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Silk Threads
What is it? – China, circa 3600 BC. That’s where it all started. A young Chinese empress expressed a desire for a luxurious new fiber and silk was the result. Threads of different types had been around for many years but this was different. In fact, silk was very different. It had a texture and luster that set it way apart from anything else. It rapidly became the luxury fiber distributed only among the powerful and wealthy. But the appeal was too great to keep under wraps and its use…
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Scissors
What is it? – Scissors. It’s hard to imagine doing anything in sewing, knitting or crafts without them. They are, in fact, one of the most common tools used universally by us humans. They were even carried by Apollo 12 astronauts on the surface of the moon. The earliest known scissors appeared in Mesopotamia 3,000 to 4,000 years ago and were a “spring style” scissor similar to the nippers we use today. The more familiar style scissors where the blades are pivoted at a point between the tips and handles…
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Wonder Knitter
What is it? – As children, most of us can remember having an old wooden spool with four rounded metal pegs protruding from one end. By threading yarn up through the center and then wrapping the yarn around the pegs we could maneuver bottom loops over top loops. As a result we were able to form some very cool woven strands or, as known to some, i-cords. The resulting knitted braids, or i-cords, were very attractive and actually had many applications. These cords were used as fashion accessories and embellishments,…
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“French”ship Bracelets for Best Friends Day
In only a few minutes you can make your best friend a “French”ship bracelet with Clover’s French Knitter.
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15 Minute Bohemian Necklace
It’s Summertime, which means beach parties, bbqs…and bohemian baubles! Flip through this season’s catalogues —
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Tool School: Pom Pom Makers
What is it? – Think of the stereotypical ski hat and you’ll realize that it just wouldn’t be complete without a pom-pom on the pointy tip.
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Clover at Quilt Market Spring
Clover staff traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend the annual Spring Quilt Market hosted by Quilts, Inc from May 20-22nd.
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It’s #NationalDonutDay
To honor National Donut Day we are providing you with the pattern to create your own donut. All you need to get started is your Clover Amour Crochet Hook and some yarn.
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In Circles Tote
Summer prep has me running in circles which perhaps, is why I’ve been drawn to knitting them so much lately.
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Maypole Scarflette
Summer’s almost here which means night-night time for heavy wool. That doesn’t mean, however that those large hooks have to hibernate, too.