COFFEE AND CROCHET WITH SARA PODCAST - "The Joy of Bringing Joy To Others" And Yarn Comparison With Sara Sach

 COFFEE AND CROCHET  PODCAST
"The Joy of Bringing Joy To Others"
And A Yarn Comparison 
With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The Joy of Bringing Joy To Others

It brings me joy to bring joy to others. That is why I like

 to do "Shout outs" of other Crochet and Yarn Artists

 on Youtube. I believe we should be each others biggest cheerleaders not competition. I will be trying hard to do a Shout Out each week. Someone I have watched and enjoyed their channel, and think you will enjoy also.

This Week's Shout Out Crystal 
(Chronically Crocheting)  LINK

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I get asked all the time
"Are Premier Just Yarn And 

Premier Basix Yarn the Same?"

So Let's Compare Them

Premier Just Yarn -

 $ 5. 59 a Skein(Reg. 6.99)

22 colors

100% Acrylic

400g / 14oz, 800m / 875yds

#4 Medium Weight

Machine wash warm, tumble dry normal

Premier Basix Yarn - 

$3.99 A Skein89 colors -

They just added 16 new colors!

Solids: 7oz / 200g, 359yds / 328m - 100% acrylic

Multis: 5oz/ 140g, 245yds / 224m - 100% acrylic

#4 Medium Weight

Machine washable and dryable.

These are the facts --- If you want my thoughts on this

Watch The Video at This LINK

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What's New This Week At 

Posh Pooch Designs

This or That?
Linked Double Crochet, Yes or No?

Video LINK

Lots of Ruffles Coaster

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Scrap Happy Dish Drying Mat 

And Towel

 Crochet Pattern 

And Video LINK

Scrap Happy Drying Mat And Towel Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

 Scrap Happy Drying Mat And Towel

Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

It's Scrap Happy Crochet Pattern Day. 

I designed the Drying Mat and Towel because 

I needed one. Yes, I do have a great dish washer,

 but there are always things that I want to wash and

 dry by hand. Like crystal glasses, cast iron skillets,

 and sharp chopping knives.

I wanted it to be made out of thick cotton, 

so, I used 2 strands held together. Once the items are dry,

 I can fold up the mat and place it in the towel drawer.

It's also thick enough to be used to dry some of the items, 

that I want to just quickly dry and put away.

I also wanted it to be designed with bright colors to 

match my kitchen style. I love it!

It stitches up so fast, and looks bright and cheerful

 when out on the counter.

It can be used as a table runner and placemat, as well,

Just by adjusting the size s needed.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube 

Channel At This LINK

Scrap Happy Drying Mat And Towel

Crochet Pattern

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Raverly Favorites.
 
Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – J / 6 mm.
Yarn - Cotton - Med (4) 7 oz.
Yarn needle
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
 
Size: 12.5 X 20 inches
Multiples of 7 + 13 chs
7 chs = 3 inches
 
Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a st
Pattern is stitched holding 2 strands of yarn together
Mat / Towel May need to be blocked when finished

color changes are not indicated in the pattern
 
Pattern:
 
R: 1 – Holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 34,
Sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook,

 1 sc in each ch across, turn, ch 1 (33 sc)

R: 2 – 1 Sc in each sc across, turn, ch 1 (33 sc)

R: 3 – 1 sc in the 1^st 4 sc, *ch 5, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times,
Ch5, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in the last 4 sc, turn, ch 1
(4 ch5, 20 sc)

R: 4 - 1 sc in the 1^st 4 sc, *ch5, 1 sc in the next 3 sc*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times,
Ch5, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in the last 4 sc, turn, ch 1
(4 ch5, 20 sc)
 
R: 5 – Repeat R: 4

R: 6 - 1 sc in the 1^st 4 sc,
*ch2, sc around the ch5 from the 3 previous rows, ch2,
sc in the next 3 sc*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times,
ch2, sc around the ch5 from the 3 previous rows, ch2,
1 sc in the last 4 sc, turn, ch 1
(4 sets of ch 2 sc, ch2, and 20 sc)

R: 7 - 1 sc in the 1^st 4 sc, *ch5, sc in the next 3 sc*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times,
Ch5, 1 sc in the last 4 sc, turn, ch 1
(4 ch5, 20 sc)

R: 8 - 1 sc in the 1^st 4 sc,
*4 sc around the ch5, 1 sc in the next 3 sc*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times,
4 sc around the ch5, 1 sc in the last 4 sc, turn, ch 1
(33 sc)

R: 9 - 1 Sc in each sc across, turn, ch 1 (33 sc)

Continue to Repeat R: 3 – R: 9 For 6 More times,
Or more if a larger mat / towel is needed.

Trim – Join yarn to the top left corner, 

evenly sc around all for sides of the mat,
 place a sc, ch1, sc in each of the 4 corner,

 join to the 1^st sc with a slst, ch 1
There is not a set number of stitches need.
 
Slst in the 1^st sc, ch1, *slst in the next sc, ch1*
Repeat from * to * around the mat, join back at the 1^st slst,
 tie off and weave in your ends.

 
If the Mat needs to be blocked.
 Lay it out flat on a blocking board, or thick towel.
Spritz with water. Pin in place and let dry.

An Ad Free PDF File Is Available

In My Ravelry Shop At This LINK

For $3.50

FRIDAY FUN DAY! Lots of Ruffles Coasters Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

 FRIDAY FUN DAY!  

Lots of Ruffles Coasters 
Crochet Pattern 

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs 

IT IS FRIDAY FUN DAY AND

 I HAVE A FUN, EASY AND QUICK

CROCHET PATTERN FOR YOU!

The Lots of Ruffles Coaster is a lot of fun to stitch up.

 It looks so pretty under a fancy cup, and also 

makes a wonderful little doily for a small

 dish or candle.

It's a Wonderful Mother's Day gift, Birthday gift 

and anytime gift. Add a new tea or Coffee cup, 

or a candle in their favorite sent, and you have a lovely

 gift that everyone will love.

You can Make these using Cotton medium (4) yarn. 

Although you can make them in any medium (4)

 fiber of your choosing. I prefer Cotton, but depending

 on what you are using it for, would depend on the

 fiber you choose. It might also depend on what yarns

 you have in your yarn stash, because this crochet pattern

 is a great yarn stash buster.

So many uses for this ruffle coaster.

It's a coaster, And a small doily.

I just love a versatile crochet pattern.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube 

Channel At This LINK

Lots of Ruffles Coaster Crochet Pattern

Pleas Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Ravelry Favorites
 
Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – H / 5 mm
Yarn – Med. (4) Cotton – 1 oz.
Yarn Needle
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Double Crochet (dc)
 
Size: 6 inches
 
Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a st
Ch3 Counts as a dc

Color changes are not indicated in the Pattern
 
Pattern:
 
R: 1 – Ch5, join in a circle, ch3, 9 dc in the circle,
join to the ch3 with a slst, ch 3 (10 dc)

R: 2 – Dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around,
join to the ch3 with a slst, ch 3 (20 dc)

 
R: 3 – 2 dc in the next dc,
*1 dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc*
Repeat from * to* around,
join to the ch3 with a slst, ch 1 (30 dc)

R: 4 – sc in the 1^st 2 dc,
*2 sc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 2 dc*
Repeat from * to* around,
join to the 1^st sc with a slst, ch 3 (40 sc)

R: 5 – Dc in the same st as the dc, ch1,
*2 dc in the next sc, ch1*
Repeat from * to* around,
join to the 1^st sc with a slst, slst in the next ch1 sp, ch 3

(80dc, 40 ch1)

R: 6 – *Slst in the next ch1 sp, ch 3*
Repeat from * to* around,
join to the 1^st slst with a slst, tie off,
weave in your ends.

The ruffles will need to be “ruffled” so it’s even.

An Ad Free PDF File Is Available

 in My Ravelry Shop At This Link

 For $ 2.50

COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST April Give Away Winner And Lot's of Yarnie Fun With Sara Sach

 COFFEE AND CROCHET PODCAST 

April Give Away Winner

And Lot's of Yarnie Fun

With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The April Give Away Is

THE BUBBLE BEE CROCHET KIT

MADE WITH LOVE

Yes, That's BUBBLE, NOT BUMBLE

 FROM HI CROCHET

Includes everything you need to make the bee,

 which includes the yarn, crochet hook,

 stuffing, needle, eyes and nose.

And A Coffee And Crochet

 with Sara Canvas Project Bag

Was It YOU?

Watch The Video On My Crochet Youtube Channel At This LINK

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Yarn of The Week

Premier Yarn LINK

Premier Yarn Color Fusion DK

15 Colors

100% Acrylic

3.5 oz./ 325 yds.

DK (3) weight Yarn

"This DK weight 100% acrylic is perfect for soft, 

easy-care, knit and crochet projects. 

Featuring the same gorgeous range 

of self-striping hues from Colorfusion Chunky, 

it is perfect for creating colorful pieces with ease."

From the Premier Yarn Website

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What's New This Week At

 Posh Pooch Designs

THIS OR THAT?

Do You Crochet Outside or 

Inside Projects, or Both? 

- VIDEO LINK

FRIDAY FUN DAY!

Little Granny Square Soap Bag

 Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK

Ocean Cruise Tote Bag

Crochet Pattern And Video - LINK 

Ocean Cruise Tote Bag Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

 Ocean Cruise Tote Bag 
Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

The Ocean Cruise Tote Bag is the perfect Vacation Bag.

It holds just enough of your things, as not to be too 

heavy, and yet big enough to add a few items you

 may need or purchase. It makes a lovely everyday

 purse, as well.

The Pattern is a super quick and super easy,

And The yarn is super amazing. 

I should have called this the 

Super Amazing Ocean Cruise Tote Bag!

But That Name is just too long.

Another super thing about this tote bag is you

 can stitch it up with just 1 skein of the 

Premier Fable Yarn.

Isn't That Super! 

Premier Fable Yarn

See It At My Premier Yarn LINK

10 colors

90% Acrylic, 10% Polyester

200g / 7oz, 120m / 131yds

#6 Super Bulky

$ 8.99 A Ball

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

As you can see, it is machine wash and 

dryer safe! Which is a another super thing about

 this tote bag.  When you get home form your trip, 

or whenever it gets a little dirty, toss it in the

 washer and dryer. And it's all ready for the next time

 you want to use it.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube

 Channel At This LINK

Ocean Cruise Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

Please Add This Crochet Pattern To Your Ravelry Favorites
 
Skill: Easy
 
Materials:
Crochet Hook – N / 9 mm
Materials: Super Bulky (6) Premier / Fable/ Nessie
2 Rings - Silver metal/ 6 Inch
Yarn Needle
1 Button – 1 – 1.5 inch
 
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
 
Size: 22 inches around, 12 inches tall, not counting the handles
 
Notes:
Ch 1 does not count as a st
Ch 3 Counts as dc
Rounds are joined to the ch3 with a slst
 
Pattern:

R: 1 - Ch 5, Join in a circle, Ch 3, 9 dc in the Circle
 Join with a slst to the Ch 3. (10dc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in same st as ch3, 
2 dc in each st around, join, ch3. (20 dc)

R: 3 – *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * around, join, ch3. (30 dc)

R: 4 –1 dc in the next st,

*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts*
Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3. (40 dc)

R: 5 – 1 dc in each dc around, join, ch3 (40dc)

R: 6 – R: 12 -   Repeat R: 5
Ch1 After R: 12
 

R: 13 – 1 sc in each dc around, join to the 1^st sc, ch 1 (40sc)

R: 14 – 1 sc in the 1^st 6 sc,
Sc in the next 8 sc holding one of the rings
 in place and sc over the ring,
 sc in the next 12 sc,
Sc in the next 8 sc holding one of the rings
 in place and sc over the ring,
Sc in the last 6 sc, join to the 1^st sc, 
tie off weave in the ends.

 
Button Loop, Join yarn to the 4th sc of the 8 at the back ring, 
ch 16, slst in the 8^th ch,
Slst in the last chs, join to the next sc, 
tie off and securely weave in the ends.
 
Line up the button to the loop, 

and sew in place on the front of the tote.

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In My Ravelry Shop At This LINK

 For $ 3.50