Whispering Pines Scarf Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Whispering Pines Scarf 
Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I purchased 2 rolls of the yarn, Sweet Roll Wasabi Pop,

 and took it with me when we went on a 4 Wheel drive,
 up into the Rocky Mountains. 

The Yarn reminded me of all the different colors

 of the pine trees. The Pinion Pines, 

the Blue Spruce Pines and the Ponderosa Pines
 and many others.

I designed This scarf with the pines of 
The Rocky Mountains as my inspiration.
I Love how beautiful it turned out.
And although it looks complicated, it is really quite simple.

I named it The Whispering Pines Scarf because I love 
the sound  the Pines make, when there is a slight breeze "whispering" thorough the branches.

See The video on the Youtube Crochet

Channel at this LINK

Whispering Pines Scarf Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach
Please, add this Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – I / 5.50 MM

Yarn – Worsted Weight yarn (4) 7 oz.

            I used Sweet Cream – Wasabi Pop

Yarn Needle – weaving in ends

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Skip (sk)

Space (sp)

Size: 7 inches wide X 62 inches long

Notes:

Ch3 counts as a dc.

R: 1 – Ch 25, dc in the 4th ch from the hook

1 dc in each ch across, turn (23dc)

R: 2 – ch3, 1 dc in the next dc, ch1, sk 1 dc,

 1 dc in the next 8 dc, ch1, sk1,

1 dc in the next 8 dc, ch1, sk1, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn.

(2dc, ch1, 8dc, ch1, 8dc, ch1, 2dc = 23 sts)

R: 3 – ch3, 1 dc in the next dc, ch2, sk 2,

 1 dc in the next 6 dc, ch3, sk3,

1 dc in the next 6 dc, ch2, sk2, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn.

(2dc, ch2, 6dc, ch3, 6dc, ch2, 2dc = 23 sts)

R: 4 - ch3, 1 dc in the next dc, ch3, sk 3,

 1 dc in the next 4 dc, ch5, sk5,

1 dc in the next 4 dc, ch3, sk3, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn.

(2dc, ch3, 4dc, ch5, 4dc, ch3, 2dc = 23 sts)

R: 5 - ch3, 1 dc in the next dc, ch4, sk 4,

 1 dc in the next 2 dc, ch7, sk7,

1 dc in the next 2 dc, ch4, sk4, 1 dc in the last 2 dc, turn.

(2dc, ch4, 2dc, ch7, 2dc, ch4, 2dc = 23 sts)

R: 6 – 1 dc in each dc and in each ch cross, turn. (23dc)

Repeat R: 2 – R : 6 – 20 times

Ch3, turn, 1 dc in each dc, across, tie off weave in your ends.

I can almost smell the 

Rocky Mountain Pine trees from here!

An Ad Free Instant Download PDF file
 is Available in my RAVELRY shop
 For $4.50 At This LINK

4 Leaf Clover Applique Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Is it a Shamrock or A Clover?

"The shamrock is a three-leaved clover; 

the plant was used by Saint Patrick

 to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity. 

It has subsequently become a national 

symbol of Ireland. The word comes from seamróg,

 the Irish name for the plant."

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

4 Leaf Clover Applique Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please add this pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Super Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) any green you like

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Size: Approx. 2 x 2 inches

 Applique

R : 1 - Ch3, 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,(6 sc for a 3 leaf clover)
 join with a sl st in a circle, ch1

R : 2 -  *1 sl st in the next st, 3 dc in the next st, ch1, sl st in the same st

* repeat 3 more times, for 4 leaves, (OR 2 times for  3 leaves).

Stem - ch 6, then turn, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, and sl st at back up the ch, 

 Join with a sl st. tie off. 

This is fun applique that can added to just about anything. 

A hat, bag, headband, bandanna, sweater, gloves. 

coffee cozy, blanket, dog hat, dog sweater, purse....

the possibilities are endless!

Enjoy!

Live Video Chat - How to Make Tassels | Posh Pooch Designs

In Today's Live Video Chat With Sara of

 Posh Pooch Designs

we are going to discuss Tassels.

First of all how do you pronounce it?

 Do you say ta-ssel or taw-ssel?

I suppose it depends on where you are from?

The first thing we need to establish is,
 what is and what isn't a Tassel.

Pom poms are shaped like Yarn balls, 
Fringe is similar put on in a row to form
 a sort of edge or "curtain".
A Tassel is an individual 
Fringe with more 'strings", and usually hang separated.

You can  see the Live Video Chat

at this LINK
For me,  the easiest way to make tassels

 is with a piece of card board.

Cut your card board into a rectangle,

 the length you want your tassel to be.

Wrap your yarn around the board gently and evenly, 

until the tassel is as thick as you would like it.

I usually wrap my yarn about 25 times.

Cut 2, 12 inch pieces of matching yarn.

Slide 1 piece of yarn  through the loops to the top,

 and tie a knot.

Slide the tassel off the board

Tie around the center of the tassel with the 2nd piece of yarn.

Slide it up some, about an inch from the top, and tie securely.

Cut the bottom of the tassel, and trim evenly.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 
at This LINK

Whats new This Week at 
Posh Pooch Designs

Whispering Pines Scarf 
A Brand New  Design made using the
 Sweet  Roll Yarn - Wasabi Pop
Free Crochet Pattern, and Video LINK

How to make Polymer Clay Dog tags
 and Charms for you  LINK

Fringed Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
 And Video  LINK

Cupcake Birthday Hat Free Crochet
 Pattern and Video  LINK

Enjoy and Crochet on!

How I Make Easy Polymer Clay Dog Tags | Posh Pooch Designs

How I Make Easy Polymer Clay Tags for your Pets and Charms for You!

This is one of my favorite things

 to make with Polymer Clay.

 It is fun, easy and has a million uses.

Add them to backpacks, luggage, bags and purses.
Add them to necklaces, bracelets,
leashes and collars.
Put them on Everything!

Here is what you need:
Parchment Paper

Polymer Clay

 A Straw

Metal Rings and Clips of choice

 A Few Small Cookie Cutters

Clear Nail Polish - 

(I prefer Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails)
Rolling pin - 
(a glass or jar will work)

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

 at This LINK

Here is what you do:

1. Preheat your over to 275 degrees.

2. Line your baking pan with parchment paper.

Also cover your work surface with the Parchment paper.

3. Knead your Clay of Choice and Roll it our to about

 1/12th of an inch. 

4. Cut your shapes using the small Cookie cutters.

Use the Straw to make a nice round hole in the top for the ring.

Bake your pieces at 257 for 15 minutes.

Let them rest or cure for about 24 hours.

5. With the Sharpie, you can write or draw on the shapes.

Let dry.

6. Gloss with the Nail polish and let dry.

7. Pop on your Rings and clips of choice.

And Add them to everything!

See now wasn't that easy!

And So, So, So fun!

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