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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…
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My Bella Shawl- Crochet Pattern
Hi friends! Elisa of Strings and Cuddles is here again for another crochet pattern! Woo hoo! I am so grateful to have friends in our yarn community who blessed me with their yarns. Their trust and support inspire me to continue creating beautiful pieces. One of these beautiful people who believe in me is my friend, Rena, from Rena’s Thread and Crafts. She has provided this gorgeous gradient yarn that I used to crochet my new shawl. Check out all the amazing yarn cakes she has in her shop. …
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Patriotic Sanitizer Cozy- Crochet Pattern
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing a patriotic crochet project here on the Clover blog! This project works up quickly and is super practical! All you need is a small amount of red, white and blue yarn to make this cute cozy. The stitch pattern is simple, too – a fun variation of the single crochet stitch that gives great texture and stability. Let’s get started! Skill Level: Easy Supplies: Size 3 (DK weight) Cotton…
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Summer Party Bag- Knitting Pattern
Everyone always needs a bag that is fun and functional! Knitters can use this colorful cotton bag to put a knitting project in, store small balls of leftover yarns, or as a shopping bag for a trip to the LYS. But you don’t have to be a knitter to actually use this bag! It makes a great gift for a special someone. This practical pouch can also be used at the farmers market, the beach (throw wet swimsuits in it after a day in the sun!), or to hold snacks for a…
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Lacy Summer Poncho- Crochet Pattern
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Lacy Summer Poncho project here on the Clover blog! This poncho uses a very simple open-work stitch pattern that works up quickly. All you need to know is how to crochet the chain, single crochet and double crochet. I love to wear summer ponchos over a basic tank top – they are flattering and cool. I used a pretty variegated cotton yarn that has a metallic sparkly thread in it so…
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Alex Amigurumi: Alex In Yarnder Land Series
Hello to you all! I’m Alex, the crochet and tunisian crochet designer behind With Alex and I’m so excited to be back on the Clover blog! Today I have a new amigurumi crochet pattern, the Alex In Yarnder Land Doll! Alex is absolutely adorable and so much fun to make! Introducing Alex In Yarnder Land! She is the first character that I’m sharing from a new series of amigurumi that I will be sharing throughout the year. Alex is a crochet designer that lives in a small, charming town with…
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Daisy Flower- Crochet Pattern
This extra chunky daisy pillow will make an amazing, unique, handmade gift for all the moms in your life this Mother’s Day! Personalize this pillow with your favorite color combinations. This pillow works up pretty quickly, and you can change the size of the pillow by downsizing your hooks and yarn. Materials: Clover amour soft touch hooks. I’m using a 15.00mm and a 9.00mm, Bernat Blanket Yarn – Extra (7). I used almost exactly one full skein (10.5 oz). If you are a loose crocheter, you may need a second…
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Mama Bear and Baby- Crochet Pattern
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mamas out there! Whether you’re a brand new mama or a seasoned one… a mama-to-be, or maybe a mama-figure to many – you are all so amazing. They say that “there is no love like a mother’s love” – and it’s true. Let’s celebrate our mamas and their amazing love with this Mama bear and baby. ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- PATTERN NOTES: *If you prefer to purchase the premium, printable PDF, you can find it on sale HERE for this week only. *Watch the video HERE.…
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Pretty Little Headband- Knitting Pattern
Making one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones is one of the best parts about being a knitter. Anyone that knows you well enough and knows your passion for the craft would be a welcome recipient for such a special present. The Pretty Little Headband is a really fun and fairly quick brioche project that will have you wanting to knit one out of every color under the Unicorn Tails rainbow! Brioche increases and decreases are required to make the pattern on this headband. If you know the basics of…
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Spring Awakening Shawl- Knitting Pattern
Happy Spring Knitters! Hannah here, the knitwear designer, blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials) with a lovely pattern that you can knit up in time for Mother’s Day. Knit with the lovely colors of Lion Brand’s Hue + Me Yarn, this shawl uses a combination of stockinette stitch and lacework to create a textured look without being too busy. I love spring in Montana because all of the colors and textures of the landscape start to re-emerge after a long winter of snow-covered vistas. As a big fan…
