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Everyday Essentials: Tunisian Crochet
Create some everyday essentials with Clover’s Tunisian Crochet hooks. Tunisian crochet is a technique that combines knitting and crochet for a unique look and texture. One double-ended crochet hook and two yarn colors is all you need to get started. When working in the round you create a tube so you can cover any container or jar. Fran Ortmeyer, Clover’s Demonstrator and Communication Director, has created these “Everyday Essentials” items to get you started on this quick and easy style of crochet. A coffee cozy is a great Father’s…
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Gifts for Dads and Grads
Gifts for Dads and Grads Pillowcase for the grads. The Clover team just returned from the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee. As always, it was great to see all the gorgeous beaded inspiration. Now that the crew is back, we’ve been working on some DIY gifts for dads and grads. Sewing a pillowcase with inspiring words is a great simple and quick gift. This is a great beginner project and doesn’t take much sewing to create. For more DIY inspiration, check out Clover on Pinterest. Gifts for Dads and…
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Shale Lace Scarf by Designer/Teacher Fran Ortmeyer
Clover is excited about Amour Steel Crochet Hooks. Crocheting with beads has never been more comfortable! Clover has created our Amour handles to be ergonomic and smooth on the hands making your creative process with comfort and precision. Our Amour also come with a convenient steel cap to keep those pointy ends from stabbing the inside of your bag! We love Amour here at Clover…I guess thats why it’s called “Amour” because your hands will fall in love with them. Download our elegant project below using our Amour Steel Crochet…
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New Bead Loom Inspiration
New Bead Loom Inspiration Carol Porter brings you Kenyan inspired jewelry using Miyuki and Kazuri Beads. Kenyan Inspired Beaded Jewelry We still have a bead inspiration giveaway taking place, see the link below for details: To get you started on your beaded projects, we’re giving away a prize package of : Bead Weaving on a Loom By Fran Ortmeyer & Carol C. Porter Making Jewelry with a French Knitter By Carol C. Porter French Knitter How to Enter: Leave a blog post telling us what your favorite Clover beading tool…
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French Knitter Jewelry
Create extraordinary jewelry with Clover’s French Knitter! The tool itself comes with 3 interchangeable peg heads and a hook for stitching. Different types of materials can be used such as yarns, nylons, wire, satin cord and more. Watch the video tutorial on how to use our French Knitter. We also want to get you started on your way to create beautiful one of a kind jewelry, check out our bead inspiration giveaway: To get you started on your beaded projects, we’re giving away a prize package of : Bead Weaving…
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Bead Loom Project: Panda Bear Pendant
Bead Loom Project and Giveaway! Clover Needlecraft is headed to the Bead & Button show June 6-9th. The Clover team has beads, beads, beads on our minds. Stay tuned as we discuss the beading products Clover has to offer. Create gorgeous beaded jewelry and accessories with Clover’s Bead Loom. The loom itself is easy to set up with detailed step by step instructions included in the packaging. This Panda Bear pendant is the perfect beginner project, the continuous warp method is used. Toho Treasure size 11/0 beads were used to…
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Press Perfect Giveaway…there’s still time to enter!
There’s still time to enter the Press Perfect giveaway! We want to know what your must have Clover sewing notion is. I know for some of you it was difficult to choose just one, from Wonder Clips to Rotary Cutters and everything in between we love to hear what your must have Clover tools are. Share an image of your must have Clover sewing notion using #cloverfan for a chance to win! Get additional entries by using the rafflecopter link below: PRESS PERFECT GIVEAWAY Prize Package: 1 lucky winner will get…
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Press Perfect Giveaway
What is your must have Clover sewing notion? Tell us for a chance to win some pressing essentials. Clover’s Press Perfect 10 piece collection is an innovative line of must have tools for any sewing room. Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs teamed up with Clover to create the “new basics” for any pressing station. Share an image of your must have Clover sewing notion using #cloverfan for a chance to win! Get additional entries by using the rafflecopter link below: PRESS PERFECT GIVEAWAY Prize Package: 1 lucky winner will…
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Crochet a Bear Beanie
Crochet a Bear Beanie with Clover’s Amour Crochet Hooks. The elastomer rubber handles are designed for comfortable stress free manipulation and reduced fatigue. Allowing you to crochet for longer periods of time. Crochet Beanie Pattern Size: Teen (21.5″ head circumference) Materials: Medium Weight Yarn in Green and Blue Art. No. 1047/H (5mm), US Size H Art No. 340 Chibi Jumbo Darning Needle Art No. 353 Locking Stitch Marker to mark your rounds Crochet terms used: sl st: Slip Stitch ch: Chain hdc: Half Double Crochet sc: Single Crochet dec:…
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Weaving Sticks Monsters
Weaving Sticks Monsters It’s no surprise that the Weaving Sticks continue to receive positive response. There are so many things you can make with them and they’re easy to set up and use which makes them perfect for children. You can create scarves, belts, headbands, purses, and more! We have another easy beginner project idea to get you started on your way. Supplies: Weaving Sticks Art. 8440 Yarn (Medium Weight) Wiggly Eyes Felt Felt Glue Instructions: Use 5 thin weaving sticks Cut 5 lengths of yarn each 1yd, thread each Weaving…