• Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    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)  …

  • Blog,  Sewing,  Sewing & Quilting

    How We Use It: Fabric Tube Maker!

    Hey all, it’s Shannon and Jason! We love a good sale. Shocking, right? Seriously, the only thing we like more than a good sale is a good sale at the fabric store. It only takes minutes to fill up a cart with colors and textures and patterns…oh my. Next time you’re sauntering up to the checkout stand with a few quilts worth of fabric on bolts, take a gander behind the counter and you might catch a glance at a pre-cut jelly roll. Yes! Clover has done the hard work…

  • Crafts,  General,  Knitting/Crochet

    Pattern Chart Marker Set

    Pattern Chart Marker Set Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, ?We will explore the Pattern Chart Marker Set. The Pattern Chart Marker Set features two different sizes of magnetized chart markers. The larger marker is sized to fit landscape-oriented letter size paper or large books. The smaller marker works perfectly for portrait-oriented pages.   Each marker features two sets of thin magnetic strips. To use the Pattern Chart Markers, simply open them and slide them onto the page you wish to…

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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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    Summer Essentials Bag :)

    Hello friends! A few weeks ago I was asked if I’d be interested in testing a bag pattern for a friend I’ve met through IG that lives in Finland! (Instagram is a crazy thing isn’t it?  I have a friend in Finland…)  I love her patterns that I’ve sewn with in the past so of course I said yes!  She sent me the pattern and I got right to work. I don’t have a tutorial for you, since this is a purchased pattern, and not one of my own.  However,…

  • Blog,  Knitting,  Knitting & Crochet

    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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    Ice Cream Cones! #yum

    Hey Clover squad, it’s Amy from @curiouspapaya here! Stay cool this summer with these yummy “create your own” ice cream cones.  ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–———-———-———-——- TERMS:  ch – chain flo – front loops only dc – double crochet dc inc – double crochet inc dec – (invisible) decrease hdc – half double crochet inc – increase sc – single crochet slst – slst st(s) – stitch(es) rnd(s) – round(s) [#] – stitch count (…) x # – repeat the instructions within the parentheses # of times PATTERN NOTES:  *You can substitute with any…

  • Blog,  DIY,  Sewing

    Mommy + Me Swimwear!

    Hello! I’m Duana from Duana Studio and I’m on vacation with my family! When I go on vacation, I love sewing swimsuits for my daughter and I, so I did just that! These swimsuits were super easy to make and took me just a few hours. We have beach day coming up and I am excited to wear it! I actually self-drafted our swimsuit patterns using old swimsuits and undergarments that we already have. Make sure to add a 3/8” seam allowance. Supplies: -Fabric (1/2 yard of swimwear fabric and…

  • General,  Knitting/Crochet

    Pro Takumi Knitting Needles

    Pro Takumi Circular Knitting Needles Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will be exploring Pro Takumi Circular Knitting Needles. Pro Takumi circular knitting needles are beautifully crafted from only the finest quality bamboo harvested from the premium portion of the stem, never the nodes. This attention to quality ensures perfectly smooth, straight, accurate needles. Pro Takumi circular knitting needles have the soft, warm hand feel that knitters love about bamboo needles. They feel wonderful to work with…