Live Video Chat - "Are Beginner and Easy Crochet patterns the Same?" | Posh Pooch Designs

On This Weeks Live Video Chat with Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

We are discussing the Question, 

"Are Beginner and Easy Crochet Patterns
 the Same?"

The Answer is "NO"!

The Crochet Skill Levels Beginner and Easy

 are not the same.

See The Live Video on my Youtube channel
 at This LINK

Here is a Basic Description of the Crochet Pattern 
Skill Levels

Beginner - Projects for first-time crocheters using basic 

stitches and techniques. Minimal shaping. 

( For Example - slip stitches, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, half Double Crochet)

Easy - Projects using basic stitches and techniques, 

repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, 

and some shaping.

(For Example - Front post and Back post stitches, Front loop and Back Loop Stitches)

Intermediate - Projects using a variety of stitches and 

techniques, multiple color changes, And more advanced

 shaping, finishing techniques.

(For Example -cables, tapestry, Tunisian)

Experienced - Projects using intricate stitch patterns,

,

techniques and textures. Multiple color changes,

 fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and finishing.

( Intricate lace work, difficult placement of stitches)

This is the standard among most crochet designers,

but there is some " wiggle room"  on the part of 

crochet pattern designers.

What's New This Week At

Posh Pooch Designs

Click the link Under the name of the Pattern,

and it will take you to the free pattern.

Mentor Chunky Pom Pom Hat

Free Crochet Pattern and Video

Happy Heart Cowl

 Free Crochet Pattern and Video

Button Dog Scarf Collar

 Free Crochet Pattern and Video

February Amethyst Square

Free Crochet Pattern and Video

ENJOY!

February Amethyst Square Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Square 2 For Monthly Crochet A Long

February Amethyst 6 inch Square

THIS CROCHET PATTERN HAS 

BEEN RETESTED AND UPDATED

 WITH NEW PICTURES AND 

A BRAND NEW VIDEO

AT THIS LINK

Mentor Pom Pom Chunky Beanie Hat | Posh Pooch Designs

The Mentor Chunky Pom Pom Hat

Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
 is perfect for both Men and Women, 
as well as, Boys and Girls.

And, Although it has "holes' in it, it is still very warm, 

because it is made with chunky yarn.

I Love This Pattern because it is easy to adjust to any size.

And, it stitches up quickly because we are using a bulky (6) yarn

We Updated the Pattern with lots of pictures and 

used Mandala Thick and Quick from Lion Brand yarns.

 I love how it worked out!

See The Video On my Youtube Crochet

 Channel At This LINK

The Pattern is super easy and super quick, 
and sports a big pom pom on the top.

Mentor Chunky Pompom Hat Crochet Pattern

Please add this Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry favorites

 By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – N/ 9.00 MM

Yarn - Chunky (6) Mandala - Thick and Quick 5 oz. 

Yarn Needle
Scissors

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Space (sp)

Skip (sk)

Together (tog)

Back Loop Only (blo)

Size: Youth (20 inches) Adult (22 inches)

Pattern written for Youth with Adult in Parenthesis.

2 Rows of the band = 1 inch

Pattern Notes:

Ch1 at the end of rows, does not count as a stitch, it is a turning chain.

Ch4 at beginning of rounds counts as a “dc, ch1”.

Join rounds with a Slip Stitch.

R: 1 - Starting with the Hatband –

Ch 6, 1 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook,

And in each ch across, ch1, turn (5 sc)

R: 2 - Working in the blo,

1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (5sc)

R: 3 – R: 40 (44) - Repeat R: 2

Do not tie off.

R: 41 (45) -Place the 2 ends together and slst closed

To form the hatband. Do not tie off.

R: 42(46) - Dc evenly around the top of the hatband,

Place 1 dc in the top of each row,

 Join to the 1^st dc with a slst.

41(45) Dc

R: 43(47) – Ch4, *sk next dc, dc in the next dc, ch1*

Repeat From * to * around, join to ch3.

R: 44(48) – Ch4, * 1 dc in the next ch1 sp, ch1*

Repeat From * to * around, join

R: 45(49)- R: 47 (52) – Repeat R: 43(48)

Add More Rows here is More height is desired

R: 48 (53)– Ch 3, 1 dc in each ch1 sp around, (NO ch1 between dcs) join

R: 49 (54) – Ch 3, *st tog next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next dc*

Repeat from * to * around, join, tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.

With the yarn needle gather the top of the hat closed and tie off securely.

Make a Medium Pom pom using both Colors.
Click this LINK for How I make pompoms.

I used Lion Brand Yarn’s Wool Ease 
Thick and Quick – Hudson Bay On This set.

For Both the Cowl and the Hat

You can find the Cowl Pattern at this LINK

An Ad Free PDF file Is Available 
In My Ravelry Shop For $3.50
At This LINK

Live Video Chat with Sara - "Is it a Pompom or A Pompon? And Whats the best way to make one? | Posh Pooch Designs

This Week on our Live Video Chat with Sara Sach of

Posh Pooch Designs

See The Live Video Chat on my Youtube Channel
at This LINK


I received this Question a few weeks ago,

 "Is it a Pompom or A Pompon? And 

Whats the best way to make one?

I have always called them "Pompoms" 

So I went to Wikipedia.

"A pom-pom – also spelled pom-pon, pompom or pompon –

 is a loose, fluffy, decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material.

Pom-poms may come in many colors, sizes, and varieties and

 are made from a wide array of materials, including wool, 

cotton, paper, plastic, and occasionally feathers."

I guess I was right and wrong!

My Favorite way to make Pompoms really depends on the size I need make.
here are my 3 Favorites ways to make Pompoms.

See the Video Of how I make Pompoms on my Youtube Channel at this Link

1. For Tiny Pompoms.
I use my fingers.

2. For Medium Pompoms.
I use toilet paper rolls.

3. For Large Pompoms.
I use a large embroidery hoop.

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How to make Polymer Clay button molds.

Happy Hearts Beanie and Slouchy

 Free Crochet Pattern and Video

Round Bottom Cotton Shopping Bag

Free Crochet Pattern and Video

Silly Crochet Poem Video - 

I'm Just an Oma Having fun!

Dog Bandanna Free Crochet 

Pattern and New Video

Happy Hooking!

How To make Polymer Clay Button Molds | Posh Pooch Designs

How To make Polymer Clay Button

 Molds from buttons. 

It is really fun and easy to do.

I just can not stop making them!

Here are some of the molds I have made.

What You need:

Parchment Paper

Polymer Clay

Buttons

Oven 

Plastic Knife

Tooth Pick

Preheat your oven to 275 degree

 Bake molds 15 minutes

Line your baking pan with Parchment Paper

Take a Small amount of Clay and 

soften it by kneading it.

 Roll in a ball and Gently flatten it out.

Put a little corn starch on the clay, 

 and press a button into the flat surface.

Slowly and carefully Pull off the button and bake.

You may need to use your knife or tooth pick

 to help get the mold off the button.

When done, let cool and rest for 24 hours before using.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 

at This Link

Have fun and make lots of 
Molds and Buttons for all your 
Crochet, Knitting and Sewing Projects!

Silly Yarn Poem - I'm Just An Oma Having Fun! | Posh Pooch Designs

Silly Yarn Poem - I'm Just An Oma Having Fun

Written by Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

I wrote this silly poem about yarn, because 

someone on Youtube told me,

" You need to be more professional".

 My answer was, " I am not a professional,

 I am Just an Oma having fun!"

Oh, My Grandkids call me Oma.

See me "perform" the Poem on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

I’M Just an Oma Having fun!

I Love Balls of Yarn, and crochet hooks.

I Just don’t have time for Romance Books.

I Got lots of yarn balls up to the ceiling,

made of squishy Fluff,

I’ve Got every color imaginable and More,

Because I just cannot get enough.

But, that’s ok with me… 

Because I’m just an Oma having fun!

I’ve been told, I am hooker fine, 

Because I love to Crochet.

But I just cannot help it, 

I need to do it every day!

I love to use my crochet hook 

to create what’s in my mind.

Looping, joining, and slip stitching 

with all the yarn I find.

And that’s Okay With me… Because I am

 just an Oma having fun!

Knitting is fun, and it looks great,

 it’s as pretty as can be.

Embroidery, tatting or cross stitch

just don’t do it for me.

I need my hook and balls of yarn 

well within my reach.

And Some would even say,

that makes me a yarn Freak!

But ya know, that’s okay With me…

Because I am just an Oma having Fun!

So you see, I am just an Oma having Fun,

 Doing what I love to Do,

Acrylic, cotton, alpaca too, 

Bamboo blends and Wool,

Whether the yarn is thick or thin,

 I just love it all.

Yarn, yarn, yarn, yarn, yarn, yarn, yarn,

I just love all  yarn!

And I m’ Just An Oma having Fun….

With YARN!

Written By Sara Sach

 I even have Yarn balls in my hair!

I guess I am  Yarn Goddess!