Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Ponchos Are All The Rage! Tuesday Treasury of Poncho Patterns | Posh Pooch Designs

I am seeing Ponchos all over the Internet,
 so I thought I would choose 
12 Unique Crochet pattern Links to Share.

And Oh My There are tons of them out there.
I Love to Wear Ponchos .
 They can be an accessory, a stylish accent to an outfit,
or worn to keep warm. 
Long or short, thick and thin.lacy or Chunky.
All are fun to make and fun to wear.

12 Unique Poncho Crochet Patterns.
The name of the Pattern listed under the collage
is the link. Just click the name to get to the pattern.
The designer of the pattern is under the name.


Cre8tion Crochet

creative crochet products

Posh Pooch Designs

KatieDCreations

MNE Crafts

Celina Lane

Country Willow Designs

Sincerely Pam

Snappy Tots

Cre8tion Crochet

Tw-in Stitchces

Posh Pooch Designs

13. Scrap Happy Poncho
Posh Pooch Designs


 I didn't want to leave out the Pooches
By Posh Pooch Designs

There are bunch ore poncho patterns out there.
I think they are really making a comeback.
I know I love them!

Monday, January 19, 2015

Football Pattern Collection By Posh Pooch Designs

Are You Ready For Some Football?
This Pattern Collection Round up
 is all about football and 
supporting your favorite team.

All These Patterns are Designed by me, 
Sara Sach of
Posh Pooch Designs
and the photography is mine, as well.

Just click the name of the pattern,
and you will go right to the link
 for the pattern.









Knitting Pattern



So, Are you Ready for 
Some Football?

Here are some patterns to help you  get ready, and get your
 dog or pet ready for the big Super Bowl Day!

Who will you root for?

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Cobblestone Amazing Poncho - Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs


Cobblestone Amazing Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern By
 Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs
This is great as cover over your favorite sundress, or tank top.
Great For Any season!

THIS CROCHET PATTERN HAS BEEN RETESED AND UPDATED WITH LOTS OF NEW NOTES, AND PICTURES,
AS WELL AS, A BRAND NEW VIDEO.

FIND THE PATTERN AT THIS LINK

















Everyone is on a poncho craze right now,
So I thought I would join in 
and design a fun poncho.
Easy to adjust to any length you want.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Football Dog Bandanna - Free Knitting pattern - Posh Pooch Designs

I have Been Working on this Pattern 
for about 2 weeks.
It is an easy pattern,
 I wanted it to include 3 sizes.
And I wanted to get it out this week.
This is fun for Dogs, Cats, Bunnies, goats
 or any pet,
 because the pattern is written for
  Small, medium and large sizes.
It is all Stitched in Garter Stitch, to give it that
 "bumpy look" like a real football.
Plus it has pom poms on the ties, 
so you can root on your favorite team!

If you would prefer a crochet pattern
click here:
Football Dog Bandanna Crochet Pattern

Yes, those are Denver Bronco Colors! 

The Bandanna can be worn 
with the flag to the front
 or with the pompom to the front.
Both ways looks really cool!

Football Dog  Bandanna Knitting Pattern
By Sara Sach

Please, add this knitting pattern to your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill- Easy

Materials -
Long Straight Knitting Needles- US10 - 6.00 m
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4)
I used Red Heart Super Saver- Med. Brown 
(about 30 yards depending on size.)
Small Amount of Cream, Orange and Blue for pompoms
Or your favorite Team Colors.
Yarn Needle

Stitches and Terms:
Cast on (CO)
Bind Off (BO)
Knit (k)
tog - together
Decrease ( dec)

Sizes: Pattern has 3 sizes Small( Medium, Large)
S -2-15 lbs, M-16-30, L 31-50 lbs

Pattern:
CO 50(65,80) sts with brown yarn
R : 1-4 - k all sts for 4 rows ( garter stitch)

R : 5 - BO 1st 15(20,25) stitches, k the rest of the sts across row,
(35,45,55 sts left on needle)

R : 6 - BO 1st 15(20,25) stitches, k the rest of the sts across row,
(20, 25, 30 sts left on needle)
The ties are not intended to be long, But just long enough to tie, 
so the pompoms do not hang to far down and 
be in the way of walking, or get snagged in toetails.

R : 7 - k all sts

R : 8 - k tog 1st 2 sts, knit 16(21,26) sts, k tog last 2 sts

R : 9 - Change to cream yarn, leaving the brown yarn attached,
k all sts across row, do not dec.

R : 10 - k all sts, do not dec.

R : 11- change back to brown yarn, k all sts

R 12 - k tog 1st 2 sts, knit 14(19,24) sts, k tog last 2 sts

R : 13 - k all sts

Continue to repeat R : 12 and R : 13,  stitching 2 dec every other row till you have only 6 sts on the needle.

Change to Cream for 2 rows, then back to brown yarn for the remainder of the project. Continue to Repeat R:12 and R : 13 till there is only 2 sts on the needle.

BO and weave in your ends. 

With Your yarn needle, and the cream yarn make the stitches with long embroidery stitches, according to the pictures.

Make 2 Small pompoms -In your favorite team colors

here is a link  - How I make pompoms
The size of the pompoms are up to you. I make th small for all 3 sizes of bandannas.
So whether your dog or pet wears the pompoms 
to the front or back, 
This is fun and adorable project.
Have Fun with this pattern.
And if you make some feel free to 
post some pics to my 
Facebook page so I can see them.
And Tell us your favorite Football Team!

Friday, January 16, 2015

Clifford - How I Made A Hat For A Friend - Posh Pooch Designs

Clifford, The Big Red Dog 
has been one of my favorite 
Children's Character for years.
He is sweet, nice and treats 
everyone the same.
 The cartoon teaches Children and adults, 
all kinds of morals.
Like Being kind, honest, helpful and more.

So, When a friend of mine,
said her 2 year old wanted a 
Clifford Birthday party,
I wanted to make him a hat.

I had so much fun crocheting this hat 
and wanted to share with you how I did it.
I used a

By Oombawka Designs
For the base of the Hat.
 I added a ribbed edge,
 I thought it made it look
 a little more boyish.
then I Followed the instruction from

Crafter chick on how she

made Her Clifford hat.
 I did not do the stuffed nose as I thought it 
would be too heavy for a little boy just turning 2.
Front view.

Side View.
I sure hope he loves it.
I sure do.
And If he won't wear it, I will. 



Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Football Coaster - January Coaster of The Month Free Crochet Pattern - Posh Pooch Designs


Football Coaster Free Crochet Pattern
January Coaster of The Month 
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs


Super Easy Crochet Pattern!
 It has the edge or lip  to keep your Coffee or
 what ever you are drinking while watching the Football game, 
From sliding off the coaster.

You could whip up a bunch of these for Football parties!
And make them in your favorite team colors!
Then Your guests could each take one home!
We just updated this pattern, with New pictures
 and a Brand New Video.

See This Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel at this Link


Football Coaster Crochet Pattern
Please add this Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Size:  6 X 3 Inches

Materials -
Hook - H / 5.00 MM
Yarn - Any Worsted Weight Yarn (4)
I used brown  Red heart Super Saver, less than an oz.
Small amount of Cream WW for the football stitches
Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Back loop only  (blo)
Front loop only ( flo)

Note:
Ch3 counts as 1st dc in each round.
Rows are joined with a slt to the ch3

R: 1 - With brown yarn, Ch 5, 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 ch1
(40dc)

R : 4 - FLO, 1 dc in each st around join,ch3
(40dc)

This makes a nice edge for the Mug to stay in place on the coaster.

R : 5 - Working in the blo of R : 3, 1 slst in the next 3 st, 
*1 sc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts,
3dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts,
1 sc in the next 2 sts* 
 1 sl st in the next 7 sts, 
Then Repeat From * to *
1 slst in the last 4 sts, join to the 1st  slst, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Thread a 18 inch piece of cream yarn on the needle.
Sew a stripe on the front of R :4 with straight stitches.
Then Sew the Seam and Stitches onto the center of the ball.

Now put your favorite beverage
 on it and enjoy the Game!

An Ad Free PDF FILE is Available
For $2.50 in my Ravelry Sop
 At This LINK

You can see the other Coasters of The Month 
At This Link:
Coaster of The Month - 
Free Crochet Patterns
Be sure to scroll down on the page.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Midnight Sparkle Cowl Crochet Pattern And A Yarn Review

The Gina Sparkle Cowl
Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

We Decided To Update This Crochet Pattern with a Brand New Name, because the Yarn previously used was no longer available.
I named it After my Sister, Gina, as she is the most Sparkly person I know! And it reminds me of her.
Red Heart Boutique Midnight- Aura was the yarn previously used. 
The yarn is soft and works up very smoothly.
 It is a Medium (4) 
It has a beautiful subtle striping  effect in jewel tones of Blues, purples and grays. 
And Also,  has a  silver sparkle running through it.
And you know I love Sparkle.
Here are some good yarn Choices with Sparkle/ Metallic in them.
 If you can not find these yarns, Any Med 4 yarn works, 
But Use one with a Metallic or Sparkle thread.
 It will add a nice touch of Sparkle.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet
Channel at This LINK



The Gina Sparkle Cowl Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach
Please Add This Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook- K/ 6.50 MM
Yarn - Med (4) ( 2.5 oz-153 yards) Red Heart With Love Sparkle
1 Decorative Button

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch ( sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Triple Crochet (tr)

Size: 30 X 8 inches

Note:
Ch1 at the end of rows is a turning ch, and does not count as a st.
Ch3 counts a Tr

Cowl:
ch 21, loosely
R: 1 - 1 sc in the 2nd ch and in each ch across, ch1, turn ( 20sc)

R: 2 - 1 sc in each st, ch1, turn ( 20sc)

R: 3 - R: 4 -  Repeat R : 2 ( ch3 at the end of R:4)

R: 5 - 1 Tr in each st, ch3 turn ( 20tr)

R: 6 - R: 7 - Repeat R : 5 ( ch1 at the end of R: 7)

R: 8 - R: 11  - Repeat R : 2

R: 12 - R: 14 - Repeat R : 5

Repeat R: 8 - R: 14  - 4 More Times

Place the ends of the yarn together and sl st them together.
Flip right Side out.


Cinch Tie - Ch 30, tie off,

Take the Cinch Tie and wrap it around the seam 
 and tie securely on the inside of the cowl.
Attach a button, flower, bow or pin for embellishment.

You do not have to have Sparkle in your yarn to make this Cowl.
 Any Med (4) yarn will work.


An Ad Free PDF FILE is now Available
 For $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop
At This LINK