We are moving -- YIKES!!

My Husband and I are relocating to Parker , CO.

 We found a wonderful house we love and are closing on May 31st.

This is scary, exciting and sad all at the same time.

The house is a Ranch style,

  with a full finished basement with garden level windows. 

 Plenty of room with a nice big Craft/Yarn room for me!

But the truth is..I really love our home here in Oklahoma..

We have remodeled every room, putting a little "piece" of
ourselves into every room.

We have lived here for 16 years, and boy you can
accumulatea lot of "Stuff" in 16 years.

Our children grew up in this house, and I think I did too (sort of).

Yes, The new house is much "newer" and modern,

But I haven't learned to love it yet. 

 I am sure I will, once we get there and get settled.

I truly believe this house was meant for us..

Can you see the paw prints, in the lower right

 hand corner in the cement pad.

The previous owner had a hot tub here,

I am going to put  swing or glider.

Here is the close up of the Paw Prints.

This just seals the deal for me.

Slip On Patriotic Dog Collar Crochet Pattern -- Go USA!

New Patriotic Flag Dog Collar

Go USA!!!!!!!

This Dog collar is for all size Dogs.

All Size Cats, bunnies, goats  or any Pet!

It also makes a nice Wrist cuff for you to wear!

It is a great way to Show your Patriotic Spirit 

and Cheer on USA!

It is super Easy and Stitches up super fast.

And Takes very little yarn.

See The Video On my Youtube Channel 

at This LINK

Patriotic Slip on Dog Collar Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach

Please add this Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy as Apple pie!

Materials:
Tape Measure
Crochet Hook : H/ 5.0mm
Yarn Needle
Yarn: Worsted Weight (4)Small amount of Red, White, and Blue, 
and Yellow Worsted Weight Yarns

 Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)

Size: Any and All Size Dogs, Cats or pets.

Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a st
When changing colors, Ch1 after the color change

Getting Started:
First off, measure your dog's neck. ad add 1 inch for comfort.
3 rows = 1 inch


R : 1 - With Blue yarn, Ch 9, 
1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
1 sc in each ch, ch1, turn. ( 8 sc)


R : 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch1, turn (8 sc)


R : 3 - R: 7 - Repeat R: 2

R: 8 - Change to red yarn, tie off Blue Yarn,
ch1, 8 sc, ch1, turn


R : 9 - 8 sc, turn


R : 10 - Change to white yarn, 
leaving the red yarn still attached, 
ch1, 8sc, ch1 turn


R : 11 - 8 sc, turn

R : 12 - Repeat R: 8 - R : 10 till desired length
Carry the Red and White yarns up the side of the Collar.

Once you have reached the length needed for your dog's neck, 

sc the two ends together to form a circle.

Attach the gold yarn to any edge of the collar, 

sc around both edges of the collar.

Star: With yellow yarn, ch 3, 

5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join , ch1.
 Sc in the 1st sc, ch 5 attach to the next sc 
to form the 1st star point, 
repeat 4 more times to make 5 star points, 
tie off and sew on to the Dog Collar.

Now just slide it on to your pet's Neck!

To Show your support for America!

 Red and White, with Blue Trim and a Gold Star.

Mystery Crochet Along Supply List

This is Vintage pattern Written in the Nov/Dec issue of the Annie's Attic in 1987,
by a well known crochet pattern designer named Mary Layfield.

You will need:

3oz tan worsted weight yarn
1.5 oz. of yellow Worsted weight yarn
small amount of black and red worsted weight yarn
Hook- D
Yarn Needle
Polyester fiber fill

That is it!


The first hint I gave you was "Puppy"


The 2nd hint is "rain"

The Mystery Crochet along

 will begin Wed, May 11

Happy Hooking!

Day one of the Mystery Crochet Along By Posh Pooch Designs Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Day 1:

Body top - (make 2)

R :1 - With tan, ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across, turn ( 26 sc)

R: 2-3 - Ch1, sc in each st across, turn

R : 4 - Ch1, sc first 2 sts tog, sc in each st across, turn (25 sc)

R : 5 -8 - Repeat rows 2 and 4 alternately. At end of last row (23)

R : 9-11 - Repeat R : 2

R:12 - Ch 1, sc in each st across to last sts, sc last 2 sts tog, turn (22)

R : 13-14 - Repeat R: 4 and 2 (21)

R : 15 - For front leg , Ch 1, sc first 2 sc sts tog, sc in nest 7 sts, leaving last 12 sts unworked, turn (18)

R :16-19 - Repeat row 2.

R : 20 - Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st cross with 2 sc in last st, turn (10)

R : 21-23 - Repeat R: 2

R : 24-25 - Ch 1, sc first 2 sts tog, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc last 2 sts tog, turn. At end of last row (6), fasten off.

R : 15 For Back leg -Skip next 3 sts on row 14, join tan with sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, sc last 2 sts tog, turn (8)

R : 16-25 - Repeat rows 16-25 of front leg.

Sew Row 1 of each piece tog.

All other Days (2-7) Can be found HERE

Sara

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Maximo And Rosie's First Plane Ride!

We flew back from Denver today,  Maximo and Rosie
Got to take their first Plane ride.

 I bought the top of the line Sherpa carrier.
It has a fuzzy lamb's wool  cushion,

opens at the top or side.
Very Roomy and comfortable.

 A little dogs dream .

So I put it out, and got them used to it. 

Threw a treat in it, or a toy and they began to like it

 and sit in it, and even sleep in it

.....All while opened at the end.

So we headed to the Denver Airport, both dogs had gone potty and I gave them each a chew bone to keep them busy.   All was well till we had to go through security.  Of, course we couldn't take them through the scanner, but their bag needed to be scanned, so they told us to take the dogs out and walk through, holding them....no problem....With all the people around, Rosie was not budging, When we finally got her out of the bag, she tinkled on Her daddies shirt!  Oh! No!

Maximo just looked around...

I had given them a "Doggie calming tablet" I got from Pet Smart.

Maximo was def. chilling.

Here the dogs are already to get

on the plane and head to Tulsa.

All went well with the flight, until we were on the descent.

I think it was hurting Rosie's Ears and she let out a little bark. 

 Scared a few people, but she was fine, and most people laughed.

All went well, and Maximo and Rosie are playing in the back yard.

What I have been working on This week - BAGS!

My Husband and I are relocating to Parker, Co, South Denver. 

So I am in a search for the perfect house. But when I am not looking at houses,

already looked at 23 of them, I am crocheting.

I usually design my own, but I came across two really cute ones
that I just had to share with you.

 I made this darling little basket and purse

These are free patterns and I have included the links for them.

Close up of the purse...sorry about the shadow.

Close up of the basket.

Randon Stripe and Stitch Shopping bag.

I brought my yarn scraps and decided I needed a shopping bag,

I wanted a short handle that I could just slip on my arm.

I changed colors and stitches randomly,

after I made the a basic round bottom.

I will get a pattern written down on this one!

Greyhound Fishtail Collar Crochet Pattern

I was asked a few weeks back if I could design a

"Greyhound Fishtail Collar"

Crochet pattern.

I have never had the joy of owning a greyhound

so I had no idea what the fishtail collar was.

So I did what most of us do...I Goggled it!

Here is what I came up with.

Please note, this is a decorative collar

and a lead or leash should not be attached to the collar.

Skill: Easy to Moderate

(there is a little shaping)

Materials:

Hook:H

Rug Yarn: You can also use worsted weight yarn, but it may not stay sturdy.

2 1in. D Rings

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

We are starting from the center, then working each side.

Starting from the Center : Ch 17, for a 13 to 15 in neck (add 3 chs per in to lengthen collar)

1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next 68 chs, 2 sc in the 69th ch, turn, working down the opposite side of the chain, 2 sc in the first ch, 1 ch in the next 68 chs, and 2 sc in the last ch, join and tie off, weave in your end.

Right Side:

R:1 - Count from the right end of the collar, in 15 sts, attach yarn to the 16th sc with a sc, sc in each st, leaving the last 15 sts unworked, ch 1 turn.

If you added chs for length, the center will be longer, but still leave the lst 15 sts unworked.

R : 2 -  Skip the 1st st, sl st in the next st, sc in each sc, sl st in the last 2 sts, ch 1 turn.

R : 3 - Skip the 1st 2 sts, sl at in the next 2 sts, sc in each st across till 4 sts are left, 2 sl at in the first 2 and leave the last two unworked, ch 1, turn.

R: 4 - Skip the 1st 2 sts, 1 sc in each sc, till last 4 sts, 2 sl sts, leave last 2 sts unworked, tie off, weave in your end.

Turn Collar over and work R: 1-4 on the other side of the collar.

Sc evenly around the whole collar for a smooth look.

Attaching the D : Rings - Attach both D rings to the right side, by folding the end of he collar over the flat end of the rings and sewing down.  Slide the other end of the collar in the D rings and then through the top D
ring to secure.

I added a flower applique and a paw print applique for fun.

I hope someone has a Greyhound and will make this collar a send me a pic.

My First Crochet Along - It was So Fun !

Mystery Crochet Along  @ Cami's Creative Commodities

I had never done a "Crochet Along" before and wasn't sure I could.

 Each Day only a part of the Crochet Pattern is given,

and you have to follow the instructions without pictures!!!!

Now I am a visual person and need pics.

Before we started she gave us a supplies list:

Red heart yarn - our choice

Little bit of Black yarn, batting,

Ribbon, hook and yarn needle.

Not too many supplies..So I had some hope!

Here was my progress.....

Day 1 - A Big Ball.

Day 2 - A Small ball... hum..

Days 1 - 5

Big Ball,  little Ball,  Med. Ball,

to half circles, and two tubes?

I am starting to to think ..PIG?  

Okay..All the pieces.....we now have 4 tubes, and 

 two black circles..yep I am thinking pig.

Here is my finished "Bear"..LOL.

 Yes, it is a bear.

My Son says it is a pig, my dil says it's a monkey..

But it is really a bear.

I choose red yarn because  I already had it..

now I wished I would have chosen brown or cream.

This was very fun and am looking forward to doing this again..

as a matter of fact I am thinking of hosting one myself.

Something Dog related.

Anyone interested?