• Blog,  Crafts,  DIY

    Embroidered Ornament- DIY

    Hey there, it’s Cheri from Tinkerellen and Tinkinstitches here to show you how to create an easy embroidered tree ornament to impress your friends this Christmas. These make great gifts for teachers, helpers, friends and even mailpersons. In fact, I may make one for our mail lady this week! The most fun part about this project is picking out a holiday fabric you love. I found this great Santa-themed green fabric from a local big box craft shop, but there are loads of fabrics you could pick up online or…

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    Colorful Pom-Pom Holiday Garland- DIY

    Happy December! Elizabeth here with Country Peony. It is officially Christmas here in the Country Peony Studio, and I am so excited to share a fun tutorial with you today. When I was planning for my Pink Christmas in the studio I wanted it to be full of whimsical moments that felt fun and inspirational. Today I am so excited to partner with Clover to bring you a tutorial that has those qualities: Colorful Pom-Pom Garland. Several years ago, I created a Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Tree using Clover’s incredible Pom-Pom…

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    Cutest Christmas Ornament- Craft Tutorial

    Hello friends!  I hope you had a really lovely Thanksgiving! I’ve been working on some fun Christmas crafts and this ornament ended up being such a fast and simple project I decided to share a little tutorial with all of you.   . Necessary Supplies . . Instructions Step One:  Start by cutting all your fabric pieces out.  You will need two pieces per tree.   You will also need to cut two from the fusible fleece interfacing.  Also cut twine to 11 inches long.  You will need one piece of twine…

  • Blog,  Sewing,  Sewing & Quilting

    Sunny Stocking HST Version- Sewing Tutorial

    Happy December! My name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another fun make, this time using one of my favorite holiday patterns from my friend Mary of Sunny Day Supply. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and although this month can bring a whole lot of stress and pressure of expectations, we can also take time to slow down and enjoy the little things and carve out quiet moments, which for me have included sewing simple things, reading books with my boys and snuggling, lots of…

  • Blog,  Knitting

    Christmas Stocking- Knitting Pattern

    Hi Makers! Hannah here from @bearsdenessentials. We are excited to bring you a festive pattern perfect for knitting up this holiday season. It’s dog-tested, and kid approved! The Bears Den Essentials Christmas Stocking pattern uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in two colors, Cranberry and Fisherman, and it celebrates the beautiful colors of the Christmas season. Knit from the cuff to the toe in the round, the heel of the stocking is constructed using the Wrap + Turn Short Rows method. An I-cord is used to create a…

  • Blog,  Crochet

    Ice Skate Amigurumi Ornament- Crochet Pattern

    Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute ornament pattern just in time for the Christmas season! This adorable mini skate has a real tongue, sole, and blade and is the perfect gift for the figure skater in your life! I love this pattern because it’s such a lifelike miniature, and the best part is that it’s practically a no sew! This pattern uses clever techniques like BLO and working back and forth to create all the elements, and is suitable for a confident…

  • Blog,  Crochet

    Mommy-and-Me Santa Hats- Crochet Pattern

    Few things are sweeter than these Mommy-and-me Santa hats! (except…maybe some delicious hot cocoa).  Hey everyone! It’s Amy from curiouspapaya. Inspired by my own little one (who’s suddenly feeling not-so-little next to her new baby brother), these sweet Santa hats are sure to keep your heads – and hearts warm.  Make these for the whole family in classic red or pastel pink – they’re sure to be a crowd favorite.  ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS:  TERMS:  NOTES:  *We will be working in joined rounds for the hat and a spiral for the pom…

  • Blog,  Crochet

    Sparkle Scallop Cowl- Crochet Pattern

    Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer, and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Sparkle Scallop Cowl project here on the Clover blog!  I enjoy crocheting textured stitches – there are so many to choose from!  This cowl project uses an alternating post stitch with double crochets and single crochets to create an eye-catching texture.  Cowls make great gifts because they work up fast and can be crocheted in one size for everyone! This stitch pattern works best with a color-changing yarn but you can…

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    Pom-Pom Gnome Ornament- DIY Tutorial

      It is officially the Holiday season! I love to be able to create handmade gifts for loved ones.These trendy little pom-pom gnomes are a quick project. When paired with a gift card, theymake for a really nice and thoughtful gift. Materials: Clover 45 mm pom-pom maker, empty toilet paper tube, cotton balls, scissors, hotglue, 2 colors of yarn, twine, and mini craft bells. 1. Cut your toilet paper tubes into 1-inch rounds.2. Using the yarn color you have chosen for your hat, trim it into 8-inch strips. You willneed…

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    Pumpkin Pie Garland- Crochet Pattern

        I LOVE pumpkin pie and am looking forward to having some this season.  Do you love it like me?  Yum! Hang this Pumpkin Pie Garland in your home this Thanksgiving to help everyone get into the mood for your feast and for being thankful! This project uses a small amount of gorgeous velvet yarn and very simple stitches.  To make the triangle shape we’ll use some special increases and if you need some help with those, not to worry! I’ve created a step-by-step video tutorial that you can…