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Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern!
Materials: Any yarn (I used Mighty Stitch Bulky Yarn from WeCrochet) Amour Crochet Hook K (6.5mm) – Art. No 1053/K Jumbo Tapestry Needles (Bent Point) – Art. No 219 Quick Locking Stitch Markers (Medium) – Art. No 3031 Gauge: This pattern doesn’t have a gauge! You can use absolutely any yarn and any hook. This makes it a great stash buster project! Pattern Notes: This pattern is written from the two up. Instructions to customize the leg length are included in pattern The starting chain does not count as a…
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Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial
Foundation paper piecing (FPP) is a technique that is used mainly for two reasons. Either to piece shapes that don’t lend themselves well to traditional piecing, such as odd angles, or for very precise piecing, particularly when using many small pieces. There are a few different ways to use the paper foundations, but I’ll be covering the basic one here where the fabric is stitched directly to the paper, and the paper torn off at the end. Let’s cover a few basics first: – FPP templates look a little different…
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DIY Whimsical Felt Christmas Ornaments
Hello everyone! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Today I have a really sweet and charming Christmas craft for you! My favorite Christmas decorations are ones that are full of color, whimsy, and charm. Today’s project checks all of those boxes with these DIY Whimsical Felt Christmas Ornaments. I love how these charming felt ornaments turned out and I love that you can customize them to whatever shape, color, and style you want! I’ve always loved the whimsical and sweet look of felt, but…
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Boho Bedroom Redo
Hello friends! I’m so excited to share a project with you today that my 13 year old grand-daughter, Jillian, and I have been working on for the last few months! In the summer she told me that her parents had given her permission to re-do her bedroom into a Boho themed room and she was so excited. As she began to tell me what her vision was for her bedroom I got really excited for her and thought maybe I could help her out a bit by sewing some pillows,…
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The Eleventh-Hour Crochet Blanket
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 teach you all how to do make the Eleventh-Hour Crochet Blanket! The holiday season is upon us and many of us are working tirelessly to create handmade gifts for our loved ones. If you’re organized, you may be ahead of schedule and calmly working through your planned projects without a care in the world. But many of us (* ahem* me) have taken on too much…
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Crochet Penguin Ornament + Gift Card Holder
Hello! I’m Amanda from Loops and Love Crochet I am so excited to be sharing my latest design with you today! This Ragdoll Penguin pattern is such a fun project that works up quickly and turns out super cute. I’ve also included options to personalize your penguin with accessories, make it into an ornament, and even add a little pocket on the back for a gift card or small treat! These penguins are perfect to work up gifts for everyone on your list, or you can make them for your…
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Snow Happy Scarf: Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Hello everyone! I’m Alex, the crochet designer behind With Alex and I’m so happy to be back on the Clover blog to share my newest tunisian crochet design, the Snow Happy Scarf! It’s super warm, super big, super cozy and I hope you super love it! The Snow Happy Scarf is a unisex design perfect for anyone that loves snow and it’s sure to bring a smile to any snow lover receiving this as a gift. I love the blues that I used for this sample but I think it…
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Sew a Drop Shoulder Cardigan from a Blanket!
Each culture has objects that become unanimous with it. Growing up, I was always surrounded by many items I believe would fall into the “Mexicana” category. Whether it was foods like my favorite empanadas or art like Talavera tiles, these things were ever-present. One such item that always seemed to be everywhere I turned was the humble Falsa Blanket. These blankets are traditional Mexican woven blankets that are often made of recycled cotton and acrylics. Like many Mexican families, we have a handful of these blankets laying around. With the…
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Christmas Gift Bag Sewing Tutorial
Hello Friends! Are you ready to do some super fun Christmas gift sewing? I’ve got such a great tutorial for you today on how to sew a very quick draw string bag that can be used as a gift bag for those perfect little treasures! The bag itself is a great gift! These are so easy to sew that you can honestly make one in less than 30 minutes, especially if you make them in an assembly line! Even if you are a beginner sewist, you can make these bags!…
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Knit Santa Hat Pattern
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to show your holiday cheer than with a knit Santa Hat! This time of year can get stressful and it’s no secret that lots of people wait until the last minute to start working on their handmade gifts (like me)… Since it’s getting into crunch time for gifts and market prep for my makers, I made up this easy knit pattern to help you tackle your gift list and get everyone into the holiday spirit. It’s a…