• Blog,  Crochet

    Friendship Belt *crochet pattern*

    Hello friends – Elisa from @stringsandcuddles here! 🙂 Are you looking for something easy and quick to make that will grab people’s attention? You’ll find that the Friendship Belt pattern is the perfect fit for you, so look no further. The pattern is easy to follow and comprehend. A few simple crochet stitches can be combined quickly to create this gorgeous accessory. Wearing a belt is a very practical way to add a little something extra to your outfit. Friendship Belts and other crochet belts are versatile and look great…

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    *I See The Light* Tangled-Inspired Earrings!

    *All at once, everything looks different, now that I see youuuu!* Tangled is one of the movies you can watch over and over and over, my youngest child loves it! I know in this movie, Rapunzel sees “the stars” in the sky that she recognizes from when she is a baby, but these earrings are also perfect as “flowers” for the springtime! The season of spring is a remarkable representation of a new beginning, nature’s source of rebirth, and new growth! Let springtime energy uplift you, nourish your body, heart, and soul,…

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    Mesh Heart Earwarmer <3 *crochet pattern*

    Love is in the air everywhere I look around… Love is in the air every sight and every sound….Love is in the air….Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh…. Did I just get you to start singing? That’s the goal! Hi there, I’m Elisa, your amiable crochet designer! Since this month is all about love, I thought I would share something that was obviously made with love (and had a heart on it)! I’d like to present to you my most recent creation, the Mesh Heart Earwarmer! What…

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    Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Ornament Crochet Pattern

    The holiday cheer is in full swing with Christmas only being a couple of weeks away! We invite you to join us for our Mini-Makes crochet-along from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes our participants could win.    Our very first pattern is this MINI ORNAMENT! Time: ~45 min.     NOTES Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Tag your creations with #cloversquad and #curiouspapaya so we can feature you!…

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    The Konstancia Beanie Crochet Pattern

    Hi! My name is Elisa from @stringsandcuddles on IG! The cold weather is here again, and what’s a great and easy project to make to add some coziness to our daily outfits? Beanies! I am here to share my newest beanie crochet pattern, which I hope you will love! If you know me, you know that I am into designing easy-to-make and remembered patterns with great texture. The Konstancia Beanie is an amazing design with a 2-row repetition that is easy to memorize. Although it is written for adult size, it…

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    My Bella Shawl- Crochet Pattern

    Hi friends! Elisa of Strings and Cuddles is here again for another crochet pattern! Woo hoo! I am so grateful to have friends in our yarn community who blessed me with their yarns. Their trust and support inspire me to continue creating beautiful pieces. One of these beautiful people who believe in me is my friend, Rena, from Rena’s Thread and Crafts. She has provided this gorgeous gradient yarn that I used to crochet my new shawl. Check out all the amazing yarn cakes she has in her shop.  …

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    4th of July Rainbow- Crochet Pattern

    I always love a good DIY holiday decor project. I used chunky blanket yarn to create this extra large summery rainbow wall hanging. You can use any colors you choose but I opted for a 4th of July theme with red, white, blues, and pink. Materials: 9.0 mm Clover Amour hook- Art No. 1056/MN Clover  Darning Needle Set- Art No. 340 Scissors- Art No. 493/CW Poly-fil fiber fill stuffing 5 blanket yarn colors of your choice. I used a mix of Bernat Blanket yarn and Big Twist Plush. Notes: This…

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    Alex Amigurumi: Alex In Yarnder Land Series

    Hello to you all! I’m Alex, the crochet and tunisian crochet designer behind With Alex and I’m so excited to be back on the Clover blog! Today I have a  new amigurumi crochet pattern, the Alex In Yarnder Land Doll! Alex is absolutely adorable and so much fun to make! Introducing Alex In Yarnder Land! She is the first character that I’m sharing from a new series of amigurumi that I will be sharing throughout the year. Alex is a crochet designer that lives in a small, charming town with…

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    Capiz Lampshade – Crochet Pattern

    Spring is here! This time or season brings new life to plants, trees, and other vegetation. It is also a time for us to do our spring cleaning and sometimes or most of the time, we don’t just clean but get new things for our house and ourselves! Hi friends! My name is Elisa, I am the maker and designer of Strings and Cuddles. I am here again to share with you a new crochet pattern! Something that you can add to your spring decoration, actually any time of the year!…

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    Bunny Wreath-Crochet Pattern

    Are you looking for a project to add to your Easter decorations? Look no more because I have a crochet pattern for you today! Hi! I am Elisa from Strings and Cuddles. I love designing and creating easy-to-make crochet projects! If you’ve remembered me, I have shared a few items here before. One of my favorites is My Blooming Lantern! Today, I’d love to share with you my new design, the Bunny Wreath! It may look like a big project, but you can finish this project in 2 to 3…