Cobblestone Amazing Poncho - Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Cobblestone Amazing Poncho - 
Free Crochet Pattern By
 Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs
This is great as cover over your favorite sundress, or tank top.
Great For Any season!

THIS CROCHET PATTERN HAS BEEN RETESED AND UPDATED WITH LOTS OF NEW NOTES, AND PICTURES,

AS WELL AS, A BRAND NEW VIDEO.

FIND THE PATTERN AT THIS LINK

Everyone is on a poncho craze right now,

So I thought I would join in 
and design a fun poncho.
Easy to adjust to any length you want.

Football Dog Bandanna - Free Knitting pattern - Posh Pooch Designs

I have Been Working on this Pattern 

for about 2 weeks.

It is an easy pattern,

 I wanted it to include 3 sizes.

And I wanted to get it out this week.

This is fun for Dogs, Cats, Bunnies, goats

 or any pet,

 because the pattern is written for

  Small, medium and large sizes.

It is all Stitched in Garter Stitch, to give it that

 "bumpy look" like a real football.

Plus it has pom poms on the ties, 

so you can root on your favorite team!

If you would prefer a crochet pattern
click here:
Football Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern

Yes, those are Denver Bronco Colors! 

The Bandanna can be worn 

with the flag to the front

 or with the pompom to the front.

Both ways looks really cool!

Football Dog  Bandanna Knitting Pattern

By Sara Sach

Please, add this knitting pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill- Easy

Materials -

Long Straight Knitting Needles- US10 - 6.00 m

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4)

I used Red Heart Super Saver- Med. Brown 

(about 30 yards depending on size.)

Small Amount of Cream, Orange and Blue for pompoms

Or your favorite Team Colors.

Yarn Needle

Stitches and Terms:

Cast on (CO)

Bind Off (BO)

Knit (k)

tog - together

Decrease ( dec)

Sizes: Pattern has 3 sizes Small( Medium, Large)

S -2-15 lbs, M-16-30, L 31-50 lbs

Pattern:

CO 50(65,80) sts with brown yarn

R : 1-4 - k all sts for 4 rows ( garter stitch)

R : 5 - BO 1st 15(20,25) stitches, k the rest of the sts across row,

(35,45,55 sts left on needle)

R : 6 - BO 1st 15(20,25) stitches, k the rest of the sts across row,

(20, 25, 30 sts left on needle)

The ties are not intended to be long, But just long enough to tie, 

so the pompoms do not hang to far down and 

be in the way of walking, or get snagged in toetails.

R : 7 - k all sts

R : 8 - k tog 1st 2 sts, knit 16(21,26) sts, k tog last 2 sts

R : 9 - Change to cream yarn, leaving the brown yarn attached,

k all sts across row, do not dec.

R : 10 - k all sts, do not dec.

R : 11- change back to brown yarn, k all sts

R 12 - k tog 1st 2 sts, knit 14(19,24) sts, k tog last 2 sts

R : 13 - k all sts

Continue to repeat R : 12 and R : 13,  stitching 2 dec every other row till you have only 6 sts on the needle.

Change to Cream for 2 rows, then back to brown yarn for the remainder of the project. Continue to Repeat R:12 and R : 13 till there is only 2 sts on the needle.

BO and weave in your ends. 

With Your yarn needle, and the cream yarn make the stitches with long embroidery stitches, according to the pictures.

Make 2 Small pompoms -In your favorite team colors

here is a link  - How I make pompoms

The size of the pompoms are up to you. I make th small for all 3 sizes of bandannas.

So whether your dog or pet wears the pompoms 

to the front or back, 

This is fun and adorable project.

Have Fun with this pattern.

And if you make some feel free to 

post some pics to my 

Facebook page so I can see them.

Posh Pooch Designs

And Tell us your favorite Football Team!

Clifford - How I Made A Hat For A Friend - Posh Pooch Designs

Clifford, The Big Red Dog 

has been one of my favorite 

Children's Character for years.

He is sweet, nice and treats 

everyone the same.

 The cartoon teaches Children and adults, 

all kinds of morals.

Like Being kind, honest, helpful and more.

So, When a friend of mine,

said her 2 year old wanted a 

Clifford Birthday party,

I wanted to make him a hat.

I had so much fun crocheting this hat 

and wanted to share with you how I did it.

I used a

Basic Half Double Crochet Beanie

By Oombawka Designs

For the base of the Hat.

 I added a ribbed edge,

 I thought it made it look

 a little more boyish.

then I Followed the instruction from

Crafter chick on how she

made Her Clifford hat.

 I did not do the stuffed nose as I thought it 

would be too heavy for a little boy just turning 2.

Front view.

Side View.

I sure hope he loves it.

I sure do.

And If he won't wear it, I will. 

Football Coaster - January Coaster of The Month Free Crochet Pattern - Posh Pooch Designs

Football Coaster Free Crochet Pattern

January Coaster of The Month 

 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

Super Easy Crochet Pattern!

 It has the edge or lip  to keep your Coffee or

 what ever you are drinking while watching the Football game, 

From sliding off the coaster.

You could whip up a bunch of these for Football parties!

And make them in your favorite team colors!

Then Your guests could each take one home!

We just updated this pattern, with New pictures

 and a Brand New Video.

See This Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel at this Link

Football Coaster Crochet Pattern

Please add this Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Size:  6 X 3 Inches

Materials -

Hook - H / 5.00 MM

Yarn - Any Worsted Weight Yarn (4)

I used brown  Red heart Super Saver, less than an oz.

Small amount of Cream WW for the football stitches

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Back loop only  (blo)

Front loop only ( flo)

Note:
Ch3 counts as 1st dc in each round.
Rows are joined with a slt to the ch3

R: 1 - With brown yarn, Ch 5, 9 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join, ch3

(10dc)

R : 2 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 2 dc in each st around, join, ch 3

(20dc)

R : 3 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3,  2 dc in each st around. join ch1

(40dc)

R : 4 - FLO, 1 dc in each st around join,ch3

(40dc)

This makes a nice edge for the Mug to stay in place on the coaster.

R : 5 - Working in the blo of R : 3, 1 slst in the next 3 st, 

*1 sc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts,

3dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts,

1 sc in the next 2 sts* 

 1 sl st in the next 7 sts, 

Then Repeat From * to *

1 slst in the last 4 sts, join to the 1st  slst, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Thread a 18 inch piece of cream yarn on the needle.

Sew a stripe on the front of R :4 with straight stitches.

Then Sew the Seam and Stitches onto the center of the ball.

Now put your favorite beverage

 on it and enjoy the Game!

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For $2.50 in my Ravelry Sop
 At This LINK

You can see the other Coasters of The Month 
At This Link:
Coaster of The Month - 
Free Crochet Patterns

Be sure to scroll down on the page.

Midnight Sparkle Cowl Crochet Pattern And A Yarn Review

The Gina Sparkle Cowl

Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

We Decided To Update This Crochet Pattern with a Brand New Name, because the Yarn previously used was no longer available.

I named it After my Sister, Gina, as she is the most Sparkly person I know! And it reminds me of her.

Red Heart Boutique Midnight- Aura was the yarn previously used. 

The yarn is soft and works up very smoothly.

 It is a Medium (4) 

It has a beautiful subtle striping  effect in jewel tones of Blues, purples and grays. 

And Also,  has a  silver sparkle running through it.

And you know I love Sparkle.

Here are some good yarn Choices with Sparkle/ Metallic in them.

 If you can not find these yarns, Any Med 4 yarn works, 

But Use one with a Metallic or Sparkle thread.

 It will add a nice touch of Sparkle.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet
Channel at This LINK

The Gina Sparkle Cowl Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach
Please Add This Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Hook- K/ 6.50 MM

Yarn - Med (4) ( 2.5 oz-153 yards) Red Heart With Love Sparkle
1 Decorative Button

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch ( sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Triple Crochet (tr)

Size: 30 X 8 inches

Note:

Ch1 at the end of rows is a turning ch, and does not count as a st.

Ch3 counts a Tr

Cowl:

ch 21, loosely

R: 1 - 1 sc in the 2nd ch and in each ch across, ch1, turn ( 20sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in each st, ch1, turn ( 20sc)

R: 3 - R: 4 -  Repeat R : 2 ( ch3 at the end of R:4)

R: 5 - 1 Tr in each st, ch3 turn ( 20tr)

R: 6 - R: 7 - Repeat R : 5 ( ch1 at the end of R: 7)

R: 8 - R: 11  - Repeat R : 2

R: 12 - R: 14 - Repeat R : 5

Repeat R: 8 - R: 14  - 4 More Times

Place the ends of the yarn together and sl st them together.
Flip right Side out.

Cinch Tie - Ch 30, tie off,

Take the Cinch Tie and wrap it around the seam 

 and tie securely on the inside of the cowl.

Attach a button, flower, bow or pin for embellishment.

You do not have to have Sparkle in your yarn to make this Cowl.

 Any Med (4) yarn will work.

An Ad Free PDF FILE is now Available

 For $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop

At This LINK

Lace Ruffle Scarves - How to Knit and Crochet them.

I Love The Lace Ruffle Scarves!

A Friend asked me the other day, 
"Do you Knit or Crochet your Lace Scarves"?

I have Crocheted some and I have Knit some.
Let's compare the 2 techniques.

The Lime Green Scarf is Crochet.

It works up fast, and is a lot easier then knitting,

and it does end up being a lot longer scarf.

But mine have broken with very little wear.

And are not as ruffly as I would like. 
I have been known to whip one up 
at the last minute to go with an outfit. 

The link on how I crochet mine.

How to Crochet A Lace Ruffle Scarf.

And

The Black and White scarf is Knit.

There is clearly a difference.

The knit scarf is thicker and fuller 

and I also found that knitting them,

 makes them hold up longer.

And have twice as many ruffles.
To knit one it takes me about 1 1/2 hours.
But well worth the extra time spent.

How I Knit The Lace Ruffle Scarves:

By Sara Sach
Please, add this pattern to your  Ravelry Favorites. 

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Knitting needles - US13 -9.0mm

The Truth is you can use any knitting needles, 

as long as they fit through the loops on the yarn.

1 skein of your choice of any Lace Ruffle yarn

Stitches:

Knit (k)

Cast On (CO)

Skip (sk)

Bind Off (BO)

CO By putting the first loop on your needle, 

*sk the next 2 loops, put the next loop on the needle*,

Repeat From * to *  4 more times for 6 loops on your needle.

 To K the next row - *k the next loop, *sk the next 2 loops*,

Repeat From * to *  5 more times

Continue this technique till you reach  length desired.
I knit tilll there is about 10 inches left of the skein.

Bo,  then either tie a knot or
tie the 2 ends together for an infinity scarf.
I prefer an infinity scarf, so it does not get lost.

If you want a more Ruffly scarf, 

you can skip more then 2 loops, between k sts.

This is my Grand daughter

wearing a scarf I knitted a few years ago.

These are all Scarves that I knitted.

I do still crochet them sometimes, 

But I really do prefer to knit them.

So pick up those knitting needles

 and make yourself some lovely scarves.

This pic of me is a little blurry, 

because my daughter 

and I were making a video. 

You can see that at this Link:

Silly Knitting Video

Quick To Stitch Knit Coffee Cozy - Free Knitting Pattern

I use these daily.

I need several because I am

sort of a klutz.

I spill things, sometimes.

okay, often. 

So I made a few cozies from 

Worsted weight Acrylic yarn.

then I thought, 

I wonder if I can make some out 

of cotton yarn?"

I did, and I love the cotton ones,

 even more then the acrylic ones.

These are not only easy, but super quick to stitch up.

Quick to Stitch Coffee Cozy Knitting Pattern

By Sara Sach

Please,  add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Straight Knitting Needles - US10 - 6mm

Yarn - Small Amount of Any Worsted weight or cotton yarn ( 4)

Yarn needle

Stitches -

Cast on ( CO)

 knit (k)

Purl (p)

Bind Off ( BO)

Size - 2 sizes -

3.5 and  4.5 tall and 8 inches around.

Gauge- 4 X 4 = 1 inch

Pattern: CO 26

R : 1 -  k all sts

R : 2 -6  - Repeat R :1

R : 7 -Change to next color, k all sts

R : 7 - Purl all sts

R : 8-15 - Repeat R:7 and R:8 ( stockinette st)

(skip to R : 22 for 3.5 inch cozy)

R: 16-21- Continue Stockinette St  for the 4.5 inch cozy

R : 22- Change color, We will finish with 2 x 2 ribbing:
*k2, p2* Repeat From * to * across row

R : 23-25  - Repeat R: 22

R : 26 - BO continuing the k2, p2 pattern.

Match up the ends, in a tube and sew closed.

Now just slip it on your coffee cup and head out the door!

These cozies are also a great

 project to practice your knitting skills

 and have a useful item you can use. 

Say NO to the cardboard covers, and 

Say YES to these super cute and 

fun coffee cozies.