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June 20, 2018 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

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...

June 14, 2018 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

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...

June 13, 2018 By Marly Bird 21 Comments

Crochet Blocks-One At a Time Can Build Big Projects

Crochet blocks, or crochet motifs, are really the building blocks of many projects. This week Katelyn will review the new Crochet Blocks book and take a look at the motifs and projects that it includes. ... continue reading...

June 12, 2018 By Marly Bird 22 Comments

The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater, is it real?

I am sure that you have heard of the Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater. If not, it is suggested that if you make a sweater for your boyfriend you will break up with them before you finish the sweater! In this new book by Alanna Okun you can hear about her knitting journey and how knitting really tells the story of our lives. ... continue reading...

June 11, 2018 By Marly Bird Leave a Comment

Scrubby Yarn Kids Crafts with Red Heart

As we move into the second month of Scrubby Good. Clean. Fun. with Read Heart we are featuring some great kids craft projects. Over the summer while kids are home from school I know that I was always looking for something to help keep them content and doing something each day. These projects made from Scrubby yarn are great ways to get your kids involved in the fiber arts while having some fun. Don't forget to check out the Marly Bird™ YouTube channel on Mondays at noon mountain time for ... continue reading...