Marly Bird™

National Spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns, Yarn Thing Podcast Host, & Crochet and Knitwear Designer

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Quick Pompom Craft to Decorate Your Room

Using yarn is not reserved to just the traditional uses like knitting, crocheting or weaving. One of the ways that we can use yarn is as decorations around our home, on packages or for kids crafts. Red Heart has reintroduced their Pomp-a-doodle yarn which is perfect for decorating in many occasions. Today's video will show you how to make a quick pompom craft with the Pennant & Pompom FREE pattern. ... continue reading...

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Learn to crochet the NEW FREE Crochet Shawl Pattern-the Margaux Chic Shawl

If you love the first collection of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ patterns you are going to love this second collection! Today I will be teaching you how to make the Margaux Chic Shawl which is one of the first to be released in the second collection of patterns. This crochet shawl uses only one color (you could use more to fit your personal style) and a great stitch pattern to make a beautiful slightly oversized crochet shawl. I hope that you enjoy. ... continue reading...

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8 FREE Beach Crochet Cover Up Patterns

Getting ready for the beach or pool usually means getting out a cover up of some sort for the trip there and back. A cover up is a great way to add a light layer to keep the sun off without making you too hot. There are so many great beach crochet cover up patterns that I wanted to put some together so you could get started on yours for the summer. ... continue reading...