Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Live Video - How to Read a Yarn Label Part 1 | Posh Pooch Designs

"Live With Sara" 
of
Today we are discussing
"How to Read A Yarn Label  - Part 1"
Understanding the Basic information.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 
at This LINK


 We are going to be using The Red heart Ombre Yarn
 Label as our example.
Ounces,Yards, Millimeters.
Information for the Pattern on the other side of the label.
 The Scan Label:
 Yarn Color and Dye Lot

It even tells you how to pull the beginning yarn out to
 get started with your project.
Pattern on the back of the Label

NEXT WEEK:
How To Read a Yarn Label Part 2
What do those Symbols mean?

What's New At Posh Pooch Designs

Loopy Flower Free Crochet Pattern,
Photo Tutorial and Video - LINK

Amazing Stripes Poncho
 Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial
 and Video - LINK


Apple Coaster - Free Crochet Pattern and Video
Coming Soon

See Ya Next Week

Monday, August 14, 2017

Amazing Stripes Poncho Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs


Amazing Stripes Poncho
 Crochet Pattern 

This is the perfect poncho for wearing over a swimsuit or tank top.
Over a Sundress, gown or blouse. A Great addition to any outfit for any season.


The Amazing Stripes Poncho is made using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in Latte.
But any Worsted Weight (4) yarn can be used.

The Amazing Poncho I am wearing is made From I Love This Yarn - Neon Colors. And the one behind me is made using The Red Heart Americana.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel
At This LINK

Amazing Stripes Poncho Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach
Please Add This Pattrn to Your Ravelry Favorites


Skill: Easy

Materials;
 Hook: J
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) 7 oz. 
            I used Red Heart Super Saver Stripes - Latte
Yarn Needle

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

Special Stitch: Shell Stitch ( 2dc, ch2, 2dc)

Notes: This poncho is a 1 size fits most,
The neck drape is approximately 40 inches
3 chains = 1 inch 

Pattern -
R: 1 - Ch 131, join in a circle with a slst.
1 sc in each ch, join to 1st sc. 

Be careful not to twist your chain.

R: 2 - ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in the 1st ch, sk 2 chs, ch1, 
1 dc in the next ch, sk 2 chs, 
*2dc, ch 2, 2dc in the next ch,(shell st)  sk 2 chs, ch1,
1 dc in the next ch, skip 2 chs, ch1*

(24 shells, 24 dc - This will remain the same throughout the project-
The increase is made by adding more chs between the shells, and dc)

Repeat from * to * around, join to top, ch3
slst in the next dc, slst in the ch2 sp.


R: 3 - ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in the 1st ch2 sp, sk 2 chs, ch2,
1 dc in the next dc, sk 2 ch2, 
*2dc, ch 2,dc in the center of the next shell st, ch 2,
1 dc in next dc, ch2 *

Repeat from * to * around, join to top ch3.
 slst in the next dc, slst in the ch2 sp.

R: 4 - 5 - Repeat R: 3


R: 6 - ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in the 1st ch2 sp, sk 2 chs, ch3,
1 dc in the next dc, sk 2 ch3, 
*2dc, Ch 2, dc in the center of the next shell st, ch 3,
1 dc in next dc, ch3 *

Repeat from * to * around, join to top ch3.
 slst in the next dc, slst in the ch2 sp.

R: 7 - 8 - Repeat R: 6


 R: 9 - ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in the 1st ch2 sp, sk 2 chs, ch4,
1 dc in the next dc, sk 2 ch4, 
*2dc, ch 2, dc in the center of the next shell st, ch 4,
1 dc in next dc, ch4 *

Repeat from * to * around, join to top ch3.
 slst in the next dc, slst in the ch2 sp.

R: 10  - 11 -  Repeat R: 9 

R : 12 - ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc in the 1st ch2 sp, sk 2 chs, ch5,
1 dc in the next dc, sk 2 ch5, 
*2dc, ch 2,dc in the center of the next shell st, ch 5,
1 dc in next dc, ch5 *

Repeat from * to * around, join to top ch3.
 slst in the next dc, slst in the ch2 sp.

R: 13 - 14 -  Repeat R: 12

If you would like your poncho longer,
Continue to Repeat R: 12 until desired length.
Tie off and weave in your end.

The Crochet Pattern For The loopy Flower is at this LINK:

An Ad Free PDF file is Now Available
In my Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK
For $4.50

Friday, August 11, 2017

Loopy Flower Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Big Loopy Flower Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs



The Big Loopy Flower is a Great Addition to any project.
And You can make it as big as want.



Add it to a scarf, vest, dress, hat, headband, bag,
cowl or dog sweater.  Place it in a Flower 
arrangement or add a magnet for the refrigerator.



See The Video on my Youtube Crochet

 Channel at This LINK 




Loopy Flower Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please, add this crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
 Crochet Hook: H/5MM
Yarn -Any Worsted Weight (4) (WW-4)
Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Front loop Only (flo)
Back Loop Only (blo)

Size: 3.5 inches

Loopy Flower -
R : 1 -  Ch 4, form a ring, 10sc in the ring, join with a slst.  (10sc)
(Chain ring, joined and ch10)

R: 2 - *ch 10, sl st in the FRONT LOOP of the next st*,
Repeat From * to * 9 times for 10 petals. (10 loopy petals)


R: 3 - Working in the BACK LOOPS of R : 1,
*1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next sc*, Repeat From * to *, join with a sl st (15 sc)

R: 4 - *ch 10, sl st in the FRONT LOOP of the next st*,
Repeat From * to * 14 times for 15 petals. (15 loopy Petals)
R: 5 - Working in the BACK LOOPS of R : 4,
*1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next sc*, Repeat From * to *, join with a sl st (22 sc)

R: 6 -*ch 10, sl st in the FRONT LOOP of the next st*,
Repeat From * to * 21 times for 22 petals. (22 loopy Petals)

To make the flower bigger Repeat R: 3 and R: 4, alternating, till desired size.



R: 7 - Once your flower is at the desired size, sc in each sc around, join, 
tie off and weave in your ends.


These flowers are perfect on anything,
 to add a touch of fun!

An Ad Free PDF File is 
Now Available in my Ravelry shop
At This LINK
For $2.50



Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Live Video Chat - How To Annoy A Crocheter | Posh Pooch Designs

Live Video Chat With Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs 
Today's Video we are discussing a fun topic:
How To Annoy A Crocheter
(It's All in fun....sort of)

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 
at this LINK



1. When you are working on a Crochet
project and Someone asks you,
"What are you Knitting".


2. When you are working on a Crochet
project and someone walks up and says,
"Since your not doing anything, can you do something for me."
Maybe I am counting!
3. When someone says, 
"Can you Crochet This Dress For me, 
I will pay you $20.00".
Seriously!
4. Asking Questions about a pattern, 
When the answers to the Questions are 
clearly stated in the pattern or listing.
Did you actually read the pattern,
 or watch the video?

Don't Get Annoyed, Educate! 

Whats New This Week at Posh Pooch Designs

August Peridot Crochet Square
Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial and 
Video - LINK

Pennant Dog Bandanna
Free Crochet Pattern and 
  - LINK

Amazing Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern and 
Video coming soon - LINK
See you next Tuesday!

Monday, August 7, 2017

August Peridot Crochet Square Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs



August Peridot Crochet Square Crochet Pattern

THIS CROCHET PATTERN HAS BEEN RETESTED AND UPDATED WITH A BRAND NEW PICTURES AND VIDEO AT THIS LINK

For Our year long, 
Monthly Crochet A Long. 


Tuesday, August 1, 2017

"Live With Sara" What is WPI ? | Posh Pooch Designs

"Live With Sara" What is WPI ?

On Today's Live Video Chat we are discussing
 what is WPI - And How do you do It.
WPI is Wraps Per Inch. 
It is used to determine the thickness of Yarn.
It's important to know this, especially when you have a skein or ball of yarn without it's wrapper.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK


Wraps Per Inch
You wrap your yarn around a ruler or pencil,
 as many times as you can in a inch. 
Do not let the yarn stretch, 
and do not let the yarn sag. 
Then Count How many Wraps Per Inch. 
 Use this Chart below to determine the
 weight of the yarn.


American Yarn Weight Chart
WPI            Yarn Weight
23 - 35  = Lace (0)
19 - 22  = Fingering (1) 
15 -18   =  Sport (2)
12 -14   =  DK Weight (3)
9 - 11    = Worsted Weight (4)
7 - 8      =  Bulky Weight (5)
6           = Super Bulky (6)
5           = Jumbo Bulky (7)           

These are approximates, but will help you if the yarn does not have a label or the label does not have the information.

What's Happening This Week At 
Posh Pooch Designs

Sprinkle Donut Coasters 
Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Sprinkle Donut Pillow Crochet A Long
Free Crochet Pattern and Videos - LINK

August Peridot Crochet Square
 Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial 
 and Video - Coming Next Week

See You next Week!
Tuesday Morning, 
at 9:30 AM Mountain time
Over on my Facebook page