Black Light Cowl Crochet Pattern

This Cowl was made with the New Red Heart Stripes
Super Saver Yarn!
The Small size is made with 
Red Heart Gum Drop Yarn in Licorice.

I designed this Cowl a few years ago, 
but I was recently asked to make a video.
When Red Heart released the new Stripes colors, 
I thought it was perfect for the cowl.

The Dog Cowl made with the Black Light Yarn By Redheart.

I made Rosie Bell a Cowl with it.

This Snood or Cowl Can be worn like a hood or a cowl.

The Cowl Crochet Pattern is completely adjustable

 for any size Dog or Pet.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 

at This LINK

Black Light Dog Cowl Crochet Pattern 
By Sara Sach

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Skill - Easy

Materials -
Crochet Hook - I Hook

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) about 2 oz.
            Red heart Super Saver Stripes, Black light Yarn - or any colors you like.

Yarn Needle

Tape measure
A Few Pony Beads are optional

Stitches - 

Slip Stitch ( sl st)

Chain (ch)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Sizing -Measure your dog's neck - Rosie's neck is 9 inches.
3 chs = 1 inch,  3 x 9 =27 + 5 chs = 32

Pattern is written for the 9 inch dog neck

Notes:
Ch 1 does not counts as hdc
Ch3 counts as dc

R : 1- Ch 32

Join ch in a circle, do not twist ch.

R : 2 - Ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch around, join with a sl st, ch 2

R : 3 - R: 4 -  Repeat R : 2

R : 5 - Ch 3, 1 dc in the 1st st, *skip the next st, 2 dc in the next st*,

Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3

R : 6 - Sl st to the space between the 1st 2 dc, 2 dc in the space between

 each set of dc around, join, ch 3

R : 7 - 10  - Repeat R : 5

Add or Subtract rows as needed for the length of your dog's neck. 

R : 11  - 1 hdc in each st around, join, ch 2

R : 12 - R: 13 - Repeat R : 11, tie off after R : 12

Tie  - Ch 55. lace through R : 13, tie a knot on each end. and cut off extra.

Add beads to the end of the ties or add pompoms

Pompom - Make 2-

Wrap yarn around your 3 middle finger 25 times. Lace a 10 inch piece

 of yarn through the loops and tie securely. 

Trim pompoms and tie onto the end of each tie. 

I Love how it turned out!!!!

And the colors are awesome!

African Flower - Picture Tutorial

African Flower Motif
 And Hot Pad Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
This is my Version of the African Flower Crochet Pattern.

PLEASE NOTE: I recommend if you are going to use this
 Motif as a Hot pad or Pot Holder to make it out of a 
Cotton or Cotton Blend.
Acrylic yarn can burn burn and burn you.

I Wrote This Crochet Pattern in 2013 and decided it

 needed a retest, and Update.

As well as, A Brand New Video

This Pattern is a great way to use up some of your 

yarn  left overs and make some lovely projects.

Scarves, bags, place mats, table runners, Hot pats and much, much more.

See The Video Tutorial on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

African Flower Motif And Hot Pad Crochet Pattern

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Skill- Easy to moderate

Materials- 

Crochet Hook - H / 5.00 mm 

Yarn - 4 colors Worsted Weight (4) I used Red heart Super Saver I had on hand 

Yarn Needle

Stitches - 

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch  (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc),

Half Double Crochet  (hdc)

Size: 8 Inches

Notes:

 Ch3 Counts as a dc

 Ch1 Does not Count as st

Rounds are joined with a slst

R: 1 - With C1, ch 5, join in a circle, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc),

11 dc in the circle, join to the 3rd ch with a slst.(12dc)

R: 2 - change to C2, 

(by pulling a loop of C2 through the last loop, tie off C1),

ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the space between the 1st set of 2 dc,

"2dc, ch 2, 2 dc" in between the next 2 set of 2 dc, 

repeat around for 6 clusters, join.

(6 sets of 2dc, ch2, 2dc)

R: 3  - Sl st to the 1st ch 2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 

6 more dc in the same space, ch 2,

*7 dc in the next ch 2 space, ch 2

Repeat around for a total of 6 clusters, join.

R: 4 - Change to yarn color C3, tie off C2, 

1 sc in the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in the next ch2 space*

 Repeat from * to * join.

(6 sets of 7 sc, 1 hdc)

R: 5 - Change to C4, tie off C3, 1 dc in 1st 4 sts, 

1dc, ch2, 1 dc  in the next st.

(should be in the center stitch above each cluster, )

*1 dc in the next 7 sts, 1 dc, ch2, 1 dc in the next st* 

Repeat around, 1 dc in the last 3 dc,  join.

(6 sets of 7 dc, and dc, ch2, dc)

 R : 6  -  Change to C1, tie off C4, 1 dc in 1st 5 sts, 

dc, ch2, dc in the next st,

(should be in the center stitch above each cluster, )

*1 dc in the next 9 sts, 1 dc, ch2, 1dc in the next st. 

Repeat around,  join, tie off

For hanger, before you tie off, ch12, join to the same dc, and tie off. weave in all your ends.

For a thicker Hot pad, make 2 and sc them together.

If you want a bigger Motif, Continue to Repeat R: 6 until the desired size.

 you will increase by 2 dc on each side, each row.

And that is how I made my African Flower.

An Ad Free Instant Download PDF file

 is Available in my Craftsy shop For $1.50

At This LINK

Crochet Lampshade for my Guestroom

I wanted to Brighten up my Guestroom, 

so I bought a new Bed Comforter, Shams 

 and Sheets in bright teal!

I made a New Throw - bottom right  - 

to match the Teal and Brown them I have going on.

I then decided to make a crochet cover for the lampshade.

I started with circle Granny squares to sort 

of mimic the circles on the comforter.

Then I did a decreasing granny stripe.

 It fits perfect and I love it.

Maximo and Rosie Bell approve.

The Room still needs some artwork on the wall, 

 but I love it.

Neon Chevron Slouchy Hat

I Love Neon colors!

I Love Chevrons!

I love Slouchy Hats!

What Better then a

 Neon Chevron Slouchy hat!
The yarn is the Neon From
I Love This yarn at Hobby Lobby.

This is  NOT my Crochet pattern.

Here is the Link to Crochet pattern I Used:

Chevron Slouch Beanie

This pattern fun,

 well written and super easy to make.

This one is going to be sent to my Niece

 who loves neon colors.

I did change her pattern, just a little,

 in that I made my hat in rows around, 

rather then stripes across and sew together.

Both ways work great and make a great hat.

I wear a hat home from the gym, 

Because I do Water Aerobics 

3 days a week and 

  would rather leave with wet

 hair and shower at home.

So I better make one for me too!

I Love This hat!

Fanny Packs are Back!! Crochet Pattern

The Fanny Pack Crochet Pattern By
 Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

Yes, Those Fanny Packs are back in style!!

This Crochet Pattern and Videos

 have been moved to This LINK

We have updated the pattern with lots of new pictures  and  Brand New Videos.

Happy Stitching!

How to Crochet with Homespun and Similar Yarns.

I have all This "Homespun" type yarn, 

and I don't know what to do with it!

I actually really love these yarns, but, many people do not.

FREE Crochet pattern  for the Throw, at the bottom of this post.

A few things I have learned about Crocheting 

with this style yarn is :

1. Choose a large project. Most of the variegation can not be seen with a small project.

2. Choose a project with very little detail. Most detail is lost because of the bumpy and fuzziness of the yarn.

3. Crochet loosely - It is better to be too lose then too tight with this type of yarn. It is hard to find the stitches with you crochet too tightly, and just hard to work with if you are a tight stitcher.

4. Lastly, don't let the yarn frustrate you. 

If you are struggling with it, set it down and come back later.

Thick and Quick Throw

Measures approximately - 42 X 56 inches

Skill : Easy

Materials :

 Hook - P

Yarn - 4 to 4.5 skeins of Homespun ( 5-6 wt) Colors of your choice.

Stitches:

Chain ( ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Slip Stitch ( sl st)

R : 1 - Ch 57, LOOSELY, turn, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook 

and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (56 sc)

R : 2 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (56 sc)

R : 3 -68  -Repeat R : 2  (56 sc)

Striping pattern is up to you.

R : 69 - At the end  of R : 68, turn working down the end of the throw, 

1 sc in the end of each row, ch 1 turn ( 77 sc)

R : 70 -77 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 turn, tie off at the end of R : 77 ( 77sc)

Attach yarn to the right corner of the opposite end of the throw, and Repeat R : 69 - 77.

Sl st around all four sides of the throw, this will help the throw keep its shape. 

Note: I tried to block this throw, but it didn't work well.

Shark Week!! Dog Shark Costume

I was asked if I had a 

Shark Costume for Dogs.

"No, but I can design one!" I said.

And Here it is!

Maximo looks pretty scary, 

NOT, in his Shark Costume.

Well, Everyone loved it so much and 

wanted the Crochet pattern

Where You can find the Crochet Pattern:

Etsy

Ravelry

Craftsy

Just click your favorite pattern Shop.

If you would like a 

Custom made Shark Costume

 for your Dog

click :

Etsy Shop

And I will make your pooch a Shark costume 

according to their measurements.

Chomp! Chomp!