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    Crochet a Bear Beanie

    Crochet a Bear Beanie with Clover’s Amour Crochet Hooks. The elastomer rubber handles are designed for comfortable stress free manipulation and reduced fatigue. Allowing you to crochet for longer periods of time.   Crochet Beanie Pattern Size: Teen (21.5″ head circumference) Materials: Medium Weight Yarn in Green and Blue Art. No. 1047/H  (5mm), US Size H Art No. 340 Chibi Jumbo Darning Needle Art No. 353 Locking Stitch Marker to mark your rounds Crochet terms used: sl st: Slip Stitch ch: Chain hdc: Half Double Crochet sc: Single Crochet dec:…

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    Amour Steel Crochet Hooks: Crocheted Envelope with Flower

    Our new Steel Crochet Hooks make it easier than ever to crochet with threads and beads. These crochet hooks are available in seven different sizes ranging from 0.60mm-1.75mm. We recently introduced this new line of crochet hooks at TNNA Winter and the CHA Mega Show and received a great response. You can crochet for a longer period of time because of the unique shape of the elastomer rubber handles. These handles are designed for comfortable stress free manipulation and reduced fatigue. Clover’s designer Fran Ortmeyer created this beautiful envelope with…

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    Friday Finds – Wonder Clips

    Did you know we recently introduced Purple Jumbo Wonder Clips? They’re packaged in a 12 pack for fiber enthusiasts.  For knitting, crocheting, and weaving you don’t need a huge amount of wonder clips, but a few are so helpful in working with fiber.  Did we mention they’re purple?  These will be perfect for basket weaving, with our new weaving sticks, and for knit and crochet projects.  We’re giving away a few packages of them this week.  Here’s the link along with a bit of wonder clip inspiration: Jumbo Wonder Clips…

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    Watch Us Wednesday – Tunisian Crochet

    Have you ever wanted to crochet in the round?  The Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook is the perfect tool for the job. You work with two skeins of yarn, either in different colors or the same color, depending on the design of your piece. This technique creates a woven finish that maintains its shape with limited stretch. Watch the video below for simple step-by-step instructions to get you started on this fun way to crochet. If you’d like to try this technique, Clover makes Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hooks in…

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    Keeping Warm with Tunisian Crochet

    WOW!!!! The sun is out and the temps are in the 50’s…a real heat wave.  The weather has tried to drown us this winter and according the newscasters it is a record breaking year for rain fall.  We are all so proud of this great honor and are sending requests to Mother Nature to share this rain with those in need for we are not worthy of such a gift.  It doesn’t seem to be working as rain is predicted for tonight and tomorrow.  At least today is partially sunny…

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    Irish Fisherman knit for Grandson

    Oh! WOW!!! March already?  It is definitely March weather here in the Northwest today….70 mph winds and pounding rain.  It is a day to build a fire and curl up on the couch with my current knitting projects.  Yes, I said projects! The big project I have going right now is an Irish Fisherman knit patterned sweater for my grandson, Garret, age 7.  Hopefully I will finish it before the Midwest winter ends and muggy summer arrives.  With St Patricks day as my finish goal ( I’m not making it)…