Shell Stitch Dog Collar with a Big Flower or Butterfly

Shell Stitch collar With A big Flower
for Both Dogs and Cats!

 with a Big Flower

Crochet Pattern And Video

See this Video on my Youtube channel

 at this LINK

Shell Stitch Collar with a Big Sunflower.

Please Add This Crochet pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill :  Easy

Materials:
Tape measure :to measure your dogs neck
Hook-H
Yarn Needle to sew on applique
Yarn : Any worsted weight yarn
Button : 1/2 inch

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single (sc)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Shell Stitch (sh st) - (2 dc, ch1, 2 dc)

Size:
Pattern as written fits a 12 inch neck,
To adjust - 1 Row = 1 inch

R : 1 - Ch 7, 1dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 3 chs,
 ch1 turn (5dc)

R : 2 - 1 dc in each dc, ch 3, turn (5dc)

R : 3 - 1 Sh st  in the center dc, ( above, for how to st the shell st)
skip the next dc, 1 dc in the last st, ch 3(ch3 counts as 1st dc in the next row)
 turn.(ch3, 1sh st, 1dc)

R : 4 - 1 sh st in the center st, skip the next st, 1 dc in the last st, ch 3 , turn.
(ch3, 1sh st, 1dc)

R : 5 - 18 (or how long you need it to fit your dogs neck.) Repeat R : 4

The Shell Stitch forms a natural button hole, so there is no need to make one,
Just tie off and weave in your end.

Sew the button on the opposite end of he collar with matching yarn.

Flower:
R : 1 - With first color, Ch 3, 8sc in the send ch from the hook, join (8sc)

R : 2 - In each sc,  (1 sc, 3 dc ,1sc) for 8 petals.

R : 3 - Ch 2, attach to the center back of the first petal with a sl st,ch2,
repeat on the remaining 7 petal backs, join

R : 5 - In each ch 2 space, ( Ch2, 3 dc, ch2) for the 8 back petals, tie off, weave in your ends, and attach to collar by sewing with matching yarn.

Same Shell Stitch collar,

 But I added a Butterfly instead of the Flower.

I got this wonderful crochet Simple Butterfly from

The  "Crocheted Sass" Blog

Only I modified it by putting and addition row of sc

 around the wings. I also chain 10, for the body and

wrapped it around to attach it to the back.

With the chain, it could be used as a collar slide as well.

Enjoy!

Because of you, Chihuahua Rescue

Because of You Chihuahua Rescue is a rescue located in Edmond, Oklahoma. We are incorporated with the State of Oklahoma and are a 501(c)3 non-profit group. We are a small rescue and passionate about the Chihuahua breed and their well being.


"Because of You" is dedicated to finding loving "forever homes" for unwanted, unloved, and homeless Chihuahua dogs.

Because of You Chihuahua Rescue is a spay/neuter rescue and believe that there are more dogs than there are good homes to put them into. We would like more people to consider adopting existing dogs, rather than breeding more! And we want to encourage people to also consider the older dogs, since they are some of the most loving dogs and most in need of loving homes. These dogs have been someone's faithful companion, and for whatever the reasons, have been discarded like old garbage...



All rescued dogs live as our personal pets until a "forever home" is found. The dogs are not caged, but roam freely in our home! All veterinarian needs, including spay/neuter will be provided by "Because of You" prior to the adoption. We also do dental, shots, fecal, heartworm test and a prevention plan, grooming, nail care, microchipping and full exam.

Foster Homes Needed

Animal Shelters can be especially scary for the senior Chihuahuas. For some reason or another, senior Chihuahuas keep flowing into area shelters. Is it that they are no longer the young exuberant chi that they once were? Is it the gray on their muzzle that makes them unappealing for their owners? Is 10+ years too long to love a dog? Are these the reasons that so many seniors are in need of rescue?

I think not...a senior Chihuahua is the best of both worlds. They are calm; this doesn’t mean they are less active. They just do not feel the need to run around unless they have good reason. The gray on their muzzle gives them a regal and sophisticated look about them. It is by no means unappealing...Having your furry companion live for 10+ years, WOW, what a privilege to be able to love them and get love in return for that many years!



If you have an older pet please be a responsible pet parent and keep your faithful companion for life. Remember, you will be old someday too. Give your pet the respect they deserve, don’t abandon them in their silver years.

Please visit them on Facebook, too.


Chi Chi boutique
Because of You Chihuahua Rescue is a 501C non-profit organizations, and all proceeds from the Chi Chi Boutique go towards the care of the chihuahuas

Harnesses, leads, t-shirts, car seats, belly bands and more.

If you would like to purchase a Mini E-book of Crochet Patterns : $1.00 of every sale will be donated to This Chi Rescue For the Month of April.
 

or Any of the Official Posh Pooch Designs Items, with $1.00 also going to this Chi Rescue.  Our Goal is to reach $100.00 for the month of April!



Mini E-Book and The Because of you, Chihuahua Rescue

The Mini -E-Book is finally finished.

It was  alot of work, time,

 and math. and you know how I hate math!

And it was a a lot of Fun.

It all started when I got my Business Cards in,

and loved the way they looked.

I wanted to design some crochet patterns and items

 that looked just like the Chihuahuas on my logo.

The first thing I did was do a few sketches, of hats,woobies

 and then got an Idea of what I wanted.   I went in search

of the perfect yarn and colors.  I ended up choosing

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn.

It is a good choice because it is easy to find,

it is not expensive, and it is a sturdy yarn.

And, they had the exact colors I wanted!

These are the Official Posh Pooch Designs yarn colors.

(I used some black and white, too)

This Mini-E Book Has 5 Crochet Patterns:

Mini e-Book of 5 Crochet Patterns

1. Posh Pooch Designs Chihuahua Hat - For dogs 2-12 lbs

2. Posh Pooch Designs Chihuahua Woobie - 6 inch

3. Posh Pooch Designs Chihuahua Appliqué' - 2x5 inchs

4. Posh Pooch Designs Chihuahua head Appliqué' - 2 x5 inches

5. Posh Pooch Designs Dog Blanket - 28 x 28 inches

Because of you, Chihuahua Rescue

$1.00 of the Sale of each Mini-E Book will be donated to

"Because of You, Chihuahua Rescue"

Facebook page

Oh, You don't Crochet?
No problem!

You can purchase several different items

with $1.00 of each sale also going to

the Chi Rescue, as well.



PPD Chihuahua Dog hats

Chihuahua head appliques

Chihuahua Bags



Posh Pooch Designs Dog Blanket

Chihuahua Dog Woobies

PPD Dog Collar with Flower

Chihuahua Appliques

$1.00 From the sale of any of these Items,
also goes to the
Because of You, Chihuahua Rescue.



April Fools Day Fun!

I ran out to get some more packaging supplies,

and as I was walking past the check out  
counter I saw the glasses
with a  nose and mustache, hanging on an end cap.

I just could not resist buying some!

(I wonder if the dogs will wear these.)

I put them on "Buffy" the Stuffed dog model...

Rosie just looked at her. 
Rosie is always scared of new things,

so I thought she might not be afraid
 if I set them on her friend.

Then I put a pair on Maximo. 
He is such a sweet, gentle guy that he

 just sat there looking at me,
 Rosie just looked at Maximo and then at me.

  She still was not happy with this whole Glasses thing.

Then I added the cool Jamaican hat!

I think Maximo was posing like a true Jamaican would.

Rosie was not having any of it!

I put the Rainbow stripe hat on her, 

She didn't mind, she is used to hats,

but then I put the glasses on her.... NO WAY!

(Maximo just waited patiently.)

So we left it at the Cool hats.

Jamaican Dog Hat Crochet Pattern 

can be found at this LINK

I Love these Dogs with their

so different personalities.

They are the best Dog Models ever,

and they make my life so Fun!

Dog Bone Applique and Toy Crochet Pattern

Crochet Pattern

for the Dog Bone

Applique and Toy!

My pooches love these toys.

You can make a bunch out of your scrap yarns.
They are perfect for adding to gift baskets
for Dog lovers,
and for fund raisers for Dog Rescues.

You can add the applique to just about anything!
bags, sweaters, scarves and hats!

Although these are toys for pooches, 
kids like them too.
 And What great photo props!

Dog Bone Applique and Dog Toy Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach

Please, Add this Crochet pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill : Easy

Material:
Hook : G
Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Buff Fleck
Small amount of Fiber fill for Dog toy

Stitches :
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Size: 5 inch applique and 6 inch dog bone toy

You can see this Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

R : 1 - ch 12, *(ch 6, turn, skip end ch, sl st in next 5 chs, ch 6, skip end ch, sl st back down for 5 chs) then sl st down the center of the bone 12 chs, and repeat from *( to ) on this end, join to first ch

Row : 1

R : 2 - Ch 1, 10 sc, *(skip next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in end , 4 sc, skip next two sc, 4 sc, 2sc in end, 4 sc, skip next sc) 11 sc back down center of bone, repeat from *( to ) on this end of bone, skip next sc, 1 sc, joi      Row 2

Row 2

R : 3 - Ch 1, 9 sc *( skip the next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in the next 2 sc, 3 sc, skip the next sc, 3sc, 2 sc in the next 2 sc, 4 sc, skip the next sc) 10 sc down the center of the dog bone, repeat from *( to ) on this end of dog bone, skip next sc, 1 sc, join.



This is were you end for the appliqué', tie off and weave your ends in and sew it on a dog sweater .

Row 3

You can see this video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

R : 4 - Ch 1, 8 sc, *(4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, skip the next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 4 sc, skip the next sc) 9 sc down the center of the dog bone, repeat from *( to ), 1 sc, join.

Row 4

R : 5 - Repeat R: 4, tie off.

Make two Bones R: 1 -5 for Dog bone toy, Place them together, right sides out, and sc around the edges, leaving an opening for stuffing, then close with scs.

Row 5

                                                       

All Done and Ready for Play!



Oklahoma IS Beautiful!

Here in Oklahoma we do not have the majestic mountains of Colorado or South Dakota. We do not have the sandy beaches of the coastal States. Nor do we have the Great Trees of Washington State or Utah, but what we do have is the Colorful, Beautiful and even sometimes ugly Red Bud Trees indigenous to our State.

We visited our grandchildren today. It is a little over 100 miles from our house

 to theirs. We,of course took our Chihuahuas,

Maximo and Rosie with us. The day was fun and way to short.

And so we headed home. Rosie sometimes has a sick tummy in the car,

 so we waited till we got home to give them their 2nd meal.

It didn't matter Rosie got sick anyway, (gross,) so we had to pull over

 and clean it up. As I was returning from the rest stop bathroom,

 I looked up across the street. I saw the most beautiful thing.

 Amid the trees that were still dormant from the

 long cold winter, were gorgeous Redbud trees in full bloom.

Most of the year this tree is scraggly, crooked and bent by the winds that whip

 across our flat state. Most of the other trees around them were still not awaken,

 only small amounts of little buds, barely making their appearance, could be

seen on a few trees around them.

The Tree is called a Redbud, because although the flowers are usually pink,

The buds themselves appear to be deep red. The shades of the pink. vary from darker

 shades of pink to very light shades of pink. probably determined by the nutrients in the soil.

After, Rosie's little mess was cleaned up and I returned to the car, and we were driving down

the road, I continued to see many , many more Redbuds along the side of the highway. I tried to

count them but after about 100 in a mile I stopped and just sat mesmerized by the beauty.



Help! My Chihuahua is Itchy!

 Maximo - Itchy Dog and

 Dog Model for Posh Pooch Designs

Maximo is a Merle Chihuahua and he has very sensitive skin.

I use special dog shampoo to bathe him,

 and he has to take allergy pills.

He also Sheds like crazy because of his "special skin issues."

My beautiful mom..She loves to wear flowers in her hair..

don't let that sweet face fool you, she is very ornery.

(I want to be just like her when I grow up)

I took my Mom to her Dr.s Appointment yesterday and

while we were there, her Dr. was telling us

about his dog,

 and that he has allergies and

 he give his dog

Fish oil Omega 3 and he

doesn't have to take

allergy pills any more , plus, his

coat is thick and full again.

Well, I did some investigating.....

"Fish oil is good for dogs – and cats! Veterinarians first used omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil to treat canine allergies but now recommend it for a wide variety of conditions ranging from kidney disease to arthritis and high cholesterol. Adding fish oil to your dog's food provides anti-inflammatory effects and can help relieve itching due to atopic dermatitis, an allergy-related skin condition." (from ask a vet)

I said to myself , "I am going to give this a test run."

I went to Walgreen's, which by the way has a buy one get one on the Fish oil omega 3 right now, and got two bottles. I am giving 1/2 a capsule which is 600 mg to each of my Chihuahuas with breakfast everyday for two week.

I hope this will help Maximo stop itching and loosing so much hair.



Then I thought, "if it is good for my dogs, is it good for me?"  So again I did some investigating.  And the Answer is YES!
It has several Benefits :
 Arthritis benefits
Heart disease benefits
Many Health benefits


I am now taking this stuff, too,
So, maybe I won't be
so Itchy, either.

I'll keep ya posted!