• Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Marvelous Mandala Decoration

    Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing another mandala project here on the Clover blog! I love to create and crochet mandalas.  I love how there is a rhythm to mandalas as you crochet them and as you look at them. This one uses a variety of stitches to create the openwork lacy sections and the petal-like design details.  It is a large statement piece but if that’s not your style, don’t worry – I give you a variation…

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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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    Watermelon Amigurumi

    Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute watermelon pattern, just in time for National Watermelon Day!   This watermelon is super easy to make, despite the strange shape! If you can make a ball, then you can make this watermelon. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable PDF on Etsy here. This tiny watermelon slice works up quickly and is super cute! It fits snugly in the palm of your hand and can be customized to any other melon slice. This pattern…

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    Giant Kimbap

    Hey everyone, it’s Amy from curiouspapaya. I’m excited to share a favorite Korean childhood snack of mine – kimbap!    Kimbap is made of two different words in Korean – Kim– seaweed, and bap – rice. Some people might think kimbap is a type of sushi but they’re actually different. They may look similar but they actually originate from different countries. The way the rice is prepared is also different – kimbap rice is mixed with sesame oil and a touch of white sugar whereas sushi rice is prepared with rice…

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    Chonky Purr-maid Plush Pattern

    Hello friends! I’m Sarah, the crochet designer behind Fanatical Fibers. It is an absolute honor to share my new pattern with you on the Clover blog: The Chonky Purrmaid Plush! This amigurumi plush combines best of both worlds (cats and mermaids) in a way that is super cuddly and squishable. Materials: 187g / 136.4 yards Super Bulky Yarn for the tail (I used Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle in color “Planetary Purple Sparkle”) 187g / 136.4 yards Super Bulky yarn for the body/torso (I used Bernat Blanket in color “Orange Leaf”)…

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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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    Sunny Daze Shawl

    Hi! I’m Ali, the hands behind The Turtle Trunk. I’m excited to share a new, summer shawl pattern with you today! The Sunny Daze Shawl is a half hexagon shawl that is made up of double crochets and chains to give it a lacy fabric. It’s lightweight and airy, making it perfect for warm, sunny days. This pattern repeats itself so you can easily adjust the size of your shawl by continuing the repeat as much as you’d like! With its large and unique shape, this shawl can be made…