Knit Cast On Tutorial with Marly Bird
Cast-on your stitches is a breeze with the Knit Cast-On Tutorial with Marly Bird. This simple cast-on mimics the knit stitch. This makes it an easy way for beginner knitters to achieve quick success casting stitches onto a knitting needle.
Free Tunisian Crochet Hat || Hat Extravaganza
Welcome to the Marly Bird Year-Long Hat Extravaganza! This FREE Tunisian crochet hat pattern is the very first release! You only need one ball of yarn! This design is a classic beanie-style hat with a modern twist, and it includes colorwork (but more on that later). Of course, it’s perfect…
Adding a Lifeline to your Knitting: Video Tutorial
Time to SAVE THOSE STITCHES before they fall! Learn how to Add a lifeline to your knitting in three different ways. I’m sure many of you can relate to having made a mistake in your knitting several rows back. That feeling when you first see it…know what I mean? You’re…
Book Review: Knit One, Kill Two
I’m back with another book review about a novel featuring yarn! This month, I’ve moved from romance to cozy mystery novels with Knit One Kill Two. This month, the book is a Maggie Sefton book. Knit One, Kill Two, is the first in a series of cozy mysteries featuring a…
Caron Cakes Yarns || My Top 3 Faves!
Which are my favorite Caron Cakes yarns? Aren’t you just dying to know?! But, first of all, what a delicious name! Caron – you did well naming these tasty yarn morsels, for sure! But Why Are They Called Cakes? It’s not just because they look totally scrumptious, but because of…
Apricot Lane Amigurumi || Felix the Fox
Welcome to Apricot Lane Amigurumi, a place where magic and friendship come to life through the art of crochet. Here, we create friendly amigurumi creatures that are cherished for their unique personalities and heartwarming stories. From the moment you set foot in Apricot Lane, you’ll enjoy a sense of wonder…
Valentine Gifts to Knit and Crochet
On the search for some quick Valentine gifts to knit and crochet? Well, you just might need to check out this post. Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so I promise to show you a few quickies you can whip out. But if you’re super-fast at knitting or crocheting,…
Baby Cakes Customized Sweater Free Pattern and Video
Such a cute little sweater isn’t it? And, I love that you can choose the colorway for your wee one as well as add a name. Watch the free video of a recorded class I taught recently on this Baby Cakes Customized Sweater free pattern. I teach you how to…
Repeats in Knit and Crochet || Tips & Techniques
Whether or not you’re a beginner, you’ll come across repeats in knit and crochet patterns. If you’ve been crafting for a while, you’ll recognize there are specific ways and methods of pattern writing. It seems that each publisher or yarn company has a slightly different style. It’s especially obvious to…
Free Yarn Giveaway! 120 Balls: #WinTheWall!
If you’ve been hoping for a free yarn giveaway, your prayers are about to be answered! If you’ve been thinking…”My stash is a little sad and depleted after the Christmas gifting season. I wish there was a way I could add to it for free.” CHECK. THIS. OUT. Yarnspirations wants…
