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    Poinsettia Christmas Coaster

    The holidays are drawing near! Are you ready!? This whimsical crochet Poinsettia Christmas Coaster will add a personal touch to your holiday table! This quick and simple project brings a touch of happiness and elevates your holiday spirit, making it ideal for festive occasions or as a thoughtful present to someone! I have created this wonderful table accessory after being inspired by the stunning poinsettia flower. Let’s learn how to crochet this Christmas coaster together using the simple, step-by-step design I created specifically for you. -Elisa (@stringsandcuddles) MATERIALS: Clover Amour…

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    Izzie Fingerless Gloves (crochet pattern)

    Happy fall y’all! Are you looking for a simple design to crochet a pair of fingerless gloves? This is the perfect pattern for you! These easy fingerless crochet gloves are easy to create, comfortable to wear, and suitable for beginners! Keep in mind you can create these in whatever color your heart desires 🙂 You may easily modify and personalize this easy crochet pattern to your preferences. The fact that all you have to do is crochet a flat rectangle/square and stitch it together, leaving a tiny opening for your…

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    A Reversible Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag

    This Halloween, 10-year-old sewist Cataleya created her own reversible tote bag—perfect for trick-or-treating and for everyday use afterward.She wanted something strong enough to hold candy yet cute enough to reuse for books and crafts once the season ends. She used cotton fabric and her favorite Clover sewing tools to design a simple, festive, and functional project. Her favorite part was adding a black gingham pumpkin face for a playful Halloween touch!   MATERIALS: (Finished size: Approximately 11.75″ W × 14.75″ boxed corners) Rotary Cutter – for smooth, clean cutting through…

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    Unique Cozy Handbag! *crochet tutorial*

    Today’s crochet pattern design was inspired by my passion for bags. This dainty and lovely purse is exactly what you need! Using the simple single crochet stitch and a whip (or mattress) stitch for seaming makes it quite simple to create. That being said, this project is regarded as beginner-friendly (to advanced beginner). The nice thing about this pattern is that you can customize its size to suit your needs. Come along as I show you how to crochet this cute yet stylish purse! MATERIALS: Clover Amour Crochet Hook I…

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    DIY Convertible Tennis Bag

    Summer is here and so is your new favorite tennis bag! I just started learning tennis, and naturally, I had to find a way to bring a little of my own style into the game! I found a bunch of tennis bags that were cool, but none really fit my personality and style, so enter this handmade tennis bag, which is super fun to take out with me to the court. It holds your tennis balls in the bag and the tennis rack in a front attachment, so everything’s easy…

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    Christmas Star Pillow *crochet pattern*

    Christmas is quickly approaching! Are you prepared? Is your house decked out in all the festive and cheerful décor? Today, I would like to share another idea I came up with. It is a decorative accent pillow for your bedroom or living room. This design was inspired by my Parol Coaster, one of Clover’s latest blogs! If you haven’t already, click here to read the details of the coaster pattern. Without further ado, let’s get into the pillow pattern!   NOTES: Read the pattern carefully before starting. This pattern is…

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    Parol Coaster *crochet pattern*

    The holidays will be here soon! Adding some handmade items to our homes is a fun way to decorate, regardless of whether you’re celebrating the upcoming holidays. The Philippine holiday of Christmas served as my design’s inspiration. The Christmas season in my country begins in September. Christmas music starts to play as soon as September 1st arrives, and some people start planning their decorations. We have a popular Christmas decoration called a parol, or lantern. Traditionally, bamboo sticks and Japanese rice paper were used to make parol. Depending on the…

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    Gratitude Table Mat

    Hi there, pumpkin! Yes, another pumpkin season is quickly approaching! What better way to get started with your September than by using the gorgeous hues of this spectacular season to create a lovely project! This project is perfect for you if you enjoy making your own fall decorations! Allow me to present the Gratitude Table Mat. This oval-shaped home accent will undoubtedly give your place a wonderful atmosphere. The best thing about this piece is that you can alter the pattern to represent the fruit or vegetable of your choice…

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    The “All Day Summer Hat!”

    Hi! My name is Elisa from @stringsandcuddles on IG! So we definitelyyy need some sort of protection from the harsh heat now that summer has arrived….When we’re embarking on our enjoyable activities, we have to put on sunscreen, our coziest clothes, and don’t forget, your NEW stylish summer hat! This is my source of inspiration for the new pattern I’m sharing today 🙂 I would like to introduce to you my newest design: the All-Day Summer Hat! Whether you’re heading to the beach, taking a stroll in the park, running…

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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…