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In-the-Round Entrelac Cowl-New creativebug Workshop

This week Part 2 of my NEW creativebug workshop went live. In this section of the workshop you will learn how to do in-the-round entrelac with a cowl.

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Valentine Pattern Roundup

There are so many cute patterns out there that relate to Valentine’s day. I wanted to put together a few of my patterns that would be able to fit the bill if you are looking for something new this year. Below you will find my Valentine Pattern Roundup.

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creativebug Knitting Entrelac Class with Marly Bird

Just launched: knitting entrelac workshop with creativebug. On Wednesday February 8th my newest workshop with creativebug was launched. This is a three part series with a new project released each week.

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Red Heart Yarn’s Planned Pooling eBook

Red Heart just launched a new eBook all about Planned Pooling Crochet. All of the projects in the book are made from Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart with Love. Be sure to take some time and check out the new Planned Pooling eBook.

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What’s New Buffalo Wool Co?

What’s New Buffalo Wool Co? What’s New Buffalo Wool Co? was the big question of the day for our sponsors of the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird, and Ron Miskin was here to share with us, calling in from an event in Harrisburg, PA. Yes, while on the road!…

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New creativebug Knitting Class with Marly Bird

You are the first to know! I have a new creativebug knitting class coming out this month. The first lesson is scheduled to come out on February 8th.

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Crochet Cables and Lace Shell Stitch Pattern

You’ll find this stitch in the Free Crochet One Skein Soft Essentials Cowl. The Crochet Cables and Lace Shell Stitch Pattern is both beautiful and easy to memorize.  The cowl pattern is written in the round, but some have requested that I share instructions for working flat too. I know…

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Crochet One Skein Soft Essentials Cowl

This week’s Free Pattern Friday is the Free Crochet One Skein Soft Essentials Cowl. This pattern uses the post stitches to create its texture and next to the delicate lace shell stitch. This is a great project to learn a new stitch and use a new yarn on the market…

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The Knitter’s Journal by Jane Klein

The Knitter’s Journal by Jane Klein The Knitter’s Journal by Jane Klein is a handy resource that we learned about on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. Jane Klein was an elementary school teacher for many years and then a psychotherapist.  After retirement, she got an idea for an on…

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Red Heart Soft Essentials

Over the weekend I was at my local Michael’s store to help introduce the brand new exclusive Red Heart yarn at their store. This new yarn is Red Heart Soft Essentials. Red Heart Soft Essentials has everything that you already love about Red Heart soft but is now a bulky…

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