Bowties Are Cool

Bowties Are Cool

This Doctor Who Inspired Pattern is for large dogs. Its simple and fast. Great stash scrap buster, and what Whovian fur parent wouldn't want their pup looking as snazzy as the Doctor !

Will Need/Need to Know

• H-hook
• Red Heart with Love in blue, white, red and a tiny bit of black
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• do NOT turn unless told to do so in pattern
• sizes are XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL and appear in pattern as such
• measurements are approximately 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 inches around
• Note my sizes may differ then store bought items please measure around your pups head or neck whatever is bigger to determine size

Gauge

in double crochet, 8 stitches X 4 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s)

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc dec – double crochet decrease

BL – back loop

Fez

1. make magic circle, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 10 hdc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st hdc (10hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (20hdc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] repeat around, join in 1^st hdc (30hdc)
4. work this round in BL only, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (30hdc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (30hdc)
6. repeat 5
7. repeat 5
8. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (33hdc)
9. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (33hdc)
10. repeat 9
11. repeat 9
12. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around until last st, 2 hdc in last st, join to 1^st hdc, tie off, sew in ends (34hdc)

Ties

1. in black join In any chain, ch 40, tie off sew in ends, 1^st tie made
2. skip next 16 sts from the 1^st tie, join in 17^th st, ch 40, tie off, sew in ends 2^nd tie made

Tassel

1. cut 5 pieces of black yarn about 3 inches long, and 1 about 6 inches long
2. follow the pictures

Sew on to middle top of fez and trip up/ sew in ends

You Fez is DONE! Lets move on to the rest

Collar

1. in white, ch 72 (80,88,96,104), join to 1^st ch, ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc, change color to blue (72,80,88,96,104 dc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc, tie off blue and change color to white (72,80,88,96,104 hdc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (72,80,88,96,104 dc)
4. work the row in BL only, ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 68(76,84,92,100) sts, dc dec across next 2 sts, turn (70,78,86,94,102 dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, 1 dc in each of the next 62(70,78,86,94) sts, [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, tie off, sew in ends (66,74,82,90,98 dc)

Bowtie

1. ch 16, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (15sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (15sc)

3-8. repeat row 2

Middle of Bow

1. ch 5, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st acoss, turn (4sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (4sc)

3-8. repeat row 2, tie off

Assembling the Bowtie

• pinch middle of bow together, sew middle of bow around the pinched part of bow, sew securely to the middle
• sew bow to collar on the blue row in the middle of the collar opening
• sew in ends flip your collar over and your done!
• Now you pup will look and feel like a proud Whovian :)

Bully Family in Pain Needs Your Help !

Bully Family in Pain Need Your Help!

In Albuquerque, NM a man shot and killed 3 innocent beautiful dogs with not one but two different guns while they were trapped in fencing..... Now how sporting is that.... Its not its horrible unspeakable unthinkable to anyone who loves their own pet. Now theses 3 dogs were not vicious attack dogs. No they were a loving mother and her two baby pups. This man who could have easily done something other then shoot 2 innocent puppies and their mother. And now it seems this heart broken family missing their beloved pet wont get any justice for what was done to their family! So if you feel as I do. That this is WRONG and the family deserves JUSTICE please please click the link below and sign and share their petition to get the justice they deserve so they can cope with this horrifying loss to their family.

Signand Share Petition HERE

Bark Box the UnBoxing April 2015

Bark Box Unboxing !

Okay ! Lets start. We are going to let Bianca (Anca) open and check everything out first. Then at the end I will let you know my thoughts and an itemized list. Hope you enjoy ! Oh and there is a Coupon code at the bottom too!

Opening the Box

Lets dig right in ! We ordered the box for size just right 20-50 lbs.

First we checked out the toys. There was a ball rope thing. It was ok. I’ll pry play with it latter. But this crinkly squeaky thing is awesome!

Second we checked out the treats. I gave them the sniff test and the little heart crunchy's smelled so good I didn't wait for mom. I took my own. Mom had to help me with the the other ones. They were pretty good too.

Last there was a chew! I love love love chew's!

So there you have it. I Anca love it all ! Now you can hear from mom...

Okay so here is my thoughts on bark box. The box size we picked was Just right for 20-50 lbs (you can change this latter on to bigger size). The treats were awesome. All gluten free and they smelled so good you wanted to eat them ! The toys are great both made in the US. The tug and pull rope ball is made out 100% cotton and earth friendly dyes. It also can go right in the washer when its dirty. Okay the chew. The chew was a 100% natural salmon skin. Anca loved it.... It said hours of chewing ….. well Anca had this thing gone I mean gone in an hour. So I will be doing some research on how healthy it was for her to eat that all in one go before I decide if I’m reordering it.

Here is the list of each item and what each item is worth

Harry Barker Tug & Toss (rope ball tug) - $8.00

Pet Qwerks Pawpcorn (popcorn crinkle squeaker) - $10.00

Healthy Dogma Bacon Hearts (treats) - $8.00

Your Dog's Diner Pizza Pawty Crust (treats) - $7.00

Aussie Naturals Salmon Half Cigar (chew) - $5.00

So all in all I'm very happy with bark box. I love that I can change my subscriptions if I need to. It is specific to my dog and her age and weight.

So if you thinking about checking it out I'm leaving the link below. Also if you decided to try bark box please order through the link I provided and help me help you help me lol. What I mean by that is if any of my friends sign up for bar box using my referral code L25WGZAQLC we both get one free bark box ! How cool is that I didn't even know about that when I signed up ! So ok heres the link.

BarkBox Link Here

Wag-o-Mania 2015!: Walk for Animals

Wag-o-Mania 2015 

Wag-o-Mania is a walk for Animals who are less fortunate then our own. Help Rescue's rescue ! Hi guys! A very Beautiful rescued Bully and her Parents are doing The walk for Animals on Saturday May 2nd! The Walk for Animals is about gathering and celebrating, but mostly, it's about helping animals less fortunate than our own. This is the Animal Humane Society's major, stand-up-on-your-hind-legs-and-bark fundraising event. 
If you want to find out more or walk or help please visit the link below thank you ! ‪#‎TeamMatilda‬

wag-o-Mania 2015!: Walk for Animals

Pizza Taco's Recipe

Pizza Tacos

I ended up inventing these for my children one day when we didn't have much food in the house. With limited items in my house I made this up finding random thing in my fridge, and the kids LOVE it! So it will now be a regular lunch time thing that they can even make with a tiny bit of your help to run the microwave. Lets begin.

Will Need

• soft taco shells
• pizza sauce
• shredded cheese (I used cheddar you can use what you like)
• pepperoni

1. lay out your taco shell

2. put some pizza sauce on it

3. sprinkle some cheese on

4. add some pepperoni

5. put it in the microwave for 30 seconds

6. wrap up and enjoy !

High Heel Applique

High Heel Applique

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• caron simply soft yarn any color
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and needed info

Gauge

in double crochet, 8 stitches X 4 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

sc dec – single crochet decrease

sl st – slip stitch

st – stitch

High Heel

1. ch 7, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (6sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts, turn (5sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (5sc)
4. ch 1, does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts, do not turn, do not tie off (4sc)
5. ch 7, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across (6sc), sl st into side of shoe (see picture for help)

6. sl st into side of shoe one more time (this counts as ch), turn, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts (5sc), do not turn, do not tie off
7. ch 9, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc dec across heal of shoe (see picture for help) (9sc) , tie off

• sew in ends and its ready to be attracted to whatever you can think of !

Bulldogs are Beautiful Necklace

Bulldogs are Beautiful Necklace

Will Need/Need to Know

• H – hook
• caron simply soft yarn in 2 colors A & B
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) = starting to dc2tog in 1 st, skip next st , finish in next st, so there is 3 stitches making a dc2tog
• sizes are XL (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) and appear in pattern as such
• measures about 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) inches around
• note my sizes may differ then store bought items please measure around your pups head to insure fit

Gauge

In double crochet 8 stitches X 4 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s)

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

dc2tog – double crochet 2 together

Necklace

1. in color A, ch 70 (80, 90, 100, 110), join to 1^st ch, change to color B
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc all in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, change to color A
3. ch 1 (does not count as sl st), sl st in each st around, join to 1^st sl st, tie off

Now Make Flower

Flower Pattern found HERE

• sew in all your ends
• sew on preferred flower size and your done! Your bulldog is ready to be even more beautiful! 

Spring Petals - 3 sizes

Flower 3 Sizes

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• caron simply soft yarn 2 colors A & B
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s0

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

Gauge

in double crochet 8 stitches X 4 rows = 2 inches

Large

Flower Middle in Color A

1. make a magic circle, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 5 hdc in magic circle, join to 1^st hdc, pull tight (5hd)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (10hdc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, tie off (15sc)

Petals in color B

1. join color B in any st, [ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 trc in next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, sl st into next st] repeat around, tie off (5 petals)

Medium

Flower Middle

1. make magic circle, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 5 sc in magic circle, join to 1^st sc, pull tight, (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, tie off (15sc)

Petals in color B

1. join color B in any st, [ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 trc in next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, sl st into next st] repeat around, tie off (5 petals)

Small

Flower Middle

1. make magic circle, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 10 sc in magic circle, join to 1^st sc, pull tight (10sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)

Petals in color B

1. join color B in any st, [ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 trc in next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, sl st into next st] repeat around, tie off (5 petals)

Leaf

1. ch 7, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 4 sc in last st, turn to bottom of ch, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, sl st in next st, tie off

Anca the Bulldog vs. laser light

Anca's Reflection 4 Small Pups

Anca's Reflection 4 Small Pups

Find the Pattern for + sized Pups XL-5XL HERE

Will Need/Need to Know

• N Hook
• Red Heart Reflective Yarn 1 skein
• Needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• V stitch = 1 double crochet, 2 chain's, 1 double crochet all in one stitch
• Sizes are xxsm(xs,sm,md,lg) and appear in pattern as such
• Size measurements are 8(10,12,14,16 inches)
• Please note my sizes may differ then store bought items so please measure around your pups head to insure fit

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s)

sk – skip

sp – space

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

vst - v stitch

Gauge

5 dc X 2 rows = 2in

Cowl

1. ch 20(25,30,35,40), join to 1^st ch (20,25,30,35,40 ch's)
2. ch 5, dc in same st (vst made), sk next 4 sts, [vst in next st, sk next 4 sts] repeat around, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st 5 (4,5,6,7,8 vst's)
3. sl st to 1^st ch of 1^st vst, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 more dc in same ch sp, [5 dc in next ch sp of next vst] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (20,25,30,35,40 dc)
4. sl st to 3^rd dc of 1^st group of 5, ch 5, dc in same st (vst made), sk next 4 sts, [vst in next st, sk next 4 sts] repeat around, join to 3^rd ch of 1^st 5 (4,5,6,7,8 vst's)

Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until desired length , tie off and sew in ends you done!

Anca's Refection 4 + sized Pups

Anca's Reflection 4 + sized Pups

Find the Pattern for smaller Pups xxs - lg HERE

Will Need/Need to Know

• N Hook
• Red Heart Reflective Yarn 1 skein
• Needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• V stitch = 1 double crochet, 2 chain's, 1 double crochet all in one stitch
• Sizes are XL(2XL,3XL,4XL,5XL) and appear in pattern as such
• Size measurements are 18(20,22,24,26 inches)
• Please note my sizes may differ then store bought items so please measure around your pups head to insure fit

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s)

sk – skip

sp – space

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

vst - v stitch

Gauge

5 dc X 2 rows = 2in

Cowl

1. ch 45(50,55,60,65), join to 1^st ch (45,50,55,60,65 ch's)
2. ch 5, dc in same st (vst made), sk next 4 sts, [vst in next st, sk next 4 sts] repeat around, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st 5 (9,10,11,12,13 vst's)
3. sl st to 1^st ch of 1^st vst, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 more dc in same ch sp, [5 dc in next ch sp of next vst] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (45,50,55,60,65 dc)
4. sl st to 3^rd dc of 1^st group of 5, ch 5, dc in same st (vst made), sk next 4 sts, [vst in next st, sk next 4 sts] repeat around, join to 3^rd ch of 1^st 5 (9,10,11,12,13 vst's)

Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until desired length , tie off and sew in ends you done!