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    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…

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    *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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Paint Palette 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 third pattern is this MINI PAINT PALETTE! 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…

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    Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Donut 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 second pattern is this MINI DONUT! 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 #curiouspapaya so we…

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    Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Ornament 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 Mini-Makes crochet-along from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes our participants could win.    Our very first pattern is this MINI ORNAMENT! Time: ~45 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 #curiouspapaya so we can feature you!…

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    Join us for our Mini-Makes Crochet Along

    Happy holidays, everyone! It’s Amy from curiouspapaya and I have an exciting announcement to make. Clover and I will be hosting our very first crochet-along!    Who: Everyone who would like to participate is welcome!    What: The Mini-Makes CAL will consist of 5 patterns that take about 30-60 min. each to complete. They are designed to teach new amigurumi techniques and to use smaller Clover Amour hooks. *Please note that most of the patterns will be for intermediate-beginners +. *Participants will have a few days in between each release to complete…

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    Mini Glow-in-the-Dark Ghosts! #spookyszn

    BOO! It’s me, your next project 😉 These little mini ghosts use battery-operated candle tea-lights to bring more fun to your Halloween decor! (hint: scroll all the way down to see the magic happen….) -Amy (@curiouspapaya on IG)   MATERIALS: Amour Crochet 2.75mm Hook C #3 Light Worsted Cotton Yarn (here, I’m using Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 which offers more structure than flimsy soft yarns). White A combination of any 2 contrast colors: Pastel Green Pastel Orange Lavender Coral-colored embroidery thread 6 mm x 8 mm Oval Safety Eyes Mini…