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Dishcloth & Washcloth Scrubby Patterns in Red Heart Yarn 7 Months of Scrubby

May is the third month in the 7 Months of Scrubby Campaign. Red Heart is featuring dishcloth & washcloth scrubby patterns this month. Patterns in this collection are perfect for gifts for mother’s day, teacher gifts and stocking stuffers.

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15 Free Mother’s Day Ideas with Red Heart Patterns

Mother’s day is just around the corner and making something for our mom’s is a great way to show that we love her. Red Heart has pulled together a great collection of 15 FREE patterns that you could try your hand at for your mom. I am sure that you…

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Knitting on a Lark with Lorilee Beltman

Knitting on a Lark with Lorilee Beltman Knitting on a Lark with Lorilee Beltman is a fantastic retreat opportunity shared with the audience of the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.  Lorilee Beltman’s bio (borrowed from her website) says: My experiences as a yarn shop owner taught me the value…

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How to Make Stitch Markers

There is often a time when I need a larger stitch marker to fit my needles for my current knitting project than I have. Or when I want to have something that is customized to my style, not just a simple ring. I have put together a video to show…

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Textured Triangle Shawl Knit-along Section 1

The Marly Bird Textured Triangle Shawl Knit-along  Section 1 is sponsored by Red Heart. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links a small portion of your purchase goes to support the blog. Thank you for your support.* This is the second KAL I am hosting on my blog…

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How to Knit Red Heart Color Block Knit Back Scrubber

Red Heart has a new collection of patterns using Scrubby Cotton, their newest addition to the scrubby line. In this collection of patterns you will find a lot of great ideas for creating a home Spa. In this post you will find a video tutorial on how to knit the…

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Multiple Sequence Planned Pooling Crochet

Today we have a special guest that is going to be telling you all about Multiple Sequence Planned Pooling Crochet. In this tutorial you will see how to work planned pooling over multiple color sequences and how to make the pooling work as you imaged. Please welcome Brenda-Leigh to the blog to teach…

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Fun in the Sun Cover-Up by Marly Bird

Unique crocheted blocks form a comfortable and fresh fabric perfect for fun in the sun. The brilliant shape of this simple design allows this cover-up to transform from a garment to a blanket, meaning you have one less thing to tote around.

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Mosaic and Lace Knits by Barbara Benson

Mosaic and Lace Knits by Barbara Benson Mosaic and Lace Knits by Barbara Benson was the topic of our Tuesday Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.  Barbara Benson says: When I was eight years old, my father gave me a camera. Photography has been a part of my life for…

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Granny Stitch Planned Pooling Crochet

Today we have a special guest that is going to be telling you all about the Granny Stitch Planned Pooling Crochet. This is another variation that you can use for planned pooling. Typically I use the moss stitch as you have seen in my previous videos (which can be found…

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