"Hugs and Kisses" Dog Collar Crochet Pattern XOXOX

XOXOX  Hugs and Kisses Crochet Collar XOXOX

 for Dogs, Cats, Bunnies and Humans!

I decided to call this collar design

 "Hugs and Kisses" because of the back post

 "crosses" and "holes" in the pattern of collar. 

I wanted to make something pretty and fun for my dogs,

 as well, as learn a new technique. I really enjoyed 

designing this piece and how you will too.

Hugs and Kisses Dog Collar Crochet Pattern by Sara sach
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Skill : Easy to moderate (for the front and back post tr)

Materials:
Hook : H
Yarn -Worsted Weight ( I used the Dazzle Yarn, it has a sparkly affect)
2 buttons

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Front Post Treble Crochet (ftc)
Back Post Treble crochet (btc)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STemsKNi0uY
this is a video on how to front post Treble crochet

This pattern is for 10 inch neck, you will need to measure
 your dog's neck and adjust the pattern, (3 chs = 1 inch).

R : 1 - Ch 31 with first color( for a 10 inch collar)
 30 dc starting in the 2nd ch from the
hook, ch 2, turn

R : 2 - Change to second color, 1 dc in the first st,
 *skip the next st, tr in the back post of the next st, cross back
 and tr in the back post of the skipped st. dc in the next 3 sts, ch1,
skip the next st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts,
 repeat from * two more times, 1 dc in the last 6 sts, ch2 turn.

R : 3 - *1 dc in the first 6 sts, tr in the front post of the cross, cross back
 and tr in the front post of the crossed st, 1 dc in next 3 dc, ch1, skip the next st,
 1 dc in the next 3 sts, repeat from * 2 more times, 1 dc in the last 3 dc, turn

R : 4 : Change back to first color, 1 dc in each st, tie off and weave in ends.

Buttons:

Line up the ends of the Collar and sew buttons in place with matching yarn.
Fold Collar in half and gently push buttons through the collar.

Next weeks pattern is for my chihuahua,  

Maximo. 

Do your dogs have tear eyes? Maximo does. 

I have been wanting to design a little scrubby

 or something to clean his tear eyes with...

Let's see what I can come up with.



Basic Custom Dog Sweater

I have been asked many times, "Do you make a Basic Custom Dog Sweater?"   I always say, "Yes, What do you have in mind?"  Basic means different things to different people.  It might mean plain with our any embellishments, or a solid color.  It could mean no sleeves, where another person might think, "No sleeves..you have to have sleeves"!

Here is what "Basic Custom Dog Sweater" Means to me:

A Sweater for a small Dog, 2-15 lbs, That is created by me,

 Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs. 

 with YOUR dogs measurements.  neck, tummy and length

In a color or colors of yarn that YOU Choose.

Here are few examples:

Variegated  with Fancy trim

Solids with solid trim

Solid with Pompoms (hat sold sep.)

Pastels for New puppies or for old puppies

Solid with a dog bone applique'

Solid with heart applique'

Solid with flower appliques' and Gem

 The creative possibilities are endless, colors and appliques, solids and variegated. 

I have quite the yarn collection, and if I don't have your choice of colors, I will get it.

 Hobby Lobby isn't that far.

Can I make your pooch a

"Basic Custom Dog Sweater"? 

And, If you would rather make it yourself here is the crochet pattern Link

Bowtie Collar Slide and matching Cuffs- Crochet Pattern

Bow tie Collar slide and Matching Cuffs

Maximo is modeling the Bow tie Collar slide and

 Matching Cuffs

I made them red for Valentines Day 

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but Green would be good for St. Patrick's Day, 

and pink, white  or black would work for  Easter...

Great for a Doggie Wedding or Birthday party! 

Oh!  the possibilities!

Skill : Super Easy

Materials :
Hook : H
Yarn needle
Yarn; Worsted weight

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Bow tie Slide:

Chain 31 with Red yarn - 12 inch dog neck
( 3 chs = 1 inch, add more chs to make it larger)

R: 1 - 1 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, 29 more hdc, ch1 turn

R: 2-3 - 30 hdc, ch1, turn

R: 4 - 30 hdc, tie off, leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn

Put the ends of the bow tie together, and using the yarn tail sew them,
weave in the end.

Center of the Bow:
Ch 10 with white yarn

R: 1 - 9 sc, ch1, turn

R: 2 - 9 sc, and then tie off leaving a 8 inch tail for yarn

Wrap the center piece around the center of the bow tie,
and sew the ends together, tight enough to hold,
but loose enough to be able to slide the collar through the back.

Slide it right on your pets collar.

Matching Cuffs: make 2

Ch 15, with white yarn
 (you can measure your dogs leg and adjust the amount of chains)

R: 1 - 1 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, 13 hdc, ch1 turn

R: 2-3 - 14 hdc, ch1, turn

R: 4 - 14 hdc, ch 3 sc, 3 times on the end of the cuff, at the corner ch 3,
 skip next st, sc in the next st, * ch3 skip the next st, sc in the next st,
 repeat from* across cuff, at the corner, ch 3 sc three times down
 the end of the cuff, then tie off and weave in the end.

Button: make 2 (You can use a real button or a crochet button)


Ch 3, with red yarn, 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from the End,
join tie off leaving a 8 inch tail of yarn to sew the button with.
Be sure to close the hole in the center of the button,
Then fold the cuff in half, and sew button on,
going through both of the cuff sides.

Fnished Bow tie  and Matching Cuffs..

Okay, I just could not resist making the bow tie slide in green!

This is a group I made for special order..

 So many color choices!!!

I hope you have fun with these patterns..

I know I did!

"Obsessive Chihuahua Disorder" Calendar

Maximo won a photo contest on the
Obsessive Chihuahua Disorder
Facebook Fan page for the photo of him in his

Tuxedo Sweater.

 The gift was a OCD Calendar! 

 I was ,  I mean Maximo was  very excited to receive the Calendar in the mail, as he is a big fan.

 This is a very well put together Calendar, with thick Card stock pages and a metal spring type  binding. This is no cheesy calendar you would buy at your local discount store.

Obsessive Chihuahua Disorder Calendar

See how enamored Maximo's is with the Calendar. ( He was licking the front cover).

Each Month has a darling picture of one of the OCD chihuahuas. The month shown is November and guess what? Bebe is wearing a Posh Pooch Designs turkey Hat, that I made!  I am so honored and excited. I put the pic next to Rosie wearing her turkey hat.  Bebe's is much smaller, though.

The OCD Calendar now is hung in the center of my Office were Maximo can see it every day!

Maximo says, "Thank you OCD for my wonderful Calendar,

 from your #1 Fan!

Sock Monkey Love

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Sock Monkey Love ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I have had so many requests and questions about the "Sock Monkey" items for dogs, (and these work for cats and bunnies too) that I have designed and make, that I thought I would put a Blog together with all of them.

Sock Monkey Hat - with purple pompom

Custom made in your dogs size (2 -15 lb dogs) Link

Traditional Sock Monkey - Link   "Traditional "Sock Monkey design.
Custom made in your dogs size (2 -15 lb dogs)

Pink Sock Monkey Hat - Link

Sock Monkey Sweater and Hat set - you choose which colors you want. Link

Sock Monkey Sweater and Hat set  in PINK! Link

Four Fun Sock Monkey Sweater and Hat Sets to Choose from:  Link

Just the Hats:  Pink,  Blue,  Green,  Purple

 Crochet Pattern - Sock Monkey Hat - if you would like to make the hat yourself ,you can purchase the Crochet Pattern, which will be emailed to you in a PDF file  Link

If you would like to make the Sweater and hat set, you can purchase the Crochet Patterns for  Both Patterns  which will be emailed to you in a PDF file. Link

Sock Monkey Dog Woobies:

Available in :

 12 inch  Link

6 inch mini Woobie  Link

Crochet Pattern:  Link

 Well, that is all for now but I have a lot more ideas in mind!

Dog Woobie Crochet Pattern

Woobie Dog Toy Crochet Pattern
Kids like them, too!
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 

First of all: What is a Dog Woobie?

A Dog Woobie is a long, about 12 inches or longer, 

Stuffed Dog toy, usually shaped like a dog. 

Some of them have squeakers, some do not. 

It is totally up to you if you want to put a squeaker in 

it or not. My Rosie Bell, aka Chihuahua model # 2,

 is terrified of the Squeaking sound and runs away

 from them. Maximo, aka Chihuahua model #1, 

on the other hand, loves the Squeaker and loves to 

make it squeak, but probably just to annoy Rosie.

Note about Squeakers and dogs: 

My friend has a Doxie who loves to eat toys with squeakers in them. She had to take him to the vet for emergency surgery because he had swallowed the squeaker out of his woobie, 
not one of mine, and it had lodged in his intestine. 

He almost died. So All My Woobies will not  have the 
Squeakers in them.

Maximo says, "Don't touch my Woobie"!

See This Video on my Youtube Crochet
Channel at this LINK

Woobies - Dog Toy Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

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Pattern

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Hook-H / 5.00 mm
Yarn needle
Yarn: Med (4) Acrylic yarn- I used Red Heart Super Saver
Fiber Fill for Stuffing
Optional - Stitch Marker

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Size: 12 inches long

Gauge:

Pattern Notes - 
Body is stitched in the round.

Starting at the top of the head:

R: 1 - ch 3, in 2nd ch from the end, 6 hdc, join with a
sl st to the first hdc (6sc)

R: 2 - 2 hdc in each hdc. (12sc)

R: 3 - 2 hdc in each hdc. (24sc)

R: 4 - 1 hdc in each hdc. (24sc)

R: 5 - 1 hdc in each hdc. (24sc)

R: 6 - R: 30 - Repeat R - 5, at the end of the R: 30,slst in the next 2 hdc,
 tie off leaving a 18 inch tail of yarn.

 This makes a 12 inch woobie,

If you want the woobie to
be shorted, stitch less rows, if you want the woobie longer continue making
 rows until desired length.

Stuff the Woobie up to the end, sew all along to top of the
end with the tail of yarn, and gather closed,
making a few sts to secure the opening shut.

Paws: Make 4

Paws are stitched in the round, no joining

R: 1 - Ch 3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the end (6sc)

R: 2 - 2 sc in each sc (12sc)

R: 3 - 1 sc in each sc (12sc)

R: 4 - 1 sc in each st (12sc)

R: 5 - R: 7 - repeat R: 4 leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn

 for gathering closed the end of the paw.

Stuff each paw with a little bit of stuffing and

 gather the tops closed, place on woobie and

sew in place with matching yarn.

Muzzle:
R: 1 - Ch 9, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next 5 chs, 2 sc in the last ch
turn working down the opposit side of the chain,
2 sc in the 1st ch, 1 sc in the next 5 chs, 2 sc in the last ch, join to 1 st sc with a slst, ch 1

(18 sc)

R: 2 - 2 sc in the1sc, 1 sc in the next 7 sc, 2 sc in the next 2 sc, 

 1 sc in the next 7 scs, 2 sc in the last sc join to 1 st sc with a slst,
 Tie off leaving  18 inch tails of yarn. (22 sc)

Gather the edge of the muzzle in and
 place a small amount of stuffing inside. Sew on to the the front of the woobie

Embroider the face an sew with simple straight stitches,

as shown in the picture with a needle and dark yarn. 

Ears: make 2
Ch 11, 1 sc in the second ch from the hook, ch1, turn (10sc)

1 sc in each sc across, tie off leaving a 8 inch tail to sew on
 to the side of the woobie's head. weave in the other end. (10sc)

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