About Marly Bird

Woman models a striped Tunisian crochet scarf with tassels, showing stitch detail and drape over a black dress and denim jacket.
How She Built Her Nest" in elegant cursive over a lavender brushstroke, with a curved underline. No crafts depicted.

The One…The Only…

THE MARLY 

BIRD

Marly Bird wears many hats, both figuratively and literally, when it comes to life. A wife to a loving husband, a knitwear & crochet designer, a track & field coach, a mom to 3 teenage kids, and of course a yarn addict, she can juggle life with sharp tools in hand.

She learned to crochet from her grandmother in 1999, and her passion for yarn was instant.
 
Learning to knit from a dear friend in 2004, Marly became an intrepid crafter, taking bits and pieces of things she loved to create something new. She was clearly on her way to becoming a pattern designer.
 
And because that isn’t enough hats, Marly’s love of teaching spawned her YouTube channel where she teaches you step by step not only HOW to do things, but WHY they are being done.
Wanna know a secret? 
 
Marly ❤️ to share…
 
Share her knowledge, her laughter, her heart, and more than occasionally her favorite tools, yarn, and goodies.
Crocheted amigurumi bird character with stitched wings, bright eyes, and a small yarn gift held in its beak.
White background with "As Seen On..." in black, handwritten-style text and a simple underline below "On.
Yarnspirations logo with bold black "Yarnspirations"; the "Y" forms a yarn loop, emphasizing creativity in crochet.
Annie’s Creative Studio logo with “Annie’s” in script above “Creative Studio” in purple and green, framed by green brushstrokes.
KNIT STARS" in bold, black outlined letters with a gold star on each side, on a light background.
Red round Craftsy logo with a white stripe and starburst, teal "Learn it. Make it." banner on white background.

Where did you first learn with Marly Bird? 

NEVER STOP LEARNING BECAUSE LIFE NEVER STOPS TEACHING.

Become a better Knitter or Crocheter with Marly on YouTube

What do you want to learn next?

Person displays a vibrant Tunisian crochet scarf, highlighting its colorful stitch detail; accessories on shelves behind.

The One and Only, Marly

Marly is a knitwear and crochet designer (and yarn addict) that is here to help you learn how to knit and crochet in a way that's fun and approachable.

Meet Marly

Knitting & Crochet Projects for Every Mood" in pink and blue fonts on a light background.
A white bird with pink accents crochets a textured blue scarf with blue needles, seated in a green armchair.

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

Amigurumi turkey with white body, pink accents, and tail feathers in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and purple. White background.

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

Crocheted bird amigurumi with pink wings, curled lines, flower details, and outstretched limbs; Tunisian crochet texture.

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

A decorative bird amigurumi with floral patterns, knitting needles, notepad, and pink flower details in Tunisian crochet style.

Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)