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    Giant Star- Crochet Pattern

    Happy 4th of July! These Giant Star statement pillows are fun and festive for the occasion.   Time: (~2 hrs) ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS:  Clover Amour Crochet Hook 10.00 mm or 8.00 mm hook -rt No 1057/NP *Note: I have been using the yarn brand below for several years and have noticed that the newer skeins of WHITE seem to be thinner. I typically use a 10.00 mm hook with this yarn brand. However, if you are noticing gaps in your work, I recommend sizing down to a size 8.00 mm hook. …

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    Mama Bear and Baby- Crochet Pattern

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mamas out there! Whether you’re a brand new mama or a seasoned one… a mama-to-be, or maybe a mama-figure to many – you are all so amazing. They say that “there is no love like a mother’s love” – and it’s true. Let’s celebrate our mamas and their amazing  love with this Mama bear and baby.  ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- PATTERN NOTES:  *If you prefer to purchase the premium, printable PDF, you can find it on sale HERE for this week only. *Watch the video HERE.…

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    Punch Needle Bunny- DIY Craft

    Hey everyone! It’s Amy from curiouspapaya. Maybe it’s this exceptionally cold weather – but it feels like this year’s winter has been EXTRA long! I’m itching to feel the sunshine again. (Okay, I know I shouldn’t be complaining because I live in California – but even here, we’ve been needing to gear up in uggs and heavy parkas for the 30 degree mornings and freeze warnings).  Anywho, what better time to try out a new hobby while we’re bundled up at home? Ever since I saw Country Peony’s punch needling…

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    Giant Hearts- Crochet Pattern

    Hey everyone! It’s Amy from curiouspapaya. Valentine’s Day is around the corner – what better way to show your love with a giant heart?  ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS:  *Note: This pattern will guide you in how to make 3 different variations of the hearts below. Everything but the fluffy heart uses less than one skein of the prescribed yarn.   Jumbo Heart Pattern with one color strand of jumbo yarn   Clover Amour Crochet Hook (10.00 mm) –Art No. 1057/ NP #7 jumbo chenille yarn – Sweet Snuggles in Red and Rose…