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Smiling woman with curly hair, glasses, and a colorful patterned sweater poses indoors. She stands in a bright room with neutral decor, looking at the camera. -Marly Bird
06/10/25 •

🌈 Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho Pattern – A Free Stranded Colorwork Pattern You’ll LOVE!

Colorful graphic with text: "Marly Bird's Prism Make-Along. Prism Path Make-Along. Steam Blocking vs Wash & Blocking. Caution!" Geometric shapes, yarn ball motifs, and tips for steam blocking superwash yarn decorate the background. -Marly Bird
06/03/25 •

Steam vs. Wet Blocking Superwash Yarn: What Every Swoncho Maker Needs to Know 🧺💨

A smiling woman in glasses and a patterned sweater holds her hands up excitedly in front of colorful Big Twist Yarn skeins, celebrating its return at Herrschners, with “BIG TWIST YARN is BACK” and the Herrschners logo in the background. -Marly Bird
05/16/25 • •

Big Twist Yarn Now Available at Herrschners | What Crafters Need to Know After Joann’s Bankruptcy

04/23/25 • •

✨ Prism Make-Along with Marly Bird: A Mystery Colorwork Adventure for Knitters and Crocheters

A person in glasses and a pink scarf holds a crocheted amigurumi elephant head. The image showcases this crochet masterpiece from various angles. Text reads "Crochet Amigurumi Elephant" and "Marly Bird." Discover the charm of this free amigurumi elephant pattern today!. -Marly Bird
04/14/25 •

Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Free Pattern 🐘

Various yarn skeins in vibrant colors are showcased against a white background with the text "Choose Colors for Colorwork." Perfect for your 2025 Edition colorwork project, the skeins are arranged by color, including pinks, blues, purples, and neutrals. -Marly Bird
03/27/25 • •

How to Choose Colors for a Colorwork Project: Prism Make-Along 2025 Edition 🎨🧶

Colorful yarn balls in blue, pink, and green are stacked, adorned with small knitted chrysanthemum flowers. Text reads "Free Pattern: Mum's the Word Knit Flower." Logo in the top right corner against a blurred background. -Marly Bird
03/25/25 •

Free Knitted Flower Pattern: Mum’s the Word Chrysanthemum 🌼

Text reads "Crochet Floral Motifs 3 Free Patterns" with three unique crochet floral motifs on a light pink background. Each flower-shaped design boasts petals in shades of green, yellow, and peach. Marly Bird logo sits elegantly in the bottom left corner. -Marly Bird
03/20/25 •

Crochet Wildflowers That Last Forever – 3 Free Crochet Floral Motifs

A collage of six colorful Big Twist yarn products, exclusively at JOANN, is labeled "Who Makes It." Overlaid text teases: "Who Makes JOANN Big Twist Yarn? *spoiler alert—it's not who you think!" Discover where to buy and unravel the mystery. -Marly Bird
03/13/25 •

The Truth About Big Twist Yarn: Who Makes It & Where to Buy It

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Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Every Mood
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Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

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Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

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Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

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Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)