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Popsicle Amigurumi
Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! I’m here to help you beat the heat this summer with this cool, cute and cuddly popsicle pattern. You can also find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version here. Supplies: Amour Crochet Hook 10mm- Art. No 1057 /NP Mini Patchworks Scissors – Art No. 493/CW Darning Needle – Art No. 3160 24mm safety eyes Poly-fill stuffing Bernat baby blanket yarn: Baby pink Coral blossom Buttercup Bernat blanket yarn: Sand Scrap of black (mouth) 2 scraps of white (blush) Abbreviations: (U.S. crochet terms) ch –…
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An Eternal Summer of Embroidery
Hello again! It’s Cheri from Tinkinstitches etsy designs and Tinkerellen Instagram land. I want to chat about my favorite thing: embroidery. There’s something I love about how well embroidery and summer go together. As soon as warm weather rolls around I pack a few pouches with projects I can bring along to the beach, swim lessons, park dates and even just to sit in the front yard on a quilt and chat with the neighbors. Embroidery is so versatile and portable because you need very little to start. Basically, a…
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Striped Summer Throw
Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here! I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…
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Do’s & Don’ts: Crochet for Beginners
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 talk about some do’s and don’ts of crochet for beginners. Let’s start with some of the Do’s: DO learn the standard abbreviations for crochet stitches and techniques Learning these things up-front sets a foundation for you to expand your skillset and assists in understanding written patterns. Check out the Craft Yarn Council Website for a full listing of the standard abbreviations used in crochet. DO learn…
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Sewing a Sunglasses Case
Summer is only a couple weeks away! As we get ever closer to fun in the sun, a little prep work is needed to make summer ’21 the best one yet! I have a feeling that most of us will want to have as much outside time as possible this year, and with that comes sun protection. Everyone knows sunscreen is a staple for your bag, but don’t forget about your shades! To help you remember to pack them, why not whip up a quick and easy case to store…
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DIY Fabric Yo-Yo Earrings
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft Blogger behind Country Peony. It is so much fun to create custom projects that fit your style and taste. I especially love to create fun DIYs for my home, and for my wardrobe. Today I want to show you a very simple and custom DIY earring that is also a great beginner project. Today I would like to bring you a DIY Fabric Yo-Yo Earring using Clover’s wonderful “Quick” Yo-Yo Maker. These earrings are the sweetest complement to…
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Narwhal Amigurumi
Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute fluffy narwhal pattern with you just in time for beach season this summer. Jumbo velvet yarn has been all the rage lately, and being able to whip up a giant amigurumi in an hour or so is truly incredible. This pattern takes less than a skein of yarn of peach and white, and can be sized up and down if you don’t have velvet on hand. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted,…
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Make A Punch Needle Embroidery Frame
Since discovering Punch Needle Embroidery, I’ve always been interested in how to utilize it in unconventional ways. Sure, you can easily create beautiful wall art with it as your medium, but I always love to incorporate my fiberarts into everyday objects around the house that hold other purposes as well. That’s where the idea of a photo frame came in! The beauty of Punch Needle Embroidery lies in it’s simplicity, it is a great dip into embroidery for the absolute beginner. When you mix it with a useful project that you…
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Colorful Beach Tote
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Colorful Beach Tote project here on the Clover blog! I love to upcycle plastic bags and tablecloths, with the lazy days of summer coming up I thought this was the perfect project to make using Clover’s Size N/P 10mm crochet hook. You’ll see that it is a very simple project that uses an easy textured stitch and colorful recycled plastic. I’ll take you through each step of the project and you’ll…
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Spring Giveaway 2021
Have no fear, summer is almost here! To commemorate the spring season we are kicking off our Spring Giveaway! We have teamed up with some great companies to give two lucky winners a bundle filled with amazing supplies and tools! How to enter our Spring Giveaway: Just click this link and provide an email. Make sure to share with a friend because they may just share their prize with you! Bundles Bundle 1: Bundle 1 includes: Unicorn Fabric | Benartex Notions valued at over $150 | Clover Presencia America- 6…