How To Make Easter Egg Bath Bombs | Posh Pooch Designs

These Bath Bombs are simple to make and make great gifts.

You put one in a Egg cozy, like my "little Chick Egg Cozy.

I made these in Bright Colors For my Crochet Group Friends, 

I hope they love them! 

Crochet Pattern at this LINK

And your friends will love them.

Make Sure to tell them.."DO NOT EAT THIS"!

These Easter Eggs are for taking a Hat bath to Relax.

See The How to Video on my Youtube Channel

 at This LINK

How To Make Easter Egg Bath Bombs

Makes 4 Eggs – 1.57 Inch

Ingredients:

1. ¼ Cup   Epsom Salts / Lavender

      (I used Sprouts brand with the lavender Essential oil already in it.)

2. ½ Cup Baking Soda

3. ¼ Cup Corn Starch

4. 3 Tablespoons Coconut oil softened (I used organic Coconut)
1 Teaspoon Water

Tools:

Plastic Easter eggs - 1.57 inch

Large Bowl

Spoon 

Measuring Spoons and Cups

Empty Egg Carton

Mix the 1^st 3 in a bowl.

Add the Coconut oil and mix until it forms a sticky crumbly

mixture, and stick together.

Using your hands put the mixture into molds.

 let set for 15 minutes before removing from the molds.

Wait about 24 hours before using or giving away.

Have fun and Happy Easter!

Spring Into Summer Lacy Wrap Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Spring Into Summer Lacy Wrap
Crochet Pattern By
Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

This is a Wonderfully Lacy Wrap Shawl 
by Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs, that 

pairs great with dress up or Dress down.

Whether you are wearing a Dress or Jeans,

 this warp is the perfect fit on cool mornings or chilly evenings.

This Crochet Pattern has been retested, and Updated with lots of new pictures and a Brand new Video

At This LINK

I chose to use the Caron Cake Yarn, but any Of 

the new Cake Yarns will work. 

And, actually,  Any Worsted Weight (4) Yarns
 would be great for this project. 

An Ad Free Instant Download PDF File 

is Available in my Ravelry shop

For $2.50 at This LINK

Live Video Chat - Does Crochet have Healing Power? | Posh Pooch Designs

Live Video Chat With Sara Sach of 

Posh Pooch Designs

Does Crochet Have Healing Power?

There have been many times that I have felt 

overwhelmed or anxious, and all I can think of is

 getting home, to the comfort of my hooks and yarn.

I have always struggled with large groups of people, 

especially if they are loud. 

As soon as I am in my crochet spot, surrounded by

 my crochet tools, I immediately calm down.

My thoughts of anxiety settle and my heart 

stops beating so loudly in my ears.

A Sense of Peace seems to feel me.

"Art, Undeniably, is conductive to happiness." 
unknown 

I decided to find out if I was the only one

 who felt this way,

 I was not!

I began talking with people who felt exactly like I do.

Some people sing or play an instrument. others paint, sew, 

knit, draw and crochet. 

I think people who are creative or artistic tend
 to over think things. Over thinking lends to deep thoughts, which then turns to creativity.

See The Live Video on my Youtube Channel at This Link

So How Does Art Heal?

“The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting.” Vincent Van Gogh 

1. Art can cheer and up list us - Art Changes our thoughts 

and Attitude. From Stress to relaxation and calm.

2. Art is physically healing - Art Actually changes every cell

 in our bodies, and can change our immune system

 and even our blood flow.

3. Art can change out thinking and self worth - Art can change

 our brain waves connected to feeling and meaning.

4. Art is Freeing - Art can help us express our feelings and 

 free us from past burdens and hurts. 

It also gets our creative juices flowing and sets

 our imaginations free.

5. And When we share our art - it get our minds off our own problems and concerns, and helps us to care about others.

“Art is the only way to run away, without leaving home.” Twyla Tharp 

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso

What is New This Week 

at Posh Pooch Designs

April Diamond Square Free Crochet Pattern, 
Photo Tutorial and Video - LINK

Dolly and Me Spring  Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

and Video - LINK

Mesh Draw String Bag Free 

Crochet Pattern - LINK

Coming Soon - 

Spring Into Summer Wrap Shawl

Free Crochet Pattern and Video 

April Diamond Square Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

April Diamond Six Inch Afghan Square Crochet Pattern

For The Month of April I have designed a

 Clear Crystal 6 inch square for you.

 Some say the Birthstone for April is the Diamond.

THIS CROCHET PATTERN HAS

 BEEN UPDATED WITH

 NEW PICTURES AND 

A BRAND NEW VIDEO 

AT THIS LINK

I designed the Square with both A 

Crystal and Diamond in mind.

I hope you love what I have designed, I know I do.

Be sure to Block your Crochet squares for a 

neat and tidy appearance.

If you are not sure how - I have made you a Video.

How to Block items made with Acrylic Yarn  - LINK

Soft Chains Cowl Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Soft Chains Cowl Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

 This Cowl is a wonderful pattern for both, 
beginners and experienced crocheters.

It stitches up fast, and is a classy and elegant cowl.

It also makes a perfect gift for any occasion.

This Glamorous Cowl can be stitched up with

 any Yarn and Hook!

It can have so many different looks and styles! 

Choose a yarn, and use the suggested crochet

 hook from the yarn wrapper.

You can make the cowl  as long as you want, 

and as wide as you want.

This Cowl is made with Red Heart Yarn
Boutique Treasure and An H Hook

This Cowl is made with Red Heart Super Saver, 

Americana and H Hook

This Cowl was made with the Red Heart Yarn - 
Soft Essential and a K Hook.

No Limitations - Thick or  thin, fuzzy or smooth,

this Crochet Pattern will work for you!

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

 at this LINK

Soft Chains Cowl Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravely Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

 Crochet Hook – H/ 5.0 MM

Yarn - Med (4) 3oz. / 110 yds.

           I used 1 skein of Bernat Jacuards- Gemstone For the Demo

Large Button

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Skip (sk)

Space (sp)

Stitches (sts)

Foundation Double crochet (FDC)

Size: 24 inches around X 9 inches

Pattern Notes:

Cowl is Stitched in rounds, no joining after R: 1

To adjust size: the repeat is 7 FDC/ 7chs

There are 2 Options For R: 1

R: 1 – Options 1 - FDC 84, join in a circle with a slst. (84 FDC)

      R: 1 - Option 2 -Ch 84, without twisting, join in a circle, ch1.

                1 dc in each ch around.

 Join with a slst. (84 sc)

Do not worry about the slit or opening, we will come back in and close that later.

R: 2 – sc in the same st as the slst, ch 6, sk next 6 sts,

*1sc in the next sc, ch6, sk next 6 sts *

Repeat From * to * around, st 1 sc in the 1^st sc

Do not join or ch1
(12 sets of sc, ch7)

R: 3 – Ch6, sk next 6 sts,

*1sc in the next sc, ch6, sk next 6 sts *

Single Crochet in the center of the sc of the previous row, not the top of the sc.

This give you the look we are going for.

Repeat From * to * around, st 1 sc in the 1^st sc

(12 sets of sc, ch7)

 We are stitching in the round.

R: 4 – R: 24 – Repeat R: 3

Thread the Tail of yarn onto your needle, and  stitch together the opening, on the inside.

Weave in the end.

R: 25 – *6 sc in the next ch 6 sp, 1 sc in the next sc*

Repeat from * to * around, join to the 1^st sc, tie off weave in your end.

Tie: Ch 40, or more if a longer tie is preferred. Cut and tie off both ends.

Sew on button on the 13^th round, in the middle of the cowl with matching yarn.

Wrap the Tie around the cowl and attach to the button.

Now it's ready to be warn with our favorite outfit.

What Yarn will you use to make Your

Soft Chains Cowl?

An Ad Free PDF File is Now Available
 For $3.50 in my Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK

How to Crochet a Half Granny Square | Posh Pooch Designs

Have you ever been working on a
 Granny Square project or design 
and needed only half a Granny Square?

I have and, thought, " Maybe others have too". 

 So I made a photo tutorial and Video to help you.

It is much easier then you think!

See The Video On my Youtube Channel
 at This LINK

For The demonstration I used an
 H Crochet Hook 5.MM and 
Worsted Weight (4) yarn.

R: 1

R: 2

R: 3

R: 4

And that is how simple it is!

I need to get busy and make a bunch of

 these for my next project,

 Coming soon!!!!

LiveVideo Chat With Sara And Easy Oatmeal Birthday Dog Cake Recipe | Posh Pooch Designs

Maximo and Rosie of

 Posh Pooch Designs

Are having a Birthday Party!!!!

Maximo is 9 years old and

 and Rosie is 8 years old.

Let's Bake them Cake!

The dog bone pan is from Boodle Poochie.
I purchased it online and few years ago.

Benefits of Owning a Dog
1. Exercise - Dogs need walks
2. Social Life - Easier to meet people
3. Less stress - they will calm you down
4. Less depression - They will cheer you up
5. Less Lonely - Constant loyal companion
6. More Safe - they will protect you
7. Less Allergies - you and your family will have
 less issues with allergies.
8. Dogs are the best Doorbell!

See the Live Video on my Youtube Channel
 at this Link

Easy Oatmeal Birthday Cake Recipe
Preheat Oven to 325
Makes a 8 inch round cake or the Boodle Poochie Dog Bone pan

Oatmeal - 2 to 2.5 cups
Chicken or Beef Broth  2 Table Spoons
1 egg
2 Table Spoons canned pumpkin
or  2 Tables Spoons of peanut butter
Butter for buttering the pan, you can use Coconut oil in place of the butter.

The ingredients in this mixture are very healthy

 and great for your dogs.

Egg for a Shinny coat, healthy skin, 

Pumpkin for digestion and 

Oatmeal for over all good health.

1. In a Small Bowl whip the egg with a Fork.

2. Add Pumpkin, mix.

3. Add, the broth and Slowly add the oatmeal and mix till it is moist and a little crumbly.
let set for a minute or 2 for oatmeal to soak up the moisture.

4. Butter the cake pan and coat with oatmeal.

5. Pack the cake mixture into the pan firmly.

 and bake for 15 minutes
The cake is basically a big oatmeal cookie.

Let it cool completely before frosting and serving.

Dog Cookies: Mix everything exactly the same as for the cake.

Use the cookie cutter to make the cookies by setting the cutter on the sheet
 and filling with the mixture. Pack down, remover cutter.
or drop by spoon into little balls, and flatten.

Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, just like the cake.

Cool completely before serving.
Use Coconut Yogurt for the Frosting. Frost right before serving.

 Some   Birthday   Crochet   Patterns 

Birthday Balloon Bunting Crochet Pattern - LINK

Video LINK

by Elisabeth Spivey of
Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Birthday Dog Party Hats Free Crochet Pattern

 and Video - LINK

Video coming Soon

Dog Bandanna Free Crochet Pattern

 and Video - LINK

Picot Granny Spring Throw 

Free Crochet Pattern and Video -  LINK

You can find all my 

Free Crochet Patterns for

 Dogs and Pets

 at this Link