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    Donna Beanie – Crochet Pattern

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m happy to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Donna Beanie!   Cold weather is not letting up where I live, so a new, cozy hat in February will be a great pick-me-up to get through the rest of winter. The Donna Beanie features shell, ripple, and puff stitches on top of a stretchy, ribbed brim. You can make the slightly slouchy beanie in one solid color or try self-striping yarn to really…

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    Bluff Trail Infinity Scarf and Cowl Crochet Pattern

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m excited to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Bluff Trail Infinity Scarf and Cowl!   These chunky circle scarves will keep you warm all winter long! The design features a beautiful texture created with simple stitches that are worked in the round. The pieces are as easy to wear as they are to make.  The infinity scarf wraps twice around your neck and the cowl simply pops over your head and gathers…

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    Bluff Trail Mitts Crochet Pattern

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m happy to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Bluff Trail Mitts!   The Bluff Trail Mitts are cozy handwarmers that are perfect for texting and typing. They allow your fingers to move freely while keeping your hands and wrists warm. If you are looking for a last-minute gift, you will be able to make these in a hurry!  The mitts are a perfect match to the Bluff Trail Beanie, featured here on…

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    Bluff Trail Beanie

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m thrilled to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Bluff Trail Beanie! Beanie season is in full swing, and my maker friends are looking for quick hat designs to make for themselves and for gifts. Well, look no further! The Bluff Trail Beanie is made with top-down construction using basic crochet stitches and one skein of yarn. You’ll be able to make a bunch of them in no time at all! The fitted…

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    Diamond Dot Infinity Scarf

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m excited to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Diamond Dot Infinity Scarf! I love using geometric shapes in my designs, and the diamond might be my favorite. It’s not surprising that the raised dots in this scarf are forming little diamond shapes! The dots are made with simple cluster stitches and the rest of the scarf is just double crochet and single crochet. Such a fun and easy scarf to make!  …

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    Crochet Laptop Tote

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m excited to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Laptop Tote!   Whether you use your laptop for school, for work, or just for fun, you need a great bag to carry it in. The Laptop Tote will take you to school or the office in style! The sturdy tote has a beautiful texture, and the strap construction keeps the bag from stretching out even when it’s holding a heavy laptop. The strap…

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    Garden Party Bag

    Created by Kathy’s Crochet Closet www.kathyscrochetcloset.etsy.com Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I am so happy to be back on the Clover Blog today with a new crochet design: the Garden Party Bag! Whether they are vintage style or boho style, bags with wooden handles are new again! I have noticed lots of retro handbags this season and I was inspired to create a modern take on a vintage look with the Garden Party Bag. It’s the perfect bag for a special summer event or…

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    Summer Slice Drawstring Bag

    Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I am so excited to be on the Clover Blog today with a new crochet design: the Summer Slice Drawstring Bag!   I love drawstring bags. They are so practical to carry (especially in the summer), and so fun to make. And if they are cute and colorful, even better! The colors of this bag were inspired by the citrus colors of summer and the spike stitch stripes just seem to fade into each other. The simple drawstring doubles as…