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DIY Holiday Gift Bag *reusable*
Hello, everybody! It’s Duana with @duana_m_chandler and @duanastudio, and Christmas is next week! Every Christmas, I am wrapping gifts last minute or maybe I can’t find a clean way to wrap an oddly shaped gift. I will also admit that I am not the greatest gift wrapper and if it’s not square or rectangle, it’s a struggle. This year, I wanted to try a cute way to “wrap” my daughter’s oddly shaped Christmas gifts by creating fabric bags! It is also reusable, which makes it even better because you can…
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Capy Claus: The Christmas Capybara!
This holiday season, add a little whimsy to your crochet projects with Capy Claus, an adorable capybara plushie sporting a festive Santa hat. Perfect as a gift or a cute holiday companion, this quick and fun pattern is sure to spread Christmas cheer. Let’s get stitching! MATERIALS: 1 skein (7 oz) of light brown micro-polyester bulky yarn (size 5) I used Big Twist Baby Bear from Joanne Fabrics small amount of dark brown yarn for nose and ears small amount of black yarn for eyes and nose details small…
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Peppermint Earmuffs *crochet pattern*
Happy holidays everyone! My name is Amy Ting (@curiouspapaya on IG), and I have a sweet and festive make for the holidays! If you’re planning on going to the snow this winter season, or if you just live in a chillier place, this peppermint earmuff pattern was MADE for you 😉 MATERIALS: Clover Amour Hook (4.00 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Clover Yarn Needle Clover Stitch Markers polyfil stuffing headband I upcycled an old headband but you can also find one at the dollar store! #5 bulky yarn red white NOTES:…
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Christmas Star Pillow *crochet pattern*
Christmas is quickly approaching! Are you prepared? Is your house decked out in all the festive and cheerful décor? Today, I would like to share another idea I came up with. It is a decorative accent pillow for your bedroom or living room. This design was inspired by my Parol Coaster, one of Clover’s latest blogs! If you haven’t already, click here to read the details of the coaster pattern. Without further ado, let’s get into the pillow pattern! NOTES: Read the pattern carefully before starting. This pattern is…
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DIY Oven Mitt *holiday gift idea*
Hello everybody! It’s Duana with @duana_m_chandler and @duanastudio, and the holidays are here! For me, that means that there will be a lot of baking and spending time with family. Every year, my favorite things to bake during the holidays are cookies and cakes, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I am going to share an oven mitt (inspired by Made Everyday) and pot holder that I made to add a little joy to the season. It is easy and even a great gift for the bakers in your life.…
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Parol Coaster *crochet pattern*
The holidays will be here soon! Adding some handmade items to our homes is a fun way to decorate, regardless of whether you’re celebrating the upcoming holidays. The Philippine holiday of Christmas served as my design’s inspiration. The Christmas season in my country begins in September. Christmas music starts to play as soon as September 1st arrives, and some people start planning their decorations. We have a popular Christmas decoration called a parol, or lantern. Traditionally, bamboo sticks and Japanese rice paper were used to make parol. Depending on the…
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Tree Ornament: Granny Circle Baubles *free crochet pattern*
Granny squares are a classic crochet design loved for their versatility. An equally popular “cousin” of the granny square is the granny circle! In this pattern, we’ll be creating charming baubles with this comforting design. They’re sure to elevate your festive home decor or be that special handmade gift. -Amy (@curiouspapaya) MATERIALS: Clover Amour Hook (3.25 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Yarn Needle Ornaments (80 mm) After much experimentation, I’ve found that using an ornament as an insert (plastic or glass works fine) gives the most polished look. I tried lining…
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Autumn Acorn Plushie
Hi everyone, happy fall! My name is Julie Likley (@handsofzeal on IG), and today I’m bringing you this cute crochet acorn plushie! It features a cheerful little face and a decorative acorn leaf for added charm, making it the perfect touch for fall decor or as a delightful handmade gift. MATERIALS: Amour Hook (9.00mm) Stitch Markers Patchwork Scissors yarn needle safety eyes polyfil bulky yarn (5) taupe tan green NOTES: **Rounds are worked continuously, do not join. Move stitch marker up each round. BODY: Use taupe yarn. Start…
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Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
When it comes to cooking, cleaning, crafting, or sewing, we LOVE a multitasking tool. Don’t get us wrong, specialized tools hang all over our studio walls (and even have assigned slots in drawers), but multitaskers like us tend to live in our going-out bags, on the sides of our workspaces, and on the arms of the couch. This is precisely where you’ll find the Clover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge! This genius little tool is not only what we use for measuring hems and seam allowances (which it does accomplish super easily…
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Fall-Friendly Baby Gown with Bow *Sewing Tips*
Hello, it’s Duana with @duana_m_chandler and @duanastudio and I am excited to share this baby gown pattern that I found in my sewing stash. I recently had a baby and have been looking for easy things that I can make her during this Fall season. I really like this pattern because it’s easy and you really don’t need a pattern to make it, but it helps! I love this baby gown for my daughter as an outfit that she can sleep in. It makes changing her overnight also easier. Win…
