Christmas Gingerbread Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Christmas Gingerbread Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

Rosie and Maximo Look really festive in their new

 Gingerbread Dog Bandannas.

This is the perfect photo prop for your 

Christmas and Holiday Family pictures.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK.

Gingerbread Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

Yarn Needle

Tape measure

Crochet Hook – H

Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) – Red heart Super Saver

             C1- Med. Brown, 3 oz., C2 - White, 2 oz.

             Small amount of Red and Green, or Bright Pink and Spring Green

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Back Loop only (blo)

Front Loops only (flo)

Picot Stitch (pcst)

Special Stitch – Picot Stitch – sc, Ch 3, join to top of sc.

Size:   XS – 8  inch neck

             S - 10 inch neck

           M – 12 inch neck
Easily adjusted to larger sizes.

Notes:

Measure your dog’s neck with the tape measure.

Ch 3 at ends of rows counts as a dc.
Ch 1 does not count as a st.

Pattern:

R: 1 - Ch 4, 4 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, ch 3, turn (5dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (7dc)

R: 3 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 5 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (9dc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 7 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (9dc)

R: 5 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 9 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (11dc)

R: 6 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 11 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (13dc)

Skip to R:  11 for XS

R: 7 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 13 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (15dc)

R: 8 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 15 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (17dc)

Skip to R: 11 for Small

R: 9 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 17 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch3, turn, (19dc)

R: 10 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 1 dc in the next 19 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Ch1, turn, (21dc)

To make the bandanna even larger, continue to repeat R: 10 until desires Size.

R: 11 – Working in the Back loops Only, for this row only – 1 sc in each dc across,

Turn, (Xs -13sc, S-17dsc, M-21sc)

R: 12 – Ties - Ch  -Xs -15, S-20, M-25, slst in each ch across,  sc across top of bandanna,

ch  - XS -15, S-20, M-25, ch 2, turn.

The ties are short to keep from getting caught in toe nails and teeth.
If you want them longer, ch longer.

R: 13 – 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and in each ch, 1 sc in each dc across,
1sc in each slst, ch 1 turn

R: 14 – 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn

R: 15  - 1 sc in each sc, tie off weave in ends.

Frosting Trim –
Make sure the side of the bandanna with the BLO is facing toward the back,
 as we will be stitching in the FLO.

Attach white yarn to the left side of the bandanna under the tie.

Stitching evenly down the side of the bandanna, placing 1 st in the end of each row.

*Work 2 sc, 1 sc pcst (see special st above)

Repeat From * to* down to the point then up the other side of the bandanna.

Continue to repeat from * to * across the front of the bandanna, in the

  Front loops of R: 11, Join to 1^st sc.

Buttons – Make 3- 

Ch 3, 5 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, join to form a circle, 

tie off. (6 sc)
Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn for sewing button on front of bandanna.

Bow –

R: 1 - With Red/ Pink Ch 11, 1 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across,

ch 1, turn (10sc)

R: 2- 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (10sc)

R: 3 – R: 5 – Repeat R: 2, tie off, Weave in your ends.

Cut a 12 in piece of matching yarn, pinch the center of the bow and wrap the 

yarn around the bow 3 or 4 times.
Tie securely. Sew on to the top of the bandanna.

There is a Matching Gingerbread Dog Hat crochet Pattern

available in my 

Ravelry and Etsy shops

As Always, if you make one for your pooch or pet.

Please, post a pic to my Facebook page at

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Christmas In July 2016 has begun! | Posh Pooch Designs

Merry    Christmas    in    July!

We have a lot of things going on for 

Our Christmas in July Event


See This Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

We have a 50% off sale going on in Our

Ravelry shop

This sale includes ALL patterns,

not just Christmas patterns.

Also includes knitting patterns.

And While you are there, Check out all my Free patterns!

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We have started a Christmas list of Crochet Videos on Our Youtube channel, 

See that list HERE

We have plans to add new pattern videos and some of our old favorites.

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We also have some great Pattern bundles, at reduced prices in Our

Etsy shop

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 We always have Free Crochet Patterns For Christmas on 

Our Free Crochet Pattern pages:

Free Crochet Patterns

Scroll down to the Christmas category

and

Free Crochet Patterns For Dogs

What is "Christmas in July"? | Posh Pooch Designs

Where did it start? And By Whom? 

And Why?

I did some investigating and 
found several answers. 

Some say it was invented by retailers to
 get sales during a law sales time, and get rid of previous years Christmas Stock.

 Some say it was invented in Australia, and Southern hemisphere Countires, because the 
weather is reversed, So they will have cold 
weather and snow at Christmas.

Another post said that back before Air Travel, if you had relatives or missionaries in other countries, you wanted to send gifts to, you had to get them posted by the middle of July for them to get them by Christmas.

Another person said it was invented at summer camps,
 for fun gifts and celebrations.

This is my theory:
It was started by Crocheters, Knitters,
and Crafters to get a jump start 
on their Christmas presents.

That's my story and I am sticking to it.

"yes, The video started out side ways, But I got it fixed".

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK.

So What does 
Posh Pooch Designs have planned for 
"Christmas in July 2016"?

I am designing some new Christmas 
Crochet patterns.
AND
I have several Crochet Pattern videos
planned, as well.
I have linked the Blog with the written patterns,
Once the video is ready I will link that, as well.

1. Dog Poop Christmas Ornament

2. Christmas Sweater Mug Cozy

3. Mini Mittens ornaments

4.Santa Claus Coaster

5.Mini Ugly Sweater Ornaments

6. Santa Dog Bandanna

If there is a Christmas design you have a question
 about, or want to see a video for,
and it is not listed, let me know. 
And I will try to fit it in.

You can see my Christmas Designs
at these links:
Christmas Posh Pooch Designs on Ravelry

Posh Pooch Christmas Designs on Etsy
Check out my Pattern Bundles for extra saving!

Free Posh Pooch Designs Christmas Patterns
Scroll down to the Christmas Category

Happy Little Scrubbies Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Happy Little Scrubbies Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

These scrubbies are so cute, 

they make doing the dishes or cleaning the
 bath tub seem fun.

Well, Not really. But how can you not smile when you
 are cleaning with a one of these Happy Little Scrubbies.

The are designed with a Cotton yarn and Scrubby yarn, 

which I think is the perfect marriage of 2 yarns!

They come through the wash better every time you wash them.

For The pattern I used Sugar and Cream Cotton yarn

and Red Heart Sparkle Scrubby yarn.

The Regular Red Heart Scrubby Works great, too.

See the video on my Youtube Channel 
at this LINK

Happy Little Scrubby Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please, add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook : I / 5.50 MM
Yarns: Cotton Peaches and Cream - any colors
           Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle - any colors
           or Red Heart Scrubby - any colors
           Small amount of Black cotton yarn for eyes and mouth
Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)

Size: 4 inches across

Pattern Notes:
Ch 3 counts as a dc, join rounds with a slst.

Make 1 each, of Cotton Yarn and Scrubby Yarn

R: 1 - Ch 4, 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 8 more dc in the the same ch,
join to the top of the ch 3, Ch 3 ( 10dc)

Cotton Yarn

Scrubby Yarn

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, join to top of ch 3,
Ch 3 (20dc)

Cotton Yarn

Scrubby Yarn

R: 3 -1 dc in the same st as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, join to top of ch 3
(40dc)

Scrubby Yarn                 Cotton Yarn

Tie off cotton circle, weave in ends.


Do not tie off the circle made of Scrubby yarn.

Place the 2 circles together, right side out, sc around the edges,
sewing the circles  together. Join to the 1st sc and weave in ends.

Embroider the eyes and smile on the Cotton circle.

Front of Happy Little Scrubbies

Back of Happy Little Scrubbies

make some for you, and give some away!

What a great way to brighten some one's day.

An Ad Free PDF file is Available
For $2.50 in my Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK

Chihuahua Rag Dolls Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Chihuahua Rag Dolls Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

I received a Special Request To Design a 

"Chihuahua  Lappenpop" or Rag Dog

Crochet Pattern.

I wasn't sure what that was.

So after a little investigating, I decided it was a great

 idea to design one that resembled my 

Posh Pooch Designs Logo.

I am so loving how they turned out and 

I think my pooches like them too.

Just joking... giggle. They are unimpressed.

But I Love them!

We have Started Our Crochet a Long!

Chihuahua Rag Doll Crochet A Long

 Part 1 Video

See the Part 1 Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Part 2 Video

See The Part 2 Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Part 3 Video

See the Part 2 Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

Part 4 Video

See the part 4 Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Chihuahua Rag Doll Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Hook: G

Yarn Needle

Yarn: Worsted Weight (4) – Red heart Super Saver (C1, C2)

           (Dark Pink, Light Pink – 2 oz. of each or

             Dark teal, Spring Green – 2 oz. of each

             Small amount of Black or Dark Brown)

Stuffing – Small amount for head, nose and paws.

Stitch markers – 2

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain - ch

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet - sc

Single Crochet together (sc tog)

Double Crochet – dc

Double Crochet Together (dc tog)

Half Double Crochet - hdc

Size: 16 X 18 inches

Body of Rag Doll:

Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc on each round.

Join rounds with a Slst.

R: 1 –Starting at the bottom of the Doll body –

 With C1, Ch 33, 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 28 dc,

2 dc in the last dc, Turn working back down the opposite side of the ch,

2 sc in the 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 28 dc, 2 dc in the last dc,

Join to 1^st dc, ch3 (64 dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (64dc)

R: 3 – Repeat R: 2

R: 4 – Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 29 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 30 dc, Join, ch 3 (62dc)

R: 5 – Repeat R: 2

R: 6 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 28 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 29 dc, Join, ch 3 (60dc)

R: 7 - Repeat R: 2

R: 8 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 27 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 28 dc, Join, ch 3 (58dc)

R: 9 - Repeat R: 2

R: 10 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 26 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 27 dc, Join, ch 3 (56dc)

R: 11 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 25 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 26 dc, Join, ch 3 (54dc)

R: 12 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 24 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 25 dc, Join, ch 3 (52dc)

R: 13 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 23 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 24 dc, Join, ch 3 (50dc)

R: 14 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 22 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 23 dc, Join, ch 3 (48dc)

R: 15 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 21 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 22 dc, Join, ch 3 (46dc)

R: 16 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 20 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 21 dc, Join, ch 3 (44dc)

R: 17 - Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 19 dc,

Dc tog the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 20 dc, Join, ch 3 (40dc)

R: 18 – 1 dc in each dc, join, place the front and back of the body together,

Slst across the top sewing them together, tie off, weave in your ends.

Paws: Make 4

Paws are stitched in rounds.

R: 1 – With C2, ch 2, 6sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook,

mark rounds with a stitch marker, (6sc)

R: 2 – 2 sc in the each sc around, (12sc)

R: 3 – 1 sc in each sc, (12sc)

R: 4 – Repeat R: 3

R: 5 – Change to C1, Repeat R: 3

R: 6- R: 15 – Repeat R: 3

Place a small amount of stuffing in the bottom of the paw, place the front and back together,

Slst across the top sewing the paw closed.

Sew the paws on the Body using the tail of yarn, as shown in the picture.

Chihuahua head -

The head is stitched in rounds

R: 1 – With C1, Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, place your st marker, (6sc)

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

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

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

R: 5 - 11 - 1 sc in each st around, (24 sc)

R: 12 - Sc in the 1st 2 sts, sc2tg in the next st, repeat around, (18 sc)

R: 13 - Sc in the 1st st, sc2tg, Repeat around, (12 sc)

Stuff the head, but not tightly, I light a soft huggable head.

R: 14 - sc2tg around, sew the head closed.

Tie off leaving about a 12 inch tail to sew head on the blanket.

Nose –

R: 1 – With C2, Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join in a circle, ch 1(6sc)

R: 2 - 2 sc in each sc, join, ch1 (12 sc)

R: 3 – 1 sc in each sc, join, tie off leaving an 18 inch tail of yarn.

Place a tiny bit of stuffing in the nose, place nose on the front of the head

 and sew in place.

Use black or Brown yarn to sew on nose and eyes.

Ears – Make 2

R: 1 – With C2, ch 13, 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 4 chs,

1 hdc in the next 3 chs, 1 sc in the next 2chs, 2 sc in the last ch,

Turn working back down the opposite side of the ch,

2 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next 2 chs, 1 hdc in the next 3 chs, 1 dc in the next 5

R: 2 – ch to C1, evenly st 4 sc across the bottom edge of the ear, Turn

1 sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in the next st, ch 1, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the last 11 sts

Join to the 1^st sc, tie off leaving an 18 inch tail yarn.

Use the tail of Yarn to sew the ears on each side of the head.

Tail –

With C2, Ch 17, 1 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next 4 chs,

1 hdc in the next 5 chs, 1 dc in the next 5 chs, tie off and leave a 12 inch tail of yarn.

 Place the tail on the back of the Doll and sew in place.

 A Ad Free PDF Download Crochet Pattern 

 is Available in my Ravery Shop

For $3.50 at The Link

I think these Rag dolls are so cute and 

really love how easy they are to make.

You can use any colors of yarn.

You could even make one to match your Chihuahua's colors.

Have some stitching fun and see what you come up with!

And As Always, Feel Free to post a pic to my facebook page

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