Kindness is the Opposite of Bullying

I want to start out this morning's blog with saying, 

I hate bullying,

But I do not hate Bullies,

 I feel sorry for them.

A Few Days ago, my daughter in law, my grand daughter and

 I were at a Chicken Restaurant for lunch.

My grand daughter, who is not quite 2 years old yet,  

wanted to play in the play area. 

There were a few children in there, 

we were the only adults around.

I looked over to see a boy of about the size of 6 year old,

on top of my grand daughter, pushing her in the

 corner with his elbow on her neck.

I walked over, moved the boy and picked her up.

 I told the boy he was being mean.

So we proceeded to go to the car and leave.

As I was strapping her in the car seat, 

a woman came up to me asked me what I did to her son.

I said, "who is your son."

She pointed. I said I moved him off of my grand daughter.

She said," Why didn't you come to me."

I said you were no where around 

and I didn't know who he belonged too.

I thought she was going to apologize for her son

 putting a "choke hold"on a baby.

OH NO!

 I got yelled at, and cussed at, and called names.

Loudly. 

I smiled..Big mistake!

The Filth from her mouth continued.

I do want to explain that I have a condition called,

"inappropriate laughter". I laugh at weird times. 

Like when something emotional happens.

Anyway, I ignored her and got in the car and left-

Then burst out laughing.

The reason the child was a bully,

 is he learned it from his mommy.

How very sad.

We all probably, by now,

 have experienced Cyber Bullying.

People think that they can "say" what ever they 

want and it won't hurt anyone.

But it does.

It goes on in all walks of life,

Even the Crochet World!

Please, remember to be kind, 

as you never know what battle the person

 you are bullying, is fighting.

Kindness is the opposite of Bullying.

Ephesians 4:32

" And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Easy Meatloaf and A Free Crochet Apron Pattern

I am excited to share with you 

my new Crochet Design,

 Sparkle Celery Apron Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

It is 24 inches wide and 16 inches long.

But before I do.

 I want o share my 

Super Easy Meatloaf recipe.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

2 eggs

1 box Cornbread Stuffing 

and seasoning mix

15 oz can of tomato Sauce

( save 1/2 of the can top the meatloaf)

Put All ingredients in a big bowl,

and combine, using your hands!

Until all ingredients are mixed and 

there are no dry portions.

Top meatloaf with the 1/2 can of Tomato sauce.

Put mixture in an 

 13 X 9 inch baking dish

Back at 425 for 90 minutes

let sit for about 15 minutes before serving.

OK! The Apron Pattern

Head on over to Ravelry 

and add this pattern to your favorites, Please.

Sparkle Celery Apron By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy

Materials:

hook-I

Yarn- 6 oz. of Cotton - I used I Love This Cotton

2 yards of 1.5 inch wide White Satin Ribbon

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain ( ch)

Slip Stitch  ( sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet ( dc)

Size:
24 inches wide, X 16 inches long

Notes: Ch 3 at end of rows  counts as a st.

Pattern:

R: 1 - Starting at the waistband, ch 59,

 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each ch across, turn,

ch3 (58sc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in each sc, turn (58dc)

R: 3 - Change to green yarn, ch 3, 1 hdc in each dc, turn, ch 3 (58 hdc)

R: 4 - R: 12  - Repeat R : 3

R: 13 - 1 dc in the 1st 2 dc, 

*skip the next 3 dc,ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next dc, ch1*

Repeat From * to * across, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn, ch 3

 (2 dc,14 shells, 2dc)

R : 14 - 1 dc in the first 2 dc, ch1,  

2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 space in the center of the first shell, 

*ch1,  2dc, ch1,2dc in the next ch1 space in the center of the next shell, ch 1*

Repeat From * to * across, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn ch 1 (2 dc,14 shells, 2dc)

R : 15 - 27  - Repeat R : 14

If you want the apron longer continue to repeat R:14 until desired length.

R : 28 -Change to White yarn, 1 hdc in the first 2 dc,

*1 hdc in the 1st ch1 space,  ch 1,1 sc in the center of the next shell,

 ch 1, 1 hdc in the next ch 1 space* 

Repeat From * to * across, 1 hdc in the last 2 hdc, turn ch 1

R : 29 - *Skip the next 2 sts, 4 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts,

 1 sc in the next st, *Repeat From * to * across,

 sc in the last st, tie off and weave in ends.

Pocket -

R: 1 -   Ch 24, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook

 and in each ch across, turn Ch3, (23 sc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in the 1st 2 sc, 

*skip the next 3 sc, ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next sc, ch1*

Repeat From * to * across, 1 dc in the last 2 sc, turn, ch 3 

(2 dc,4 shells, 2dc)

R: 3 - 1 dc in the first 2 dc, ch1, 

  2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 space in the center of the first shell,

 *ch1,  2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 space in the center of the next shell, ch 1*

Repeat From * to * across, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn ch 3 (2 dc, 4 shells, 2dc)

R: 4 - 8 -Repeat R : 3

R: 9 -  1 hdc in the first 2 dc,

*1hdc in the 1st ch1 space,  ch 1,1 sc in the center of the next shell, ch 1, 

1 hdc in the next ch 2 space* Repeat From * to * across, 

1 hdc in the 1ast 2 hdc, turn ch 1

R : 10 - 1 hdc in each st across, turn, ch 1

R : 11 - 1 hdc in each st across, turn.

R : 12  - Ch 3, skip the next st,*sl st, ch 3, skip then next st,

* Repeat across top of pocket, Then turn and sc evenly down the

 side of the of the pocket, 3 sc in the corner, Repeat on the other 2 sides,

 then join to the top of the pocket, tie off weave in ends.

Place pock on the Apron and sew in place.

Apron ties - Lace the ribbon through R: 2, lacing through 2 dc sts at a time.

 Gently gather the waist of the Apron.

An Ad Free PDF file for the pattern

 is available for $2.50

in my Ravelry Shop at this LINK

So put your apron on 

and make the best and easiest 

meatloaf for dinner!

Happy Birthday to My Daughter! More Silly Wigs!

Today is MY beautiful, 

talented, 

and Amazing 

daughter's Birthday!

Happy Birthday!!!!!

When she was here visiting

 I released a fun crochet Wig pattern.

And we had fun playing with it!

Please go and Wish her 

Happy Birthday

at

Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

You can find the free Pattern at this link

Fun and Silly Wig Crochet Pattern

Well, we laughed about making 
some for the Pooches,

 So I did.

 Maximo Got a Camo with an orange stripe,

 and a tuft a hair at the top.

Rosie got Bright orange with a teal stripe 

and neon yellow bow.

I did add a tie to keep their hats

 on long enough to get a pic!

Maximo's head is a little bigger then Rosie's, 
so I added a few extra chains
 to make it longer.

They were not as amused as I was.

But once I paid them with a dog treat,

 they were plenty happy.

Then I realized the wigs would fit perfect on

 my grand daughter's doll.

As well as, the American girl dolls.

So I made the hats with the 

pattern listed above, 

only making it smaller.

By adjusting the amount of 

chains and rows.

I started with 24 chains, 

and only did 14 rows. 

8 chs for the bangs,

 and I did 14 rows for the bangs, 

and 14 rows for the second side.

My Exercise UPdate and A Yoga Mat Crochet Pattern

My Exercise Update
By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs
I Started on a New Journey of Good Healthy

 Eating and Exercise in January of 2014.

I had been sort of stagnant for a while.

 I was doing Water Aerobics and some walking.

Then my Daughter came and visited me and got me back on track. 

We did some serious walking and exercise.

 I have also, added ball work, resistance bands and yoga.

Here is a Blog about My Daughters journey,

 I am so proud of her weight loss,but also her as a person!

Lace Up With Liz Update

She has also started a page on facebook

To share what works for her,

To share her goals and to encourage others.

Lace Up With Liz

My Motto:

I exercise to get strong and healthy, 

and if I lose some wight along the way, 

well, that's a perk

So About the Yoga Mat Crochet Pattern

Matching Yoga socks 

 crochet pattern

This Pattern including the Yoga socks pattern,

is now available in a PDF file Download

for $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop At This LINK

Please show this pattern some Love Ravelry 

Cross Stitch Yoga Bag Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

26 inches long X 13 inches around - fits standard size yoga mat rolled up 

Skill - Easy

Materials:

Hook - I

Yarn Needle

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4)

   I used I Love This yarn -Purple C1- and Pebble Beach -C2

Stitches:

Chain ( ch)

Single Crochet ( sc)

Half Double Crochet ( hdc)

Double Crochet ( dc)

Cross Stitch ( Cr st)
Link for How to cross Stitch Crochet 
Please note that in this pattern we are ch1 and skip an extra stitch
 between cross stitches for a more open pattern.

Pattern:

R: 1 - With C1,  ch 3, 6 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 

join, ch2 (6dc)

R : 2 - 1 dc in the same st as ch2, 2 dc in each dc around,

 join, ch2 ( 12 dc)

R : 3 - 1 dc in the same st as ch2, 2 dc in each dc around, join,

 ch2 ( 24 dc)

R : 4 - 1 hdc in the same st as the ch 2, 2 hdc in each dc around,

 join and ch 2(48hdc)

R : 5 - 1 hdc in each hdc around, join, ch 2,  48 hdc

R: 6-9 - Repeat R : 5

R : 10 - Change to C2, ch 4, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 

cross back and 1dc in 2nd skipped st, ch 1, * skip next 2 sts, 

1 dc in the next st, cross back and 1dc in 2nd skipped st, ch 1*

 Repeat around, dc in the space of the ch 4 beginning ch,

 join to the 2nd ch of that beginning ch, ch1 ( 16 cr st)

Close up of the Cross Stitches

R : 11 - 1 sc in the center of the first cr st, 2 sc in the ch 1 space,

 between the next cr st,*1 sc in the center of the next cr st, 

2 sc in the ch 1 space between the next cr st*

Repeat From * to * around, join ch 2 ( 48 sc)

R : 12 - 1 hdc in each sc around, join, ch 2 (48 hdc)

R : 13 -45     Repeat R :10-12 , 15 times

R : 46 - Change to C1, 1 hdc in each in each sc around, join, ch 2

R : 47 - 51  - Repeat R : 46

R : 52 - Repeat R : 46,

Adding the handle, then ch70, attach the ch to top row of R : 9,

 with a sc, sc in the next st, turn and sc back up the ch, attach with a sc,

 then sc in the next st, and sc back down the handle. 

Again attaching with a sc, tie off and weave in your end. 

 It does seem like I am not the only one

 who like the Yoga Mat!

She cal this " Down Doggie".

 Rosie Sitting pretty on Liz's Mat

I wonder if there is Dog Yoga?

I will have to find out!

Well, here is the finished bag, 

which I enjoy using.

 Fits my mat perfect and 

love that I can hang it up
or carry the bag

with the handle.

Water Bottle Cozies - Tuesday Treasury of Crochet Patterns

I walk a lot, I get thirsty a lot.

My dogs walk a lot. 

They get thirsty a lot, too.

I want my hands free as I walk.

 so, I put my water bottle in a cozy.

This is a fun collection of 

water bottle cozies you can crochet.

There are tons more! 

I thought these were fun and original.

Just click the name of the

cozy and it will take you to the

 free pattern.

1. Chasing Chevrons

Jennifer Pionk

2.Uncle Sam's Bottle Cozy

Yarn Artists

3. Girl's Night out Cozy

Moogly

4. Rippling Waves Water Bottle Cozy

By Trifles and Treasures

5. Sock Monkey Water Bottle Cozy

Posh Pooch Designs

6. Bottle Sling

Moogly

7. Water Bottle Holder

Crochet Spot

Maximo and Rosie enjoying the shade at the park.

Get outside, 

Go to a park, 

Go for a walk,

get some exercise.

and 

drink plenty of water!

Colorado Dog Beanie - Small Dog hat Crochet Pattern

I was going to wait to release this

 Crochet pattern,

but I had so many requests

 that I decided to go ahead 

and release it today.

You can get the PDF file from my Shops:

Ravelry

Etsy

Craftsy

Instant Download Crochet pattern - Colorado Dog Beanie - 

Small Dog Beanie For Dogs 2-15 lbs

This Fun Beanie Crochet pattern has the style of the Colorado Flag, 

comfy ear holes, braided ties.

 Also has an option to add the ear flaps on the hat.

The pattern includes a picture to show you how to measure your dog, 

and tips on how to adjust it to your dog’s head.

This hat is perfect for any team or school colors also.

If you would like an actual Colorado Beanie for your dog, 

just contact me and I will be happy to make your pooch one.

Colorado Ear Warmer Headband Crochet Free Pattern

Colorado Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I like to walk my dogs and even jog, sometimes.

There are so many wonderful walking trails here, 

I don't think I can walk them all. 

It has been fun exploring and finding new ones.

When it's cold I wear a hat, but when it is just cool I prefer

 a headband or ear warmer. It keeps my part from getting

 sun burned and if my ears get chilly, I can pull it over my ears.

Although this pattern has the Colorado Flag style, 

you can make it in any color or colors, and it is quick project.

It is perfect with school or team colors.

Please, show this pattern some Love,

And make it a favorite on

 Ravelry

Colorado Headband Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Hook - H

Yarn Needle

Optional Button  -Yellow -

1 inch Heart Shaped Button ( purchased mine at Hobby Lobby)

Yarn - Worsted Weight ( 4)

Royal Blue -C1, White-C2, Yellow-C3and Red-C4

I used I Love This yarn By Hobby Lobby

Stitches :

Chain ( ch)

Single crochet ( sc0

 Half Double Crochet ( hdc)

Back Loops Only -(BLO)

Size  fits 18- 22 inch head - it's  very stretchy!

Note - ch 1 at end of rows does not count as a stitch

and every row is stitched blo.

R : 1 - With C1, ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook 

and in each ch across, ch1, turn ( 10 sc)

R : 2 - Working in the blo 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn, 10 sc

R : 3-10  - Repeat R : 2

R :11 - 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc,

 1 sc in the next 3sc, 2 sc in the last sc, ch 1 turn ( 13 sc)

R : 12 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn, 13 sc

R : 13 -14  - Repeat R : 12

R : 15 - 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc,

 1 sc in the next 6sc, 2 sc in the last sc, ch 1 turn ( 16 sc)

R : 16 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn, (16 sc)

R : 17-31 - Repeat R : 16

R : 32 - Change to C2, Repeat R : 16

R : 33-36 - Repeat R : 32

R : 33-48 - Change to C1, Repeat R : 16 (16sc)

R : 49- st tog 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in next 5sc, st tog the next 2 sc, 

1 sc in the next 5 sc, st the last 2 sc, ch 1 turn, ( 14sc)

R : 50-52  - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn ( 12 sc)

R : 53 - st tog 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in next 4sc, st tog the next 2 sc, 

1 sc in the next 3 sc, st the last 2 sc, ch 1 turn, ( 10sc)

R : 54 -63 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn ( 10 sc)

Place the ends of the ear warmer tog and sc across to

 sew them tog. tie off and weave in your ends.

Colorado appliqué

With C3, Ch 5, 9 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st,

(10hdc)

Change to C4, ch 3, 1 dc in the same st, 2 dc in next 7 dc,

 tie off. weave in your ends. place on ear warmer and 

sew into place with matching yarn.

Button option:

St all in C4 and sew the button in the center 

of the appliqué before sewing it on ear warmer.

I really like the button because it adds a little 3d touch. 

A round yellow button would work, too.

As you can see it is a very stretchy headband.

 It would also be great worked in 
cotton for warmer weather.
To See All The Colorado Themed 
Crochet Patterns 
click Here

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Now Available For $3.50
In My Ravery Shop
 At This LINK