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    Crochet Sunflower Applique Pattern

    Materials: Amour Crochet Hook I (5.5mm) – Art. No 1048/I for the sunflower on the left (approximately 4 inches) Amour Crochet Hook G (4.0mm) – Art. No 1045/G for the one on the right (approximately 3.5 inches)  Medium weight yarn in brown and golden yellow (optional green if making leaves as well) Scissors Tapestry needle Stitches and Abbreviations: Chain (ch) Chain 2 (ch2) Single Crochet (sc) Double Crochet (dc) Slip Stitch (ss) Sunflower Working in a round: Round 1: Using brown yarn, make a magic circle or ch2. In the…

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    No-Hassle Triangle Gauge

    No Hassles Triangle Gauge with instructor Steve Butler What is it? – We’ve all been there, right? We’re in our favorite quilt shop and as usual, we see some amazing quilts. Flying Geese, Drunkard’s Path, School House, Log Cabin, Dresden Plate, Double Wedding Ring, Bear Paw, Half Square, Mariner’s Compass, it goes on and on. Talk about inspiration! Or maybe you’ve envisioned something original. In either case we’ve been bitten by the creative bug. An hour later we’re on the way home with the most gorgeous fabric that was ever made. Within minutes of arriving we’ve cleaned off…

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    Chonky Purr-maid Plush Pattern

    Hello friends! I’m Sarah, the crochet designer behind Fanatical Fibers. It is an absolute honor to share my new pattern with you on the Clover blog: The Chonky Purrmaid Plush! This amigurumi plush combines best of both worlds (cats and mermaids) in a way that is super cuddly and squishable. Materials: 187g / 136.4 yards Super Bulky Yarn for the tail (I used Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle in color “Planetary Purple Sparkle”) 187g / 136.4 yards Super Bulky yarn for the body/torso (I used Bernat Blanket in color “Orange Leaf”)…

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    Sea Waves Tee KAL Week 1!

    Welcome to week one of the Sea Waves KAL!  For the next five weeks we will be making the Sea Waves Tee. I’m beyond excited  about this pattern and can’t wait to share it with you! The Sea Waves Tee is available in sizes XS-5XL, includes optional bustline shaping and instructions to customize the length. You also have the option to complete the lace as an applied boarder or a separate piece which is sewn onto the bottom of the make.  Therefore, you can make this pattern fit you perfectly!…

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    Garden Party Bag

    Created by Kathy’s Crochet Closet www.kathyscrochetcloset.etsy.com Hello! This is Kathy Olivarez, the designer behind Kathy’s Crochet Closet. I am so happy to be back on the Clover Blog today with a new crochet design: the Garden Party Bag! Whether they are vintage style or boho style, bags with wooden handles are new again! I have noticed lots of retro handbags this season and I was inspired to create a modern take on a vintage look with the Garden Party Bag. It’s the perfect bag for a special summer event or…

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    DIY Raffia Flower Tote Bag

    Howdy, from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. One of my favorite things about crafting is how it allows you to embellish and personalize your items. And, I love adding embellishments to tote bags. Especially this time of the year, I love keeping a tote bag within reach to house all of my children’s extra items and my own. Bonus points if it is cute and personalized. Today, I am so excited to showcase a very simple update to a tote bag…