• Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Witch’s Brew Crochet Cauldron *no sewing required!*

    “A bit of spice and everything nice, the whisker of a cat, the tooth of a bat…”  POOF! You’ve just cast the spell for creating an adorable mini cauldron. Gather your ingredients! -Amy (@curiouspapaya)   MATERIALS:  #3 light worsted yarn any 2 colors of your choice (I chose black and neon green!) Clover Amour Hook (2.75 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Clover Stitch Markers Yarn Needle poly-fil stuffing Clover Pom-Pom Maker (optional) NOTES: Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Feel…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Tomato Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern

    Here’s something nostalgic for all of our fiber arts enthusiasts – a tomato pin cushion! In my childhood home, we kept ours in the sewing box (which was, of course,  an empty blue Danish cookie tin). Turn this pin cushion into a cuddle-sized cushion with the pattern mods below. Enjoy this pattern! -Amy (curiouspapaya)   MATERIALS:  Giant Tomato – 10 in. x 9 in. [~25 cm x 23 cm] #7 jumbo yarn – Sweet Snuggles 1 skein of Red – 8.5 oz [~241 g] Note: (prepare 2 skeins to be…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Lined Paper Tote Bag *crochet pattern*

    Back-to-school season is already upon us! This lined paper tote is an adorable accessory for our teacher fashionistas. I’m excited to share this pattern with you! -Amy (curiouspapaya)   MATERIALS:  Clover Amour Crochet Hook (3.25 mm) Patchwork Scissors Stitch Markers Yarn Needle UHU glue 2 ft x 2 ft of fabric lining (optional) sewing thread and a needle OR you can use Heat n’ Bond and an iron to secure the liner onto the inside of the tote bag #4 medium worsted yarn 1 skein of White 1 skein of…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Crochet Cake Box Decoration (perfect for picnics or charcuterie boards!)

    Hello everyone!! It’s Amy from @curiouspapaya 🙂 Here’s a sweet treat that’s equally cute and functional. This is SO perfect for a picnic decoration, or even for a charcuterie board decoration! AHHH I can just imagine allll the cute photos you could take! 😀   NOTES: Most of the pattern will be worked in joined rounds and the “ch” counts as the first st of each rnd. The strawberry will be worked in continuous rounds. This pattern is written in US terminology. Gauge: 1 in. x 1 in. = 2…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Egg Scrubbies: Make Mom “Breakfast in Bed” for Mother’s Day!

    Hey Clover Squad! It’s Amy Ting from @curiouspapaya on IG! These crochet egg scrubbies are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Not only are they practical and cute but they work up very quickly! If you want to theme these around Mother’s Day, a common thing people do for their moms is “breakfast in bed”, so why not make her a REAL breakfast and a CRAFTY breakfast? 😉   NOTES: We will be working in joined rounds. The “ch 2” counts as the first st of each round. This pattern…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Giant Strawberry Crochet Pattern

    Hello! It’s Amy from @curiouspapaya and this month is all about the strawbs. Strawberry ice cream, strawberry pie, strawberry cake… I’m a firm believer that you just can’t go wrong with strawberry. Try to prove me wrong! Here’s a super easy/fun make for everyone prepping for their upcoming markets. This pattern contains modifications so that you can use any yarn to make it. With thinner yarn, it’ll come out a little shorter and squat-er. And that’s the fun part! Strawberries come in all different shapes and sizes. No matter what you…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet,  Pom-Poms & Tassels

    *No-Sew* Easter Bunny Crochet Pattern!

    Happy Easter everyone! It’s Amy from @curiouspapaya and it’s hard to believe that this is my third Easter pattern for Clover (check out my free Easter Eggs pattern and Bunny Basket pattern)! What a fun journey it’s been creating together! It was only a matter of time for an amigurumi Easter bunny. If you’ve ever made a pattern of mine before, you might be familiar with how I always try to embed new techniques (with lots of familiar ones, of course). That’s how this “no-sew” bunny came to be. The…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Love Letter Crossbody (Envelope Purse) Crochet Pattern

    Hello loves! It’s Amy from @curiouspapaya and I’m excited to share with you our newest pattern: the Love Letter Crossbody. I’ve always loved “kitsch bags” (I just learned recently that that was the term for it) and I knew I wanted something fun, flirty, and functional for Valentine’s Day! If you’re a bit like me, adding some cloth lining to a bag might seem daunting. But have no fear! I’ve got three words for ya: HEAT n BOND (more on this below). Let’s get started!   NOTES: We will be…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Ramen Bowl Pattern

    The holiday cheer is in full swing with Christmas only being a couple of weeks away! We invite you to join us for our crochet-along event from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes we will be offering for our participants.    Our fifth and FINAL pattern is this MINI RAMEN BOWL! Time: ~30 min.     NOTES Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Tag your creations with #cloversquad and…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Magician Bunny Crochet Pattern

    The holiday cheer is in full swing with Christmas only being a couple of weeks away! We invite you to join us for our crochet-along event from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes we will be offering for our participants.  Our fourth pattern is this MINI MAGICIAN BUNNY! Time: ~1 hr.     NOTES Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Tag your creations with #cloversquad and #curiouspapaya so we can…