Monday, April 4, 2016

Girl's Spring Poncho Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Girl's Spring Poncho Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

This is the Child's Poncho to 




The Dolly and Me Spring Poncho Set
 is a Gift for Grand daughter for her birthday.
I will send them to her with some other fun things, 
then I will have some pics of her wearing it.

We have just retested and Updated This Crochet Pattern.
And It now has 3 Sizes included in the pattern -
Small, Medium and Large.
For Little Girls 2 - 10 years old.

See The Video On my Youtube Crochet
 Channel At This LINK


This Blog has the Free Crochet Pattern for the Child's Spring poncho.
The matching Dolly Spring Poncho Crochet Pattern is at this Link:

For The
 Video 
Demonstration 
we used
 This yarn

It worked
 beautifully.
I love The Long Striping effect.
Jersey By 
Hobium yarns
You can find
 it at This LINK





Children's Spring Poncho Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach
Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry favorites.

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook – H/ 5.00MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight yarn (4) Red Heart Love 1 skein each of Color
             Purple – C1, Dark Purple – C2 ( 4 to 6 oz. depending on size)
             Small amount of green, yellow and pink for flowers
Yarn needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Space (sp)
Skip (sk)

Sizes:  
Girl’s Poncho –
3 Sizes: These are approximate sizes, always measure as you work.
Small – 2-4 years (14 X 24 inches)
Medium – 5-7 years (16 X 26 inches)
Large- 8-10 years (18 X 28 inches)

Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a st, ch3 does count as a st.
When changing colors, ch 3 after the color change.
Sizes written (small, Medium, Large)

R: 1 – Ch (S -45, M -55, L -65)
1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across, ch 3, turn.
(44, 54, 64 sc)

R: 2 – Ch3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the next dc, *ch2, sk 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc*
Repeat From * to * across row, ch3, turn (44, 54, 64 sts)

R: 3 – Ch3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 3dc, *ch2, 2 dc in the next ch2 sp*
Repeat From * to * across row, 1dc in the last 2 dc, ch 3, turn.
(44, 54, 64 sts)

R: 4 – Ch3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the next dc, *ch2, 2 dc in the next ch2 sp*
Repeat From * to * across row, 1dc in the last 2 dc, ch 3, turn.
(44, 54, 64 sts)

R: 5 – Repeat R: 3
R: 6 – Repeat R: 4
R: 7 – Repeat R: 3

R: 8 – Chg to C1 – Repeat R: 4
R: 9 – Repeat R: 3
R: 10 – Repeat R: 4
R: 11 – Repeat R: 3
R: 12 – Repeat R: 4
R: 13 – Repeat R: 3

R: 14 – Chg to C2, Repeat R: 4
R: 15 –Repeat R: 3
R: 16 – Repeat R: 4 – Skip to R: 24 For Small
R: 17 – Repeat R: 3
R: 18 – Repeat R: 4
R: 19 – Repeat R: 3 – Skip to R: 24 For Medium

R: 20 - Chg to C2, Repeat R: 4
R: 21 –Repeat R: 3
R: 22 – Repeat R: 4
R: 23 – Repeat R: 3

R: 24 – Chg to C1, 1 dc in each dc, and 2 dc in each ch 2 sp across, ch 3
 turn (44, 54, 64 dc)

R: 25 – Forming the neck hole, 1 dc in the 1st (13, 15, 18) dc, ch (16, 22, 26)
 sk the next (16, 22, 29) dc,
join to the next dc with a dc, 1 dc in the next (13,15, 18) dc, ch3, turn
(44, 54, 64 sts)

R: 26 – 1 dc in each dc and in each 2dc in ch2 sp across, ch3, turn. (44, 54, 64 dc)

R: 26 – R: 44 – Repeat R: 2 – R: 23
For the size you are making.

R: 45 – 1 sc in each dc and 2 dc in each ch2 sp  across, (44, 54, 64 sc)

 Trim-
Chg to C2, Turn working up the side of the poncho, Ch3,
2 dc in the corner, dc evenly,
Placing 1 dc in the end of each row, 3 dc in the next corner,
dc across the bottom of the poncho, 3 dc in the corner,
dc evenly up the 2nd side of the poncho.
dc across the front bottom of the poncho, join to the ch3 with a sl st.
Tie off and weave in the ends.


Medium Flowers – Make 3 in your choice of colors
Ch 2, 12 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a slst to 1st dc.
Ch 3, 3 dc, in 1st dc, ch3, sl st in the next dc, ch 3, (1 petal made)
Repeat 5 more times for 6 petals. Tie off, and weave in your end.
Sew onto poncho.
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For $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop at the LINK

Includes Both the Child's and 

The Doll's Poncho Patterns
The Poncho For The Dolly is at This LINK
 So Springy and cute.
 I just know My grand daughter will love them.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Dolly Spring Poncho For American Girl Dolls Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Dolly Spring Poncho 
Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs
My grand daughter's birthday is coming and 
I am having a blast designing her some doll clothes
 for her American Girl Dolls.

She asked for some "Dolly and Me" Things
 so this is the first one I came up with.


The Dolly and Me Spring Ponchos
She loves Purple, and I was thinking Spring.
I really love it.
I think the Bright flowers really make the 
Ponchos say,"Spring is Here!"
The Doll is wearing a "Simple Doll Dress" 
under the poncho.
You can find that Crochet Pattern here:

See The Video On My Youtube Crochet 
Channel At This LINK

Dolly Spring Ponchos Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites
Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight yarn (4) Red Heart Love (2 oz of each color)
             Purple – C1, Dark Purple – C2
             Small amount of green, yellow and pink for flowers
Yarn needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Space (sp)
Skip (sk)

Size:  Doll poncho - Fits 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls (9 X 12 inches)
         
Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a st, ch2 does count as a st.
When changing colors, ch2 after the color change.

R: 1 – with C2, ch 31, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
 1 sc in each ch across, ch 2, turn, (30sc)

R: 2 – Ch2 counts as 1st hdc, 1 hdc in the next sc, *ch2, sk 2 sc, 1 hdc in the next 2 sc*
Repeat From * to * across row, ch2, turn (8 clusters, 7 ch2 sps = 30sts)

R: 3 - Ch2 counts as 1st hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp
*ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp*
Repeat From * to * across row, 1hdc in the last 2 hdc, ch 2, turn.
(9 clusters, 6 ch2 sps = 30sts)

R: 4 - Ch2 counts as 1st hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc, *ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp*
Repeat From * to * across row, 1hdc in the last 2 hdc, ch 2, turn.
(8 clusters, 7 ch2 sps =30sts)

R: 5 – Repeat R: 3

R: 6 – Chg to C1, Repeat R: 4
R: 7 – Repeat R: 3
R: 8 – Repeat R: 4
R: 9 – Repeat R: 3

R: 10 – Chg to C2, Repeat R: 4
R: 11 – Repeat R: 3
R: 12 – Repeat R: 4
R: 13 – Repeat R: 3

R: 14 –Chg to C1, 1hdc in each hdc and 2 hdc in each ch 2 sp  across, ch1, turn (30 hdc)

R: 15 – Forming the neck hole - 1 hdc in the 1st 8 hdc, ch14, sk the next 14 hdc,
Join to the next hdc with a hdc, 1 hdc in the last 7 hdc, ch 1, turn
(8hdc, ch14, 8hdc =30 sts)
R: 16 – 1 hdc in each hdc, and in each ch across, ch1 turn, (30hdc)

R: 17 – Chg to C1, Repeat R: 2
R: 18 – Repeat R: 3
R: 19 – Repeat R: 4
R: 20 – Repeat R: 3

R: 21 – Chg to C2, Repeat R: 4
R: 22 – Repeat R: 3
R: 23 – Repeat R: 4
R: 24 – Repeat R: 3

R: 25 – Chg to C1, Repeat R: 4
R: 26 – Repeat R: 3
R: 27 – Repeat R: 4
R: R8 – Repeat R: 5

R: 29 – 1sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch 2 sp across (30hdc)


 Trim-
With C2, Turn working up the side of the poncho, 3 hcc in the corner, hdc evenly,
Placing 1 hdc in the end of each row, 3 hdc in the next corner,
hdc across the bottom of the poncho, 3 hdc in the corner,
hdc evenly up the 2nd side of the poncho.
hdc across the front bottom of the poncho, join to the ch2 with a sl st.
Tie off and weave in the ends.

Small Flowers – Make 3 in your choice of colors
Ch 2, 12 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a slst to 1st dc.
Ch 3, 3 hdc, in 1st dc, ch3, sl st in the next dc, ch 3, (1 petal made)
Repeat 5 more times for 6 petals. Tie off, and weave in your end.
Sew onto poncho.
The Child's Size Spring Poncho Crochet Pattern
Is ready!

An Ad Free PDF File is Now Available
For $2.50 in my Ravelry Shop At This LINK
The PDF file includes both the Doll's And
 Child's Poncho Pattern

You can find the Pattern at this link:



Friday, April 1, 2016

Simple Doll Dress For American Girls Dolls | Posh Pooch Designs

Simple Doll Dress
Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of

Simple Doll Dress From 18 inch Dolls 
like the American Girl Dolls

I have been working on some fun American Girl Doll Items
 for my Grand daughter's Birthday.
And I realized the Doll I use for sizing and modeling is 
undressed. I made a simple doll dress and really liked 
how it turned out. So I am sharing it with you.
Bright Colors!
Be looking for a few more doll items, 
as I have a few more items in mind.

See The Video on my Youtbe Channel at This LINK

Simple Doll Dress Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please, add this pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - G
Yarn - Worsted Weight yarn (4) I Love This yarn – Yellow (1 oz.)
Yarn needle
Decorative Button

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Space (sp)
Skip (sk)

Size:  Fits 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls

Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch

Notes:
Ch3 counts as a dc

R: 1 – Ch 38, 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 3 chs,
*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next 8 chs*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times
2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next 4 chs, ch 3. turn

R: 2 - 1 dc in the next 5 chs,
*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp, 1 dc in the next 12 dc*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times
2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in the next 6 chs, ch 3 turn

R: 3 - 1 dc in the next 7 chs,
*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp, 1 dc in the next 16 dc*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times
2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in the next 8 chs, ch 3 turn

R: 4 - 1 dc in the next 9 chs,
*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp, 1 dc in the next 20 dc*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times
2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in the next 10 chs, ch 3 turn
R: 5 – Sc in the 1st 10 dc, 1 sc in the ch1 sp, *ch 4, sk 1 st, sc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * to the next ch1 sp, 1 sc in the ch1 space each in each dc across, (20dc)
and in the next ch 1 sp, 1 sc in the ch1 sp, *ch 4, sk 1 st, sc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * to the next ch1 sp, 1 sc in the ch1 space each in the last 10 dc, 
ch 3 turn.
Fold The Bodice in half and line up the sleeve openings.
R: 6 – 1 dc in the next 10 sts, ch 6, attach to the front of the bodice at ch1 space,
1 dc in each sc across front of dress, ch 6, join to ch 1 space of back of bodice,(20dc)
1 dc in the last 10 dc, ch 3 turn (10 dc, ch 6, 20 dc, ch 6, 10 dc = 52sts)
R: 7 – 1 dc in each dc, and in each ch around, do not turn,
 join to the 1st dc of this row with a sl st, ch3 (52dc)

R: 8 – 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3(52dc)

R: 9 - R: 13 – Repeat R: 8

R: 14 – *1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc, join, ch 3 (65dc)

R: 15 – Repeat R: 14 (81dc)

R: 16 – sc in the 1st st,* ch 4, sk the next st, sc in the next st*
Repeat From *to * around hem of skirt, join to 1st sc with a sl st.
 Tie off weave in your ends.


 Attach a decorative button of choice to the front of the dress.

Back of Dress. Ch 30 and attach the ch to one side of the top of the back of the dress.
Lace it through the other side and tie a bow to keep back of dress closed.

This little Dress for your Dolls can be made in any 
color or colors of yarn, and can be 
embellished with buttons, ribbons,
 appliques, and bows for lots of different looks.

What colors will you make your doll Dress?
If you do make some feel free to post
 a pic to our facebook page at:

An Ad Free Instant Download Crochet Pattern
 is available 
in my Ravelry shop for $4.50 at this link:

Sneak Peek of the new Dolly and Me Poncho Set
Coming Soon!

Friday, March 25, 2016

C2C Pixel Graph Dog Blanket Crochet Pattern and Video | Posh Pooch Designs

Corner To Corner Pixel Graph Dog Blanket
Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach of

I have been working on this new Blanket for some time.
I would finish a square, then set it down.
I liked the Heart, Paw Print and Dog Bone,
 but was having trouble deciding on 
what the 4th square should be.
Then as I was sitting there sipping coffee,
 it came to me...
Design a Coffee Mug Square!
I really like how it turned out.
So Happy to finally have it finished! 
The Blanket is designed with Red Heart With Love.
this Yarn is perfect, it is strong, soft and washable.

I also made a Video to help you.
 The Video has tips about:
 Reading graphs, 
Starting the C2C,
 Changing Colors
 and Descreasing.

See this Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

C2C Pixel Graph Dog Blanket Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook – I
Yarn – Worsted Weight Yarn (4) I Used Red Heart With Love
              I skein each (6oz/ 615 yds.) Dark Brown, Beige, Cream, Red, Blue
              Small amount of orange
Yarn Needle – For weaving in ends

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)

Size:
Each Square measures 12 X 12 inches
Blanket Measures 30 X 30 inches

Graphs: Each Pixel Graph is crocheted individually using the C2C
( Corner to Corner) Method.
The graph is worked starting at the bottom right corner and
worked toward to top left corner.
I cross off each row as I work it.

Square Colors:
       1.   Paw Print – Dark Brown back ground, cream paw print and trim
       2.   Heart – Beige background, red heart and trim
       3.   Dog Bone – Beige back ground, dark brown bone and trim
       4.   Coffee Mug – Cream back ground, dark brown mug and trim,
     blue and orange flower

R: 1 – With color for Square indicated above,
Ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as ch3) 1 dc in next 2 ch, Turn.
1 block.

R: 2 -Ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook,
1 dc in each of next 2 ch,
Skip the next 3 dc.
Slst in the Ch 3, (ch3, 3 dc) in next ch3 sp, Turn.
2 blocks.

R: 3 – Ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook,
1 dc in each of next 2 ch,
*Slst in the Ch 3, (ch3, 3 dc) in next ch3 sp*
Repeat From * to * 1 time
3 blocks.

R: 4 - Ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook,
1 dc in each of next 2 ch,
*Slst in the Ch 3, (ch3, 3 dc) in next ch3 sp*
Repeat From * to * 2 times
4 blocks.

R: 5 - Ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook,
1 dc in each of next 2 ch,
*Slst in the Ch 3, (ch3, 3 dc) in next ch3 sp*
Repeat From * to * 3 times
5 blocks.

Continue increasing, doing color changes were indicated by graphs,
until reaching 15 rows.(coffee mug is 16)

Decreasing: Start on the next row
Ch1, Sl st in the next 3 dc. *Slst, ch3, 3dc in the next ch3 sp*
Repeat from * to * across row
Slst in the last ch3 space ch1, turn

Repeat the Decreasing row until you have finished the square.
Measures approximately 12 X 12 inches

Note On changing colors:

The Graphs:
Sc crochet evenly around each Square, placing 3 sc in each corner.

Joining the Squares: Choose how you want the Squares to lay.
With Cream Yarn sc in the 1st squares corner, then sc in the joining squares corner,
Sk the next st on the 1st square, sc in the next st, then sk the next st on the 2nd square,
sc in the next st.
Continue across the row alternating back and forth between the 2 squares.

Repeat on the other Squares.

Repeat the same process stitching the 2 sections together to form a large square.


Repeat the same process stitching the 2 sections together to form a large square.

Trim:
Hdc with Cream, completely around the blanket,
placing 3 hdc in each corner, join to the beginning hdc.
Repeat with a Row of Blue, a Row of Red and a Row of Brown,
tie off and weave in all your ends.

The Finished Blanket Measure approximately 30 X 30

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PDF file Crochet Pattern
 is available in my Craftsty Shop
 For $2.50 at this link: