58 Free Bunny Rabbit Patterns to Crochet and Knit
March is here! With springtime comes bunny rabbits poking their quivering noses out of their nests to hop around. Celebrate spring with these 58 Yarnspirations patterns featuring bunny rabbits in all styles. Decorate for spring or for Easter, or just use them for a nursery theme. This post may contain…
89 Free Fringe Patterns to Crochet and Knit
Fringe is a general term for decorative things hanging off the edge of a piece. It’s a fun decorative touch, and can totally change the feel of a project. The pattern might incorporate fringe the stitching, or it is often added later in small bundles. It is usually made of…
32 Free Pastel Patterns | Crochet and Knit
As spring comes, light and bright colors come with it! Many people change up their wardrobes and decor to feature more pastel shades. Easter, in particular, inspires a lot of pastel crochet and knit patterns. Of course, pastels are also popular colors year-round when making items for babies and little…
Top 12 Ravelry Free Crochet Patterns by Marly Bird
Looking for great Ravelry free crochet patterns? Here are twelve of my most popular designs on the site. Enjoy!
17 Knit Animal Hats | Free Patterns
Whether for yourself or a loved one, animal hats are always popular! They’re an easy way to create a costume, or just add a bit of whimsy to your everyday cold weather clothes. Bonus: Don’t miss the crochet animal hats! You May Also Like
Cables are not JUST for Knitters: (BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters: Lesson 10)
Whether you’re a master cabler in knitting, or just a wannabe cabler, no one can deny the beauty of a cable. The dimension and texture a cable adds to any project, whether it be a hat, sweater, or scarf like we’ll be making this week, the cable screams sophistication! And…
37 Crochet Animal Hats | Free Patterns
Crochet animal hats for yourself and everyone in your family with this free collection of Yarnspirations patterns! Bears, owls, dogs, cats, foxes, sloths, bunnies, pandas and more are represented! Bonus: Don’t miss knit animal hats! You May Also Like
13 Circle in Square Crochet and Knit Free Patterns
Circles made into squares are a common choice for many afghans and pillows. Knit or crochet the circle in a colorful shade, then make the square part neutral so they really stand out. These circle in square crochet and knit patterns can be used to create all kinds of different…
Knit Happy With Self-Striping Yarn Book Review
Book reviews on the Marly Bird site are written by team member Kathryn unless otherwise noted. This is her review of Stephanie Lotven’s book “Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn: Bright, Fun and Colorful Sweaters and Accessories Made Easy.” Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive commission from sales made…
Crochet Stitch Anatomy: (BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters: Lesson 9)
BiCrafty Bootcamp Crochet Lessons: learn crochet stitch anatomy, working in front and back loops, third loop, and around posts.