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…

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”)…

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…

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…

Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! Happy National French Fry Day! I’m here to help you celebrate your love of fries with this adorable pattern! You can also find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version here.  Watch National French Fry Day Pattern Tutorial Abbreviations (U.S. crochet terms) ch – chain sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet dc – double crochet tc – triple crochet sl st – slip stitch BLO – crochet into the back loops only Materials Amour Crochet Hook N/P (10.0 mm) – Art.…

I love a good tote! I think that this pattern will be something that will help use up your extra yarn and I’m sure you’ll have many requests for more! I used this pattern as a crochet-a-long years ago and everyone had a blast making theirs! I loved seeing the varying colors that popped up and how they all turned out! I made my tote in a cotton, but feel free to use an acrylic (or any yarn, really) but something that can wash well after taking it to the…

  Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute American Heart pattern, just in time for Independence Day! This simple and sophisticated pattern is a cute depiction of the American Flag (you can also add French knots for the stars if you like), with blue on the left and red and white stripes on the right. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable PDF on Etsy here. Materials Clover Amour Crochet Hook D (3.25 mm) – Art. No 1042/D WeCrochet Brava Sport…