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May 9, 2019 By Marly Bird 26 Comments

Wedding Blanket Crochet-along

Crochet-alongs are so much fun and they are even more fun when you do it with your friends. When you join a CAL or KAL you get to work on the same project with everyone that is joining. For this special crochet-along I will be working with my designer friends to create a beautiful finished project. ... continue reading...

July 18, 2019 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

10 FREE Lightweight Crochet Summer Shawls

You might not think of summer as the perfect "wear you crochet" weather but there are some opportunities to break out your favorites when worked with a lightweight yarn. Here is a collection of 10 FREE lightweight crochet summer shawls that I know you will love. ... continue reading...

July 17, 2019 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

Crochet Subscription Boxes

Over the past year I have been sharing with you various options for knit, crochet, yarn and hook subscription boxes. I have enjoyed sharing each one with you and learning about new companies right along with you. Annie's is a wonderful company that I have had the chance to work with and today I want to share with you their three kit club options in the knit and crochet world, including their special crochet subscription box Annie's Caring Crochet Kit Club. ... continue reading...

July 16, 2019 By Marly Bird 59 Comments

Big News from Buffalo Wool Co and Stunning String Studio

Buffalo Wool Co has been on the Yarn Thing Podcast a few times and are one of our wonderful sponsors of the podcast. They are here today to tell us about their new venture with another great company, Stunning String Studio. Better yet, we have both companies here to tell us about their exciting news! ... continue reading...

July 15, 2019 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

10 FREE Crochet Beach Bag Patterns

When heading to the beach, or the pool, there are so many things to carry with you. If you have kids the number of items is astounding! Check out these 10 FREE crochet beach bag patterns that you can whip up for your next outing this summer. ... continue reading...

July 12, 2019 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

Long Tail Cast on for Knitting

When starting your next knitting project you will have a plethora of choices for how to start. There are so many different cast on methods at your finger tips. My go to method is the long tail cast on. It is my FAVORITE and I will use it every time if I have a choice. Not sure how to start with a long tail cast on? Let me teach you how. ... continue reading...