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Tool School EXTRA CREDIT: Our Top 10 Clover Products!
Shannon & Jason are back at it to tell you about their TOP 10 MUST-HAVE Clover products right now! It’s that time again where we take a look at the top Clover tools in our studio, and believe us, we use a LOT of different tools. But how many of these tools actually do the job they claim to do? How many of them are just taking up valuable space in our studio (I’m looking at you Potholder Loom…)? We’ve put together our list of the Top 10 Clover tools…
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Happy International CHOCOLATE Day: Winter Gloves
Hi everyone, my name is Krista Ann (@explorewithknitsy on IG), and I’m excited to be back writing for Clover’s blog! No matter where in the world you travel to, I recommend that you always make it a point to try the local chocolate. Every country has their own flavor of this delicious cocoa treat! It is never advisable to eat chocolate while knitting, but if you are using a beautiful chocolatey brown colorway, you can probably get away with sneaking in a few bites! In celebration of International Chocolate Day,…
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Spell-Stitched Sleeves #upcycled
INSPIRATION: There’s something incredibly special about taking an old, forgotten piece and giving it a fresh lease on life through crochet. The magic of upcycling is whispering new stories into fabric that’s seen its fair share of adventures. What makes this project even more enchanting is the belief that we can infuse our creations with intention, just like practicing Reiki. With each stitch, we’re weaving a little bit of magic and personal energy into our work, making it a unique and heartfelt piece. I’m the Crochet Faerie, and I look…
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Curve Ruler with Mini Ruler
Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, ?We will explore the Curve Ruler with Mini Ruler. This package of rulers features two different rulers made expressly for marking curves plus a handy ½ inch wide mini ruler. The Curve Ruler with Mini Ruler set features clear rulers with clearly marked ¼” guidelines that are easy to read. The larger curved rulers also include a dotted 5/8” line especially for marking traditional seam allowances. The transparent nature of the Curve…
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The Little Engine That Could Fight Procrastination
Greetings Knitters! Hannah here, the designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). The temps may still be warm, but fall is quickly approaching. As we enter one of the busiest times of year with school back in session and the holidays barreling towards us, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and tempted to put things off. Well, today is national Fight Procrastination Day, and I’m here with a playful knitting pattern that I hope will inspire you face that urge to push off tasks on your…
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Butterfly Pendant Necklace!
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Butterfly Necklace project here on the Clover blog! I love butterflies and think they are so beautiful. I love to incorporate butterflies into my crochet projects and thought this one would make a great necklace since it uses basic crochet stitches and a small amount of cotton crochet thread. Let’s get started! Supplies: Cotton Crochet Thread – Size 3 – 1 ball 2.75 mm hook by Clover Tapestry needle Fabric Stiffener…
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Corn on the Cob Crochet Pattern *can be taken apart!* :)
Molly here from @louloopsco on IG!
Crochet food items just put a smile on my face. With it being Labor Day weekend, I think of BBQs, and when I think of BBQs, I think corn on the cob! This pattern is extra fun because it is worked as 2 different pieces: the husk and the corn cob. The corn can go in and out of the husk! This is the first of many different foods I’m gonna be creating in this food series, so let’s get started! MATERIALS:…
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Tool School EXTRA CREDIT: Universal Knitting Counter
Hey everyone! Shannon & Jason here, from @embracethecreativechaos on IG! Picture it: you’re at your local guild meeting, and one of your stitching friends is extolling the benefits of using a bowl of those candy-coated chocolate candies to count their rows and to keep track of their increases, decreases, and pattern repeats. Work a row, eat a candy. Crochet, knitting, and crunchy chocolate candies…perfection! But let’s be honest here –counting with a bowl of chocolates is like enlisting a mischievous squirrel who is just as likely to eat the evidence…
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Soft Waves Scarf!
Hi, I’m Novella of Novella Bobo Designs! I have been a self-taught crocheter since 1983, designing unofficially from the beginning but now writing my patterns to share with you! If you would like access to my patterns as my library grows you can access them here https://www.ravelry.com/designers/novella-jewell-bobo-novella-bobo-designs. This scarf is lightweight so it’s not too bulky. The stitch pattern resembles the soft weaves of the seaside and the tassels represent the beautiful saltwater as it leaves the shore on the way back into the sea. MATERIALS: Red Heart Super…
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Universal Knitting Counter
Universal Knitting Counter Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, ?We will explore the Universal Knitting Counter. Every experienced knitter is familiar with the need for a knitting counter for keeping track of their pattern. The Universal Knitting Counter is a new improvement to a traditional knitting counter design. The traditional knitting counter design features a barrel shaped counter that is slid onto the end of the knitting needle. This design works well but is intended for use with small…