Announcing the 2017 Crochet Along with Marly Bird
The 2017 Crochet Along with Marly Bird is sponsored by Red Heart. Here we are again moving into fall and starting another Crochet Along. This year we decided to get your input to figure out what our group project would be, thank you for participating. After pulling all the results…
Snowman in a Square Sparkle Scrubby-Snowman Washcloth
If you have been following along you know that I have been revealing the new scrubby patterns each month for the 7 Months of Scrubby Campaign. We are approaching the last month and today I will share with you how to make the Snowman in a Square Sparkle Scrubby Snowman…
14 Free Patriotic Crochet Patterns
With Independence day here I wanted to share with you some of the cute patriotic crochet patterns that Red Heart has for FREE download. These patterns are great not only for the 4th of July but for Labor Day and for Memorial Day next year. There are 14 Free Patriotic…
Planned Pooling Crochet Basics-Basic Crisscross Pattern
Planned Pooling Crochet 102 –how to achieve the basic crisscross pattern There are two ways to get into the pool. You can slowly wade in from the shallow end, learning how things work and taking your time to carefully plan or you can just go ahead and jump into the…
Birgitta, a Knit Tunic Perfect for Layering
Through midnight MST tonight (8/23/17) you can purchase the Birgitta pattern for only $1 in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. Pattern must be purchase in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. The code must be applied to the purchase before the discount will be applied. Click the image above for the code to automatically be applied…
How to make the Simple Crescent Knit Shawl
Red Heart recently released a BRAND NEW yarn called Hopscotch. Today I want to share with you one of the new patterns designed with this new yarn and show you how to make it. The Simple Crescent Knit Shawl is a great option for fall and even summer in you…
Introducing Michelle Hunter
Introducing Michelle Hunter Introducing Michelle Hunter, or as some know her ‘Knit Purl Hunter’, as we welcomed her for the first time to the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird! Michelle says: ‘I am best known as the creator of the knitting education website, Knit Purl Hunter, where my videos have…
Photo Tutorial-Making A Pompom Package Topper
After spending hours completing your handmade gift for someone special you may want to add a little something special to the packaging as well. Today I am going to show you how to make a pompom topper for your next gift. This photo tutorial will walk you through each step…
The Basics of Planned Pooling Crochet
Planned Pooling Crochet 101 – The Basics There are two ways to get into the pool. You can slowly wade in from the shallow end, learning how things work and taking your time to carefully plan or you can just go ahead and jump into the deep end. This tutorial…
How to Make a Crochet Oval
When you think about many of the patterns out there, for hats and clothing or accessories, most can be broken down into simple shapes. One of those basic shapes is the crochet oval. This has always been a tricky shape for me and today I want to show you my…
