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    Giant Panda – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    Cuddle-sized giant panda?! Yes, please! Hey everyone, it’s Amy from curiouspapaya. Meet Ginger the Giant Panda! She was inspired by my favorite character as a kid, a flat panda called Tare Panda. She measures 14 in. x 13 in. [35.56 cm x 33.02 cm]. Here’s what you’ll need for this project:  *You can find the premium printable PDF of this pattern here. Thanks for supporting my designs!  ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS:  Clover Amour Crochet (10 mm) – Art. No 1057/NP Jumbo size 7 chenille yarn in black (170 g) and white (267…

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    Saguaro Cactus Mittens – Knitting Pattern

    As a kid, I did not like cactus. When I was 8-years old, I had an unfortunate meeting with a prickly pear cactus after we first moved to Arizona. Neither the cactus nor I came out unscathed. It wasn’t until I began getting into photography (and I learned to give all varieties of cacti their space) that I fell in love with this incredibly adaptive plant. A saguaro backlit by a colorful Arizona sunset is about as gorgeous as it gets in the Southwestern part of the United States. Their…

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    Bluff Trail Infinity Scarf and Cowl Crochet Pattern

    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 Bluff Trail Infinity Scarf and Cowl!   These chunky circle scarves will keep you warm all winter long! The design features a beautiful texture created with simple stitches that are worked in the round. The pieces are as easy to wear as they are to make.  The infinity scarf wraps twice around your neck and the cowl simply pops over your head and gathers…

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    Crochet Snow Globe Pattern

    This festive winter snow globe applique can be used to complete any of your crochet projects, as a standalone coaster, tiered tray decor, etc. Materials: Clover Crochet Amour Hook in size I (5.50 mm) – Art. No 1048/I Tapestry needle Scissors Bulky weight yarn or a medium weight yarn using 2 strands at the same time. I used a glacier blue, light gray, and twinkle white. Stitches: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc) half double crochet (hdc) double crochet (dc) slip stitch (ss) Using the glacier blue and working in a…

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    Jumbo Penguin Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a giant amigurumi penguin pattern! I know jumbo amigurumi have been super popular lately, and for good reason! They’re so huggable and so fun to make. Velvet takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it you’ll be flying along. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable PDF on Etsy here. This jumbo penguin is pillow sized and works as an adorable accent cushion for a child’s room or an eccentric…

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    Crochet Snowman Pattern

    Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! If you’re like me and think snowmen are cute, but don’t want to go out into the cold and snow to build one, then give my crochet snowman pattern a try! It works up quick, is super cute and you can stay warm and cozy while you make it! You can also find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version here.  Abbreviations (U.S. crochet terms) ch – chain sc – single crochet MR – magic ring sl st – slip stitch dec – crochet…

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    Easy Top-Down Unisex Beanie Crochet Pattern

    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 share a free crochet pattern to make my Easy Top-Down Unisex Beanie.  When I started to think about this design, I knew I wanted to create a simple top down beanie that could be easily customized so that makers like you can make a hat that helps you to express yourself.  This hat, as it’s name suggests is unisex and can work for everyone.  You see…

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    Snowman Pocket Scarf Crochet Pattern

    Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I love to crochet holiday projects this time of year and am excited to share this fun Snowman Pocket Scarf with you! This is a simple scarf to crochet using a two-row repeat for the main stitch consisting of chains and single crochet. The face details are created with easy stitches and small amounts of yarn from your stash.  Let’s get started!   Skill Level: Easy   Supplies: 1 skein medium weight acrylic yarn in red (Approximately 355…

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    Pom-Pom Garland Tutorial

    Hi there!  Today I have an easy no sew project that is quick enough to do before the holidays are over and simple enough that the kids can help too! I say this every time, but I always forget how much fun it is to make Pom-Pom’s with these easy to use Pom-Pom makers from Clover. I decided to make a little garland to add some charm to my home for the holidays but I can also imagine using reds and greens or making a Valentine’s one or red white…