Live With Sara What does "Opposite Side of the Chain Mean?" | Posh Pooch Designs

Live With Sara 

of Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Topic is:

What does "Opposite or Other Side

 of the Chain" Mean?"

See The Video On my Youtube Crochet
Channel At This LINK

This is when you are working on both sides

 of the beginning chain.

Chain a certain number of chains,

crochet down the chain,

turn, and crochet down the Opposite side 

of the chain.

The Stitches do not have to be Single Crochet Stitches,
 I just chose to use them for the demonstration.

This technique is great for crocheting anything that

 you want a sturdy bottom, and also keep you from 

having to "sew" the opening closed.

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

What's new This Week At Posh Pooch Designs

Striped Washcloth 

Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Ocean Waves Swim Suit Cover

Free Crochet Pattern - LINK

Granny Square Flag Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern - LINK

Sick Monkey Toilet Paper Holder
Free Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Please, Pop over to my Youtube Crochet Channel

and Watch a few Videos and subscribe. 

Just click this LINK

See ya next Week,
 For Our next "Crochet Together".
A Rose

Ocean Waves Swim Suit Cover Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Ocean Waves Swim Suit Cover  

Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of 

Posh Pooch Designs

I designed it in 4 sizes -

Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
The Swim Suit cover is meant to be loose fitting 
and comfortable. Easy to put on and take off.

This Poncho Style, Light and Breezy Swim Suit Cover
 is designed With

 Red Heart's yarn, It's A Wrap Rainbow- Nautical.
There are many other fun colors that this Swim suit 
cover would look great with. 

This Yarn is 55% Acrylic, and 45% Cotton, 

so it's a wonderful combination.

It's a fine (1) yarn and has a light and Lovely drape.

Each Cake is 5.29 oz., or 623 yards

I will be honest and say because the Threads are not 

wound or spun together, it took a few rows to

 get used to crocheting with this yarn. 

But Once I did, I loved it. 
I Love The way the Swim Suit cover worked up.
Light and lacy, with a touch of fun!
I know you will too.
It also makes a great addition to any spring or summer outfit.

Ocean Waves Swim Suit cover Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

 Please add this Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy To Moderate

Materials:

Crochet Hook – H/ 5.00MM

                             If you are a tight Crocheter you may want to go up a hook size.

Yarn - It’s a Wrap (1) Rainbow By Red heart Yarn (Nautical)

            400 – 600 yards depending on size

Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Skip (sk)

Space (sp)

V Stitch (Vst) – (dc, ch1, dc in the same st)

Sizes:  Small (medium, Large Extra Large)
          (A bout 16 (18, 20, 22 inches across)

   Pattern written in Small, other sizes in Parenthesis.

Notes:

Ch3 Counts as a Double Crochet

Pattern:

Make 2, A Front and A Back Piece.

We are starting at the bottom of each piece and 

working our way to the top.

R: 1 – Ch 60 (68, 76, 84) 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, 

1 dc in each ch across, turn, Ch 3

(58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

R: 2 – Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in each dc across, 

turn ch3 (58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

R: 3 – Repeat R: 2

R: 4 – Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch2

*Sk the next 2, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc*

Repeat From * to * Across Row,

sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn, ch3

(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18 sets of sk2, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)

R: 5 - Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,

*ch2, Vst between the next 2 dc*

Repeat From * to * Across Row,

Ch2, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3

(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18 V sts, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)

R: 6 - Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,

*ch2, Vst in the ch1 sp of the next Vst*

Repeat From * to * Across Row,

Ch2, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3

(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18 V sts, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)

R: 7 – R: 36 (38, 40, 42) –Repeat R: 6

Remember if you want more length, continue to Repeat R: 6

R: 37 (39, 41, 43) – Top Trim –

1 dc in each dc,

*2dc in the ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of the dc of the Vst*

Repeat From * to * across,

2 dc in the ch2 sp, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch3

58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

R: 38 (40, 42, 44) – 1 dc in each dc, turn ch3

58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

R: 39 (41, 43, 45) - 1 dc in each dc, tie off, weave in your ends.

58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

Place the 2 pieces together at the top.

Join yarn to one side, sc going through the front 

and the back of the top,

Stitching 10 (12, 14 16) sc,

Sc only working through the front of the top until only

 10 (12, 14 16) stitches remain,

Again, stitch sc going through the front and the back of the pieces.

Slst back across those 10 (12, 14 16) stitches,

Sc across the back opening of the piece,

Sl st across the beginning 10 (12, 14 16) stitches,

tie off and weave in your ends.

And That is It!

Add a tie, beads, flowers, shells or what ever embellishments you would like.

The Regular "It's A Wrap" Would also Work for this Pattern!

Spring is Here, Summer's Coming!

An ad Free PDF file is Available
For $4.50 in My Ravelry Shop
 At This LINK

Striped Washcloth with Scrubby Smoothie Cotton Yarn | Posh Pooch Designs

Striped Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern 

with Red Heart's New Scrubby Smoothie Cotton Yarn

By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

The Brand New Scrubby Smoothie

 By Red Heart Yarn is 3 ounces/ 151 yards 

of amazingly soft, yet durable cotton yarn.

I am so excited that Red heart Made This yarn.

I feel like they made it just for me.

It is a great cotton for washcloths, towels, hot pads, placemats and more.

It is also the perfect companion to the 

Cotton Scrubby yarn.

See the Video on my Youtube Crochet

Channel At This LINK

Striped Washcloth Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please add this Pattern to Your Ravelry favorites 

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – H / 5.00MM

Yarn – Cotton Yarn – 3 colors of Your choice (C1,  C2,  C3)

           I used Red heart Scubby Smoothie

Yarn Needle to weave in ends.

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Size : about 8.5 X 8.5 inches

Follow the Pattern For the Candy Striped Washcloth at This LINK

I decided rather than writing a whole new pattern for a

 washcloth, to use one I had already written. 
That way I could make a new Video that would work
 for both of them.

You can use Christmas colors, Summer Colors or whatever 

colors you prefer!

Granny Square Flag Blanket | Posh Pooch Designs

Granny Square Flag Blanket by

 Sara Sach of

Posh Pooch Designs

I am so very happy how this blanket turned out.

 The Squares were easy to crochet and It was 

easy to put together.

The Blanket Measures about 42 X 42 Inches.

It's a great size For a lapghan or Throw. If

 you want a larger Blanket, just make more

 squares and make it as big as you want.

Granny Square Flag Blanket By Sara Sach

Skill: Easy to Moderate

Materials:

Hook - H/ 5.00

Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) Red Heart Supersaver

          2 skeins (14 oz.) of each - Royal Blue, White, Red 

          3 skeins (21 oz)Golden Rod

Needle for weaving in ends

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch  (sl st)

Double Crochet (dc)

Size: 

Finished Size is about 42 X 42 inches.

If you want a larger Blanket, make more Squares.

Make 4 Granny Square Flags From this free Pattern - LINK

12 inch

You will need 5 Regular 12 inch Granny Squares, also. 

How To Make a Granny Square -LINK

The Granny Square will need 10 rows for a 12 inch Granny Square.

1 red, 1 white, 1 Gold and 2 Blue

Next, you will need to begin joining the squares together. I joined my Squares using Single crochet.

For joining techniques, Click This LINK

 Note:
 Make sure all your Flags are facing the same direction.

When Joining, I crocheted 3 squares together, 

and  another 3 squares together. After that, 

I crochet the 2 rows of Squares together.

The Trim:

Use the Gold yarn For the trim. 

Join yarn to one of the Corners, and continue to stitch the 

Granny Square Style, Working all around the Out side of the Blanket.

Repeat for a second Row.

The last Row we will be stitching a modified Shell Stitch Row.

* 5 dc in the 1st ch2 sp, sc in the next ch2 sp,*

Repeat From * to * all Around the trim of the Blanket.

Join to the 1st st, and tie off. Weave in your ends.

This Blanket can be used as a Table Cloth, 

Table Runner, Blanket, Throw or Lapghan.

Or What ever you like.

To Make a Matching Table Runner 

click this LINK

Granny Flag Table Runner

Live With Sara - What is Worsted Weight Yarn (4)? | Posh Pooch Designs

Live With Sara 

of Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Question is:

What is Worsted Weight Yarn (4)?

The Term refers to yarn that is medium weight according to American yarn standards.

Which is the thickness of the yarn.

It is usually 10 ply.
Ply is the amount of strands of yarn spun
 together. It used to refer to the weight of
 the yarn, but not any longer.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet
 Channel at This LINK


Learn about Yarn Weights Here

What Is The Most Popular WW(4) Yarn?

From I found the Most popular is

Red Heart Supersaver.
 For it's price, availability, assorted colors, 

 and it holds up well to washings. 

So Let's Do Some Comparing:

Here are 4 yarn Brands that are WW(4) Acrylic Yarns

All are safe for the Washing and Drying in the machine.
 And Similar in feel and texture.

Red Heart Supersaver - Solids -7 oz.

prints, Variegated and stripes - 5 oz

$2.97

Walmart Mainstay - 7 oz

Only Solids- several colors

$1.97

Hobby Lobby's Crafters Secret - 7 oz
Solids and some prints
2.99

Micheal's Craft Smart - 7.oz.
Both Solids and Variegated

$2.99

These Four yarns are similar in feel, thickness and durability.

 I Love Yarn!

YARN YARN YARN YARN YARN YARN YARN YARN

What's New This Week At Posh Pooch Designs

Vintage Granny Square Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern, Photo Tutorial and Video - LINK

A Simple Cross Bookmark

Crochet Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Chunky Shells Blanket- Free Crochet Pattern-  LINK

Back To Crochet Basics - Lesson 7

 Half Double Crochet in the Round, Joining and 

Changing Colors  - LINK

Have A Great Week Filled With Crochet!

Back To Crochet Basics - Lesson 7 - Half Double Crochet Around | Posh Pooch Designs

Back To Crochet Basics - Lesson 7 - 

 Half Double Crochet  

By Sara Sach of 

Posh Pooch Designs

Each lesson will have a 
Lesson Portion and a Practice Project portion, 
so we can put our skills to work.

In our last Lesson (6), We learned to Half Double Crochet

 in Straight Rows.

Today's Lesson we are learning to Half Double Crochet

 Around, How to increase, change colors and join.

See The Video on my Youtube Crochet 

Channel At This LINK

What You Need For The Lesson 7:

Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM

Yarn - 3 colors of Worsted weight (4)

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Our Practice Project:

Small Drawstring Bag Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

Skill: Beginner

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM

Yarn - 3 colors of Worsted weight (4)
          ( C1, C2, C3)

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Change to (Chgto)

Stitch (st)

Notes:

ch 2 counts as a hdc

Rows are joined to the ch2 with a Slst

Size: 4 X 3 inches

R: 1 - With c1, Ch 5, Form in a circle, ch2, 9 hdc in the circle,

join, ch 2 ( 10 hdc)

R: 2 - 1hdc in the same st as the ch2, 

2 hdc in each st around, join, ch 2 ( 20 hsc)

R: 3 - 1 hdc in each st around, join, ch 2 ( 20hdc)

R: 4- Chgto C2, Repeat R: 3

R: 5 - Repeat R : 3

R: 6 -Chgto C3, Repeat R: 3

R: 7 - Repeat R: 3

R: 8 - Chgto C1, Repeat R: 3

R: 9 - Repeat R : 3

R: 1- Repeat R: 3, tie off weave in your ends.

Drawstring :

 Ch 25, tie off, cut your yarn.

Weave the tie through R : 10,  2 sts at a time.

tie the ends together.

Remember - The more you practice the more confident you will become.

For Lessons 1 -7 of the Back to Crochet Basics Click This LINK

See ya Next Time For Lesson 8

Spring Throws and Blankets Crochet Pattern Collection | Posh Pooch Designs

Spring Throws and Blankets 

Crochet Pattern Collection 

By Sara Sach of

Posh Pooch Designs

Spring is here and it's a good time for crocheting some

 Light weight and Spring color throws.

I Love throws, they perfect for tossing on in the early 

mornings or evenings, with a big mug of coffee, 

 Out on the back deck, when there is a little chill in the air.

I have put together some Free Crochet Patterns for

Spring Throws and Blankets That I designed.

Just Click the LINK after the name, it will take you

 to the blog where the free pattern is located.

1. Sherbet Stripes Blanket - LINK

2. Sarcelle Marron Throw - LINK

3. Picot Granny Spring Throw  - LINK

4. Waves of Jewel Throw - LINK

5. Warm Shells Throw - LINK

6. Triple Ripple Chevron Throw - LINK

7. Denver Football Stadium Blanket - LINK

8. Swirling Rainbow Blanket - LINK

Just a note:

 If you like a pattern but not the colors, remember

you can always change the colors to whatever you like.