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    Lunar New Year Snake and Red Envelope *crochet pattern*

    Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! 2025 is the Year of the Snake which is the 6th animal of the Chinese zodiac. Snakes are associated with wisdom, elegance, charm, and transformation. People born in the year of the snake are said to be “intuitive, strategic, and intelligent.” It’s a custom to hand out red envelopes (hong-bao) filled with money on this holiday to wish others good fortune. To help celebrate the occasion, today’s free pattern will show you how to make both!    MATERIALS: Clover Amour Hook (2.75 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors…

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    Silver Thaw Beanie *crochet pattern*

    Happy new year everyone! Cheers to 2025! I hope everyone’s year is off to a fantastic start 🙂 Let’s begin this month with a brand new crochet design, made by me, Elisa from @stringsandcuddles on IG! Now that the cold winter months have arrived, there’s no better way to stay warm than with a stylish and comfortable headpiece. Allow me to present the Silver Thaw Beanie, my latest creation! The texture that the stitches have created fascinates me. They remind me of the snow and rain because they resemble embossed…

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    Christmas Star Pillow *crochet pattern*

    Christmas is quickly approaching! Are you prepared? Is your house decked out in all the festive and cheerful décor? Today, I would like to share another idea I came up with. It is a decorative accent pillow for your bedroom or living room. This design was inspired by my Parol Coaster, one of Clover’s latest blogs! If you haven’t already, click here to read the details of the coaster pattern. Without further ado, let’s get into the pillow pattern!   NOTES: Read the pattern carefully before starting. This pattern is…

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    Parol Coaster *crochet pattern*

    The holidays will be here soon! Adding some handmade items to our homes is a fun way to decorate, regardless of whether you’re celebrating the upcoming holidays. The Philippine holiday of Christmas served as my design’s inspiration. The Christmas season in my country begins in September. Christmas music starts to play as soon as September 1st arrives, and some people start planning their decorations. We have a popular Christmas decoration called a parol, or lantern. Traditionally, bamboo sticks and Japanese rice paper were used to make parol. Depending on the…

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    Tree Ornament: Granny Circle Baubles *free crochet pattern*

    Granny squares are a classic crochet design loved for their versatility. An equally popular “cousin” of the granny square is the granny circle! In this pattern, we’ll be creating charming baubles with this comforting design. They’re sure to elevate your festive home decor or be that special handmade gift. -Amy (@curiouspapaya)   MATERIALS: Clover Amour Hook (3.25 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Yarn Needle Ornaments (80 mm) After much experimentation, I’ve found that using an ornament as an insert (plastic or glass works fine) gives the most polished look. I tried lining…

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    Witch’s Brew Crochet Cauldron *no sewing required!*

    “A bit of spice and everything nice, the whisker of a cat, the tooth of a bat…”  POOF! You’ve just cast the spell for creating an adorable mini cauldron. Gather your ingredients! -Amy (@curiouspapaya)   MATERIALS:  #3 light worsted yarn any 2 colors of your choice (I chose black and neon green!) Clover Amour Hook (2.75 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Clover Stitch Markers Yarn Needle poly-fil stuffing Clover Pom-Pom Maker (optional) NOTES: Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Feel…

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    Frozen Berries Beanie *crochet pattern*

    Hi all! Elisa here from @stringsandcuddles on IG 🙂 Are you ready for the upcoming colder weather? Do you know what happens when the temperature gradually drops? The time for beanies and sweaters is almost here! I’m thrilled to present my most recent design for the next season. You will undoubtedly feel cozier and warmer with this accessory! Introducing the Frozen Berries Beanie! It is a must-have piece for your fall and winter outfit. It’s simple to work up this textured puffy beanie. Mix and match your favorite colors to…

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    Tomato Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern

    Here’s something nostalgic for all of our fiber arts enthusiasts – a tomato pin cushion! In my childhood home, we kept ours in the sewing box (which was, of course,  an empty blue Danish cookie tin). Turn this pin cushion into a cuddle-sized cushion with the pattern mods below. Enjoy this pattern! -Amy (curiouspapaya) MATERIALS:  Giant Tomato – 10 in. x 9 in. [~25 cm x 23 cm] #7 jumbo yarn – Sweet Snuggles 1 skein of Red – 8.5 oz [~241 g] Note: (prepare 2 skeins to be safe)…

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    Gratitude Table Mat

    Hi there, pumpkin! Yes, another pumpkin season is quickly approaching! What better way to get started with your September than by using the gorgeous hues of this spectacular season to create a lovely project! This project is perfect for you if you enjoy making your own fall decorations! Allow me to present the Gratitude Table Mat. This oval-shaped home accent will undoubtedly give your place a wonderful atmosphere. The best thing about this piece is that you can alter the pattern to represent the fruit or vegetable of your choice…

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    Lined Paper Tote Bag *crochet pattern*

    Back-to-school season is already upon us! This lined paper tote is an adorable accessory for our teacher fashionistas. I’m excited to share this pattern with you! -Amy (curiouspapaya)   MATERIALS:  Clover Amour Crochet Hook (3.25 mm) Patchwork Scissors Stitch Markers Yarn Needle UHU glue 2 ft x 2 ft of fabric lining (optional) sewing thread and a needle OR you can use Heat n’ Bond and an iron to secure the liner onto the inside of the tote bag #4 medium worsted yarn 1 skein of White 1 skein of…