Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Bear Colorado Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

The Bear Colorado Beanie Hat
 Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

This Colorado Beanie Hat totally makes
 me laugh and giggle out loud.
 I love It!
I put the beanie hat on "Skip" to model
 this hat because someone said,
 I mostly use my female model.
I think the hat looks awesome on Skip.
This beanie is great for a man, 
woman, boys and girls.

The Bear Colorado Beanie Hat is 
another Design in our
And We are having so 
much fun with this series.
 So much more to come.

The pattern comes in 3 sizes, and is 
another great design for 
all those Colorado Lovers.
And by changing the colors of the
 top of hat, can be made in any 
sports team or school colors!

Bear Colorado Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern
 by Sara Sach
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Skill: Easy to moderate

Materials:
Crochet Hook: I
Yarn: Worsted Weight (4)
3 oz. Blue – C1,
2 oz. White - C2
2 oz. Red – C3
3 oz.  Yellow – C4
2 oz. Brown – C5
Small amount of Black
Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Change (chg)

Size: Child: 16-17 inches (S)
         Youth: 18-20 inches (M)
         Adult: 21-22 inches (L)

 Notes:
Rounds are joined with a sl st.
Ch2 does not count as a stitch

Pattern:

Child: 16 - 17 inch head
R: 1 - With C1, ch 3, 10 dc in the 3rd chain from the hook,
 Join with a slst (10dc)
R: 2 - ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, join (20dc)
R: 3 - ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join (30dc)
R: 4 - ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dcs*
Repeat From * to * around, join (40dc)
R: 5 - Chg to C2 leaving C1 still attached,
ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dcs*
Repeat from * to * 2 times.
1 dc in each remaining dc around, join (42dc)
R: 6 - ch 2, 1 dc in each dc around, join (42)
R: 7 - Chg to C1, Repeat R: 6
R: 8 – Repeat R: 6, tie off C2
R: 9 – Chg to C5, Repeat R: 6
R: 10 – R: 11 - Repeat R: 6
R: 12 – ch2, *1 dc in the 1st dc, fpdc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join, (21dc + 21 fpdc = 42 sts)
R: 13 – Repeat R: 12, tie off and weave in your ends.

Youth: 19 - 20 inch head
R: 1 - With C1, ch 3, 10 dc in the 3rd chain from the hook,
 Join with a slst (10dc)
R: 2 - ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, join (20dc)
R: 3 - ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join (30dc)
R: 4 - ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dcs*
Repeat From * to * around, join (40dc)
R: 5: ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dcs*
Repeat From * to * around 10 times, join (50dc)
R: 6 - Chg to C2, ch 2, 1 dc in each dc around, join (50dc)
R: 7 – Repeat R: 6
R: 8 – Change to C1, Repeat R: 6
R: 9 – Repeat R: 6
R: 10 – Chg to C5, Repeat R: 6
R: 11-R: 13 –Repeat R: 6
R: 14 – ch2, *1 dc in the 1st dc, fpdc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join, (25dc + 25 fpdc = 50 sts)
R: 15 – Repeat R: 12, tie off and weave in your ends.

Adult: 21-22 inch head
R: 1 - With C1, ch 3, 10 dc in the 3rd chain from the hook,
 Join with a slst (10dc)
R: 2 - ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, join (20dc)
R: 3 - ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join (30dc)
R: 4 - ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dcs*
Repeat From * to * around, join (40dc)
R: 5: ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dcs*
Repeat From * to * around 10 times, join (50dc)
R: 6: ch 2, *2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dcs*
Repeat From * to * 10 times, join (60dc)
R: 7 –Chg to C2, ch 2, 1 dc in each dc around, join (60dc)
R: 8 – I dc in each dc, join (60dc)
R: 9 – Chg to C1, Repeat R: 8
R: 10 – Repeat R: 8
R: 11 – Chg to C5, Repeat R: 8
R: 12 – R: 14 – Repeat R: 8
R: 15 – ch2, *1 dc in the 1st dc, fpdc in the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join, (30dc + 30 fpdc = 60 sts)
R: 16 – Repeat R: 12, tie off and weave in your ends.

Eyes: Make 2
With C2, ch 3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join in a circle.
Leave a 12 inch tail of yarn to sew on front of hat.

With Black yarn make a French knot in the center of each eye.
Place on front of hat and sew in place.

Snout and Nose
R: 1 - With Black yarn, ch 3, 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Join to 1st sc with a slst to form a circle, (8sc)
R: 2 – Chg to C5, 2 sc in each sc, join, ch1 (16sc)
R: 3 – 1 sc in each sc, join, ch1 (16sc)
Tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.

Place on front of hat and sew in place.

Ears: Ears: Make 2
R: 1 - With C5, ch 3, 12 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join, ch 3
R: 2 - 2dc in each dc, join and tie off leaving a 12 in tail of yarn.
Sew the ear on the side of the hat, using the tail of yarn.

Colorado appliqué
With C3, Ch 5, 9 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st,
(10hdc)
Change to C4, ch 3, 1 sc in the same st, 2 sc in next 7 sc tie off.
Weave in your ends.
Place on front of hat and sew into place with matching yarn.

Pom Pom
With all four colors of yarn, wrap around your four
middle fingers about 25 to 30 times,
With a white 12 inch piece of yarn, slide it through
the bundle of yarn and tie tightly.
Cut the pompom to even it up.
And attach to the top of the hat with the
two long strands of white yarn.
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 is available in my Ravelry 
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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Mardi Gras Cowl With Fleur de Lis Pin Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Mardi Gras Cowl With Fleur De Lis 
Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I totally Love how this Cowl Pattern turned out.
 I Love the deep shades of the yarn, 
and the texture of the yarn as well.
 I used Red Heart With Love to design 
the Mardi Gras Cowl with Fleur de Lis Pin.
The yarn is soft, but has enough texture
 to hold it's shape.


I decided to make the Fleur de Lis  as a pin, so I could
 take it off and wear it separate on a sweater or jacket. 
As well as, wear the cowl without the in pin if I want to.

This Crochet Pattern is a cowl, but the easy stripes can
 be made as long as you wish, so it can be 
easily made into a scarf or longer cowl.


Since they are saying it is going to be cold February,
 it is the perfect touch for any Mardi Gras party.

Mardi Gras Cowl with Fleur de Lis Pin 
Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach
Please, add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites 

 Skill: Easy to Moderate

Materials:
Cowl –
Crochet Hook – I / 5.50 MM
Yarn – Worsted Weight (4)1 skein each of each color.
              I used Red Heart Love:  Gold- C1, Purple – C2, Gold – C3
Yarn needle

Fleur de Lis pin –
Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 MM
Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) Small amount of Gold yarn (C3)
Glue gun and glue, broach pin
Yarn needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
Back Loop only (blo)
Change (chg)

Size:
Cowl - 9 X 36 inches
Fleur de Lis Pin - 4 X 3 Inches

Cowl Pattern:

Notes:
Ch1 does not count as an hdc.

R: 1 – With C3, Ch 30, 1 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook,
 1 hdc in each ch across, turn. (28hdc)

R: 2 – Ch1, Working in the blo, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 3 – Chg to C2, Working in the blo, ch1, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 4 - Ch1, Working in the blo, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 5 - Chg to C1, Working in the blo, ch1, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 6 - Ch1, Working in the blo, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 7 – R: 54 - Repeat R: 1 – R: 6 (9 times)

R: 8 – Chg to C3, Ch1, Working in the blo, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 9 - Ch1, Working in the blo, 1 hdc in hdc, turn. (28hdc)

R: 10 – Chg to C2, ch 1, 1 dc in each hdc, turn (28dc)

R: 11 – ch1, *1 dc in the 1st 2 dc, 1fpdc in the next 2 dc*
Repeat From * to * across, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn (28sts)

R: 12 - ch1, *1 dc in the 1st 2 dc, 1bpdc in the next 2 dc*
Repeat From * to * across, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn (28sts)

R: 13 – R: 20 – Repeat R: 11 and R: 12 (5 times)

At the end of R: 20 turn your work and sc evenly down
The 1st side of the cowl, across the bottom edge, and up the 2nd side.
Then sc across the bottom edge of R: 20, join to the 1st dc, tie off.

The Pin is made in 3 pieces – the center and 2 sides.
Fleur de Lis Pin – Use H hook and C1

See A Video For the Pin on my 
Youtube Channel at this LINK


Center Piece –
With C1, ch 18, 1 slst in the 2nd ch from the hook,
1scin the next 2 chs, 1hdc in the next 6 chs, 1dc in the next 3 chs,
 1hdc in the next 2 chs, 1 sc in the next 2 chs, sl st in the last ch,
(1 slst, 2sc, 6hdc, 3dc, 2hdc, 2sc, 1slst)

Turn working down the opposite side of the ch
1slst in the 1st ch, 1 sc in the next 2 chs, 1 hdc in the next 2 chs,
 1 dc in the next 3 chs, 1hdc in the next 6 chs, 1sc in the next 2 chs,
1 sl st in the last ch, join with a sl st, tie off, and weave in the ends.
(1 slst, 2sc, 2hdc, 3dc, 6 hdc, 2sc, 1 slst)

    Sl     sc   sc    hdc   hdc   hdc  hdc   hdc   hdc  dc   dc  dc  hdc  hdc   sc   sc   sl

O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O  O O

     Sl     sc    sc    hdc   hdc   hdc  hdc   hdc   hdc  dc   dc  dc  hdc  hdc   sc   sc   sl

Side pieces – make 2 –
Ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc in the next 2chs,
1 hdc in the next ch, 2 hdc in the next ch, 2 dc in the next 2 chs,
2 hdc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 2 sc in the next ch,
1 sc in the last ch, tie off weave in the ends.


Cut a piece of C1 about 18 inches long.
Lay the 2 side pieces on top of the center piece, as shown in the picture,
And warp around the middle of the Fleur de Lis, and secure in the back.

On the back side, run a bead of hot glue, and gently press the pin in place.
I always run more glue on the sides of the pin as well.

Pin the Fleur de Lis in place on the cowl.

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is available for $3.50 in 

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Friday, January 15, 2016

Flag Colorado Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Flag Colorado Dog Bandanna 

Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of


After I designed the Knitting Bandanna, 

I knew I had to design a 

Crochet Version.


The Crochet Version of the Colorado 

Flag bandanna is perfect for just

 about any sizes dog, cat or pet.

 It is written in 3 sizes.

Maximo and Rosie are Modeling the 
Crochet versions of the Colorado Flag Bandanna.
My pooches are the best models.

Although this bandanna is stitched up in 
the Colorado Flag colors,
 it is the perfect bandanna for stitching up 
in your favorite team or school colors.

It is super easy and super quick to crochet.

Colorado Flag Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern 

by Sara Sach

Please, add this pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites


Skill:  Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4)
             I used Red heart Super saver- 
             Royal Blue C1 -about 30 yards
             Small Amount of White – C2, Yellow – C3, Red – C4
Yarn Needle

Stitches and Terms:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Together (tog)

Sizes: Pattern has 3 sizes Small (Medium, Large)
S -2-15 lbs. M-16-30 lbs. L 31-50 lbs.

Notes:
Ch1 at ends of rows does not count as a st.
Ties are intended to be short to keep toes 
and teeth from getting caught.

Pattern:
Ch 51(66, 81) sts with C1 yarn
R: 1- 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
 and in each ch across, ch 1, turn
(50(65, 80 sc))

R: 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn

R: 3 - Repeat R: 2

R: 4 - sl st in the 1st 15(20, 25) sc,
1 sc in the next 16(21, 26) sts,
Leaving the last 15(20, 25) sc, un-stitched, ch1, turn

R: 5 - 1 hdc in each sc, ch 1 turn (16, 21, 26 hdcs)

R: 6 - Change C2, 1 hdc in each hdc, ch1, turn

R: 7 - 1 hdc in each hdc, ch1, turn

R: 8- Chg to C1, hdc the 1st 2 sts tog, 
1 hdc in the next 12(17,22) hdc,
hdc the last 2 sts tog, ch1 turn

R: 9 - hdc the 1st 2 sts tog, 1 hdc in each st across,
hdc the last 2 sts tog, ch1, turn

Continue to Repeat R: 9 till only 2 hdc remain,
st those 2 tog and cut yarn and weave in all your ends.

The number of rows will be different for each size.

Trim - sc evenly around the whole bandanna for a finished edge.

Colorado applique
With C3, Ch 5, 9 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a SL st,
(10hdc)
Change to C4, ch 3, 1 sc in the same st, 2 sc in next 7 sc tie off.
Weave in your ends.
Place on front of bandanna and sew into place with matching yarn.

 Pom Pom
With all four colors of yarn, wrap around your four middle
 Fingers about 25 to 30 times,
 With a white 12 inch piece of yarn, slide it through the
Bundle of yarn and tie tightly.
Cut the pompom to even it up.
And attach to the bandanna at the point with
 The two long strands of white yarn.

The knitting version of the 
Colorado Dog Bandanna 
can be found at this link:

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Jimmy Beans Wool Beanie Bags Review | Posh Pooch Designs

Have you ordered the
I have and I Love it.

 It is so fun to go to the mail box and 
find that package from jimmy beans wool.
It is a fun way to get to try some of the Wool 
and there is also other goodies included.

Each bag comes in a cute little 
Canvas Zipper pouch.
And tucked inside is 4 or 5 balls of wool.
A packet of cleanser soak.
A pattern, knit, crochet or both.
and a few other goodies.

This beanie bag had 5 balls of wool, 
and  fun pompom makers.

This pouch had 4 different textures 
and shades of gray
 and a yarn needle included. 

 This bag had  purple shades and 
this beautiful Shawl stick.
I made this Granny Square Beanie from the 
December and November Beanie Bags.
I just randomly added each ball of wool,
 when one ran out,

Added a little flower with a button.
This is the crochet pattern I used:

I haven't decided what I want to make 
with January's Beanie bag wool.
These 2 Patterns are included in 
January's Beanie Bag.
 I want to make one,
 but can not decide whether to
 do the knitting pattern 
or the crochet pattern.
I Love them both!

jimmie beans wool also has lots of
 Free Patterns from jimmy beans wool
some knitting and some crochet.

Monday, January 11, 2016

Colorado Flag Dog Bandanna Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

I could not leave out our Furry friends, 
or our friends who love to knit,
 for their furry friends.
The Colorado Flag Bandanna 
knitting pattern is quick to stitch up 
and is perfect for the Colorado lover.

 And it is also great for any 
sports team or school colors.
Stitch the bandanna up in your 
favorite Team's colors and 
add a pompom. 
And your your pooch, cat or pet
is ready to cheer on your team.

The bandanna pattern has 3 sizes
 included so it will work for any size dog,
cat or pet!
This knitting pattern is a super easy pattern,
and stitches up quickly.
It is a great pattern if you are learning to knit 
or if you are an experienced knitter.

Colorado Flag Dog Bandanna 
Knitting Pattern by Sara Sach
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Skill:  Easy and Quick!

Materials:
Long Straight Knitting Needles- US10
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) about 30 yards
            Royal Blue – C1, White – C2, Yellow – C3, Red – C4
Yarn Needle
For Applique -
Crochet hook - H

Stitches and Terms:
Cast on (CO)
Bind Off (BO)
Knit (k)
Together (tog)
Decrease (dec)
Change (chg)

Sizes:
Pattern has 3 sizes Small (Medium, Large)
S -2-15 lbs., M-16-30, L 31-50 lbs.

Notes:
The Collar portion is supposed to be rolled or curled.
The ties are supposed to be short to keep them from
Getting caught in toe nails or teeth.

Pattern:
CO 50(65, 80) sts – C1

R: 1 - k all sts

R: 2 - p all sts

R: 3 - k all sts

R: 4 - p all sts

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)

R: 7 - k all sts

R: 8 – chg to C2, P all sts

R: - 9-10 – Repeat R: 8

R: 11 – Chg to C1, p tog 1st 2 sts, p the next 
16(21, 26) sts, p tog last 2 sts

R: 12 - k all sts

R: 13 - p tog 1st 2 sts, p 14(19, 24) sts, p tog last 2 sts

Continue to repeat R: 12 and R: 13, 
stitching 2 dec only on the P rows
 Till you have only 2 Sts on the needle.

K tog the last 2 Sts, BO and weave in your ends.

Colorado Applique - Crochet Pattern
With C3, Ch 5, 9 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a SL st,
(10hdc)
Change to C4, ch 3, 1 sc in the same st, 2 sc in next 7 sc tie off.
Weave in your ends.
Place on front of bandanna and sew into place with matching yarn.

 Pom Pom
With all four colors of yarn, wrap around your four middle
 Fingers about 25 to 30 times,
 With a white 12 inch piece of yarn, slide it through the
Bundle of yarn and tie tightly.
Cut the pompom to even it up.
And attach to the bandanna at the point with
 The two long strands of white yarn.

Maximo is really stylin' The Bandanna.
He is such a ham!
A Crochet Versions can be found at this link:


The perfect item for the Pet lover 
and Colorado Lover!