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Beginner Knitting – Casting On, Knit, and Purl Stitches
Do you want to learn to knit? Have you tried before and it didn’t work or maybe you don’t have time or can’t find the right tutorial that makes everything click? Today I’m going to show you how to do the basics to get started knitting. I learned to crochet about 5 years before I learned to knit so I found it very difficult at first. I tried multiple times and got really frustrated. I finally got the right needles and video to make things click and here I am!…
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Winter Stars Cowl- Knitting Pattern
When the weather turns cold, the first accessory I reach for is a warm and cozy cowl. A cowl that can be pulled up over my ears and keep me toasty when the wind howls. Working in fair isle with chunky yarn is a great way to strengthen the warmth of a project. The floats on the inside add a second layer of fabric to your garment. The extra layer of fabric helps keep wind out and heat in, which is very much needed if you live in a cold…
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Mini Needle Case- Crochet Tutorial
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer, and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I love to crochet projects that are quick and practical! Today I’ll be sharing a small project that can make for a perfect gift this season – the Mini Needle Case. Crafters can use it to store their sewing needles safely and other little notions – such as stitch markers, yarn needles, needle threaders, etc. This project uses basic crochet stitches and simple sewing techniques with a small amount of yarn. You can make it in any color…
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Christmas Stocking- Knitting Pattern
Hi Makers! Hannah here from @bearsdenessentials. We are excited to bring you a festive pattern perfect for knitting up this holiday season. It’s dog-tested, and kid approved! The Bears Den Essentials Christmas Stocking pattern uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in two colors, Cranberry and Fisherman, and it celebrates the beautiful colors of the Christmas season. Knit from the cuff to the toe in the round, the heel of the stocking is constructed using the Wrap + Turn Short Rows method. An I-cord is used to create a…
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Ice Skate Amigurumi Ornament- Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute ornament pattern just in time for the Christmas season! This adorable mini skate has a real tongue, sole, and blade and is the perfect gift for the figure skater in your life! I love this pattern because it’s such a lifelike miniature, and the best part is that it’s practically a no sew! This pattern uses clever techniques like BLO and working back and forth to create all the elements, and is suitable for a confident…
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Mommy-and-Me Santa Hats- Crochet Pattern
Few things are sweeter than these Mommy-and-me Santa hats! (except…maybe some delicious hot cocoa). Hey everyone! It’s Amy from curiouspapaya. Inspired by my own little one (who’s suddenly feeling not-so-little next to her new baby brother), these sweet Santa hats are sure to keep your heads – and hearts warm. Make these for the whole family in classic red or pastel pink – they’re sure to be a crowd favorite. ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS: TERMS: NOTES: *We will be working in joined rounds for the hat and a spiral for the pom…
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Sparkle Scallop Cowl- Crochet Pattern
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer, and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Sparkle Scallop Cowl project here on the Clover blog! I enjoy crocheting textured stitches – there are so many to choose from! This cowl project uses an alternating post stitch with double crochets and single crochets to create an eye-catching texture. Cowls make great gifts because they work up fast and can be crocheted in one size for everyone! This stitch pattern works best with a color-changing yarn but you can…
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Pumpkin Pie Garland- Crochet Pattern
I LOVE pumpkin pie and am looking forward to having some this season. Do you love it like me? Yum! Hang this Pumpkin Pie Garland in your home this Thanksgiving to help everyone get into the mood for your feast and for being thankful! This project uses a small amount of gorgeous velvet yarn and very simple stitches. To make the triangle shape we’ll use some special increases and if you need some help with those, not to worry! I’ve created a step-by-step video tutorial that you can…
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Possibly Pumpkins Head Scarf – Crochet Pattern
Hey hey! It’s Laura from LCK Crochet and I am here to serve up a Halloween-inspired headscarf crochet pattern! Possibly Pumpkins is your go-to fall accessory that is cute, simple, and works up so quickly!Follow the suggested colors for the perfect pumpkin patch look. Materials– Clover Amour Crochet Hook 7 –Art No. 1046/7– #3 DK or light-weight #4 yarn (3 colors)COLOR A: Bernat Softee Cotton – Feathered GrayCOLOR B: We Are Knitters Pima Cotton – KhakiCOLOR C: We are Knitters Pima Cotton – Copper– Scissors– Clover Darning Needle Set- Art…
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Land and Sea Shawl – Crochet Pattern
Hi friends! I’m Elisa from Strings and Cuddles and I’m here again to share with you a new crochet pattern! Today, I am going to contribute a shawl pattern that I named, Land and Sea Shawl! The truth is, my husband gave me that name as I suck at naming patterns! He based it on the gradient colors of the yarn I used that I got from Rena’s Thread and Crafts (Dreamers Yarn). When it comes to designing and crocheting shawls, my go-to yarn is the fingering (1) weight! Yes,…
