Freebie Friday - Posh Pete The Elf Doll Crochet Pattern

Posh Pete The Elf Doll Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach
Posh Pooch Designs

I designed this pattern a few years ago,
 I like the Elf on shelf
 idea, but I found the Elf to be a little creepy. 

I wanted to make an elf, that was cute, 
Sweet, fun and big enough to play with.

This Doll is  soft and lovable.

If you start him now, 

he just might be ready for Christmas.

I have tried to show all the steps with good pictures, 

But you will need to have a good imagination 

and a little orneriness to make his 

Christmas Magic come to life!

We have decided to Do Crochet A Long using This

 Elf Doll Crochet Pattern

We have retested, and updated this Crochet pattern.

And have added A Video For Each step.

Video 1 - Intro and Supplies List - 

See the Video on my 

Youtube Crochet Channel At This LINK

Post Pete, The Elf Doll Crochet Pattern

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Skill Level : Easy to Moderate - Lots of pieces to sew together

Materials:

Hook : F / 3.75 MM

Yarn Needle

Yarn :Worsted Weight  - I Love This Yarn 

( Green Sparkle, Red Sparkle White Sparkle, beige, black, Brown)

Fun fur - White

2 small snap on eyes, or 2 small buttons

Tape measure

Stuffing

Stitch markers

Stitches :

Chain  - ch

Single Crochet -sc

Single Crochet Decrease  -sc dec

Double Crochet - dc

Half Double Crochet  - hdc

Size: 18 inches

This Pattern is Written 4 Steps because it has a lot of pieces.

Step 1 : Head and Body -
We will be starting at the top of the head and work in rounds.

Video 2 - Click This LINK

R : 1 - With Beige yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join.( 6 sc)

R : 2 - 2 sc in each sc, ( 12 sc)

R : 3 -  *1 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat from * around, (18, sc)

R : 4 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat from * around, (24 sc)

R : 5 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat from * around, (28 sc)

R : 6 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 6sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat from * around, (32 sc)

R : 7  - 1 sc in each sc, (32 sc)

R : 8-15  - Repeat R : 7 (32 sc)

R : 16 -  * 1 sc in the next 6 sc, 1 dc dec with the next 2 sts,
Repeat from around, (28 sc)

R : 17 - Repeat R: 16 , (25 sc)

R : 18 - Change to Green Sparkle yarn, 1 sc in each sc, (25 sc)

R : 19-40  - 1 sc in each sc, (25 sc )

The body needs to measure about 6 inches.

Tie off after R : 40, leaving a 25 inch tail,  Place the eyes in the head
if using the snap eyes, then stuff the head and body of the elf,
then fold flat and sew closed with the tail.

Ears: make 2

R : 1 - With beige yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
join. ( 6 sc)

R : 2 - 1 sc in the 1st 3 sc,
1 hdc, 1dc, 1 hdc in the next sc,
1 sc in the last 2 sc, join and tie off,
leave a 10 inch tail for sewing on to the head.

Place each ear on the sides of the elf head and sew in place.

Nose:

R : 1 - With beige yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
 join. ( 6 sc)

R :  1 sc in each sc, tie off, leaving a 10 in tail to sew on to head. 
Place nose in the center of the face and sew in place.

Step 2 : Legs and Arms
Video 3 - Click This LINK

Stuff lightly.
 For the bends in the knees and elbows you sew across with matching yarn.

Work legs and Arms in rounds

Legs: make 2, each leg should measure about 8 inches

R : 1 - With Black yarn, ch3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join, ( 6 sc)

R : 2 - 2 sc in each sc, (12 sc)

R : 3 - 1 sc in each sc, 12 sc

R : 4-8 -Repeat R : 3 (12 sc)

R : 9 - Change to Green Sparkle Yarn, 1 sc in each sc, ( 12 sc)

R : 10 - *1 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc in the next sc, Repeat around, ( 18 sc)

R : 11 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 18 sc)

R : 12-24 - Repeat R : 11 ( 18 sc)

 Tie off after R: 22, leave a 12 inch tail for sewing leg closed.

Arm - Make 2, Each Arm should measure about 6 inches

 R : 1 - With Red Sparkle yarn, ch3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join, ( 6 sc)

R : 2 – 2 sc in each sc, (12 sc)

R : 3 – R: 4 - 1 sc in each sc, (12 sc)

R : 5 -1 sc in 1st 4 sc, ch 3, slst in the same sc, 1 sc in the next 8 sc,

          (ch 3 makes the thumb, 12 sc)

R:-8 - 1 sc in each sc, (12 sc)

R : 9 - Change to Green Sparkle Yarn, 1 sc in each sc, ( 12 sc)

R : 10 - 1 sc in each sc ( 12 sc)

R : 11- 19- Repeat R : 10 ( 12 sc)

Tie off after R: 19, leave a 12 inch tail for sewing arm closed.

Assembly

Line the arms up with the edge of the neck and sew them on each side.

Line the legs up at the bottom of the body of the Elf and sew them on.

Step 3 : Collar, Shirt Trim, Hat
Video 4 - Click This LINK

Collar -

R : 1 - With 1 strand of fun fur and 1 strand of White sparkle yarn, ch 32,
1 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. ch 1 turn. ( 31 dc)

R : 2 - 1 dc in each dc ( 41 dc) tie off. Wrap collar around the neck of the elf,
sew the top corner together to look like a collar, tack collar to Elf, to keep it in place.

Shirt Trim -

R : 1 - With 1 strand of fun fur and 1 strand of White sparkle yarn, ch 32,
 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. ch 1 turn. ( 31 dc)

R : 2 - 1 dc in each dc ( 41 dc) tie off. Wrap band  around the bottom edge
 of the shirt, where the legs are sewed on. Sew the back closed, then tack in place.

Step 4: Hat: will be stitched in rounds.
Video 5 - Click This LINK

R : 1 - ch 2, 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join in a circle w a sl st.( 5sc)

R : 2 - 2 sc in each sc, (10 sc)

R : 3 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 10 sc)

R : 4 - * 1 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around, ( 15 sc)

R : 5 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 15 sc)

R : 6 - * 1 sc in the 1st 2 sts, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around, ( 20 sc)

R : 7- 1 sc in each sc, ( 20 sc)

R : 8 - * 1 sc in the 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around (25 sc)

R : 9 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 25 sc)

R : 10 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around (30 sc)

R : 11 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 30 sc)

R : 12 - * 1 sc in the 1st 5 sc, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around (35 sc)

R : 13 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 35 sc)

R : 14 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 6 sc, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around (40 sc)

R : 15 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 40 sc)

R : 16 -  * 1 sc in the 1st 7 sc, 2 sc in the next, Repeat From * around (45 sc)

R : 17 - 1 sc in each sc, ( 45 sc)

R : 18- Trim, Change to 1 strand of White and 1 strand of Fun fur,
 1dc in each sc around, join and tie off.

Pom pom: With only the fun fur, wrap the yarn around your 3 middle fingers,
 about 15 times. Cut a piece of white yarn about 10 inches long,
then slip it through the loops and tie securely.
Do not cut loops, fluff it out and attach to the top of the hat.

Gently stuff the hat, if you want it to stand up.

Hair: With Brown yarn, Wrap yarn around your 3 middle fingers 10 times, 

Cut a 12 in piece of yarn and slip through the loops and tie securely. 

Will look like a loose pompom, do not cut the loops. 

Attach the loops to the top of the Elf head with the ties,  

Them put them to the front like bangs.

Place the hat on top of the elf head and sew it on using white yarn.
Lastly with a piece of red yarn, embroider a smile on the face of the Elf.

Last year I made the Green Elf, and

 this year I made the Elf Red.

They are so fun to make. 

I am thinking of maybe one in Ice Blue  

would look cute.

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To See How I made the Big Elf Behind 
the regular elfs,
Click This LINK
He is huge - 3 Feet Tall!

Fall Colors Ponchette - Poncho Crochet Pattern

The Fall Colors Ponchette Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

This is a perfect addition to your Fall Wardrobe!

It adds a touch of Autumn, and a little warmth to 
keep the chill off your shoulders.

I Love to ride in our convertible on cool Fall evenings, 

and I actually designed this poncho for me.

I kept it simple with a big button.

What is a  Ponchette? It is a Poncho that is a little Shorter

 than an average Poncho. Although, you can make the ponchette

 as long as you like.

Any WW(4) yarn can be used For This Project.

This is my new favorite item that I have Designed. 

I hope you love it too!

We Just Retetested and updated the Pattern to include 6 Sizes - XS - 2 XL

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet 

Channel At this LINK

The Fall Colors Ponchette Crochet Pattern

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Skill : Easy

Materials:

Hook I / 5.50 or 5.25 MM

Yarn - Red Heart Super Saver – Worsted Weight (4) 12 to 24 oz. Depending on size

       1 skein - Rust- C1 1 skein - Fall Colors -C2

1 Big Button - 1 to 1 1/2 inch
Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Foundation Single Crochet  (fdc )

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet(sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Front post Double Crochet (fpdc)
V- Stitch (VSt) dc, ch1, Dc in the same stitch

Sizes - Sizes are approximates.
This pattern has Sizes XS (S, M, L , XL, 2XL)

              Approximate Sizes in inches - at the neckline of the poncho.

             XS - size 8 - 20 inch neckline
              S - size 10 - 24 inch neckline
             M - size 12 - 28 inch neckline  
              L - size 16 - 32 inch neckline
            XL - size 18 - 36 inch neckline
            2XL - size 18 - 40 inch neckline

Gauge : 4sts = 2 inches Remember to measure as you go for the best fit.
                1 row = 1 inch

Notes:

Ch 1 does not count as a st

Ch 3 counts as a dc

Ch 4 counts as a dc, ch1

Pattern:

Pattern written in XS with the larger sizes in (parenthesis)

R: 1 –Fdc 100 (104,108, 112, 116, 120) ch1, TURN

R: 2 - 1 hdc in each st across, ch 1, TURN (100, 104,108, 112, 116, 120 hdc)

R: 3 - 1 hdc in the 1st 2hdc, *1 fpdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc*,

Repeat from * to * across row, 1 hdc in the las t 2 hdc, ch 1, TURN

(100, 104,108, 112, 116, 120 sts)

R: 4 - 1 hdc in each st across, ch 3, TURN (100, 104,108, 112, 116, 120 hdc)

R: 5 - 1 dc in the next hdc,

*skip the next st, dc, ch1, dc, in the next st,*

Repeat From * to * across row, 1 dc in the last 2 hdc, Ch3, TURN

R: 6 - 1 dc in the next dc, *dc, ch1, dc in the center of the next V St*,

Repeat From * to * across Row, 1 dc in the last 2 dc,

Ch3, turn

R: 7 - 1 dc in the nest dc, *dc, ch1, dc in the center of the next V St*,

Repeat From * to * across Row, 1 dc in the last 2 dc,

JOIN to 1st dc with a slst.

R: 8 - Sl st in between the 1st 2 dc, ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch1) 
dc in the same st, *dc, ch1, dc in the center of the next V St*,

Repeat From * to * around, dc, ch1, dc in between the last 2 dc,

JOIN to the 3^rd ch of the ch4

R: 9 – Repeat R: 8

R: 10 - Sl st in the center of the 1st V St, ch 4 
(counts as a dc, ch1) dc, ch1 in the same st, 
*dc, ch1, dc, ch1 in the center of the next V St*,

Repeat From * to * around, JOIN to the 2nd ch of the ch4

R: 11 – R: 12 - Repeat R: 9

R: 13 - Sl st in the center of the 1st V St, ch 4 
(counts as a dc, ch1) dc, ch2 in the same st, 
*dc, ch1, dc, ch2 in the center of the next V St*,

Repeat From * to * around, JOIN to the 2nd ch of the ch4

R: 14 – R: 15 - Repeat R: 13

If you would like a longer Ponchette, add more rows here.

R: 16 -18 - Repeat R: 13

R: 19 - SC Edge -ch1, *1 sc in the next dc, sc in the next ch1 sp, 
1 sc in the next dc, 2 sc in the ch2 sp*

repeat From* to * around, join to 1st sc.

R: 20 -  Toggle st Trim: ch1, 1 hdc in the next 4 sc,

 ch 6, 1 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, 1 slst in the next 3 chs,

1 hdc in the next 4*, Repeat From * to * around.

Join and tie off. Weave in the ends.

Neck Slit - Attach yarn to the right top side of the slit, 

sc evenly down the inside of the slit, then back up to the neck band.

Button Loop : Ch 6, attach ch to the 6th sc with a sl st,  

6 sc over the chain loop, sl st to the neck band. 
Tie off and weave in your end.

Sew the Button on across from the button loop.

This Fall Ponchette is Stitched with Caron Big Cakes

 in Cranberry Crisp

This Ponchette is Stitched with Red Heart Super Saver

Rust and Autumn Variegated.

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Fall Wreaths To Warm Your Door - Tuesday's Treasury of Crochet Patterns

Are you ready for Fall?

Is Your Door Ready?

A Door Wreath is great way to make your Home warm 

and Welcoming to those who come to visit.

I have a put together a collection of Ten Wreaths 

I think do just that.

I have listed the Wreath and The Designer of each wreath..

Just click the name of the Wreath 

and it will take you to the Designer.

1.Fall Wreath

By Roseanne Kropp

2. New Fall Wreath

By Sara Sach/ Posh Pooch Designs

3. Crocheted Fall Wreath

By Sarah Zimmerman/ Repeat Crafter me

4. Crochet Fall Wreath

By Thomasina Commings Designs

5. Autumn Crochet Wreath

Sher Jenkins

6. Fall Leaves and Turkey Wreath

By Donna Collinsworth

7. Crocheted Wreath With Buttons

By Darlene Swain

8. Apple Wreath

By Lily/ Sugar and Cream

9. Happy Thanksgiving

By Lily/ Sugar and Cream

10. Foliage Felted Wreath

By Lion Brand

Happy Fall Ya'll!

Christina's Panda Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Christina's Panda Hat Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

My Daughter In law Loves Pandas.

 She asked me to make her a fun panda hat, 

But not one with a face on it. So I designed this hat for her.

"Christina's Panda Hat"

This Crochet Pattern Has Been Retested,

And Updated With Lots Of New Pictures, 

And A Brand New Video

At This LINK

The pattern will fit a Youth to Adult.

it is basically a dc beanie with a few rows of V Sts,

 and easy ear flaps, Panda ears and Flowers.

Oh, and Braids! 

Isn't she a beautiful Model!

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Yarn! Yarn! Yarn! Glorious Yarn! And Sweden.

My Husband Went on a Business 

Trip To Stockholm, Sweden.

The 2nd Day he was there, he called me all excited.

"I found a Yarn ( Garn in Swedish) Shop." he said.

I am going to go inside and see what I can find you.

I think the test of true love is if your Hubby is willing to

 go into a yarn shop and pick some yarn out for you.

The Shop He went to is 

Ljungqvist Garn

This is their Blog

Ljungquist Garn Blog

I realize it is all in Swedish, but I used Google translate.

And this is the yarn he picked out.

I was very impressed with his choices.

he said if he had more room in his suitcase, 

he would have gotten me more.

He also purchased this Book for me.

It has Ami Dogs, little clothes, bowls, toys

 and a dog house to make a complete play set.

While he was there he got a few pics
 that I want to show you.

The pics were taken in Town town Stockholm

 A Bike Yarn Bombed!

He wanted to show were the bike was.

I love the Architecture.

shopping

Sunset.

This is a Place Called the "Ice Bar"

made completely out of ice.

I have got to get started on Some Fun 
projects with this new yarn.

The Everyday Shawls - The Easiest Shawl pattern Ever!

I am still getting lots of Questions 

about Yarn choices for the Everyday Shawls.

So Today I am doing a comparison of my 

2 Shawl Designs

You can find the Free Crochet Pattern at these links:

The Everyday Shawl - Bulky

and

The Everyday Shawl For Worsted Weight Yarn

Both patterns are extremely easy.

No fancy stitches or tricky techniques.

I put the skill level at easy,

But really these are both beginner patterns.

And if there are any questions,

there is a Step by step,

picture tutorial.

As far as size, you keep repeating

 the steps and you can make 

this shawl as big as you want!

Now to the subject of Yarn.

You can do both patterns using

 ANY Yarn you wish. 

Make sure you are 

using the hook the yarn calls for.

And again, the smaller the hook and yarn, 

the more rows you will need to do.

If you are using a different yarn 

then the pattern calls for, 

the amount of  yarn will be different too.

I hope this has answered 

some of your questions.

The Every Day Shawl 
PDF Download Here
The Every Day Shawl WW Yarn 
PDF Download Here

Everyday Shawl Crochet Pattern For Worsted Weight Yarn

The Shellie Everyday Shawl
Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

I made The Shellie Everyday Shawl with Medium(4)Yarn.

I used Hobby Lobby  - Colors - Blues

It has a striping lovely effect that I like.
Any Med (4) yarn will work for this Crochet Pattern. 

The Pattern is Named After My Wonderful Sister and Friend, Shellie. And I can see her wearing this Shawl.

This Shawl is perfect for daytime, and works into the evening.
It's a perfect Everyday shawl.

See The Video On my Youtube Crochet Channel At This LINK

Shellie Everyday Shawl Crochet Pattern
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Skill - Easy

Materials-

Hook- H / 5.00 MM

Yarn - Med (4) Acrylic Yarn

                I used 2 skeins (8 oz) of Hobby Lobby - I Love This Yarn 

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet ( dc)

Size: 60 W X 30 L Inches

  

Notes:

Ch5 counts as a dc, ch1
Ch3 Counts as dc

Pattern:

R: 1 - Ch5,  dc, ch1, dc in the 5th ch from the hook, ch4, turn (3dc, 2 ch1)

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as the Ch4, ch1 dc in the next dc,

ch 1, dc, ch1, dc in the last dc, ch 4 , turn (5 dc, 4 ch1)

R: 3 - 1 dc in the same st as the Ch4, ch1 dc in the next dc, 3 times,

dc, ch1, dc in the last dc, ch 4 , turn (7 dc, 6 ch1)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the same st as the Ch4, *ch1, dc in the next dc*,

Repeat From * to *  across row,  ch1, dc, ch1, dc, in the last dc,

ch4, turn (9 dc, 8 ch1)

R: 5- Repeat R:4 (11 dc, 10 ch1)

R: 6 - Repeat R:4 (13 dc, 12 ch1)

R: 7 - Repeat R:4 (15 dc, 14 ch1)

R: 8 - 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the 1st ch1 space, 

*1 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next ch1 space* 

Repeat From * to * across row, Ch 4, turn
(29 dc)

No increase stitches on R : 8

R: 9 - 1 dc in the same st as the Ch4, *ch1, sk the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc*,
Repeat From * to *  across row,  ch1, dc, ch1, dc, in the last dc,

ch4, turn (17 dc,15 ch1)

R: 10 - R: 15 - Repeat R: 2 increasing at the beginning and ends of rows
R: 16 - Repeat R : 8

Repeat R: 10 - R : 16

4 more times, or as a many times as needed for size needed.

Trim -

We will be working down the side of the shawl toward the point,

 *evenly space dc sts down the side of the shawl

 to the point, 5 dc in the point of the shawl,

then work up the other side of the shawl till you reach

 the 1st dc, join and tie off. 

Weave in your ends.

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