in the 1st st, join, ch 2
(14 sets of 2hdc, ch1)
R: 32 - Ch2, 1 hdc in the 1st ch1 sp, ch1,
*2 hdc in the next ch1 space, ch1*
Repeat from *to * around cuff,
1 hdc in the 1st st, join, ch 2
(14 sets of 2hdc, ch1)
R: 33-39 - Repeat R: 31
R: 40 - Forming the bottom cuff, Chgto C1,
1 dc in each hdc and in each ch1 around, join, ch3
(42 dc)
R: 41 - Ch 3, 1 dc in the 1st st, *1 fpdc in the next st, 1 dc
in the next st, repeat from * around cuff.
R: 42 - Repeat R: 41, Tie off and weave in your ends.
Make Sure you stitch up 2.
Wear Them up, or roll them down over your boots.
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Baby Bonnets Free Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs A Fellow Crocheter and Photographer asked me if I could design a basic baby bonnet crochet pattern,
that was sized Preemie to 3 months.
Here is what I came up with:
I designed This Baby Bonnet crochet pattern about 5 years ago.
in 3 sizes, Preemie, Newborn and 3 months. I decided it was time for an update! And I added the 6 month size.
When I updated The Pattern. Red Heart Yarn sent me this wonderful yarn.
babyhugs yarn It has been tested for any harmful substances.
See the seal of Approval! This yarn comes in Worsted weight (4) and Light weight (3) yarn It is amazingly soft, and glides on the hook easily. And has really fun colors that blend well together. As well as the basic pastels. For This Bonnet Pattern I used the Light Weight (3)
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See ya next week! 
