What Is Memorial Day? And Few Flag Crochet Patterns.

I Love America, 

I Love The American Flag 

and 

I Love The Pledge of Allegiance.

I remember saying it

 every morning in School.

So here are a few Flag Crochet Patterns.

To help us Celebrate 

 and Remember that

"Freedom is not Free".

What is Memorial Day?

"Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein 

the men and women

 who died while serving in the

 United States Armed Forces are remembered"

Thank you for my Freedom!

I did "tweek" them all,

 a little, to add more detail and fun.

1. Heart Placemat -

I added a Gold Trim 

and a Gold Star 

2. Flag Coaster or patch - 

I added some gold trim and 

a couple of white star buttons.

3. Can Cozie - I striped mine a 

little bit different, 

and added some 

fun Patriotic buttons.

4. Striped V Stitch Bag  -

I used 2 strands of Sport weight yarn for

 the red, white and blue stripes,

 and then did the trim and handle 

with worsted weight gold, 

added the gold flower

 and a fun button.

Gold Star - 

This is the star pattern I used.

Let's Get Patriotic

Let's Get Patriotic Collection 

of Patriotic Crochet Patterns

Bu Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

 I have designed or Crocheted myself.

The pattern and Link for all the patterns

are listed below.

1. Sock Monkey Dog Hat 

2. Patriotic Wreath

3. Dog Bikini top and Skirt

4. Striped Patriotic Dog Hat

5. American Flag Dog Sweater

6. Patriotic Bowtie

7. Big Striped Bag

8. Billed Dog Hat 

9. Patriotic Dog Collar with Star

Please note: All the pictures show 

Patriotic Colors, but the patterns 

can be worked in any color yarns you like.

 I have chosen to show them in 

Red, White and Blue

 to show American Spirit.

USA All The Way!

I am very Patriotic and 

Love My Country!

Tomorrow's Blog will have a collection of 

Patriotic Crochet patterns 

By other designers, 

I know you do not want to miss that!

Winner, Winner.... And A free Crochet Pattern - Scissors Case

Scissors Case Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 

Stop losing your Scissors.
Crochet a Case and hook it on your Project bag.

I have a Fun Free Crochet Pattern for everyone.

It is a great way to use your

Lion Brand Bon bon Yarns.

The Pattern can also be worked with 1 strand 

of med (4) Worsted Weight yarn.

These are both stitched up using Red Heart Super Saver

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet  
Channel at This LINK

Scissors Case Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

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Skill - Easy

Materials:
Hook - H / 5.00

Bon Bon Yarns - small amount of assorted colors of Sport Weight - 2 strands

               You can also use Worsted weight if you use only one strand.
 Button -1 1/2 inch Button
1 Stitch Marker

Optional stuff -I have also attached a key ring, hook and fun charm

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)
Single Crochet 2 together (sc2to)

Size: Measures 6 X 3 inches closed

Notes: We will be using 2 strands of the yarn through out the project.
I randomly changed colors for a fun colorful effect.

We will be working in  rounds - no joining

R: 1 -  Ch2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from the hook. (4 sc)

R: 2 - 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 3 sc (5 sc)

R: 3 - 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 4 sc (6 sc)

R: 4 - *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 sc*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (8sc)

R: 5 - *2 sc in the 1st sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (10 sc)

R: 6 - *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 4 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (12 sc)

R: 7 -*2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 5 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (14 sc)

R: 8 - *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 6 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (16 sc)

R: 9 -*2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 7 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (18 sc)

R: 10 -*2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 8 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (20 sc)

R: 11 - *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 9 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (22 sc)

R: 12 -*2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 10 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (24 sc)

R: 13  - *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 11 sts*,
Repeat From * to * 1 time, (26 sc)

R: 14 -  1 sc in each sc, (26sc)

R: 15 - R: 17 -Repeat R: 14

If you have longer scissors, you can add more rows here.

R: 18 - Making the flap, sc in the 1st 16sc, turn, ch1

R: 19 - Sctog the 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 12sc, sctog the last 2 sc, turn, ch1

R: 20 - Sctog the 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 10sc, sctog the last 2 sc, turn, ch1

R: 21 - Sctog the 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 8sc, sctog the last 2 sc, turn, ch1

R: 22 - Sctog the 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 6sc, sctog the last 2 sc, turn, ch1

R: 23 - Sctog the 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 4sc, sctog the last 2 sc, turn, ch1

Trim and Button loop :
1 sc in the next 3 sc,  ch 5, 1 sc in the next 3 sc,
evenly sc down the side of the flap, sc around the case opening,
evenly sc up the flap, join to 1 st sc, tie off weave in your end.

Sew on the button, centering it on the front of the case.

Add a key chain,  hook and charm if desired.

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For $3.50

Today is the Day the Winner of the 

Bon Bon Yarn Crochet Challenge

 is announced.

OK - Now for the Winner - of The Bon bon Challenge is

Congratulations!!!!

Heidi Yates of Snappy Tots 

With her super cute 

Bon Bon the Owl Crochet Pattern
Go Grab the pattern at the link above

To see all the entries for the Bon Bon Challenge,

check out the album on my facebook page at:

Posh Pooch Designs 

Spring Flowers Baby Blanket By Carolina Guzman

I was asked by a dear friend to make 

a baby blanket for her soon to arrive niece.

I decided to use the pattern written 

By Carolina Guzman

Of  One and Two Company.

You can find the Free pattern at this link:

The Spring Flowers Baby Blanket

This pattern is written perfectly.

It looks complicated, Bit it is not.

It is worded in such a way, that it is easy as pie.

And there is also chart to follow.

I crocheted the blanket with

 Red Heart Soft  - Plummy.

 It is several shades of purple with a little 

bit of pink running through it.

And the yarn is sooooooooooo   soft!

In this Shot, you can really see the flower pattern,

 and the colorway of the yarn.

Now I need to block the baby blanket 

and then pack it up pretty. 

Tuesday Treasury - Unique Crochet Patterns

I called this 

"Unique Crochet Patterns"

 because all the items 

are designed with different 

types of mediums. 

Some are made with yarn, 

and a unique item designed in.

Others are made completely

 by a different type of "yarn".

A list of all the Designers and 

links to find the patterns 

are listed below.

1. Hemp and Beads Dog Collar -

Posh Pooch Designs

2.T-Shirt Yarn Bowl-

Posh Pooch Designs

3.Ninja Star Fun With Plarn -

Stitch 11

4. Pop Tab Bracelet & Dog Collar -

Posh Pooch Designs

5. Nautical Crochet Coasters -

Moogly

6. Jute  Coaster -

Easy makes Me Happy

7. Cord Dog Collar and Leash -

Posh Pooch Designs

I Love yarn, 

but it is also fun to find unique

 and different items to crochet with,

Such as 

Tarn, Plarn, Hemp, pop tabs, 

cord, cork and jute.

And More.

One of my favorite things to do,

 is to walk through a store, 
of any kind,

 not just a craft store, 

and see if there is anything

 that can be crochet with or on.

Keep Calm 
and 
Crochet on
Everything!

Cylinder Cosmetic Bag Crochet Pattern

Cylinder Cosmetic Bag Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

With school letting out for Summer, 
and everyone  getting ready for vacations, cruises and such, 

I had the idea to come up with a little Cosmetic bag. 

We Just retested this Crochet Pattern.
 We added lots of new Pictures and a Brand New Video.

Isn't this the cutest little bag?

Ok So lets get started.

Oh and  the really cool thing, is that a skein of yarn fits

 perfectly inside this bag! 

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel At This LINK

Cylinder Cosmetic Bag Crochet Pattern

Please add the Crochet pattern to your  Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Hook – H / 5.00 MM

1 - 1/2 inch button

Yarn - Any Med or Worsted Weight (4) Acrylic, cotton or Cotton blend- (3 oz 

Button  - 1 Inch

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Skip (sk)

Size: 9 inches across X 9 inches around

Body of the Bag-

Notes- ch1 at end of rows does not count as a stitch.
St counts are at the end of rows in (parenthesis)

R: 1 - Ch 27, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each ch across, 

ch 1, turn (26sc)

R: 2 - 1 hdc in each sc, ch 1, turn, (26 hdc)

R: 3 - 1 hdc in the 1st 2 hdc, *1 fpdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts*,
repeat across, ch 1 turn, (26 sts)

R: 4 - 1 hdc in each st cross, ch1, turn, (26 hdc)

R: 5 – R: 20 - Repeat R: 3 and R: 4, Alternating the rows

R: 21 - 1 sc in each st across (26 sc)

R: 22 - Turn, Working down the side of the project, evenly space 30 sc across,
ch1, (30sc)

R: 23 - Forming the 1st handle -1 sc in the next 6 sc, ch 16, skip the next 14 sc, join to the next sc with a sc, 1 sc in the lst 5 sc, ch 1, turn, (6 hdc, ch16, sk 14, 6 hdc))

R: 24 - Working up the side, Repeat R: 22 (30 sc)

R: 25 - Repeat R : 23, join to 1st sc 

R: 26 - Sc across around all four sides of the Bag body, place 2 sc in each corner, and 16 sc around each of the bag handles. tie off and weave in your ends at the end of the last row, of the 2nd bag handle.

Sides Circles- Make 2

Note: Ch 2 at the beginning of rounds counts as 1st hdc.

R: 1 - Ch 3, 7 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join to top of ch2 with a sl st, 
 (8 hdc)

R: 2 - Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join, (16 hdc)

R: 3 - Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, *1 hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the hdc*,
Repeat from * to *, join, (24 hdc)

R: 4 - Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, *1 hdc in the next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in the hdc*,
Repeat from * to *, join, (32 hdc)

R: 5 - Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, *1 hdc in the next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in the hdc*,
Repeat from * to *, join, (40 hdc) join, tie off and weave in your ends.

Bag Assembly-

Line up one of the Side circles, right sides out and, right below the handle section. 

Attach circle using sc stitches, easing the circle around as you stitch around the bag.
tie off and securely weave in the the ends. 

You will have about a 2 -3 inch section of the circle that is not attached.  

Repeat on the other end of the bag.

Button Tab- 

Ch 9, leaving a 8 inch tail on both ends of the ch. Center the tab on the top 

of the back of the bag, slip through and tie securely.  Line up Button on the front 

of the bag, with the button tie, and sew in place.

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Crochet Heart Scarf By Alice Merlino

I actually made this scarf last fall.

 I was looking through my closet

 for a nice light, Spring Scarf 

to toss on and found it. 

So I thought I would share it with you.

I Love that I made it in Purple.

I hung the scarf on a white door 

so you could see the hearts clearly.

I think this is a really sweet scarf.

You can find the Free pattern at this link:

Crochet Heart Scarf

I think it would look lovely,

with a white or pink top and pair of jeans.

Here is an even closer picture.

The blog with the pattern, 

has a picture tutorial to walk 

you through all the steps.

And the pattern is well written

 and easy to understand.