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Magnolia Market Bag
Hi there, Erin from CraftsEverywhere here to show you how to make a fun market bag to take along with you and fill up with goodies! Now that things are starting to open back up, there will be markets and this quick bag is a great way to be cute AND eco-friendly. Win!
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DIY Raffia Flower Necklace
Happy summer! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. I am so excited to be back to show you a very simple, yet oh-so-fun fashion accessory that is perfect for summer. This raffia flower statement necklace is such a lightweight and vibrant addition to any outfit. Clover’s Flower Loom is the secret weapon for this whimsical statement necklace. The beauty with this DIY is that it is incredibly simple, and very customizable. You can choose any color palette your heart desires, and you can even…
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Notions Pouch
Hi everyone! It’s Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to bring you a super cute sewing pattern that’s perfect for carrying all your Clover notions. This pouch is about the size of your hand and functions as a cute coin purse or for stitch markers. This is a project for advanced beginners who can crochet in rounded corners. It can be made easily with scraps from your fabric stash .Finished Size • 4.5? wide, 4.5? tall, 0.5? deep Materials • 1/8 yard exterior main print fabric (linen…
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Watermelon Garland
Hi! I’m Molly, I’m a married mom of 4 littles living in the Chicago suburbs. I started crocheting when I was 17, and 17 years later I’m still going! In 2015 I opened an Etsy shop that became pretty successful over time. I mainly created and sold various newborn hats and props, and seasonal items. While I still dabble in that, my interests have evolved, and I’m now having tons of fun writing up patterns and creating content and tutorials on social media. Supplies: Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook I…
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Summer Garment Sewing!
Hello friends! I’m excited to be here today! I took a little sewing and blogging break as my son got married on our farm here in Tennessee and my husband and I spent 6 weeks doing all sorts of wedding prep things on our farm! For a month I literally didn’t sit down in my sewing studio… I think that has to be the longest stretch I’ve ever gone without sewing! When I made the double gauze quilt and blogged about it here, I kept thinking that I sure…
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Boho Mandala Necklace
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Boho Mandala Necklace project here on the Clover blog! I love to crochet jewelry and mandalas and this project features both! I created 2 versions (one large and one small) using a very similar stitch pattern and the same embellishments so that you can easily create the size that best suits your style. I’ll take you through each step of the project and you’ll even be able to watch a video…
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Popsicle Amigurumi
Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! I’m here to help you beat the heat this summer with this cool, cute and cuddly popsicle pattern. You can also find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version here. Supplies: Amour Crochet Hook 10mm- Art. No 1057 /NP Mini Patchworks Scissors – Art No. 493/CW Darning Needle – Art No. 3160 24mm safety eyes Poly-fill stuffing Bernat baby blanket yarn: Baby pink Coral blossom Buttercup Bernat blanket yarn: Sand Scrap of black (mouth) 2 scraps of white (blush) Abbreviations: (U.S. crochet terms) ch –…
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An Eternal Summer of Embroidery
Hello again! It’s Cheri from Tinkinstitches etsy designs and Tinkerellen Instagram land. I want to chat about my favorite thing: embroidery. There’s something I love about how well embroidery and summer go together. As soon as warm weather rolls around I pack a few pouches with projects I can bring along to the beach, swim lessons, park dates and even just to sit in the front yard on a quilt and chat with the neighbors. Embroidery is so versatile and portable because you need very little to start. Basically, a…
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Striped Summer Throw
Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here! I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…
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Do’s & Don’ts: Crochet for Beginners
Hi Everyone! I’m Ashley, the designer and maker behind The Loopy Lamb. I’m so excited to be invited back to the Clover blog to talk about some do’s and don’ts of crochet for beginners. Let’s start with some of the Do’s: DO learn the standard abbreviations for crochet stitches and techniques Learning these things up-front sets a foundation for you to expand your skillset and assists in understanding written patterns. Check out the Craft Yarn Council Website for a full listing of the standard abbreviations used in crochet. DO learn…