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Giant Panda – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Cuddle-sized giant panda?! Yes, please! Hey everyone, it’s Amy from curiouspapaya. Meet Ginger the Giant Panda! She was inspired by my favorite character as a kid, a flat panda called Tare Panda. She measures 14 in. x 13 in. [35.56 cm x 33.02 cm]. Here’s what you’ll need for this project: *You can find the premium printable PDF of this pattern here. Thanks for supporting my designs! ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS: Clover Amour Crochet (10 mm) – Art. No 1057/NP Jumbo size 7 chenille yarn in black (170 g) and white (267…
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Saguaro Cactus Mittens – Knitting Pattern
As a kid, I did not like cactus. When I was 8-years old, I had an unfortunate meeting with a prickly pear cactus after we first moved to Arizona. Neither the cactus nor I came out unscathed. It wasn’t until I began getting into photography (and I learned to give all varieties of cacti their space) that I fell in love with this incredibly adaptive plant. A saguaro backlit by a colorful Arizona sunset is about as gorgeous as it gets in the Southwestern part of the United States. Their…
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Lazy Daisy Canvas Shoes – Embroidery Tutorial
Hi Clover Family, It’s Danielle, the Designer and Craft Blogger behind Sprinklesofzeal! I want to wish you and your family a happy new year! I hope that 2022 is full of peace and a bucket load of creativity. This month, I will be sharing how to create hand-embroidered shoes using the lazy daisy embroidery stitch. Stitching on shoes can be somewhat intimidating, but this tutorial will guide you step-by-step throughout the process. I like that the lazy daisy stitch isn’t overly complicated and it can be used to upcycle clothing. So,…
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Bluff Trail Infinity Scarf and Cowl Crochet Pattern
Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I’m excited to be back on the Clover Blog with a new crochet project: the Bluff Trail Infinity Scarf and Cowl! These chunky circle scarves will keep you warm all winter long! The design features a beautiful texture created with simple stitches that are worked in the round. The pieces are as easy to wear as they are to make. The infinity scarf wraps twice around your neck and the cowl simply pops over your head and gathers…
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DIY Fat Quarter Dog Bandana
Hi friends! Today we have a fun and easy make to use up the fat quarters we’ve all been hoarding, I mean saving for years and years. Dog bandanas are a fun way to show off your favorite pets personality as well as coordinate for pictures and events or holidays. Make just one or go all out and sew up several at a time to share with all your favorite dogs! What you will need: One fat quarter of fabric (or a square of 18×18 inch fabric) Cutting Mat – Art.…
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Crochet Snow Globe Pattern
This festive winter snow globe applique can be used to complete any of your crochet projects, as a standalone coaster, tiered tray decor, etc. Materials: Clover Crochet Amour Hook in size I (5.50 mm) – Art. No 1048/I Tapestry needle Scissors Bulky weight yarn or a medium weight yarn using 2 strands at the same time. I used a glacier blue, light gray, and twinkle white. Stitches: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc) half double crochet (hdc) double crochet (dc) slip stitch (ss) Using the glacier blue and working in a…
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Jumbo Penguin Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a giant amigurumi penguin pattern! I know jumbo amigurumi have been super popular lately, and for good reason! They’re so huggable and so fun to make. Velvet takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it you’ll be flying along. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable PDF on Etsy here. This jumbo penguin is pillow sized and works as an adorable accent cushion for a child’s room or an eccentric…
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Ironing Board Cover Sewing Tutorial
Happy New Year friends! I’ve made it a goal for this year to do some freshening up around my house and there is one thing that has been driving me absolutely crazy. I’m wondering how many of you are like me… your ironing board cover is gross and so you go looking for just the right cute new cover to buy? And there is nothing there that is even remotely appealing? I decided it was time to make a new one and write a tutorial for all of…
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DIY Heart Fabric Yo-Yo Garland
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft Blogger behind Country Peony. Valentine’s Day is almost here and when I think of Valentine’s Day decorations I think of handmade charm with sweet details. I am so excited to partner with Clover today to bring you a project with those charming and sweet details. Today I used Clover’s “Quick” Yo-Yo Maker in the Heart shape to create a sweet heart garland for Valentine’s Day! And I can’t wait to show you how to make your own. Like most…
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Falling Leaves Headband Crochet Pattern
Materials: Amour Crochet Hook – Art. No 1047/H 70 yards Category 4 yarn Lion Brand Yarns Heartland (color Mount Rainier) Jumbo Tapestry Needles (Bent Point) – Art. No 219 Scissors Difficulty level: intermediate Size: 23” x 3.5” Gauge: 14 sts x 8 rows of 4” x 4 ” of dc sts Notes: This pattern is written in American Standard Terms. Each sc row is worked on the wrong side (WS). The pattern is worked in multiples of 5 sts. To change the width add or remove multiples of 5 sts…
