Shannon Okey shares Knitgrrl’s BIG Project
Shannon Okey shares Knitgrrl’s BIG Project on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. This is the first episode of 2017, Marly’s TENTH year podcasting, so it’s only fitting that Shannon join us as she’s a special friend. Shannon went full-time in the Yarn Industry in 2004. She began with…
Planned Pooling Crochet Finishing Starting Chains
I don’t think that I have had enough of the planned pooling crochet trend yet, how about you? I have already shown you how to start your planned pooling project in my Best Crochet Planned Pooling Post and in my 10 Secretes to Crochet Planned Pooling. In this post I…
Marly Bird Yearly Review 2016
As 2016 draws to a close I thought that it would be fun to look back on all of the amazing things that have happened this year. Come with me as we catch up on everything that happened with a Marly Bird Yearly Review 2016. *post contains affiliate links* Thank You:…
Free Crochet Cowl Pattern-Black and White and Red All Over Cowl
This week’s Free Pattern Friday is the Free Crochet Cowl Pattern-Black and White and Red All Over Cowl. This pattern uses the shallow post stitch to create it’s texture and pinstripe look. This is a great project to learn a new stitch. For many of us it is the time…
Shallow Post Stitch Crochet Tutorial
If you have been following me on Facebook you would have seen the new messy bun hat that I just published. The Chunky Monkey Bulky hat uses a special stitch called the shallow post stitch. Since it is different than a front or back post stitch I put together a shallow…
How to Foundation Single Crochet
Many times I hear that the starting chain of a project is slightly tighter than the rest of the gauge, making the project more narrow at the start. I will hear that the starting edge is not as stretchy as it should be for a project. One of the ways…
Free Bulky Crochet Messy Bun Hat: Chunky Monkey!
Get a Free Bulky Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern today! It’s quick to make, fun to wear, and a perfect last-minute gift! The Chunky Monkey Bulky Hat pattern is the newest accessory off my hook (my daughter named the pattern). Super Bulky yarn isn’t always my go-to for hats. But since time…
Let’s Meet Mary Scott Huff
Let’s Meet Mary Scott Huff Let’s Meet Mary Scott Huff on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird today. Mary Scott Huff is the author of six knitting books: The New Stranded Colorwork, Teach Yourself Visually Color Knitting, Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit, Fun and Fantastical Slippers to Knit,The Creative…
The Mountain Mist Poncho Crochet Pattern
I have just added a NEW pattern to my Ravelry store, Mountain Mist Poncho Crochet Pattern! This pattern was originally featured in Love of Crochet, in their Winter 2014 issue. I just got the rights back to this pattern and have added it to my Ravelry store so that everyone…
Learn about Harrison Richards Furls Crochet
Learn about Harrison Richards Furls Crochet. The man behind the sexy and sleek hooks was the guest on the Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird today and told us the story about his amazing crochet hook. Harrison’s first visit of what we hope will be many more. We don’t often visit with folks who…
