Marly Bird™ - National Spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns, Yarn Thing Podcast Host, & Crochet and Knitwear Designer

Learn to crochet the NEW FREE Crochet Shawl Pattern-the Margaux Chic Shawl

If you love the first collection of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ patterns you are going to love this second collection! Today I will be teaching you how to make the Margaux Chic Shawl which is one of the first to be released in the second collection of patterns. This crochet shawl uses only one color (you could use more to fit your personal style) and a great stitch pattern to make a beautiful slightly oversized crochet shawl. I hope that you enjoy. ... continue reading...

Welcome to MarlyBird.com

Thank you for visiting! MarlyBird.com is a site with a collection of knit and crochet designs created by Colorado-based designer, Marly Bird™. Original hand knitting and crochet patterns focus on comfortable and classic shapes while keeping an eye on details that make for unique designs.

Original Knit and Crochet Patterns by Marly Bird™ have been published in some of the top books and magazines in the world as well as by some of the top yarn companies in the industry. She also has her own independently published pattern line previously known as Yarn Thing Designs. All patterns for purchase are available online as PDF downloads. Each individual pattern includes detailed materials list, written instructions, charts when applicable (for both knit and crochet) and schematics. Also, most patterns are available in PLUS SIZES as well!

FREE Knit Pattern-Boo Boo Bunny Knit Pouch

Spring is here! Well at least the spring solstice is here! Although some of you may still be having snow and other winter weather we are getting closer to ... continue reading...

Eight Excellent Easter Patterns for Knit and Crochet

Easter is just around the corner again! It always seems like time goes so fast! I have pulled together Eight Excellent Easter Patterns for Knit and Crochet from ... continue reading...

Announcing the 2018 Knit-Along with Marly Bird and Red Heart

I am so excited to announce that the 2018 Knit-Along is almost here! If you haven't joined us for a knit-along before I hope you will join us this year! This ... continue reading...

Coffee Shop Knitting Groups with Red Heart Patterns

Knitting and Crocheting in public has become a big deal in the past few years. More and more I am seeing people pulling out their current WIP in public ... continue reading...

May the 4th Be With You-A collection of FREE Crochet Star Wars inspired patterns

Here we are at the start of May and I can't let the day go by without saying "May the 4th be with you."! If you don't know what I am talking about just as a Star Wars fan. I am not really sure when it ... continue reading...

Crochet Video Tutorial How to Crochet the Chic and Strong Crochet Shawl

In this crochet video tutorial of the Chic and Strong Crochet Shawl will not only teach you how to make this beautiful shawl but will also show you how to do the foundation double crochet start. Learn ... continue reading...

A Beginners Guide to Crochet Hooks: Ergonomic Crochet Hooks

So far we have taken you on a journey of learning about the basic tool of your craft, the crochet hook. Here we are on our third blog post in the series, I bet you didn't think that there would be ... continue reading...

Game Day Make-Along

This year for the Super Bowl we thought that we would have a little fun and have a mystery make-along. Before the event even started you all blew me away with the number of people that signed up for ... continue reading...