"Rings' Necklace Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

The Rings Necklace Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I had this Rings Necklace Design  a few years ago,

 then forgot about it.

I pulled it back out and decided to rework it.

Adding a few more rings.

Then I was watching the Olympics and thought,

 "This would look great with the Olympic color rings".

This Crochet Pattern is in no way endorsed by the Olympics, 
it is just a different color variation on an already

 existing design.

You can see the Video on my Youtube

 Channel at this LINK

"Rings" Necklace Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

 Please add this pattern to your Ravelry favorites

Skill: Super Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H / 5.00 MM
Yarn Needle

Yarn - light(3) or Med (4) Any fiber, your choice of colors

Rings - 3 - 5 Gold metal 1 inch rings (silver or plastic can be used)

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

slip stitch (slst)

Single Crochet(sc)

Size; The length of the necklace is up to you

Rings: Join yarn to the 1st ring, sc around the ring 13 times,
 join to the 1st sc, tie off leaving enough yarn for sewing to next neck. 

Weave in the end.

Repeat for as many rings as you want on your necklace.

Sew each ring together with needle and matching yarn..

Chain: Attach the yarn to the first ring and ch as many chs as

 you need for the length you need.

Measure to Make sure it's the length you need.

Attach the end of the ch to the last ring. Weave in your ends securely.

You can use fabric glue on the knots to make they do not come 

undone, if desired.

Super easy, super pretty and lots of color possibilities.

Why Aren't My Crochet Rows Even? Live Video | Posh Pooch Designs

I got this Question just this week.

So I am going to try my best to answer it.

Why are my crochet row ends uneven?

There are several of reasons:
 1. You added a stitch or two.
2. You left off a stitch or two.
3. You skipped a stitch.
4. You got off count.

That seems easy enough -- But, how did you do that?

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Check the crochet pattern you are working on.
 Does it have a "Notes" section?
It should tell you if the ch or chs counts as a st.

If it does not count as a stitch you begin your next row in the 1st stitch, 

But If it does count as a stitch you begin your next row in the 2nd stitch.

Also, Count your stitches to make sure you are keeping the right amount of stitches per row.

Gingerbread Crochet Patterns Christmas in July 2016 | Posh Pooch Designs

The Christmas in July 2016 theme is 
"Christmas Gingerbread".

I have designed some fun new crochet patterns.

"Some for pooches, some for people 
and some for fun"!

The Name of the pattern is the Link.
Just click the name and it will take you to the pattern.

1. Gingerbread Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern

2. Gingerbread Dog Beanie Hat

3. Gingerbread Dog Sweaters

(Boy and Girl Styles)

4. Gingerbread Dog House Ornament

5. Gingerbread Coasters

These are 3 Crochet Pattern, I wrote last year, and 
have given them a "Gingerbread Make over".

6. Mini Sweater Ornament
7. Mini Mittens Ornament
8. Mini Stocking Ornament

I have a few more gingerbread crochet patterns that I will be releasing, 
so keep watching for those.

Gingerbread Coaster Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Gingerbread Cookie Coaster

 Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

These smiling gingerbread Cookiescoasters can also

 be used as Christmas tree ornaments, 

gift tags and be attached to  all sorts of

 Holiday decorations.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

Gingerbread Coasters Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

Please, add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Hook - H /5.00 MM

Yarn - Any Med (4) Yarn- Acrylic, Cotton or Blend
            I used Red heart Super Saver
           Small amount of Brown, White, Black, Red, Green

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Picot Stitch (pcst)

Size: 5 inches across

Special Stitch: Picot Stitch – ch 3, join to the top of the same st

Pattern: Coaster
Ch3 counts as a Double crochet
Rows are join to the ch3 with slst

R: 1 - With brown yarn, Ch 4, 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,

(40dc)

R: 4 - Icing: Change to white yarn, ch1, *1 sc in the next 3 sts, pcst *

Repeat from * to * around coaster edge.join to 2nd sc,  tie off weave in your end.

Face:
With Black yarn using straight stitches embroider the smile and eyes
 on the front of the  coaster.

Cheeks: make 2

Ch3, 5 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, join in a circle with a slst, tie off leaving a

 10 inch tail of yarn for sewing onto front of coaster.

Bow: 
Ch1 does not count as a st.

R: 1 - Ch 8, 1 sc in the 2^nd ch from the end and in each ch across, ch 1 turn. (7sc)

R: 2 – 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (7sc)

R: 3- R: 4 -Repeat R: 2, tie off.

With a 10 inch piece of matching yarn, pinch the center of the bow, and wind yarn

 around several time, secure tightly and attach to coaster.

If you are going to use them as ornaments

I suggest making 2 

of the cookie portion, R: 1 - R: 3,

 And putting them together when stitching R: 4, 

For a sturdier Ornament.

An Ad Free PDF File is Available

 in my Ravelry Shop

 At This LINK

For $2.50

Other Gingerbread Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Gingerbread Dog House Christmas Tree Decoration

Crochet Pattern

Find the pattern at this LINK

Gingerbread Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern

Find the pattern at this LINK

More Gingerbread Patterns to come---

I think I am obsessed with Gingerbread!

What is a Yarn Bowl? | Posh Pooch Designs

What is a Yarn Bowl? What is it Used For? Why do I need one?

Basically a yarn bowl is a bowl that has a hole or several holes.

 You place your yarn ball in it and it keeps it from rolling off, 

as you crochet or knit.

A yarn bowl is not a  tool you have to have, but it sure make keeping up with balls of yarn a lot easier.

See The Live Video on my Youtube channel at this LINK

Yarn Bowls can be made out of wood, glass, ceramic or plastic.

I purchased this beautiful one, hand made with the paw prints

 on it, a few years ago.

I love it, but I think it is too pretty to use for everyday. 

I am afraid I might break it.

I  made this one from Polymer clay.

Here is the blog link of how I did it.

Yarn Bowl From Polymer Clay

This one I crocheted out of T-Shirt yarn.

Yarn Bowl From Tarn

You do not have to buy one, or make one.

There are many house hold items, that you may have laying

 around, that would make great "yarn bowls".

Do you have one of these?

It's a tea kettle, and it makes a perfect "yarn bowl".

and you can find many lovely ones at thrift stores

 and garage sales.

How about one of these?

You can put several balls of yarn in, and just turn it when

 you need a different color.

I am sure there are many items that we can used for keeping those balls of yarn from running away.

There is nothing I dislike more then having to get yarn balls out from under the couch!

Gingerbread Dog House Ornament Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

This little Dog House Gingerbread Christmas Tree 
Ornament Crochet Pattern is adorable.
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 

 It  is designed to look like  a charming little 
Gingerbread House cookie. 

We designed one with traditional Christmas Colors 

and one with bright colors.

And we even designed one in "Frozen Blue Colors"!

These Gingerbread House Christmas Tree Ornaments
 are fun to crochet, and really easy to make.
They make great gift tags, place markers and decorations

If you do not want the dog bone,
they can be embellished in any way you like.

Add Holiday buttons and ribbons or even sparkle jewels.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Gingerbread Dog House Ornament  Crochet Pattern

 by Sara Sach

Please add this Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Yarn Needle

Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 MM

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

             Med. Brown, 1 oz.

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

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Together (tog)
Change To (chgto)

Size:   6 ½ X 5 ½ inches

Notes:

Ch 3 counts as a dc
Ch 1 does not count as st, it is a turning chain.

R: 1 – With Brown yarn, ch 14, 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook,

1 dc in each ch across, ch 3 Turn. (12 dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in each dc, ch 3, turn (12 dc)

R: 3 – R: 4 – Repeat R: 2, Ch1 after R: 4

R: 5 – St tog the 1^st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 8 dc, st tog the last 2 dc, turn, Ch1(10 dc)

R: 6 - St tog the 1^st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 6 dc, st tog the last 2 dc, turn, Ch1 (8 dc)

R: 7 - St tog the 1^st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 4 dc, st tog the last 2 dc, turn, Ch1(6 dc)

R: 8 - St tog the 1^st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, st tog the last 2 dc, turn, Ch1(4 dc)

R: 9 - St tog the 1^st 2 dc, st tog the last 2 dc, turn, Ch1(2 dc)

R: 10 – St tog the last 2 dc, tie off weave in your ends. 

Repeat R: 1 – R: 10 - To Make 2 -For a front and a back of the Gingerbread house.

Door –

R: 1 – With green yarn, Ch 9, 1 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook,
and in each ch across, Ch1 turn (8 sc)

R: 2 – 2 sc in the 1^st st, 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (9 sc)

R: 3 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn (9 sc)

R: 4 –  1 sc in next 7 sc, sc tog the last 2 sc, (8 sc) 

R: 5 – Chgto White yarn, slst across bottom of door,

Then up the side and around to the other side, join to 1 slst, tie off leaving

12 inches of yarn. Place on the front of the house and sew in place using the tail of yarn.

With red yarn, make a French knot for the doorknob.

Place the Front and back of the gingerbread house together, right side out.

Join yarn to the side of the house at R: 4, sc down the side, across the bottom

And up the other side of the house, sewing the front and back together.
Stop at R: 4 on the other side, tie off, and weave in your end.

The Roof –

R: 1 -Join White yarn to the 1^st sc of R: 4, sc evenly up the side of the Roof, stitching through

both the front and the back of the roof, 3 sc in the point, the sc down the other side of the

roof until you reach R: 4 on this side. Ch 1, turn.

R: 2 – 1 hdc in each sc till you reach the point, 3 sc in the top sc, then sc in each sc down, join to the 1 st sc, tie off.

R: 3 – White Red yarn, whip st evenly across the roof.

The Button Candy –

With red yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, join to 1^st sc, tie off leaving a 10 inch tail.

Place and sew on to the front of the Gingerbread house.

Cut a piece of 12 inch yarn and tie on to the top of the Gingerbread house for a hanger.

Dog Bone –

With white yarn, ch 6, slst in the 2^nd ch from the hook, slst in the next 4 chs,

Ch3, sl st in the end of the dog bone,

Working down the opposite side of the ch, ch 3, slst in the 1^st ch,

Slst in the next 5 chs, ch3, slst in the end of the bone, ch3, slst in the 1^st st,

Tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.

Place the bone on the front of the house and sew in place.

They are so cute, and yummy! 

They look good enough to eat!

But don't!

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 in my Ravelry Shop At This LINK

 For $2.50