Coffee, Crochet and Bonbons Meet Up Group | Posh Pooch Designs

We have started a Meet Up Group called

 Coffee and Crochet, I added the Bonbons!

People say I just sit at home

"Drinking coffee, crocheting and eating bonbons".

They were 2/3rd right.

We are meeting at this new Awesome 

Location of Fika Coffee House.

It is a wonderful place.

Canterberry Parkway and Idyllwilde

 Fika Coffee House to open in Idyllwilde

Read about it here.

The Building is quaint and rustic.

This big Fireplace is so cozy, 

it makes you feel 

like your in a lodge in mountains 

or a cabin in the woods.

I look forward to meeting here 

when it gets cold outside, 

so we can crochet in front of the fireplace.

The Coffee is amazing.

 The Staff is friendly.

The bathroom is clean.

And the Coffee is amazing. Oops, 

did I say that already.

Our Coffee and Crochet Group 

meets here on Thursdays

 to talk about crochet, hooks, yarn,

our latest projects and life.

We step away from our "busy lives" for 

a few minutes, relax, Sip coffee, and chat.

Some times we give gifts.

I made these fun coffee mugs.

I used color Sharpies.

Here is the Link for how to make them.

His and Her mugs

 It is really easy and fun.

Then I put together gift bags 

from some yarn from Red Heart 

and other goodies.

I was given these beautiful 

Mandala cloths from one of our groupies.

She Does Beautiful work!

We  love  our 

"Coffee and Crochet Group".

If you are in the Area 

Come join us Sometime.

Even if it is just for the Coffee,

it is amazing Coffee.

This is my new favorite coffee place. 

An Exercise and Fitness Collection of Crochet Patterns | Posh Pooch Designs

Vacation is over, 

Summer is winding down, 

it is time to get back into an 

exercise and fitness routine.

I went back to my Water/ Aqua Aerobics
class today. All the ladies were ooing and
awing saying I looked so good. I have lost 23 lbs
since May. I had not seen these ladies 

in about 6 weeks. I have to say it really 
felt good to have people start to notice that I am
losing weight. I still have a long way to go, but I 
am taking it healthy, slow and steady.

How I am losing weight:

1. NO soda of any kind.

2. LOTS of water - 48 oz a day --not all at once, 

spread out throughout the day

3. NO sugar, No sugar substitutes.  

The only exception is 1 splenda or stevia in my morning coffee.

(Read your labels, there is sugar in lots of foods)

4. Eating mostly proteins, veggies, fruits and whole grains.

5. No frozen or processed foods, 

All Fresh or I have frozen it myself. 

Only real butter, and real foods.

6. I am not counting calories,

 I am not keeping a food journal,

I do not have time for that.

Just trying to eat 6 small healthy meals a day.

7. Low Salt or no salt

 ( it is hidden in lots of food, again, check your labels)

My Next Goal is to get back to being Active. 

I walk my dogs, I do water Aerobics, Yoga, 

Ball work and light weights.

Oh, and my hubby bought me a Bowflex.(woo hoo)

Now for a fun Crochet Pattern Round Up

 to help you get more active.

Just click the name of the Pattern, 

underneath the picture Collage.

It is the link to the free pattern.

1. Washcloth with a Pocket - 3 sizes

(perfect for showering at the gym)

2. Water Bottle Tag

(so no one stashes your bottle)

3. Slanted Ribbed Cotton Headband

keep your hair out of your eyes)

4. Cotton Sweatbands - 2 widths

(keep the sweat out of your eyes)

5. Yoga Mat Bag

(look cute heading to Yoga class)

6. Key chain bag -

(my rec. card fits perfectly in this bag)

7. Yoga Socks

(you will have the cutest socks in class)

Now we need a

 Water Bottle Cozy -

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

 Water Bottle Cozy -

Free Crochet Pattern

More Water Bottle Cozies

Click Here for these Free CrochetPatterns:

Water Bottle Cozies

Now get out and

 get moving,

You will feel better

and more creative.

And Have Fun!

Little Pumpkins Fall Table Runner Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Little Pumpkins Fall Table Runner 

Free Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
 Of Posh Pooch Designs

Just Like I promised!

And I Love it!

I Put it on my coffee table in my living room,

with a few other Fall decorations.

You can Make this runner with any 6 inch afghan square.

By changing the colors and squares, a Table runner 

could be made for every Season and Holiday.

We just updated this pattern and 

Added a matching placemat crochet pattern.

See The Video Tutorial on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

Little Pumpkins Fall Table Runner Free Crochet Pattern

 by Sara Sach

 Please Add This Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook I

Yarn -Worsted Weight Yarn (4) 3.5 oz. Skein of each Color, 

I used Red Heart Super Saver

Orange, Sage Green, Yellow, Brown

 Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Triple Crochet (tr)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Skip (sk)

Size: 60 X 14 inches

6 Inch Pumpkin Square: Make 4

The Sweet Little Pumpkin Free Crochet Pattern is at this LINK
See The Video Tutorial at This LINK

Body of the Runner: Repeat is 10 chs + 1

R : 1 – With green yarn, Ch 151 for Table Runner, (Ch 41 For Placemat).
Starting in the 2^nd ch from the hook, 

placing 1 st in each ch across –

*sc, sc, dc, dc, tr, tr, dc, dc, sc, sc* 

Repeat from * to * 14 times for 15 wave patterns.

Ch1 turn (does not count as a st) (150 sts, 15 wave patterns)

R : 2 – 1 tr in the 1^st 2 sts, *ch3, sk 3 sts, 1 sc in the next 2 sts, ch3, sk 3,

 1 tr in the next 2 sts*

Repeat From * to * across Row.

Note: The 2 tr sts should be stitched in the 2 sc of previous row, 

and the 2 sc should be stitched in the 2 tr of previous row...

Close up of Stitch pattern

R : 3 – Change to orange yarn – *sc, sc, dc, dc, tr, tr, dc, dc, sc, sc*

 Repeat from * to * 14 times for 15 wave patterns. 

  Ch1, turn, (does not count as a st), (150 sts, 15 wave patterns)

R : 4 – Repeat R : 2

R : 5 – Change to Yellow yarn, Repeat R : 3

R : 6 – Repeat R : 2

R : 7 – Change to Brown yarn, Repeat R : 3

R : 8 – Repeat R : 2

R : 9 – R : 18 – Repeat R : 3 - R : 8 (green, orange, yellow, brown)

R : 19 – R : 22 – Repeat R : 1 – 4 (green, orange)

R : 23 – Repeat R : 3 – Yellow tie off, weave in your ends.

Joining the Squares:

Place to of the Squares together, making sure your stem is to the top, 

with wrong side together.

With yellow yarn, st 2 sc in the 1^st corner, ch1, 

2 sc in the 1^st corner of the other square,

Ch1, 2 sc in the nest ch1 space of the 1^st square, ch1,

 2 sc in the next ch1 space of the 2^nd square.

Continue to ch1, 2 sc in each ch1 space across,

 and in the 2 corners.  SEE Pic, tie off.

Repeat with the other 2 squares.

Attaching the Squares to the ends of the Table Runner –

With yellow yarn, evenly st 48sc across edge of runner. Do not tie off,

 Place the 2 Square section, right sides out, to the edge of the runner.

2 sc in the 1^st corner, sk 3 sts, 2 sc in the next sc on the edge of the runner, 

ch1, 2 sc in the next ch1 space, Repeat across row, ( See pic)

  tie off, weave in your ends.

Finishing up: Edging

Attach yellow yarn to the 1^st corner, 3 sc in that corner, 

1 sc in each st and ch down the first side,

3 sc in the next corner, Repeat on all side, 

join to the 1^st sc, and tie off. Weave in ends.

To Block – Blocking is not necessary, but it can give it a nice crisp look.

Dampen the table runner, and lay out flat on a towel.

I like to lay my large projects out on my deck to air dry.

A Complete Instant Download PDF file of this Pattern, 

including the Little pumpkin square,

with no ads, and no issues is available

 for $4.50 in my Ravelry Shop at this link:

Little Pumpkins Fall Table Runner

Fall Pumpkin Table Runner

After Blocking

Product Review - 4 in 1 Crochet Tool | Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Blog is a Product Review of

 The 4 in 1 Crochet Tool by Boye

I have heard a lot of buzz about this new Crochet Tool,

 But could not find one anywhere?

I was going crazy wanting to get my hands on one.

I do not go to Wal-mart very often, and decided to

 give it a try after hearing they might have them.

(I am just not a fan of Wal-marts anymore, 

story is to long to tell).

I found both the 4 in 1 Crochet Tools, the yarn 

I needed and the measuring tape tape.

Happy Camper!

Now to try out those Crochet Tools.

So I really love the style, 4 different hooks on one tool.

It folds up like an army knife. I can take this on a plane,

 in a car or anywhere I want to take my crochet bag, 

which is everywhere!

I did have trouble locating where the hook size was indicated.

It is on the grey area where the hook folds in.

It is very tiny and difficult to read.

Tool 1 has D, F, H, J

and

 Tool 2 has E, G, I,,K 

I wondered if the hook would stay put as I crocheted.

And it did. it stayed up and worked just fine.

And they have the Boye Style hook that I like best.

I worked up a new design for a Cowl, and as I crocheted,

 the hook was great, but the handle was quite bulky.

I did find the tool to be little big for my hand. 

I have short fingers.

I had to hold the end different then I am used to, 

and it took some time getting used to it.

My thumb kept slipping into the indention, 

which made it feel a little awkward,

but again I have short fingers.

I do not think I will use these for everyday use,

I Love my Clover hooks the best,

 But these are a great tool for travel, 

or just to have in your project bag.

It is a great tool to have around,

for travel and such, and I will definitely

 put these in my travel and project bags.

The Cowl Crochet Pattern pictured above,

Can down be found at this link:

Gumdrop Sparkle Cowl Crochet Pattern

Please remember, 

When I do a product review, it is my own opinion.

And I am not paid for my opinion.

Dog Backpack 2 Sizes - Re-release Free Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Dog Backpack  2 Sizes - Small and Medium

Re-Release Free Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach

This was  previously a paid crochet pattern

and I have decided to re-release

 it as a free pattern here on my Blog.

This is a super easy pattern 

and works up really fast.

You will be ready in no time to

 take that walk, or go to the park.
And your pooch can carry his own stuff.

Dog Backpack  2 Sizes - 
Free Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

Please add this crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half double Crochet  (hdc)

Materials:

Hook: H

Yarn needle

2  Buttons – ¾ inch

Yarn: I used Worsted weight Yarns (4) 3.5 oz. - colors your choice

Size: Small 5 x7inches 2-7 lbs,
Medium 8x10 inches 8-15 lbs

(Maximo, the model in the picture weighs 6 lbs)

Notes: Pattern is written for Small with Medium in parenthesis

Ch1 at ends of rows does not count as a stitch.

Body of the bag -  Row 1: Ch 19,(27) 1 hdc in 2^nd ch from the hook,

and in each ch, ch 1 turn. (18, 26 hdc)

R : 2 – 1 hdc in each hdc, ch1, turn (18,26 hdc)

R : 3 – R : 38  - Repeat R : 1, tie off.

 Side Panels:  Make 2  -

R : 1 - ch 6, 1 hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and in each ch, ch1 turn. (5hdc)

R : 2 – 1 hdc in each hdc, ch1, turn (5hdc)

R :  3 - R : 10(16) : Repeat row 1, tie off.

Sewing on the side panels:  Lay bag open flat,
count down 8 rows from the top,

 that will be the part that fold over for the flap.
Place side panels in place, 

by folding up the bottom of the bag, And Sew in place,
 using the same color yarn

 as the bag, to hide stitches.

Trim: With another color, join yarn at the
 right inside corner of the bag,  

sc around the top of the bag, and around
 the flap of the bag.

Drawstring: ch 60(90) and tie off. draw string
 is then fed through around

 the top of the bag and tied in front.

Straps: Make 2 -
Ch 50(90) hdc in each ch and tie off. Crossing the straps

 in the back, sew on at the four corners of the backpack.
Place buttons and sew on.

Your Dog can carry his own,

 toy, poop bags, water and snacks!

Maximo has his backpack packed and

 is already to go to the park!

Sweet Little Pumpkin Granny Square Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Sweet Little Pumpkin 

Granny Square Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

This is a 6 inch Square

This Little Granny Square or Afghan Square,

Whichever you want to call it,

 is perfect for a fun Fall project.

See The Video On My Youtube Crochet

Channel At This LINK  

 I am going to make a Table runner for my entryway,

But I'll blog about that at a later date.

This little pumpkin Square is super easy 

and has lots of project possibilities.

 Pumpkin Granny Square Crochet Pattern 

Please, add This Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:
Yarn Needle

Crochet Hook H/ 5.0 MM

Yarn -Worsted Weight Yarn (4)

                   Small amount of Orange- C1, Green C2, Brown C3
                   or colors of your choosing

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Skip (sk)
Change to (chgto)

Size: 6 inches

Note: Ch3 at beginning of rounds usually counts as a st, 

When changing colors, the ch3 is after the color change. 

R : 1 – With C1, Ch5, join in a circle, ch3, 11 dc in the circle, join, ch 3 (12dc)

R : 2 – ch3 (counts as 1^st dc)
1 dc in the same st as ch3,

 2 dc in each dc around, 
join with a slst. (24dc)

R : 3 – Chgto C2,  slst in the next st
ch3 and 2 dc in the same st,

Chgto C3,

*ch1, Sk next 2 sts, 3dc, ch1,
 3dc in the next st, (1^st corner)

 ch1, sk 2 sts, 3dc in the next st*

Repeat From * to * 3 more times

Ch1, sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in the next st,
 join to the 1^st ch 3 with a sl st,

Sl st in top of the next 3dc.
 (4 corners, 4 3dc groups)

R : 4 – ch3 in the next ch2 space, 
2dc in the same space, ch1,

*3dc, ch1, 3dc in the next corner, ch1, 
3dc in the next 2 ch1 spaces*

Repeat From * to * 3 more times,

3 dc, ch1 3dc in the last corner, ch1,
 3dc in the last ch1 space,

Join with a slst to the 1^st ch3, 
(4 corners, 8 3dc groups)

R : 5 – Chgto C4, ch3, 
2dc in the next ch1 space,

3 dc in the next ch1 space,

*3dc, ch1, 3dc in the next corner, ch1,
 3dc in the next 3 ch1 spaces*

Repeat From * to * 3 more times,

3 dc, ch1 3dc in the last corner, ch1, 
3dc in the last 2 ch1 space,

Join with a slst to the 1^st ch3,

(4 corners, 12 3dc groups)

Weave in all your ends.

 Add a Happy face-
 3 French knots and a Smile as shown in the picture.

An Ad Free PDF File is Available 

For $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop 

At This LINK

Here is the beginning of my Table Runner.

I will also explain the way I am joining them,

 When I finish my Table Runner. 

So keep an eye our for that Blog post.

It is done!

 Get the Pattern Here:

Fall Pumpkins Table Runner Crochet Pattern

Super Scrubbie Crochet Pattern and Red Heart Scrubby Yarn Review | Posh Pooch Designs

Super Scrubbie Free Crochet Pattern 
2 Sizes 
By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

and 

Red Heart Scrubby Yarn Review

When I first got this yarn, it was not at all what I thought it 

would feel like. I was expecting the yarn to feel soft like 

chenille  or maybe fun fur. But it is more of a rough 

scratchy yarn, and perfect for Scrubbies!

Sparkle Scrubby, Yarn Bee Scrubology,

Scrubby Cotton, Scrubby Polyester

Then I played around with just the scrubby yarn,

 but I thought it was too thin and did not hold it's shape.

 Try #2, I used 1 strand of the Scrubbie yarn and 1 strand of cotton!

 It worked great!

You get the scrubby texture, the absorbency of the cotton and 

I loved the way it laid and kept it's shape.

Crafters Cotton, Peaches and Creme,

Sugar and Cream,  Premier Cotton

6 X 6 Inches

And they go through the wash perfectly!

I designed this fun, useful Super Scrubbie.

 I put the ring on the top so you can hang it on your faucet to dry.

Then I was asked if they could be made larger.

yes, then sure can and we adjusted to pattern For you

To include both a 6 X 6 Inches and a 8 X 8 inch size.

We retested, and up dated the pattern with lots of new picture, and added a brand new Video.

So Choose your yarns, Choose a size

 and make a bunch of scrubbies.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel At This LINK

Super Scrubbies 2 sizes  Free Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – J / 6.00 MM

Yarn:  Scrubby (4) 1 oz. 

           Cotton Yarn (4) 1oz.
Yarn Needle
1 Stitch Marker

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Size: Small - 6 X 6 Inches
          Medium - 8 X 8 Inches

Notes:

The Super Scrubbie Crochet Pattern is Stitched using

 1 strand of Scrubby yarn and 1 strand of cotton yarn,
 or 2 strands of Cotton yarn.

Ch1 at ends of rows does not count as st, it is a turning chain.

Pattern:

R : 1 – With the 2 strands of yarn, (see note), ch 16, 

join with a slst to form a loop, ch1,

St 16sc in the loop, join to 1^st sc, ch1 (A loop with 16 sc)

R : 2 – 1 sc in the 1^st 4 sc, (sc, ch2, sc) in the next sc,

 1 sc in the last 4 sc, ch1, turn

(5sc, ch2, 5sc)

R : 3 - 1 sc in the 1^st 5 sc, (sc, ch2, sc) in the next sc,

 1 sc in the last 5 sc, ch1, turn

(6sc, ch2, 6sc)

R : 4 -1 sc in the 1^st 6 sc, (sc, ch2, sc) in the next sc,

1 sc in the last 6 sc, ch1, turn

(7sc, ch2, 7sc)

R : 5 - 1 sc in the 1^st 7 sc, (sc, ch2, sc) in the next sc,

 1 sc in the last 7 sc, ch1, turn

(8sc, ch2, 8sc)

R : 6 - 1 sc in the 1^st 8 sc, (sc, ch1, sc) in the next sc,

1 sc in the last 8 sc, ch1, turn

(9sc, ch2, 9sc)

R : 7 - 1 sc in the 1^st 9 sc, (sc, ch1, sc) in the next sc,

 1 sc in the last 9 sc, ch1, turn

(10sc, ch2, 10sc)

R : 8 -1 sc in the 1^st 10 sc, (sc, ch2, sc) in the next sc,

 1 sc in the last 10 sc, ch1, turn

(11sc, ch2, 11sc)

For Small - Skip To R: 14 

R: 9 - R: 13 - Continue to repeat R: 8 - Increase By 2 sc  each row.

If you want the Scrubbies to be bigger, continue to repeat the pattern, 
until the scrubbie as big as you like.

R: 14 – Trim -Tie off the Scrubbie yarn,
or one strand of the cotton if using 2 strands of cotton yarn,
with the cotton yarn,

 Sc Evenly across the Scrubbie edges.
1 sc in each st and ch across, 2 sc in each corner and the ch1 sp.

1 sc in each st around the scrubbie loop,

 Evenly sc down the 2^nd side of the scrubbie

Join to the 1 st sc, and tie off.

If you want to work this pattern without using the 

Scrubby yarn, use 2 strands of Cotton yarn.

Have fun and 

go scrub those dishes and tubs,

 and sinks....and Whatever.

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 For $3.50 In my Ravelry Shop
At This LINK