Clover Needlecraft

Hi everyone! My name is Julie, from @handsofzeal on Instagram 🙂 Step into the boho-chic vibe of spring with our latest creation! Dive into the enchanting world of crochet and unveil a whimsical pattern for a charming plant hanger, guaranteed to add a touch of free-spirited allure to your space. If you’re a plant mom like me, this is the perfect project to add to your home!   MATERIALS: Amour Crochet Hook (5.0mm) Patchwork Scissors Tapestry Needle Wooden ring Worsted weight yarn in colors of your choice ABBREVIATIONS: ch: chain…

Hi everyone! My name is Amy Barickman, and I am a creative arts entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in the craft industry! I’ve always been inspired by all things vintage and has curated a personal collection of fabrics, quilts, notions, and sewing books and patterns. I’m very passionate about helping others find inspiration for handmade projects and to cultivate more joy in their everyday living through needle and thread! My designers and I have released over 1,000 patterns and published 80 books (you may know our book Vintage Notions!)…

Get ready to spread the love to your four-legged friend this Valentine’s season! Unleash the cuteness with our latest creation: a charming crochet dog bandana that adds a dash of romance to your pup’s wardrobe <3 Let’s get into this pup-tastic pattern!   NOTES: skill level: easy MATERIALS: Clover Amour Crochet Hook (5.5mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Clover Darning Needle Clover Stitch Markers poly-fil worsted weight yarn in red, pink, and white ABBREVIATIONS: ch: chain sl st: slip stitch st: stitch sts: stitches sc: single crochet sc2tog: single crochet 2 together…

Hey Clover family! My name is Duana from @duana_m_chandler and @duanastudio on IG, and today I’m sharing a vinyl red heart-shaped bag JUST in time for Valentine’s Day <3 This bag is easier to make than it might look, and you can even add a little charm to the straps and it’s ready to go out for the day or a night out. Let’s get started with this pretty purse!!   MATERIALS: Clover Rotary Cutter (45mm) Clover Wonder Clips 1 yard of vinyl fabric 1 yard of lining fabric matching thread…

Hello, it’s Duana with Duana Studio (@duana_m_chandler & @duanastudio) and it’s JEANuary and there’s no better way to celebrate it than sewing your own pair of jeans. I have had this Simplicity x MiMi G pattern in my pattern stash for about a year now and I thought it was time to finally make this pattern. It was a really easy pattern and it’s a great pattern for beginner sewists that want to try something new and level up their skills. Rather than sharing the detailed instructions for each step,…

Hi friends! Elisa here from Strings and Cuddles. I am so excited to be back again to share my new crochet pattern with you! It’s perfect for the frigid weather we’re having right now! Today’s pattern is called the Yesteryear Hat! This pattern has retro written all over it, from the design to the yarn colors. I usually have difficulty naming my patterns, but this one was different. I googled the synonym of retro, and one of the results was “of yesteryear,” which means last year or the recent past,…

Hi! I’m Amy Barickman, the author of the book Fabric Flowers, and I am so excited to share some of my ideas to make your own Yo-Yo Flower Bouquets! Everyone loves flowers, why not create a handmade gift of fabric flowers?! It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means it’s the perfect time for a heartfelt gift to celebrate the ones you love most. Using your favorite fabric scraps and buttons, these adorable little flowers are easy to create and can be transformed into a beautiful arrangement that will last much longer…

Perched on a shelf in our studio is a petite flower pot brimming with vintage crochet hooks and knitting needles and other assorted sewing and crafting tools that we’ve inherited over the years. Although they no longer serve a practical purpose, they hold an undeniable sentimental value that prompts us to keep them close. Amongst these crafty antiquities, there resides an impressively lengthy azure hook, constructed from an alloy that we cannot identify but that we are sure will be around long after all of us. The hook’s previous owner…