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How to Seam a Crochet Sweater

Xanadu Crochet Pullover by Marly Bird  is just one of the many wonderful free patterns over at RedHeart.com. This is also one of the few patterns that were actually designed by ME 🙂 As you know, this sweater was one I crocheted for the magazine, Crochet Today, and is now a…

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Firecracker Felted Crochet Bag – Patriotic Crochet Project for Beginners

Ignite Your Crochet Passion with the Firecracker Bag! Are you ready for a crochet project that’s as fun to make as it is to show off? I’m excited to share the pattern for the Firecracker Crochet Felted Bag – a fabulous accessory that’s perfect for patriotic holidays or any day…

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Cathy Carron and KnitCliks partner Carolyn Noyes

Cathy Carron and Knitcliks partner Carolyn Noyes stopped by the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird to share their project. Always lots of fun to be had when you bring a friend! Cathy Carron is well-known for her books, Happy Feet and Cowl Girls. She began knitting very young, taught…

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Scarves in the Round author, Heather Walpole

Scarves in the Round author, Heather Walpole, came to visit the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird today. Heather Walpole is a first-time guest, so we have lots to learn! Heather blames her sister, who owned a yarn store, and got her to crochet. She still has that swatch, which got…

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Xanadu Crochet Pullover

Xanadu Crochet Pullover by Marly Bird  is just one of the many wonderful free patterns over at RedHeart.com. This is also one of the few patterns that were actually designed by ME 🙂 This sweater was one I crocheted for the magazine, Crochet Today, and is now a pattern that Red…

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Knit Booties Baby Jane

Baby Jane Booties by Linda Cyr  is just one of the many wonderful free patterns over at RedHeart.com. These knit booties will fly off your needles! Like many of you, I am often scrambling to find that perfect little something to bring with me when I go to a baby shower,…

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Warm Days Cool Knits author, Corrina Ferguson

Warm Days Cool Knits author Corrina Ferguson is today’s guest on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. Corrina learned to knit about ten years ago, after a move to Florida and she says, once she learned she ‘wanted to learn all the things’. She also began teaching at her…

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Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton has NEWS

Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton has NEWS to share and visited the Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird to tell us all about her FIRST and BRAND-NEW Craftsy Class. It’s very kind of her to take time out to schedule us in, she’s preparing to head to her shop in Sweden for…

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The Distinguished Designer Franklin Habit

The Distinguished Designer Franklin Habit spent a little time with us at the Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird and for that we are always grateful, because he is a very busy fellow. Franklin says he started knitting in college early 90’s and when the big revival happened where Julia…

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Ivy’s Poppy Blanket: Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

This free crochet baby blanket pattern is Ivy’s Poppy Blanket! It is a free baby blanket pattern that I named after my only niece. The blanket is made by making the Ivy motifs and joining them as you go to make a super quick blanket! I’ve provided an optional trim that you…

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