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Video Tutorial-How to Finish Intarsia Perfectly

When working an intarsia knit project you may find that managing your yarn and finishing your project seem a little overwhelming. I have put together a group of video tutorials to show you some tips and tricks along the way with the very talented intarsia designer, and my friend, Anne…

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Hands knitting with soft purple and mint yarn; detailed red and grey argyle stitch; vibrant argyle knits in varied textures.

Unobtainables: Fake Elements, Real Knits Learn more on…

Join Marly Bird and guest Heather and Allison, authors of Unobtainables: Fake Elements, Real Knits, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 10am MST on Tuesday February 6th. Learn about this awesome book centered around a new periodic table.

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After Party for the 2018 Game Day Mystery Make-Along

WHEW! What a Sunday! I can’t believe all of the fabulous people that joined me this weekend for the 2018 Game Day Mystery Make-Along. You blew my socks off in the amount of people that showed up and the amazing finished projects. I truly hope that you all had fun…

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People, mannequins, and a dog model vibrant crocheted garments, showing stitch detail; "Game Day Mystery Make-Along" in center.

2018 Game Day Make-Along

It is the first annual 2018 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 the event….

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Teal and light blue crocheted shawl displayed on a black dress form, showing stitch detail with a brick wall backdrop.

FREE Crochet Messy Bun Hat using Red Heart Reflective Yarn

The crochet Night Vision Messy Bun Hat puts Red Heart’s unique Reflective yarn to work! Quick to work up and cute to wear, this piece does double duty by keeping you visible while outdoors at night. Perfect for runners! This free pattern would also make for a cute addition to mom’s Halloween…

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Want to try loom knitting? We review the Leisure Arts…

Each week join us to review interesting products, books, yarns or accessories in the yarn industry in our Weekly Wednesday Review. This week we will be taking a look at the Leisure Arts Oval Loom. Have you tried loom knitting yet? This might be the product for you if you…

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Sara Delaney talks all about Designing Your Own Crochet…

Join Marly Bird and guest Sara Delaney, author of Designing Your Own Crochet Projects, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 10am MST on Tuesday January 30th. Learn all about confidently customizing your crochet with Sara and her new book.

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Learn How to Knit Flat Intarsia with Anne Berk and Marly…

Knitting Intarsia can be a bit intimidating to the intermediate knitter looking to advance their skills. Join me in learning along with Anne Berk how to knit flat intarsia. Anne teaches us tips and tricks along the way and her special method which she has dubbed “Annetarsia”.

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Colorful knit triangles create a geometric intarsia pattern beside "Learn How to Knit Flat Intarsia, Anne Berk" with bird art.

A Beginners Guide to Crochet Hooks: Crochet Hook Terminology

As a beginner there are many terms that we hear thrown around that may sound like a foreign language. My team and I have put together a series of posts that I hope will help take the mystery out of crochet hooks and help you feel more confident in selecting…

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Faux Fair Isle Yarn, NEW Yarn from Red Heart in our…

Each week join us to review interesting products, books, yarns or accessories in the yarn industry in our Weekly Wednesday Review. This week we will be taking a look at the NEW Red Heart yarn, Super Saver Faux Fair Isle.

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Five swatches show Fair Isle knit yarn patterns in Derby, Candy, Calm, Flamenco, Newspaper, and Parrott colorways.
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