Cocoon Dog Bed Crochet Pattern - 2 Sizes | Posh Pooch Designs

Cocoon Dog Beds Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs 

It"s March 23rd - National Puppy Day!
And i have a Free Crochet Pattern and Video 
Just for you Puppy Lovers, 
Oh and Cat lovers will like it too!

We Have just re-tested, re-edited and up dated this pattern.
We added more pictures

And a Video to help you.

The Dog Bed is designed in 2 sizes, a 22 inch 
and a 16 inch.
Maximo likes the medium one.
Rosie slept in the small one when she was a baby, 
but is too big for it now.

Although I designed this For little Dogs, 

it also works great for baby dolls 

and Stuffed animal beds

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel At This LINK

Cocoon Dog Beds  
The Crochet Pattern contains both the Small and Med. instructions for the Cocoon's.

Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - L/ 8.00 MM

2 skeins of Worsted weight yarn (4) 6 oz.

                     2 strands of yarn will be used to stitch the entire cocoon.

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain, (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Size: 16 inch Small Dogs,

         22 inch- Medium Dogs

Notes: 
Cocoons are stitched using 2 strands of yarns.

Rounds are joined with a sl st

Ch 2 does not count as a st
Ch 3 does not Count as a st

Pattern:

Ch 29 for small, 39 for med

R: 1 - 3 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch, 6 hdc in the last ch,

working down the opposite side of the ch, 1 hdc in each ch, 3 hdc in the last ch,

 Join to 1^st hdc, ch 2

 (Small 64hdc, Medium 84hdc)

R: 2 - *2 hdc in the 1st hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc,

2 hdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next 26 hdc (36 hdc-med)

 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st*

 Repeat From * to * 1 time. Join to the 1^st hdc.

(Small 72hdc, Medium 92hdc)

R: 3 – *2 hdc in the 1st hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc,

2 hdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next 30 hdc (40hdc-med)

 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st*

 Repeat From * to * 1 time. Join to the 1^st hdc.

 (Small 80hdc, Medium 100 hdc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in each hdc, join to 1^st hdc, ch 3

(Small 80dc, Medium 100 dc)

R: 5 – 1 dc in each dc, join ch3

R: 6 - Repeat R: 5

R: 7 - Cross stitch Row - 1 dc in the 1st dc,  

*skip next dc, dc in the next st, cross back and dc in the skipped st*,

Repeat from *to* around, join to 1^st dc, ch 3.

R: 8 - 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3

R: 9 - Repeat R: 7

(Skip to R: 13 for small)

R: 10 - Repeat R: 8

R: 11 - Repeat R: 7

R: 12 - Repeat R: 8

R: 13- 1 sc in each sc, join and tie off, weave in your ends.

This is the Small Size ( 16 inches)

Small and Large Sizes

These dog beds can also be made from your

 left over yarn.

Would be great to give to dog and pet Rescues.

An Ad Free PDF File is Now Availble
 For $2.50 In My Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK

Crochet Lolly Pop Flowers | Posh Pooch Designs

How to Crochet Lolly Pop Flowers
 By Sara Sach of 

Posh Pooch Designs

How Sweet are these!

they fir Tootsie Pops, Blow Pops and just about any Standard size Sucker.

What a fun way to decorate for Spring.

 Great for parties, Girl Scouts, Children's parties, School Parties, Church activities or just for fun!

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet  Channel At This LINK

Lolly Pop Flowers Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach

Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

 Crochet Hook – H/ 5.00MM

Yarn- Any Worsted Weight (4) Yarn- Acrylic or Cotton

Yarn Needle

Tootsie pops – Cherry are my Favorite

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

 Slip Stitch (slst)

Double Crochet (dc)

Size: 2.5 inches - Fits Standard Size Tootsie pop or Blow Pop

Center of Flower – Make 2

R: 1 - Ch 4, 1^st 3 chs count as a dc, 9 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook,

Join to top of ch 3 with a slst, ch3 (10dc)

R: 2 - *1 dc in the next dc, 2 dc in next dc* Repeat From * to * around,
1 dc in the last dc,  join to top of ch 3 with a slst,

Tie off weave in your ends. (14 dc)

Petals: 

We will "sewing" the centers together at the same time as crocheting the petals.

Place the 2 centers together, right sides out, line up the dc sts around.

We will be stitching through the front and back sts of the center.

Join yarn to 1st set of dc, *sc in the next dc, ch2, 3dc in the next dc, ch2*

Repeat From * to * 4 more times,

Only stitching through the front of the Flower center,
sc in the next dc, ch2, 3dc in the next dc, ch2,
sc in the next dc, ch2, 3dc in the next dc,

(This will leave an opening to slide the lolly pop in)

join with a sl st to the 1st sc, tie off, weave in your ends.

(7 petals)

Slide the Sucker inside!

And That's it!

Now make a bunch more!

And let The fun begin!

Live With Sara - "How and Where to Join" | Posh Pooch Designs

Live With Sara of 

Posh Pooch Designs

See The Live Video on my Youtube Crochet Channel at This LINK



Today's Questions:

How and Where to Join?

How: When joining a round or row you ill join with a
 Slip Stitch, unless the pattern tells you other wise.

 Where: As a Rule you will join in the 1 sc if stitching sc.

Sometimes you will not join, you do a continuous Round . This works great for stuffed animals and circles.




You will join in the top of the Ch 2 or ch 3,
 if using a ch 2, or ch 3 and it counts as a stitch.

but a Designer may have you join in a different way or place  for an effect or look they want the piece to have.


Can I substitute a different weight yarn 
or different hook?

You can, but it may not work out or look the same,
or be the same size.

And if you use a different yarn, make sure
 to use the appropriate crochet hook.

A Very nice lady emailed this to me, and I wanted to share it with you all.

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What's New This Week at

 Posh Pooch Designs

Back To Crochet Basics - Lesson 3
Half Double crochets and  Changing colors
Blog - LINK

Easter Egg Stuffies Free Crochet Pattern and

 Video - LINK

Lattice Dog Collar and Headband

Free Crochet Pattern and Video -  LINK

Bernat Blanket Eggs Free Crochet Pattern - LINK

Round Placemat Free Crochet Pattern 

and Video - LINK

Please Subscribe to My 

Youtube Channel - LINK

See ya Next Week!

Back To Crochet Basics - Lesson 6 - Half Double and Changing Colors | Posh Pooch Designs

Back To Crochet Basics - Lesson 6 -

By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Lesson We Will Be Learning:

Half Double Crochet Stitches In Rows,

How To Change Colors

Sewing a button onto crochet projects

See The video on my Youtube Crochet
 Channel at This LINK

What you need for Lesson Six

Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight Yarn (4) - 2 colors
Yarn Needle
A Button  - 1 to 1.5 inch
Scissors

Practice Project - Coffee Cup Cozy

Skill: Beginner

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM

Yarn - Worsted Weight Yarn (4) 2 colors

Yarn Needle

Scissors

1 Button - 1 to 1.5 inch

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Change to (chgto)

Size: 9.5 X  3.5 inches

Notes:

Ch1 does not count as a st

When Changing colors, Ch1 after the color change

When changing colors, Do not cut yarn, tail it up the side.

R: 1 - With Color 1, Ch10, turn, 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook,

1 hdc in each ch across, (9 hdc)

R: 2 - Ch1, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn (9 hdc)

R: 3 - Chgto Color 2, ch1, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn

R: 4 - Ch1, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn (9 hdc)

R: 5 - Chgto Color 1, ch1, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn

R: 6 - Ch1, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn (9 hdc)

R: 7 - R: 22 - Repeat R: 3 - R: 6 , 4 times

R: 23 - Ch1, sc in the 1st 5 hdc, 

ch 12, join with a slst to the 5th sc,(button loop made)

sc in the last 5 sc,  turn and sc evenly down the side of the Coffee Cup Cozy.

(which is the top, were the tail was tailed up the side)

Tie off and weave in your ends.

Center Button, and sew in place using matching yarn and needle.

"Practice Makes Confidence"

Make a bunch for friends and family.
A wonderful gift and you get to practice what we learned.

Back To Crochet Basics Lesson 1- 6
at This LINK

Quick and Easy Easter Crochet Pattern Collection | Posh Pooch Designs

Quick and Easy Easter Crochet Pattern Collection  By Sara Sach of

Posh Pooch Designs

I have put together a Collection of Easter 

and Spring Crochet Patterns that are easy

 to crochet, as well as, quick to stitch up.

  Free Crochet Patterns and a fun Craft idea.

The Link is after each name of the pattern, 
just click that Link and it will take you to the blog were the pattern is posted.

Enjoy and Have Fun!

1. Little Easter Egg Stuffie Crochet Pattern and

 Video - LINK

2. Bernat Blanket Eggs Crochet Pattern - LINK

3. Chunky Easter Basket - LINK

4. Momma Chick  Crochet Pattern - LINK

Baby Chick Egg Cozie Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

5. Bunny Wash cloth Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

6. Rainbow Baby Bunny Lovie 

Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

7. How To make Easter Egg Bath Bombs 

Recipe and Video - LINK

8. Easter Bunny Coaster Crochet Pattern - LINK

Have a Wonderful, Fun  and 

Blessed Easter!

Blanket Yarn Easter Eggs Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Blanket Yarn Easter Eggs Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

These fun, fuzzy and squishy Easter eggs are made 

From Bernat Blanket yarn.

They are stitched up exactly the same as the

 Easter Egg Stuffie Crochet Pattern 

only I used an N hook and Blanket yarn.

See The Video of the Original Easter

 Egg Stuffie On My Youtube

 Channel  At This LINK

Blanket Yarn Easter Eggs Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach

Please add this Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

 Crochet Hook – N/ 10.00MM

Yarn- Super Bulky (6) Bernat Blanket Baby Yarn (light pink, lavender, and Light Blue)

Yarn Needle

Stuffing - Small Amount

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Size: 8.5 X 6.5 inches

Notes:

Ch 3 counts as a double crochet

Ch1 does not count as a stitch.

Rounds are joined with a Slip Stitch.

When Changing colors, ch3 or ch1 after the color change.

 Pattern: Make 2 - Front and  Back

R: 1 – Ch 5, form in a circle

Ch3, 9 dc in the circle, join. (10dc)

R: 2 – Ch3, 1 dc in the same st as the ch 3,

*2 dc in each dc* Repeat From * to * around, join ( 20 dc)

R: 3 – Ch1, 1sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st,

2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st.

O      O      O     O     O

Sc    2sc    sc    2sc   sc

2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st,

2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st,

O      O      O      O      O

2Hdc  hdc    2hdc   hdc   2hdc

1dc in the next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in the next st, 

2dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st,

O      O      O      O     O

Dc     2dc      dc       2dc     dc

2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st,

2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st,

O      O      O      O      O

2Hdc    hdc    2hdc     hdc    2hdc

Join to the 1^st sc, (30 sts)

Tie off weave in your ends.

Put the front and back together, right sides out. slst around sewing the front

 and back together.

 Leave about a 3 inch opening, stuff and finish sewing closed with slsts.

Tie off and weave in the ends.

I Love These Squishy eggs. they are so fun to play 

with, as well as, give away!