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Tree Ornament: Granny Circle Baubles *free crochet pattern*
Granny squares are a classic crochet design loved for their versatility. An equally popular “cousin” of the granny square is the granny circle! In this pattern, we’ll be creating charming baubles with this comforting design. They’re sure to elevate your festive home decor or be that special handmade gift. -Amy (@curiouspapaya) MATERIALS: Clover Amour Hook (3.25 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Yarn Needle ornaments (80 mm) After much experimentation, I’ve found that using an ornament as an insert (plastic or glass works fine) gives the most polished look. I tried lining…
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Witch’s Brew Crochet Cauldron *no sewing required!*
“A bit of spice and everything nice, the whisker of a cat, the tooth of a bat…” POOF! You’ve just cast the spell for creating an adorable mini cauldron. Gather your ingredients! -Amy (@curiouspapaya) MATERIALS: #3 light worsted yarn any 2 colors of your choice (I chose black and neon green!) Clover Amour Hook (2.75 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors Clover Stitch Markers Yarn Needle poly-fil stuffing Clover Pom-Pom Maker (optional) NOTES: Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Feel…
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Love Letter Crossbody (Envelope Purse) Crochet Pattern
Hello loves! It’s Amy from @curiouspapaya and I’m excited to share with you our newest pattern: the Love Letter Crossbody. I’ve always loved “kitsch bags” (I just learned recently that that was the term for it) and I knew I wanted something fun, flirty, and functional for Valentine’s Day! If you’re a bit like me, adding some cloth lining to a bag might seem daunting. But have no fear! I’ve got three words for ya: HEAT n BOND (more on this below). Let’s get started! NOTES: We will be…
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Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Ramen Bowl 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 crochet-along event from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes we will be offering for our participants. Our fifth and FINAL pattern is this MINI RAMEN BOWL! Time: ~30 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…
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Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Magician Bunny 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 crochet-along event from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes we will be offering for our participants. Our fourth pattern is this MINI MAGICIAN BUNNY! Time: ~1 hr. 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…
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Mini-Makes Crochet Along – Mini Paint Palette 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 crochet-along event from December 6-21. Read the blog post HERE for all of the details including the fun prizes we will be offering for our participants. Our third pattern is this MINI PAINT PALETTE! Time: ~1 hr. 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…
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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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Mini Glow-in-the-Dark Ghosts! #spookyszn
BOO! It’s me, your next project 😉 These little mini ghosts use battery-operated candle tea-lights to bring more fun to your Halloween decor! (hint: scroll all the way down to see the magic happen….) -Amy (@curiouspapaya on IG) MATERIALS: Amour Crochet 2.75mm Hook C #3 Light Worsted Cotton Yarn (here, I’m using Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 which offers more structure than flimsy soft yarns). White A combination of any 2 contrast colors: Pastel Green Pastel Orange Lavender Coral-colored embroidery thread 6 mm x 8 mm Oval Safety Eyes Mini…
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Sew a 3D Applique Project!
With a few smaller-scale quilts under my belt, I thought what better time than now to try out some new quilting techniques for my next project! I’ve always adored the look of applique work on handmade quilts. The more intricately detailed and unique, the better! My favorite of all, though, are those applique pieces that use 3D elements, whether it be simple accents like pom-poms and tassels, or more uncommon, like braids of yarn used as hair. Since the holiday season is in full swing, I decided to keep with…
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Beautiful Boo
Hi everyone! It’s Cheri with Tinkinstitches, embracing the season of wood fires, orange leaves and all things pumpkin spice (you know you love it). October, itself, brings ghosts and ghouls and candy treats. But if you’re not into the scare and fear, how about a sweet cheery ghost to lighten the mood? With no wicked tricks here, you’ll find a simple project to satisfy your treat or treat goals. So let’s figure out what we need to get started! You’ll find a few Clover tools incredibly helpful in your felt/embroidery…
