COFFEE AND CROCHET WITH SARA PODCAST - October Give Away Winner | Posh Pooch Designs

 COFFEE AND CROCHET WITH SARA PODCAST
 October Give Away Winner 
With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

On Today's Podcast we announced

 The Winner of the October Give away!!!

Was it you?

We also talked about a Fun Yarn perfect 

For Holiday Hats!

And it Sparkles!

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What's New This Week

At Posh Pooch Designs

The One Hour Cowl

Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Friday Fun With Sara

Let's Make Yarn Ghosts! LINK

Stitch of The Month - Clever Blocks

Wicked Washcloth Crochet Pattern

 and Video - LINK

Thanks For Stopping By!

 See You Next Week!

Stitch Of The Month – Clever Blocks Stitch Pattern Wicked Washcloth Crochet | Posh Pooch Designs

 Stitch Of The Month – 
Clever Blocks Stitch Pattern
Wicked Washcloth Crochet 
Pattern and Video 
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

This Crochet Stitch Pattern has also been called 

"The Staggered Block Stitch",

 "Three Color Block Stitch"

And "Reversible Block Stitch". 

Whatever this Crochet Stitch Pattern is called it is a 

fun stitch pattern to learn.

And it is much easier than it looks.

This Crochet Stitch Pattern is a warm pattern, and 

It makes great washcloths, but also towels, pillows,

blankets, bags, hats scarves and cowls.

The washcloth we are stitching up, also makes a fun doily

 and placemat. Get into your yarn stash and see what 

color combinations you can make. 

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 Stitch Of The Month – Clever Blocks Stitch Pattern
Wicked Washcloth Crochet Pattern and Video

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Materials:
Crochet hook – I / 5.50 MM
Yarn – Med (4) Cotton 1 oz. of 4 different colors
          I used Orange – C1, Purple – C2. Black C3, And Green Trim – C4
Yarn Needle
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Change to (chgto)
 
Size: 10 X 10 Inches with trim
3 chs = 1 inch
2 Rows = 1 inch

Multiples: 6 + 5 Chs
 
Pattern: 

R: 1- With C1, Ch 29, 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook,
 1 dc in the next 2 ch,
*Ch3, sk 3 chs, 1 dc in the next 3 chs*
Repeat from * to * 3 more times, turn.
 

R: 2 – Chgto to C2, leave C1 attached,
Ch3, sk next 3dc, working over the ch3 1 dc in each sc from the previous row,
*Ch 3, sk 3 dc, working over the ch 3 1 dc in the each sc from previous row*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, ch3 sk 2 dc, slst in the last dc, turn.
 

R: 3 – Chgto to C3, leave C2 and C1 attached, Ch3, 

1 dc in the next 2 dc of the previous row, working over the ch3,
*Ch3, sk 3 dc, working over the ch3, 1 dc in each dc from the previous row*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, turn
 

R: 4 – Chgto C1, leave C1 and C2 attached, Repeat R :2
 

R: 5 – Chgto C2, leave C1 and C3 attached, Repeat R: 3
 

R: 6 – R: 18 – Continue to Repeat R: 2 And R: 3
Alternating Rows and
Changing colors every  row
Tie off all 3 colors off after R: 18
 

R: 19 - Trim: Chgto C4, Ch3, 1 dc in the next 2 dc of the previous row, working over the ch3,

*1 sc in the next 3 dc, working over the ch 3 1 dc in the each sc from previous row*

Repeat From * to * across row,

Evenly sc around a3 remaining sides, placing 3 sc in each of the  corners.
Join to 1^st sc, ch3
 

R: 20 – 2 dc in the same sc as the ch3, sk 2 dc,
*3 dc in the next sc, sk 2 dc* Repeat From * to * around all 4 sides of the washcloth,
Join to the ch3,m tie off weave in your ends.

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One Hour Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

 One Hour Chunky Cowl 

Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The One Hour Chunky Cowl works up super fast because

 it is designed with a Bulky (5) yarn and a

 K / 6.5 MM Crochet hook. 

It makes a great last minute gift.

You will love the Simple Texture that makes it

 a warm cowl, and perfect for cool and winter months.

And it works wonderful for both the girls and the guys. 

A Matching One Hour Chunky Beanie

 Crochet Pattern is Available At This

 LINK

I yarn I used is Yarn Bee Wildstreak, 

 the colorway is Auburn Rust. It is a beautiful yarn

 with all the colors of Fall. It has a lovely sheen, 

and very soft. It works perfectly for this Cowl Design.

Any Bulky (5) yarn will work for this project.

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One Hour Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Raverly Favorites.
 
Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – K/ 6.5 MM
Yarn- Bulky (5) 5.2 oz. / 200 yds. Yarn Bee/ Wildstreak/ Auburn Rust

 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Triple Crochet (tr)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
 
Size: 24 X 8 Inches
 
Notes:
Ch1 Does not count as a st
Ch3 Counts as dc
 
Pattern:
R: 1- Ch 7, 1 hdc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, and in each ch, turn, Ch1
(6 hdc)
 

R: 2 – Blo, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn, ch1 (6hdc)
 

R: 3 – Blo, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn, ch1 (6hdc)

R: 4 - Blo, 1 hdc in each hdc, turn, ch1 (6hdc)

R: 5 - R:  48 – Continue To Repeat R: 2
 

R: 49 – Place the ends of the band together, sc them together, ch 3
 

R: 50 – Evenly dc around the top of the band, join to the ch3, ch 3
(you need 60 hdc)
 

R: 51 - *FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next dc*
Repeat From * To * around, join, ch 3
(30 FPDC, 30dc)
 

R: 52 – 1 dc in each st around, join, ch 3 (60dc)
 

R: 53 – R: 58 – Repeat R: 5 And R: 6 Alternating Rows.
Tie off, weave in your ends.

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COFFEE AND CROCHET WITH SARA (135) | How Much Yarn Do I Need? Posh Pooch Designs

 COFFEE AND CROCHET WITH SARA (135)

How Much Yarn Do I Need?
With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

I am so excited about today's Live Video.

 We are Now Filming Our Live Videos directly onto  

My Youtube Channel At This LINK

Tuesdays at 9: 30 AM Mountain Time

Do Not Panic if you miss it.

It will be saved to the Youtube Channel for you

 to watch whenever you have time.

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Today's Question, "How Much Yarn Do I need"?

Again, remember this is approximates. Some patterns will take and some will take less yarn, depending on the stitches used.

What's New This Week At 

Posh Pooch Designs

Witches Skirt Washcloth And Doily

 Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Awareness Ribbon With Wings

 Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Fun Silly Wig

Crochet Pattern and Video - LINK

Thank You For stopping By

 See You Next Week! 

Silly Fun Wigs Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Silly Fun Wigs Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of  Posh Pooch Designs

The Silly fun Wig Pattern is Written In 2 Sizes. 

Child And Youth/ Adult

The wig is stitched in a Single Crochet Rib pattern,

 so it is very easy to adjust to any size.

The Wig can made in any colors, or combination

 of colors. The Color choices are endless, or mix and

 match and just have fun designing a Fun Silly Wig. 

The Big Bow in optional and also has 2 sizes.
You can make the wig with out it.  

With or Without it, the wig is adorable. 

This is a perfect crochet Pattern to use up some

 yarns from your stash and come up with some

 fun and silly color combinations.

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Silly Fun Wigs Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

 Hook - I / 5.50 MM

Yarn Needle

Yarn -Med  (4) 3.5 oz. I used Red Heart Super Yarn

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Back Loop only (BLO)

Size: For Child 19 - 20 inches 

and (Adult) 22 -24 inches

4 sc rows = 1 inch , 4 sc = 1 inch

Note : Ch 1 at end of rows does not count as a st.

St counts are at the end of each row.

The colors and placement of stripes is totally up to you,

and not indicated in the pattern.

The Hat:

Ch 36 (46)

If you would like your wig to be longer add more chs,

and if you want it shorter, add less chains.

R: 1 - 1 sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 4 chs,

1 sc in the next 30 (40)  chs,  ch 1, turn.  (5 sl st, 30, 40 sc,)

R: 2 - Working in the Blo, 1 sc in next 30 (40) sc,

1 sl st in the  5 sl st, ch 1, turn. (30, 40 sc, 5 sl st,)

The 5 sl st is the top of the hat, where we will gather closed when finished.

R:3 - 5 sl st, Working in the BLO, 1 sc in the next 30 (40) sc,  , ch 1, turn.

 (30, 40 sc, 5 sl st)

R: 4 - 24 (28)  - Repeat R: 2 - R: 3,  alternating the rows,

(30, 40 sc, 5 sl st)

Bangs:

R: 25(29) - 5 sl st, 1 sc in the next 15 (20)  sts,  ch 1, turn.

 (5 sl st, 15, 20 sc,)

R: 26(30)  - Working in the Blo, 1 sc in next 15 (20) sc,

1 sl st in the 5 sl st, ch 1, turn. (15, 20 sc, 5 sl st)

R: 27(31) - 46(52) - Repeat R: 25 and R: 26 alternating rows.

If you want your bangs to be wider add more rows

R: 47( 53)  - 5 sl st, 1 sc in the next 15 (20)  sts,  ch 16(21), ch1, turn

(I changed colors on this row) 

Check to make sure the amount of chs line up to the other side of the wig,

 or you will have an uneven wig, unless you want an un even wig,

which might look pretty cool.

R: 48(54) - Working in the Blo, 1 sc in chs and  sc,

1 sl st in the  5 sl st, ch 1, turn. (30, 40 sc, 5 sl st,)

R: 49(55)  - 5 sl st, Working in the BLO, 1 sc in the next 30 (40) sc, ch 1, turn.

 (30, 40 sc, 5 sl st) (changed back to purple on the row)

R: 50(56)  - 1 sc in the next 30 (40)  chs,  5 sl st, ch 1, turn.  (5 sl st, 30, 40 sc)

R: 51(57)-76(85)  - Repeat R: 50(55) and R: 51(56) alternating rows.

Check to make sure you are staying even with your sts and rows.

If you need more rows for width, you can add them here. 

Line up the back of the wig, wrong side out, and sl st the back of the hat closed.

tie off and weave in your end.

With a 24 inch piece of matching yarn, thread onto the yarn needle,  

Still working with the wrong side of the hat, 

sew and gather closed the top of the hat. 

Tie securely, so hat stays closed. Cut yarn and flip right side out.

Big Bows:

ch1 at end of rows does not count as a st.

R: 1 - Ch 17(23), 1 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, and in each ch across, ch 1 turn.

(17, 22 hdc)

R: 2 - 1 hdc in each hdc, ch 1 turn

R: 3 - R: 4(6) - Repeat R: 2,  2 times for child's bow and 4 times for adult bow.

Sc crochet around all 4 sides of bows evenly, join to first sc and tie off, weaving in ends.

Bow Band - Ch 9(11) 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each ch, ch1, turn

 (8,10 sc)

1 sc in each sc, tie off leaving about a 8 inch yarn tail.

Pinch up the center of  bow and place the bow band in place, 

sew closed the band with the yarn tail.

Place bow on top of hat and sew in place with matching thread.

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