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Aurora Lights: Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Hello to you all! I’m Alex from With Alex and I’m a crochet and tunisian crochet designer. Today I am so excited to be back on the Clover Blog with a brand new crochet pattern! I am sharing my third character pattern from the Alex In Yarnder Land Series! Meet Aurora Lights, the water and air nymph! Aurora paints yarn in the river by day and on special nights she swims from her colorful water and up into the sky, swimming through the air and clouds to paint what we…
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Back to School Pattern: Crochet Pencil Plushie!
Crochet Pencil Plushie Pattern By Molly of Lou Loops Co. Have you started to think about “Back to School” yet? An oversized plushy pencil will put you in the spirit. This pattern works up quickly and makes a great gift for a special teacher. MATERIALS: Clover amour soft touch hook (9.00mm) Bernat Blanket Yarn (I’m using School Bus Yellow, Almond, Bubblegum, Licorice, and Mountain Mist) Scissors Clover Needle Set Poly-fil stuffing Clover Pattern Stitch Marker STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS: Chain (ch) Single crochet (sc) Decrease single crochet (dec) …
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Summer Soiree Shorts <3
Inspiration: As my name, The Crochet Faerie, suggests, I am heavily inspired by faeries and fantasy. I recently designed a lovely little Faerie Soiree Top, and really wanted a cute pair of shorts to wear with it, but also didn’t want the outfit to be purely crochet… As a fanatic of mixing mediums and fabrics, I took the same yarn & stitch used for my top and combined it with a light pair of already made shorts. The result: absolutely adorable magic! I can’t wait for you to give it…
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The Oh So Simple Scrunchie Knitting Pattern
Happy summer Clover crafters! Hannah here with a quick, beginner-friendly knitting pattern. I’m designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials), and this month I’ve brought you: The Oh So Simple Scrunchie Knitting Pattern. It’s the dog days of summer, and I know all my fellow crafters are torn with wanting to knit while also trying to find a way to stay cool (and make knits that will keep you cool as well). I was wrapping my hair up in a top knot the other day to…
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A Traveling MUST HAVE: Travel Tissue Holder
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I love to crochet projects that are quick and practical! This Travel Tissue Holder fits in your purse or bag and keeps your tissues together and handy. To make this project you’ll need to know the half double crochet stitch. By using 2 simple techniques with this basic stitch you can create great texture. And if you need some extra help with the techniques I’ve included a link to my video tutorial for this stitch pattern! Let’s…
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Beginner Knitting – Joining in the Round, 1×1 Ribbing and K2tog Decreases
Hi friends! Erin from CraftsEverywhere and today I’m adding to my beginner knitting series AND testing out the new PRO Takumi needles! This series shows the basics for learning how to knit and we’re covering some important things for making hats in this post. After swatches, hats are typically what most people start with when learning to knit. We will learn how to join in the round, knit 1×1 ribbing and make a basic decrease. I did all of this on the new needles and they are so easy to…
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Giant Star- Crochet Pattern
Happy 4th of July! These Giant Star statement pillows are fun and festive for the occasion. Time: (~2 hrs) ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS: Clover Amour Crochet Hook 10.00 mm or 8.00 mm hook -rt No 1057/NP *Note: I have been using the yarn brand below for several years and have noticed that the newer skeins of WHITE seem to be thinner. I typically use a 10.00 mm hook with this yarn brand. However, if you are noticing gaps in your work, I recommend sizing down to a size 8.00 mm hook. …
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Summer Mesh Shirt Dress- Crochet Pattern
Your Crochet Faerie is back with another tutorial, but with a twist. Before I evolved into my current craft, my primary artistry was up-cycling. Crochet pattern designing turned out to be a stronger calling, but I still love the process of combing crochet with other pieces. I hope to share this fun with you by starting a mini up-cycle series, full of simple projects for people who want to add a little something special to what is already in their wardrobe! Crafting a special piece out of something that might’ve…
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Blue: Man In the Moon Amigurumi
Hello to you all! I’m Alex, the crochet and tunisian crochet designer behind With Alex and I’m thrilled to be back on the Clover Blog today! I have another character for you all to meet from the Alex In Yarnder Land Series! Meet Blue, the man in the moon. Blue is the first person to see Alex when she enters Yarnder Land and he can not get her off of his mind. His job is to watch over Yarnder Land and help the lost find their way home. Blue also…
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Brown Trout Beanie- Knitting Pattern
Happy summer Makers! Hannah here with an extra special pattern this month–one created in partnership with my talented husband Mark Ollenburger, who also knits! We’re the designers, knitwear bloggers, and makers behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). One of the first complicated techniques I taught Mark when he learned how to knit was fair isle. He loved it so much that he wanted to create a pattern celebrating one of our favorite pastimes, fly fishing! Inspired by the colorful scales of one of our local river residents, the Brown Trout Beanie…
