Coffee And Crochet Pod Cast - Let's Talk About Holiday Stress / Posh Pooch Designs

 Coffee And Crochet Pod Cast
With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

Let's Talk About Holiday Stress

Let's Talk About Holiday Stress 

How can I avoid it? 

You can't, but You can use tools to help ease it.

All the parties, get togethers, gift exchanges,

 and family events can be really overwhelming.

So we need a simple plan not just get through

 it, but to enjoy it.

1. Make a decision to enjoy the holidays.

Do the things that bring joy.

Avoid those things that don't.

2. Concentrate on the individuals and moments, 

rather than "whole" experience.

3. Practice gratitude and thankfulness. Find little things

 to be thankful for, and tell others who you are thankful for.

4. Be generous and giving. Give to charities and

 people you love.

5. Laugh, and have fun.

Yes, go ahead and laugh, finding the things that are silly, 

And think about those things.

Silly Dad joke are awesome for this.

6. Take a time out for selfcare,

find a quiet place read a book, do a craft or just rest.

And, It helps if there is a puppy to cuddle with.

7. Lastly, set a side other's expectations 

and do what you can. It's OK To say No, if you are feeling overwhelmed. Be honest and say I can't do that right now.

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See The Video On My Crochet Youtube

 Channel At This LINK

I Discovered A New Coffee!

While I was visiting my family And friends in Oklahoma

 I discovered a wonderful new Coffee called 

KAFFA BUNN ROASTERY

They Roast and design the coffee flavors themselves, 

and it is amazing.

You can Find them at This  LINK

If you live in the Area (Oklahoma City, Ok) 

you can pick it up like I did, 

And you can also order from their designer coffees. 

You can order beans to grind yourself, or order it already 

ground and ready to make.

They add and change them up for the seasons.

MY CAR SMELLED AMAZING ALL THE WAY HOME.

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What's New This Week At

Posh Pooch Designs

Coffee Cup Christmas Ornament

And Stuffie

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Gloria - Little Christmas Angel

 Crochet Along

Crochet Pattern and Videos -  LINK

Sparkle Christmas Gift / Goody Bags

Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Thanks For Stopping By

I Will See You Next Week

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Coffee Cup Christmas Ornament And Stuffie | Posh Pooch Designs

 Coffee Cup Christmas Ornament

And Stuffie 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 

With This Fun Crochet Pattern You Can stitch up a 

Coffee Cup Christmas Tree Ornament that measures

 3.5 inches tall,

And

A Coffee Cup Christmas Stuffie That is 5 Inches tall.

I love them Both so much and You will also.

The ornament is made with Medium (4) yarn and A

 H/5.00 MM Crochet hook.

The Stuffie is made using 2 strands of Medium (4) Yarn

 held together and A  K/6.50 MM Crochet hook.

You can stitch them bot up with any yarn fiber you like.

You chose the colors of the Coffee Cup, and embellish

 it with a face, decorative buttons, and ribbons.

It is a coffee cup, but also a cocoa and tea cup.

It's completely customizable!

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube

 Channel At This LINK

Coffee Cup Christmas Ornament And Stuffie

Pattern by Sara Sach

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Raverly Favorites

 

Skill: Easy

 

Materials:

For Ornament - 

Hook: H/ 5.00 MM

Yarn - Acrylic med. (4) or Cotton yarn -  (1oz. total)

            I used Peaches and Cream Cotton yarn (1oz. total)

           Small Amount of Black Yarn for smile

Small amount of fiber fill - about a handful

Yarn Needle

Stitch marker

Safety eyes, Decorative Buttons

For Stuffie - 

Hook: K/ 6.50 MM

Yarn - Acrylic Med. (4) or Cotton yarn - 2 oz. total

           I used red and green Red Heart Super saver

           Small Amount of Black Yarn for smile

           Small Amount of white for eyes

Small amount of fiber fill - Large handful

Yarn Needle

Stitch marker

2 button - .5 inch

Decorative Buttons

 

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Back Loop Only (blo)

 

Size:  3.5  inches tall - ornament

5 inches tall Stuffie

 

Notes: 

Ch 3 Counts as dc

Rounds are joined with a slst

Color choices and striping is up to you and what you prefer

“Body” of cup is stitched in the round, not joining

 

 

The Pattern: Starting with the bottom of the cup.

The Ornament And The Stuffie are stitched exactly the same, 

the difference is the hook size and yarn. 

 

R: 1 - For Ornament 1 strand of yarn, 5.0 MM crochet hook

For Stuffie - 2 strands of yarn held together, 6.50 MM Crochet Hook

Ch 5, Join in a circle, ch3

11 dc in the circle, join with a slst, ch 3 (12dc)

 

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc, around join, ch1 (24dc)

 

 

R: 3 - BLO (this row only)

1 sc in each dc around, do not join, (24sc)

 

 

R: 4 - We will be stitching “in the round for the "body of The Coffee Cup,

be sure to mark your rows with a Stitch marker.

1 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1 (24sc)

 

R: 5 - Repeat R: 4

I changed colors every other row.

if striping yarn, leave yarn attached and carry yarn up the inside of the cup.

R: 6 - R: 10 - Repeat R: 4

After R: 10, slst in the next sc,

 

 

R: 11 - Forming the cup handle,

Ch 8, join ch to the loop that lines up even on R: 4,

9 sc around the ch, and join to the top, do not tie off, leave yarn attached.

If you striped your cup and carried your yarn, tie off one of the colors.

 

The Coffee:

Repeat R: 1 and R: 2 From the Coffee Cup.

Tie off weave in the ends.

If adding safety eyes put them on at this point. 

Place the Coffee on top. And with the attached  yarn, sc around the top of the cup, 

sewing the coffee and cup together. leave a space for stuffing. Stuff the Coffee cup, 

sc closed the top of the cup, tie off and weave in the ends. 

 

Add  Decorative buttons  and ribbons

 

To Make A Ornament Hanger: Cut a 12 inch piece of yarn or ribbon and lace through top the handle.

Stuffie Eyes: Make 2

With White yarn - Ch3, 7 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join to 1st sc,

tie off leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn for sewing on cup face.

Sew button on each eye, place eye on the front to of the cup and sew in place.

Smile: With Black yarn and needle, sew a "V" for the smile as shown in the picture. 

I added a fun button and Christmas ribbon to my Stuffie.

Embellish your Coffee Cups as you like.

Just Have Fun!

An Ad Free PDF file is Availble

in My Ravelry Shop At This LINK

 For 3.50

Gloria The Little Angel Doll Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

 Gloria The Little Angel Doll

 Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

I designed the The Little Angel Doll to be a 

Mini Crochet A long:

Step 1 - The Doll Head and Body - Dec 13

Step 2 - Arms, Legs, Wings And Halo - Dec 15

Step 3 - Assembly and Hair - Dec 17

Each Step Has A Video Tutorial Released 

On Those Dates at 11:30 Am MT

 This Cute Little Angel Doll Measures about 12 inches tall.

The thought was for her to fit inside a stocking or gift bag.

And be just big enough to cuddle and love on for any size

 child and adult. 

She is designed using all Med (4) Acrylic yarns because

 I wanted her to be easy to take along and wash.

And to be made with easy to find yarns, you might

 already have in your yarn stash.

Gloria The Little Angel Doll Crochet Pattern
 

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Raverly Favorites

 Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – H / 5.00
Yarn – C1 – Med (4) Acrylic - Skin tone - 1 oz.
            C2 - Med (4) Acrylic - White Sparkle – 2 oz.
            C3 / C4 – Skirt Accent Color -Small Amount of red and green
            C5 – Med (4) Acrylic - hair color 1 oz.
             Small Amount of brown, red for face
Yarn Needle
Stuffing – Polyfiberfil
Stitch markers
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Singe Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
 
Size: 12 inches
 
Notes:
Doll Body, arms and legs are stitched in the round,
Do Not join rounds.
 
Pattern: Step 1- The Doll Head and Body

Dec 13

Step 1 Video - LINK 

R: 1 – With C1, ch 2, 4 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook (4sc)
 place a Stitch Marker in the last st of each row, to mark your rows.

R: 2 – 2 sc in each sc (8sc)
 
R: 3 – 2 sc in each sc (16sc)
 

Weave in your beginning tail of yarn at this point.

R: 4 -*1 sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc*
Repeat From * to * around, (24 sc)
 
R: 5 – 1 sc in each sc (24 sc)
 

R: 6 – R: 11 – Repeat R: 5
 

R: 12 – Chgto C2, -*1 sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc*
Repeat From * to * around, (36sc)
 

R: 13 - *1 sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*
Repeat From * to * around (48sc)
 

R: 14 – 1 sc in each sc (48sc)
 

R: 15 – R: 24 – Repeat R: 14
 

R: 25 – Chgto to C3, leave C2 attached,

Repeat R: 14
 
R: 26 – Chgto to C2, tie off C3,

Repeat R: 14
 
R: 27 - Chgto to C4, leave C2 attached,

Repeat R: 14
 
R: 28 - Chgto to C2, tie off C4,

 Repeat R: 14
 
Tie off weave in your ends.
 

Head, And Body / Dress OF The Angel Doll


Step 2 Video - Arms. Legs, Wings And Halo

Dec 15

Step 2 VIDEO LINK: 

Make 4 - 2 arms, 2 legs
R: 1 – With C1, ch 2, 5 sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook (5sc)
 
R: 2 – 2 sc in each sc (10sc)
 
R: 3 – 1 sc in each sc (10sc)
 Weave in the beginning tail of yarn.

R: 4 – R: 5 – Repeat R: 3
 

R: 6– Chgto To C2, Repeat R : 3
 
R: 7 – R: 13 – Repeat R: 6
Tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.
Stuff and slst closed, leave the remainder of the
 yarn tail for sewing onto the angel
 
Repeat R: 1 – R: 13 for 3 more times – 2 for arms and 2 for legs
 

Wings:
 
R: 1 –With C2, Ch 5, join in a circle, ch3, 6 dc in the circle, turn, ch 3 (7dc)
 
R: 2 -1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc, turn, ch 3 (14 dc)
 

R: 3 – 2 dc in the next dc, turn, ch3 (28 dc)
 
R: 4 – 1 dc in each dc, turn, ch 1 (28dc)
 

R: 5 – sc in the 1^st sc, *ch3, sk 1 sc, sc in the next sc*
Repeat From * to * across, slst in the last sc, tie off weave in your ends.
 

Halo:
 
With C2, Ch 18, join in a circle, 20 sc around the circle, join to the  1^st sc,
Tie off leaving a 8 inch tail of yarn for sewing onto the angel’s head.

 

 
Step 3 - Assemble The Angel And Hair

Dec 17

Step 3 VIDEO LINK

Stuff the arms and legs only half way full

Sew them closed with the tail of yarn and needle.

Stuff the Angel, Place legs and pin them in place.
Pin the bottom closed.
With C2, and needle,  whip stitch the bottom of the Angel’s Skirt closed, 

and sewing the legs in place.

Sew the arms in place, with matching yarn and needle. lined up on the side, at the neck.

With the needle and matching yarn and gather around the neck of the Angel,
pulling gently, wrap yarn a few times around and tie securely.
 

 
Chain 50, tie a bow around the Angels’ neck.

Angel Wings:

Fold The Wings in half, and line up in the center of the back of the angel.

 With matching yarn and Needle, attach wings at the neck with whip stitches, 

and only sew 2 inches down, attach yarn and weave in in the end.

A  12 inch piece of yarn, wrap around the center o the wings and gently gather. 

Tie a know at the base of the wings and secure.

 

Angel’s Hair:
With Hair Color of choice, and needle stitch some long stitch to look like hair,
As shown in the pic. 

It is up to you how thick you would like your Angels Hair. 

Add Braids by adding 6 strands of yarn about 18 inch long to
each side of the head, and braid the strands. add a yarn bow to the end of each braid.
 
Halo;
Place the halo on The Angels head and sew in place.

Lastly stich on the eyes and mouth with yarn of choice.

Now She really to be cuddled and played with.

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 In My Raverly Shop At This LINK

For $3.50