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Lara Lady Bug- Crochet Pattern Tutorial
Hi Everyone! I’m Ashley, the designer and maker behind The Loopy Lamb. I’m so excited to be invited back to the Clover blog to share a free crochet pattern to make my Lara Ladybug This project is beginner-friendly and is a fun, quick project to get us in the mood for spring (it’s on its way – I promise!). The body of the ladybug is crocheted in a single piece and then we’ll proceed to crochet the head, legs and spots. Although the pattern recommends that you make 8…
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Shamrock Plushie Tutorial For St. Patty’s Day- Crochet Pattern
Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with my crochet shamrock pattern! It works up quickly and could be made in a variety of sizes just by switching up the yarn and hook size. You can also find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version here. (etsy.com/shop/marysyarnbasket) Abbreviations (U.S. crochet terms) ch – chain sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet dc – double crochet MR – magic ring sl st – slip stitch () – stitches with-in parenthesis are worked…
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Unicorn Baby Lovey – Crochet Pattern
Hi! It’s Kylee from Okie Girl Bling n Things. I”m a crochet designer and blogger. I was so excited when Clover asked me to do a collaboration withthem! I decided to make this super cute, Unicorn Baby Lovey. I absolutely love bright colors and thought it would be perfect to incorporate them into a colorful little lovey. I’ve always enjoyed making baby items and this lovey was so fun to create! I quickly decided to use these fun and bright colors, but you could even usemore pastel colors or even…
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Make a Chic Raffia Flower Brooch with the Hana-Ami Loom!
Though I tend to work mostly on large-scale fiber arts projects, sometimes I’m just not in the mood to work for hours at a time and see little progress. It’s in times like that where I look for a super quick and easy project to get my mind off whatever else I’m working on at the moment. After only an hour at most, I can have a whole new piece to take away and feel accomplished with! These projects, for me, are just as important as the larger ones. They…
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Punch Needle Wall Art Tutorial
The punch needle trend has exploded the fiber arts market and as always Clover has created an innovative tool to help us craft in an efficient way. Introducing Clover’s New Punch Needle Tool and Punch Needle Hoop! I had the wonderful opportunity to test these tools out before they hit the market and I must say that they have the “Clover” touch! Clover’s punch needle is beyond easy to adjust and I’m absolutely in love with the leg attachments for the punch needle hoop. If you’ve tried…
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Double Brim Tunisian Beanie – Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Hello all! I’m Alex, the crochet and tunisian crochet designer behind With Alex, and I’m so excited to be back on the Clover Blog! Today I’m sharing my newest tunisian crochet design, the Double Brim Tunisian Beanie and I hope you all love it as much as I do! The Double Brim Tunisian Beanie was inspired by the beautiful and extra warm beanies made on knitting machines. I’ve seen so many versions of this beanie that I needed to make my own version in tunisian crochet with my favorite stitch,…
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I’ve Been Framed – Embroidery Tutorial
Hey everyone! Cheri here from Tinkerellen (Instagram)/Tinkinstitches (Etsy) embroidery land. I’m here today to share with you a simple hack for displaying your handmade art. Whether you’ve quilted a mini patchwork block, cross stitched a whimsical holiday scene or embroidered a heartfelt saying, I have a classic way to show them all off. Ta Da! Yes, I know, simple, right? It is, and it’s going to look great. First thing you need is to either measure the piece you already have and shop for a frame OR you can go…
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Quilted Heating Pad Cover Tutorial
Hello friends! I know it’s February and is still a couple months until Mother’s Day but I’ve already been sewing for my mother, my sister, my daughters, and my girlfriends! If I had to guess I would say that just about every female uses a heating pad am I right? And a Quilted Heated Pad Cover makes the heating pad not only beautiful but super comfy as well! I’ve written a tutorial for you that breaks it down into simple steps so you can easily make one. By Mother’s…
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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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DIY Colorful and Cozy Yarn Coasters
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft Blogger behind Country Peony. Are you ready for a whimsical and cozy DIY? Then you will enjoy today’s DIY featuring Clover’s Mini Weaving Loom. Today’s DIY features colorful and cozy yarn coasters that are the perfect complement to brighten your winter decor. The art of weaving has always fascinated me. Even though it dates back almost 12,000 years ago, weaving has recently become more popular since the introduction of woven wall hangings and textural decor pieces gracing home decor…