Live Video Chat - Crochet Graphs | Posh Pooch Designs

"Live With Sara" 

from

 Posh Pooch Designs

This Week are talking about How to

 Crochet a Graph

See The Video on my Youtube Channel
 at this LINK

There are several techniques to crochet a graph pattern.

Crocheting  a Pattern according to a 
graph.  A Basic Graph can be used 
for almost all types of Graph Crochet.

1. Simple Single Crochet
Neck Tie Coaster and Mug Cozie - LINK

The graph is Crocheted using Single 
Crochet Stitches from the bottom, 
working up, row by row.

2. Corner to Corner (C2C)
Pixel Graph Blanket - LINK

A C2C Graph pattern is Worked from
 one corner to the other. 

3. Granny Squares -
Sewing Granny Squares together to form  pattern from a graph.
I Square per square of the Graph.

This is a Graph from Repeat Crafter Me
you can find it at this LINK

4. Filet Crochet- Filet Crochet
Whispering Pines Scarf - LINK

This Style is worked across rows,
 following the graph according to
 the stitches indicated by the designer.


There are other Styles out there also, 
these are just the 4 most popular.

What New This Week at
 Posh Pooch Designs

Kitties In A Row Bags
Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Briar Rose Shawl Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial 

and Video - LINK

Neck Tie Coaster and Mug Cozie

Free Crochet Pattern,  

and Video - LINK

See ya next Week!

Graph Patterns that I have made

Can be found at this LINK

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Live Video Chat with Sara - What Yarn Fiber is Best? | Posh Pooch Designs

"Live With Sara" 
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM MST
over on the facebook page at
 Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Topic - Yarn Fiber"

Yarn is made of many different fibers 
and blends of those fibers. 
But any fiber that can be spun or cut into long strips
 can be crocheted or knitted.

And therefore, Classified as "yarn".

Yarn Makers and distributors
always put on the label what the yarn

 is made out of. And be sure to always read the label, 

as some yarns are combinations of other fibers.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel at This LINK

1. Acrylic Yarn - The most popular yarn fiber is Acrylic, or Synthetic. It is inexpensive to make and inexpensive to purchase. And has really changed in the last few years.It is softer and smoother. It has a lot of bright colors and 

can be used for just about any project.

Acrylic is safe to Machine wash and dry, and holds up well.

2. Wool Yarn - is an interesting medium as it can be soft or scratchy, thick or thin, depending on how it is spun. Of course it is made from the wool of sheep. It must be washed very carefully. If you machine wash and dry it-- it will felt or shrink. Which is great if you did it on purpose. It must be washed by hand, gently rubbing the dirty area,

 and laid out to dry.

3. Alpaca Yarn - This yarn is a great yarn to use 

if you are allergic to wool, as it is hypo allergenic. 

It is also warmer them wool.

It can be mixed with other fibers, like acrylic to make a softer or for a warmer project. This yarn can be a little more expensive then wool or Acrylic, as it is harder to get.

5. Cotton Yarn - This is yarn made of 100% Cotton. 

It is a great yarn for washcloths and towels, and for lots of other projects as well. This yarn can be stiff when worked up, but there are a few styles that are softer. Usually the colors are dyed, so be sure to wash in cold water. 

6.  Other Yarns - There are many other yarn fibers and yarn blends such as cashmere, ox, silk and other animal fibers. Sometimes these are blended with Acrylic or wool.

Again, read the yarn label. The yarn label will also give you instructions on how to wash the yarn.

7. Tarn - T- Shirt Yarn - This is yarn made  of T Shirts that have been cut into strips. They can be cotton or poly blend, both work great. It's a great way to recycle old T Shirts in to something useful. I have made bags, rugs and baskets with this Yarn. 

8. Plarn - Plastic Yarn - This is yarn made from plastic bags. This is a little time consuming but a great fun to do. 
You can make shopping bags, baskets, place mats or rugs with this yarn. 

The Bottom line is anything that can be cut or torn into long strips can be crocheted or knitted, and can be called Yarn. 
Like table clothes, sheets, or jeans.

And you can crochet or knit with anything that is already in stings like rope, ribbon, thread, leather or cord. 

I actually love to find odd and different types

 of "Yarn" to Crochet With and see what fun

 things I can make!

What New This Week at 

Posh Pooch Designs

How To Crochet a Triangle Granny Square

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Sherbet Sack hat (5 sizes)

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

June Alexandrite Crochet Afghan Square 

Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial and Video - LINK

So, Are you " Getting" Enough Fiber?

June Alexandrite Crochet Afghan Square | Posh Pooch Designs

June Alexandrite Crochet Afghan Square

This is a Crochet Square #6 in Our Year Long Crochet A long.

Another Fun 6 inch Afghan Square.
It is a photo Tutorial to help you.
 the first few rounds seem hard, but once you do them, 
you will see it is really quite easy.

I used Lavender and A purple Variegated yarn, 
but you can use any colors you like.
 It is stitched in Worsted weight 4 yarn and
 I used a H 5.0mm Crochet Hook.

See The Video on my Youtube Channel

 at this LINK

June Alexandrite Afghan Crochet Square Pattern By Sara Sach

Please add this pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H / 5.0 mm

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) Red heart Super Saver Lavender - C1

                                                                               Variegated - C2

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Space (sp)

Skip (sk)

Front Loop Only (flo)

Back Loop Only (blo)

Change to (chg to)

Notes:

Ch1 counts as sc

Ch2 Counts as hdc

Rounds are joined with a slst

R: 1 - With C2, ch5, join in a circle.

8 sc in the circle, join to 1st sc, (8sc)

R: 2 - *Ch 4, sk next sc, slst in the next flo of next sc*

Repeat From * to * 3 more times, ( 4 ch4 loops)

R: 3 - *Ch 4, slst in the flo of next sc, (the skipped sc from R: 2)*

Repeat From * to * 3 more times, (4 ch4 loops)

R: 4 - Chg to C1, Working in the BLO of R : 1, dc in the 1st sc, ch1,

*dc in the next sc, ch1* Repeat From * to * 6 more times, join to dc, 

( 8 sets of 1dc, ch1)

R: 5 - sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp, ch2,

2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2

*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, ch2*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.

( 4 corners, 4 sides)

R : 6 -sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp, ch2,

2 hdc, ch2 in the next 2 ch2 sp,
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 2 ch 2 sp,*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)

R: 7 -Chg to C2, sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp,
 ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 3 ch2 sp,
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 3 ch 2 sp,*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)

R: 8 - Chg to C2, sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp,
 ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 4 ch2 sp,
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc, ch1 in the next 4 ch2 sp,*
Repeat From * to*  2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)

R: 9 - Sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 sc in the same sp, ch2, 2 sc in the same sp,
 ch2, 2 sc, ch2 in the next 5 ch2 sp,
*2sc, ch2, 2 sc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 sc, ch2 in the next 4 ch2 sp,*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2. ti eoff, weave in your ends.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)

The other Afghan Squares for the Crochet

 A Long are found at This LINK

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How To Crochet A Triangle Granny Square | Posh Pooch Designs

How To Crochet A Triangle Granny Square

 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

These Are Super fun to make and can be used for all

 sorts of Crochet projects.

You can Make them from any yarn and any Crochet hook.

 Just make sure to use the Suggested hook on the yarn Label.

A Friend of mine asked me to write up the crochet pattern

 and make a Video. She wants to make some of these, 

and although she understand how to make a Granny Square,

She  just could not figure out how to make the Granny Square, 

into  A Triangle.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet
Channel At This LINK

How To make a Granny Triangle Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach

Please add this Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H / 5.0mm

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) small amount

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Double Crochet (dc)

Space (sp)

Size: 5.5 inches or as big as you want to make it

Notes:

Ch3 counts as dc.

Rounds are joined with a slst.

R: 1 - Ch 5, join in a circle.

In the circle, ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1.
*3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2* Repeat From * to * 1 time, join to the ch3

 (3 sets of 3 dc, ch2)

 R: 2 - Slst in the next 2 dc, sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2
* 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch 2 in the next ch2 sp* Repeat From * to * 1 time,
join to the ch3, sl st in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch2 sp, ch3

(3 sets of 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2)

R: 3 - 2dc, ch2, 3dc, in the 1st corner, ch2, 3dc in the next ch2 sp, ch2

*3dc, ch2, 3dc, in the next corner, ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp, ch2*

Repeat From * to * 1 more time, join to the ch3, slst in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch2 sp, ch3

3 sets of  3 corners and 3 sides)

 R: 4 - 2dc, ch2, 3dc, in the 1st corner, ch2, 3dc in the next 2 ch2 sp, ch2
*3dc, ch2, 3dc, in the next corner, ch2, 3dc in the next 2 ch 2 sp, ch2*
Repeat From * to * 1 more time, join to the ch3, slst in the next 2 dc, slst in the ch2 sp, ch3

3 sets of 3 corners and 3 sides)

Tie off and weave in your ends. 

To make the Triangle bigger, continue to repeat R: 5, only you will increase by one Ch3 pace on each side, for ech round. The Corners remain the same.

You can Make your "Granny Triangles" as big as you

 want and in any colors you like!

I think I will make mine into a Triangle pennant banner.

 You could make them in your favorite team color!

An AD Free PDF Is Now Available in my 
My Ravelry Shop At This LINK
 For $2.50

Sherbet Sack Hat And With Red Heart Stripes| Posh Pooch Designs

The Sherbet Sack Hat Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

The Sherbert Summer Sack Hat has been retested, and Updated 

with Lot's of new pictures, 

And A Brand New Video

At This LINK

And Baby size Fits the 18 inch American girl Style dolls!

This Hat is a very easy hat to crochet.
It has a simple repeat pattern and 

has 5 sizes included in the pattern

Baby, Toddler, Child, Youth and  Adult.

This Pattern was worked with Red Heart Super Saver
 New Colorways

The  Red Heart Stripes and The Red Heart Ombre

An Ad Free Instant Download PDF file

 is Available in my RAVELRY Shop for

 $4.50 at This LINK

Have Fun and Make a Bunch!