Frequently Asked Questions

Website Related Questions

1. Can I order online? 2. Do you offer free projects? 3. Does Clover ship worldwide? 4. How do I find exactly what I'm looking for in your site? 5. I placed an order on your website and would like to know the status of my order. Who should I talk to? 6. Is it safe to buy online and use Shopatron? 7. What is Shopatron and how does it work? 8. What is your Privacy Policy?

Knitting and Needlework

1. Can I use Clover Felting Needle tool with foam instead of Clover brush mat? 2. Can the light bulb of the Knit Lite and Crochet Lite be replaced? 3. Do you have educational links for Knitter and Crotchetier? 4. How long do the batteries last on the Knit Lites and Crochet Lites? 5. How many needles does the Felting Needle tool have? 6. I need a step by step instruction of the Wonder Knitter. Is it available? 7. I want to learn how to knit. Which knitting needle and size should I use? 8. Should I use Takumi circular needles instead of Takumi straight needles? 9. The plastic cable of my bamboo circular needle is real stiff. How can I loosen the cable? 10. What are Flex knitting needles? 11. What is "Kantan Bead Couture"? How do I use it? 12. What is Embroidery Stitching Tool/Needle Punch? Why is this tool different from other embroidery tools in the market? 13. What is the difference between Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles and Takumi Velvet Knitting Needles?

Sewing, Quilting and Accessories

1. Can the attachments to the Mini Iron II be used on the regular Mini Iron? 2. Do you sell parts for the Mini Iron? If the sole plate tip changes color, is the Mini Iron still safe to use? 3. Do you sell replacement blades for your Pencil Sharpener? 4. How can I remove the Chaco Liner from the fabric? 5. What are the notches at the edge of the tray and ridge lines on the Yo-yo Makers? 6. What are the temperature settings for the Mini Iron II? 7. What is the voltage of the Mini Iron, Mini Iron II and Craft Iron? 8. What size needles can I use with the Desk Needle Threader?

Other Product Related Questions

1. I am a consumer. Can I place an order by phone or mail? 2. I am a Guild member and we would like to request a donation for our retreat. Who should I contact? 3. I cannot find my manual/instruction sheet. Can I ask for a copy? 4. I have a defective product and would like to exchange it. Can I send it back for replacement? 5. I own a retail shop and would like to carry Clover products. Can I buy direct? 6. What is a "Pre-order" product?

Website Related Questions

1. Can I order online?

Yes you can order online. Click on the "buy online" button at the bottom of the page. You will see this link on the Catalog link and New Products link. You will be directed to Shopatron enabled catalog. Click on your product of interest and buy.

2. Do you offer free projects?

Yes we do. Visit "Make It" Project Library to see our free downloadable project sheets and watch demonstrations in our "Videos" section.

3. Does Clover ship worldwide?

For orders online we only ship in the Continental US.

4. How do I find exactly what I'm looking for in your site?

Type the "keyword" or "word" on the search bar located at the top green bar. The search option will find the closest word related to your search.

5. I placed an order on your website and would like to know the status of my order. Who should I talk to?

Shopatron support is available by calling (877) 412-7467.
Or visit www.shopatron.com/on/support.php

Operating Hours:
Monday-Thursday 6AM - 6PM (Pacific Time)
Friday 6AM - 4PM (Pacific Time)

6. Is it safe to buy online and use Shopatron?

Shop safely with security. Your security is Clover and Shopatron's priority. All of your information is protected using state of the art technologies. Shopatron takes unusual measures to protect your personal information.

7. What is Shopatron and how does it work?

Please visit "About Shopatron" to get more information.

8. What is your Privacy Policy?

Please visit our "Privacy Policy" link at the bottom of the page to review our privacy policy.

Knitting and Needlework

1. Can I use Clover Felting Needle tool with foam instead of Clover brush mat?

You can use foam with our felting needle tool however we recommend using our brush mats. Our mats are made especially for our felting needle tool.

2. Can the light bulb of the Knit Lite and Crochet Lite be replaced?

The light bulb of the Knit Lite and Crochet Lite cannot be replaced.

3. Do you have educational links for Knitter and Crotchetier?

There are many educational sites available online and you can search them by using Google, Yahoo or MSN search. Or you can visit these sites below.

Learn to knit and crochet from Craft Yarn Council of America. Visit www.learntoknit.com
Knitting and Crocheting related questions visit: www.knit911.com or www.crochet911.com
Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) www.crochet.org
The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) www.tkga.com

4. How long do the batteries last on the Knit Lites and Crochet Lites?

It varies depending on the usage of the product. If you use the knit lite or crochet lite intermittently for 2 hours a day it will last for a couple of months. If you use it more than 3 hours a day the life span of the battery will become less. Try buying several battery packs in case you need to replace them. Remember that you can use both the Crochet lite and Knit Lite needles day and night. Use it in dark lit areas especially at night, in bed or in the theater. You can save battery life by turning the light off during the day.

5. How many needles does the Felting Needle tool have?

It has five barb needles. Our felting needles are available in fine and heavy weight.

6. I need a step by step instruction of the Wonder Knitter. Is it available?

Yes it is. Click on "Make It" Project Library to view and print the instruction.

7. I want to learn how to knit. Which knitting needle and size should I use?

Start with size 7 or 8 single pointed knitting needles. Your local yarn store has many selections for knitting beginners and patterns.

8. Should I use Takumi circular needles instead of Takumi straight needles?

It's really up to you. Circular needles are more versatile as you can use them to knit 'in the round' or 'back and forth' like straight needles. Many people claim that they are also more comfortable to use.

9. The plastic cable of my bamboo circular needle is real stiff. How can I loosen the cable?

Soak the plastic cable in hot water. Please make sure to soak the cable and not the needles.

10. What are Flex knitting needles?

Flex knitting needles are like circular knitting needles cut in half with a wooden bead on the end of the plastic cable. The purpose is to decrease the stress on your wrist from the weight of the knitted piece.

11. What is "Kantan Bead Couture"? How do I use it?

Kantan Bead Couture is an old technique of embellishing thread, beads, and sequins with the use of organdy fabric and placing them into the fabric. Please visit "Make It" Project Library for more info.

For beginners:
Practice with thread (no beads/sequins) using organdy fabric so you can watch the movement of your hands before moving on to the fabric of your choice and beads/sequins.

12. What is Embroidery Stitching Tool/Needle Punch? Why is this tool different from other embroidery tools in the market?

Embroidery Stitching has been in the industry for decades. Clover Embroidery Stitching Tool offers ease of use and precision finish. The "fin" on the handle allows the end user to follow the correct way in maneuvering the tool and the thread. You can easily replace the needle size and adjust the length of the stitches by moving the needle inside the handle.

13. What is the difference between Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles and Takumi Velvet Knitting Needles?

Although both products are made from bamboo, Takumi Velvet needles are "highly polished" than the regular Takumi needles. Takumi Velvet needles go through multi-step polishing finish; this allows the yarn to glide faster while knitting. Both Takumi needles and Takumi Velvet needles go through the same high-tech processing technique used by Clover manufacturing company.

Sewing, Quilting and Accessories

1. Can the attachments to the Mini Iron II be used on the regular Mini Iron?

The Mini Iron II is built with interchangeable tips. The tips are available individually. The standard Mini Iron only works with its own tip and cannot interchange with the Mini Iron II tips.

2. Do you sell parts for the Mini Iron? If the sole plate tip changes color, is the Mini Iron still safe to use?

We do not sell individual parts, but we will be happy to replace the defective sole plates. The bottom of the sole plate and shaft of the Mini Iron will change color because of heat and exposure to high temperature. The color will not affect the performance of the iron. If you are using glue or ribbon please make sure to clean the sole plate with sewing machine oil or water to remove any residue. Please make sure that the Mini Iron is cool and unplugged before cleaning. (This is recommended for both Mini Iron and Mini Iron II.)

3. Do you sell replacement blades for your Pencil Sharpener?

We do not sell replacement blades for our pencil sharpener.

4. How can I remove the Chaco Liner from the fabric?

We recommend pre-washing the fabric before using the Chaco Liner. We also highly recommend to test the Chaco liner on a piece of fabric before marking. Try to remove the Chaco Liner by washing the fabric with 5 parts water, 2 parts vinegar, and air dry. Do not put in the dryer. If the problem persists, please consult a professional fabric cleaner. Try professional oil-based stain removing. Some solvent is sprayed on stains from front side, and fabric is vacuumed from the back side. Professional service is really required because this may damage fabric if not done with the right tools. Also, just dry-cleaning makes the marks permanent.

5. What are the notches at the edge of the tray and ridge lines on the Yo-yo Makers?

Each Yo-Yo Maker has two parts: a disk (upper part) and a tray (lower part). The notches at the end of tray have to match with the ridge lines on the disk in order to close/snap.

6. What are the temperature settings for the Mini Iron II?

LOW Approx. 220 Fahrenheit = 104.44 celsius
MIDDLE Approx. 390 = 198.89 c
HIGH Approx 560 = 293.33 c

7. What is the voltage of the Mini Iron, Mini Iron II and Craft Iron?

The Mini Iron, Mini Iron II and Craft Irons voltage is 110. If traveling to another country with a different voltage we recommend using a transformer.

8. What size needles can I use with the Desk Needle Threader?

We recommend using oval eye needles. We tried using different type of needles such as embroidery, circular eye, sewing and beading needles. Sometimes they work. Try threading the needles several times to see if it works.

Other Product Related Questions

1. I am a consumer. Can I place an order by phone or mail?

We do not accept orders by phone or mail. You can only purchase our products online.

2. I am a Guild member and we would like to request a donation for our retreat. Who should I contact?

We offer donations to eligible guild inquiries. Please send your request by mail in a letter head form with the date and location of the event to the address below. We do not accept fax or email requests. Donation is by approval basis only. No P.O Boxes

Clover Needlecraft, Inc.
Attn: Guild Inquiry

1441 S Carlos Avenue

Ontario, California 91761

3. I cannot find my manual/instruction sheet. Can I ask for a copy?

Yes you can. Please send us your request via email or mail and we will email or send you a copy.

4. I have a defective product and would like to exchange it. Can I send it back for replacement?

Please return your defective product to the store where it was purchased. The store will return/exchange the product for a new one. If the store cannot replace it, please send the defective product to the address below with a copy of the original receipt. We will be happy to send a new replacement. Please allow 5-10 business days for processing.

Clover Needlecraft, Inc.
Attn: Customer Service Relations

1441 S Carlos Avenue

Ontario, California 91761

5. I own a retail shop and would like to carry Clover products. Can I buy direct?

We do not sell direct to retail shops however you can purchase our products from our distributors. Please visit our Retailer Inquiries to get a complete list of our distributors.

6. What is a "Pre-order" product?

Pre-order product means it's available for purchase, but not available for immediate shipping. This happens when the product is new and the shipping date is not available. If the product becomes available the "pre-order" will become "Item is available".

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