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Knit My First Big Comfy Sweater with Marly Bird

The My First Big Comfy Sweater is a great first sweater pattern for beginner knitters. You can make this fantastic sweater for you or a loved one with only a few basic knitting skills. Watch the video tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to make this cozy sweater.

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The Velvet Acorn joins Marly on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Join Marly Bird and guest HeidiMay, of The Velvet Acorn, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 12pm MST on Tuesday October 17th. Learn all about HeidiMay’s story of getting starting and about using her own daughters as models. HeidiMay has amazing patterns that she creates in both knit and crochet…

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Your Own Knit Pumpkin Patch

For some of us Fall has arrived, while others are still waiting. As we get ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving it is the perfect time to have your very own knit pumpkin patch. Enjoy this FREE pattern and a pumpkin patch you and enjoy for years to come. Queue it…

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Happy Yarn Mail with Ashleigh of Sewrella on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Join Marly Bird and guest Ashleigh of Sewrella on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 10am MST on Friday October 13th. Learn all about Happy Yarn Mail and how you can get your own.

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Learn How to Tuck Fair Isle Floats As You Knit

Fair Isle knitting can be tricky on its own, but add in the management of the floats and it takes it to a new level for beginners. In this video tutorial I will teach you how to tuck your fair isle floats as you knit your stranded color work items….

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Knitting the Snow Speckled Fair Isle Hat with a Video Tutorial

Learn a new technique making this beautiful Snow Speckled Fair Isle Hat. It is a free pattern from RedHeart.com and there is a free video tutorial on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel! You will learn: How to do the long tail cast on, Join to work in the round, How…

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Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 5 Collar

The Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 5 Collar It is time to work on Section 5, the collar, of the Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Crochet-along. Keep working on your sweater and join us in this section when you are ready. Once the CAL is complete the full…

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All about Amigurumi with Allison of Crafty is Cool

Join Marly Bird and guest Allison Hoffman, of Crafty is Cool, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 12pm MST on Tuesday October 3rd. Learn all about the AMAZING amigurumi that Allison has created. You won’t believe the celebrity lookalikes she has created.

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5 Free Pom Pom Projects

Pom Poms have been popping up everywhere lately. Today I wanted to share with you 5 free pom pom projects that I have found that are super cute. Try one of these or another that you find today.

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Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 4 Cuffs and Seaming

The Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 4 Cuffs and Seaming This week marks section 4 of the Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Crochet-along. We are heading into the home stretch of the cardigan and I am so proud of all of the photos you have been sharing. For…

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