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Adding a Lifeline to your Knitting: Video Tutorial

March 1, 2023 By admin 1 Comment

Time to SAVE THOSE STITCHES before they fall! Learn how to Add a lifeline to your knitting in three different ways.

I’m sure many of you can relate to having made a mistake in your knitting several rows back. That feeling when you first see it…know what I mean? You’re so proud of yourself, then…you spot it and groan. You need to make a decision. What do you do?

Do you rip back to your mistake to fix it? Or do you keep going? The choice can be easier when you use a lifeline in your knitting. Let me show you what a lifeline is, how it works, and how to add one to your next project.

How to add a life line to your knitting-Video Tutorial with Marly Bird
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Filed Under: Knitting, Tips, Tricks, Techniques for Knitting and Crochet, YouTube Video Tutorial

Free Yarn Giveaway! 120 Balls: #WinTheWall!

January 31, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

If you’ve been hoping for a free yarn giveaway, your prayers are about to be answered! If you’ve been thinking…”My stash is a little sad and depleted after the Christmas gifting season. I wish there was a way I could add to it for free.”

CHECK. THIS. OUT.

Marly Bird holding a pile of blue Bernat Blanket yarn. Free yarn giveaway #WinTheWall
Marly at the yarn wall! #WinTheWall

Yarnspirations wants to give 120 balls of yarn, worth around $850, to one lucky winner, and all you have to do to enter is something you probably do every day anyway.

How To Enter the #WINTHEWALL Free Yarn Giveaway:

  • Head to your favorite yarn store that sells Yarnspirations yarns.
  • Take a photo of yourself in this store in front of a wall of your dream stash of Yarnspirations yarn.
  • Post this photo to your public Instagram account, tagging BOTH @Yarnspirations and the retailer.
  • Don’t forget to use #WINTHEWALL

Follow these instructions carefully, and you could win your very own ready-made stash of yarns from Bernat, Red Heart, Caron, Patons, and Lily.

Here’s what you could win:

  • 24 cakes of Bernat Blanket
  • 24 balls of Red Heart Super Saver
  • 24 balls of Patons Classic Wool Worsted
  • 24 balls of Caron Simply Soft
  • 24 balls of Lily Surgar’N Cream

So, DO IT NOW! Dash on down to your favorite yarn store, snap your picture, and get in the game.

You have to be in it to win it!

Here’s the official blog post if you want to make sure you’re doing it right.

And here are the official rules and regulations.

ENTER BY MARCH 31ST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!!!

Check out some projects that use those yarns you could win:

This Bernat Blanket Stitchalong sure looks like it was fun.

Here’s some awesome patterns using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre.

And this weekender bag made in Patons Classic Wool is just incredible!

Or, try working on a Spring Sweater!

GOOD LUCK!

Marly Bird, surprised, pointing at a cake of blue Bernat Blanket yarn. Free yarn giveaway. Yarnspirations #WinTheWall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I even enter this yarn giveaway?

So here’s the thing… you need to head to your favorite yarn store that carries Yarnspirations yarns. Then, snap a pic of yourself in front of a wall of yarn… so fun, right?!

What exactly could I win if I enter the #WinTheWall giveaway?

Honestly… you could win a whole wall of yarn! We’re talking 120 balls of yarn from brands like Bernat, Red Heart, Caron, Patons, and Lily. It’s worth about $850!

How many balls of yarn are included in the prize?

Yes! There are a total of 120 balls of yarn up for grabs. Can you imagine getting all that gorgeous yarn for free?!

Can I just post a picture of yarn from online to enter?

Oh no, sweet friend… you gotta go to the yarn store! You need to take a photo of yourself in the store, in front of a wall of Yarnspirations yarn, and tag both @Yarnspirations and the retailer.

When does this giveaway end? I don’t want to miss out!

Good question! You need to enter by March 31st to have a chance to win. So hurry up and get to your favorite store!

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Crochet and Knit Gifts: 24 Days of Quickies || 2022

November 29, 2022 By admin 2 Comments

Well, jingle jangle, you little makers! It’s that time of year again for my fellow procraftinators and me to find the perfect quick knit and quick crochet gift ideas right here over the next 24 days beginning December 1st! Plus, of course, these Christmas crochet and knit gifts are fun to make! They’ll meet all your crafty needs for the holiday season.

Join Marly Bird & Friends for 24 Days of Quickies!

crochet and knit gifts 2022 - Marly Bird

Once again, we are ushering in December on the tail of another successful Turkey Trot! I don’t know about you, but it turns into a whirlwind of holiday crafting as soon as Thanksgiving ends! Because, as usual, I’ve waited until the last minute to make crochet and knit gifts. But don’t worry my friends and I have you covered for another year of quick knit and crochet holiday gift ideas!

My assistant, Cryssi, and I have teamed up with some fantastic designer friends to help you make your homemade holiday dreams come true with the 24 Days of Quickies with Marly Bird & Friends!

72 Quick Crochet And Knit Gifts: Ideas for Christmas!

Over the next 24 days, some of your favorite designers like Salena Baca, Moogly, Expression Fiber Arts, Repeat Crafter Me, CoCo Crochet Lee, Briana K Designs, HanJan Crochet, A Crafty Concept, TLYarn Crafts, A Crocheted Simplicity + more, plus yours truly, will share great last minute patterns for both crochet and knit gifts for Christmas. Most of these gifts are easy to complete in one day! There’s always someone to create something for. For example, maybe your cousin’s new girlfriend gets invited to the holidays at the last minute โ€“ BAM! You’ve got a big list of gifts to knit or crochet and patterns for her right here!

Designer Hop Guest List and Links

Check back here each day to see who the special designer is and get the link to their pattern! As a special bonus, several of them have offered special discounts as a Holiday Armadillo! 

Again, the link to the pattern will be listed below once the pattern is live, so check back here each day!

Get the FREE patterns for 24 Days of Quickies below!

Are you ready? Here comes the patterns for crochet and knit gifts! GO ahead and dive right in!

December 1, 2022

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Crochet – The American Crochet Association is kicking off our 24 Days of Quickies with this adorable crochet Christmas stocking!

Crochet Christmas stocking: crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Cosy Rosie UK is up next with this adorable Santa belt napkin holder!

Crochet santa napkin holder - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting – Briana K Designs is rounding off Day 1 with this beautiful knit Christmas stocking!

Knit Christmas stocking - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – HanJan Crochet has an AWESOME deal for you today! Anyone who purchases her new Bauble-ing Along Crochet Collection Ebook today will get the course for FREE! Also, anyone who purchases here will also get a $10 Ravelry voucher for her store! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Baubling Along crochet collection

December 2, 2022

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Crochet – Moogly is joining in the fun today with an adorable crochet ornament!

Crochet Christmas ornament - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Remington Lane Crochet has a pretty infinity scarf for you today!

Crochet infinity scarf

Knitting – Handmade by Stacy J has the perfect gift for your pup today with this doggie bandana!

Knit doggy bandana

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO- The American Crochet Association is offering $44 off ($5 total) Crochet Skill Building Workshop: videos, homework, patterns for all levels of skill! Valid through 12/3/2022 only.

December 3, 2022

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Crochet – Expression Fiber Arts has the prettiest hat pattern for you today!

Cute crochet cloche hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Juniper & Oakes has the cutest crochet bauble for you today!

Crochet bauble

Knitting – Banana Moon Studio also has a bauble for you today!

Knit bauble pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Erin.Lane Bags has an awesome deal for you today! 25% off all project bags (Large, Small, Sock, Twofer, Sweater, OOPS.) using code ANDFRIENDS22. Runs though midnight Monday 12/5! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

December 4, 2022

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Crochet – Sunflower Cottage Crochet has a great cowl pattern for you today!

Crochet cowl pattern

Crochet – Fosbas Designs has the most adorable Santa table runner pattern today!

Santa table runner pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting –  Knitting with Chopsticks has the cutest mitten pattern for you today!

Knit bulky mittens pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Blue Star Crochet is offering 50% off on Crochet Sweaters For Every Season eBook until 31st December! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

December 5, 2022

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Crochet – Repeat Crafter Me has the sweetest gingerbread ornaments/gift card holders for you today!

Crochet gingerbread man ornaments - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Raffamusa Designs has a cute mini stocking ornament for you today!

Crochet mini stocking ornament pattern

Knitting – Mrs Shank Knits is here to help you match your best friend with a pup bowtie and matching bow hair tie!

Doggy bowtie pattern and matching bow hair tie pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Made by Gootie is offering 40% off all patterns in their Ravelry store, until 12/31 using code MARLY. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

December 6, 2022

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Crochet –  CoCo Crochet Lee has the funnest cowl pattern for you today!

Knit cowl pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Ambassador Crochet is giving a cozy gift, a gift pillow pattern, that is!

Crochet gift pillow pattern

Knitting – The Purple Poncho has the cutest cup cozy pattern for you today!

Knit twist cup cozy pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Creations by Courtney is offering 15% off Personalized Canvas Totes in Etsy Shop with code KW15MBC until 12/31/2022. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

December 7, 2022

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Crochet – Thoresby Cottage has a sweet little wreath ornament pattern for you today!

Crochet wreath ornament pattern

Crochet – Handmade by Stacy J is back with a crochet version of the pup bandana!

Crochet bandana pattern for dogs

Knitting – Edie Eckman has the coziest keyhole scarf pattern for you today!

Knit keyhole scarf pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – WeCrochet is offering 20% off your total purchase (ONE DAY ONLY) using code – MARLY2022

DOUBLE ‘DILLO DAY! – I have the cutest crochet mitten ornament pattern for you today! CLICK HERE FOR FREE PATTERN!

Mini crochet mitten ornament pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird
The Best Crochet Gifts - Marly Bird has perfected a list of the best gifts for crocheters. This image is of a ball winder, a crochet knowledge poster, and the new wecrochet Dot Hook Set. these images are on a background of red plaid fabric
https://marlybird.com/best-gifts-for-crocheters-online-gift-guide/

December 8, 2022

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Crochet – Briana K Designs has the absolute cutest panda amigurumi pattern for you today!

Crochet panda amigurumi pattern

Crochet – Made by Gootie has an adorable little Christmas tree amigurumi pattern for you today!

Crochet Christmas tree amigurumi pattern

Knitting – Revel Crochet has the swankiest cowl pattern for you today!

Rib knit cowl pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Thoresby Cottage is offering 25% off all patterns on Etsy & Ravelry through 12/31/22 with the code MARLYBIRD. CLICK HERE FOR RAVELRY!CLICK HERE FOR ETSY!

DOUBLE ‘DILLO DAY – 24% your total order using code MARLY24 from Dec 1-24, for both US and CA customers. Apply to all products excluding clearance. Can’t combine with other promos. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

December 9, 2022

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Crochet – Through The Loop Yarn Craft has a great hot pad pattern for you today!

Crochet hot pad pattern

Crochet – Me โ€˜nโ€™ My Hook has an adorable cowl pattern for you today!

Crochet cowl pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting – Today Iโ€™m up with my cozy Hygge Stripe Socks pattern for you!

Knit hygge stripe socks pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – KnitterKnotter is offering 20% off A Beginner’s Guide to Tunisian Mosaic Crochet using code MARLY2022 (Valid through 12/10/2022) CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

December 10, 2022

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Crochet – Nanaโ€™s Crafty Home has this cute towel topper pattern for you today!

Crochet towel topper pattern

Crochet – Green Fox Farms Designs has a crochet bauble pattern for you today!

Crochet bauble pattern

Knitting –  Briana K Designs is back with this elegant hat pattern for you today!

Knit hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Green Fox Farms Designs is offering 30% off all patterns through 12/31/22 on Etsy and Ravelry using the code: 30OFFMARLY22 CHECK OUT RAVELRY HERE! CHECK OUT ETSY HERE!

GIVEAWAY – Signature Needle Arts is giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky winner!! CONGRATULATIONS to our winner Martha Kelly!

Knitting and crochet blog logo featuring "Signature Needle Arts" text and a blue ribbon on a black background.

December 11, 2022

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Crochet – Carroway Crochet has a neat twist on a classic granny scarf pattern for you today!

Crochet granny scarf pattern

Crochet – Smiling Colors has a quick and easy crochet headband pattern for you today!

Easy crochet headband pattern

Knitting –  Expression Fiber Arts is back with a gorgeous knit cowl pattern for you today!

Knit cowl pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Win 1 FREE course/workshop/VIP experience of your choice from the Marly Bird House!

December 12, 2022

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Crochet – Regina P Designs has a fun crochet hat pattern for you today!

Crochet hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Blackstone Designs has an adorable gingerbread treat bag pattern for you today!

Crochet gingerbread treat bag pattern

Knitting –  Blackstone Designs didnโ€™t want to leave out our knitters and is bringing you a knit version of the gingerbread treat bag pattern for you today too!

Knit gingerbread treat pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Blackstone Designs is offering 40% off all patterns on Etsy & Ravelry thru 12/18 with code MARLYBIRD CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me – A MYSTERY BAG OF YARN! That’s right friends, just 12 days left of our 24 Days of Quickies, and we are finishing out with a BANG! Each day for the next 12 days we will give 1 lucky winner each day a Mystery Bag of yarn!! CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Ross!!

December 13, 2022

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Crochet – Crochets By Trista has a fun crochet snowflake pattern for you today!

Crochet snowflake pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – A Crocheted Simplicity has an elegant wine cozy pattern for you today!

Crochet wine bottle cozy pattern

EXTRA Crochet – MarlyBird.com has a fun crochet stuffed animal pattern for you today! This BIG Teddy Bear can be whipped up in no time and be ready for a quick gift. CLICK HERE FOR FREE PATTERN!

Crochet stuffed animal pattern - big teddy bear - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting –  Melissa Leapman has a beautiful cabled beanie pattern for you today!

Knit cabled beanie pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Knitting with Chopsticks is offering 30% off of her Proficient in Patterns and/or Conquer Charts and Graphs course with code MARLY (valid through 12/24) CLICK HERE FOR PROFICIENT IN PATTERNS COURSE! CLICK HERE FOR CONQUER CHARTS AND GRAPHS COURSE!

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me – A MYSTERY BAG OF YARN! That’s right friends, just 11 days left of our crochet and knit gifts during our 24 Days of Quickies, and we’re finishing out with a BANG! Each day for the next 11 days we will give 1 lucky winner each day a Mystery Bag of yarn!! CONGRATULATIONS TO Karli Cheesebrew!!

December 14, 2022

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Crochet – Blue Star Crochet has the coziest boot cuff pattern for you today!

Crochet boot cuff pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Creations by Courtney has a beautiful cowl pattern for you today!

Crochet cowl pattern

Knitting –  Craftstar Studios has a pretty knit slip stitch hat pattern for you today!

Knit slip stitch hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Handmade by Stacy J is offering 50% off all patterns in my Ravelry store through December 17th with code Marly22. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me – A MYSTERY BAG OF YARN! That’s right friends, just 10 days left of our 24 Days of Quickies, and we are finishing out with a BANG! Each day for the next 10 days we will give 1 lucky winner each day a Mystery Bag of yarn!! CONGRATULATIONS Jamie Morris!

December 15, 2022

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Crochet – Revel Crochet has an adorable Tunisian crochet headband pattern for you today!

Tunisian crochet headband pattern

Crochet – The American Crochet Association is back with an easy crochet earwarmer pattern for you!

Crochet earwarmer pattern

Knitting –  Jimmy Beans Wool designer Winni Clausen has an adorable knit hat pattern for you today!

Long knit hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Briana K Designs is offering 20% off her Magical Crochet Stitches course with the code MARLY CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Magical crochet stitches course

On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me – A MYSTERY BAG OF YARN! That’s right friends, just 9 days left of our 24 Days of Quickies, and we are finishing out with a BANG! Each day for the next 9 days we will give 1 lucky winner each day a Mystery Bag of yarn!! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! CONGRATULATIONS Sara Wood!

December 16, 2022

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Crochet – Jewels and Jones has the most adorable crochet hat ornament for you today!

Mini crochet hat ornament pattern

Crochet – My Crochet Space has a pretty snowflake coaster pattern for you today!

Crochet snowflake coaster pattern

Knitting –  Double the Stitches has a gorgeous earwarmer pattern for you today!

Cabled knit earwarmer pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Briana K Designs is back again with an awesome deal for you today! Get 50% off any purchase over $30 in her Ravelry store now through December 24th using code MARLY ! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me – A MYSTERY BAG OF YARN! That’s right friends, just 8 days left of our 24 Days of Quickies, and we are finishing out with a BANG! Each day for the next 8 days we will give 1 lucky winner each day a Mystery Bag of yarn!! CONGRATULATIONS Kayla Myers!

December 17, 2022

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Crochet – Two Brothers Blankets has a reversible beanie pattern for you today!

Crochet reversible beanie pattern

Crochet – Dora Does has a beginner friendly cowl pattern for you today!

Simple crochet cowl pattern

Knitting –  KnittingNaniThelma has a quick sock pattern for you today!

Thick quick knit sock pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Gifts From Interweave!

Look what Marly found online today! Happy holidays from Interweave! We believe nothing embodies the spirit of the season more than giving, and a handmade gift comes packed with love. So our gift to you is four free craft projects or patterns every dayโ€”one each in beading, crochet, jewelry making, and knitting. Use these freebies to make gifts for yourself or loved ones, with our best wishes for a happy holiday season! *Must be or become a member of Interweave to get free gift*

Gift From Interweave >> Click Here <<

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – My Crochet Space is offering 30% off all patterns on Ravelry & Etsy with code MARLY22 (Expires 12/24/22) CLICK HERE FOR RAVELRY!  CLICK HERE FOR ETSY!

On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me – A MYSTERY BAG OF YARN! That’s right friends, just 7 days left of our 24 Days of Quickies, and we are finishing out with a BANG! Each day for the next 7 days we will give 1 lucky winner each day a Mystery Bag of yarn!! CLICK HERE TO ENTER!! CONGRATULATIONS Barbara Guy! Now keep looking at these awesome patterns for crochet and knit gifts!

December 18, 2022

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Crochet – Banana Moon Studio has the sweetest fingerless glove pattern for you today!

Crochet fingerless glove pattern

Crochet – Knitting with Chopsticks has a beautiful shell washcloth pattern for you today!

Crochet shell washcloth pattern

Knitting –  Becca Hulme Designs has a fun hat pattern for you today!

Knit hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Expression Fiber Arts is offering 20% off all yarn kits for one week only with code: efa-yarnkits20 CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

GIVEAWAY – Expression Fiber Arts is giving away 2 skeins of Country Village Luster Worsted yarn to one lucky winner! ENTER HERE! 

Crochet Hanukkah dreidel
Click on the image to get a Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel Crochet Pattern FREE from MarlyBird.com

December 19, 2022

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Crochet – Krissyโ€™s Over The Mountain Crochet has the funnest little Santa towel topper/gift card holder for you today!

Crochet santa towel topper pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Pine Tree Crochet has an adorable bookmark pattern for you today!

Christmas colors crochet bookmark pattern

Knitting –  The Devious Knitter has a fun ice cream pint cozy pattern for you today!

Knit icecream pint cozy pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Through the Loop Yarn Craft is offering 30% off all patterns on Ravelry & Etsy with code MARLY (Expires 12/24/22) CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

HEY HEY HEY! Another Mystery Yarn Bag GIVEAWAY for you today! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! CONGRATULATIONS Pamela Marsingill!

December 20, 2022

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Crochet – HanJan Crochet has a gift for you today that will spruce up your tree!

Knit gift bauble ornament -crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Simply Hooked by Janet will make you queen/king for a day with this adorable crown pattern!

Crochet crown pattern

Knitting –  Tis the season with my Uptown Chic stocking pattern for you today!

Uptown chic knit Christmas stocking pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Pine Tree Crochet is offering 50% off all patterns on Ravelry using the code QUICKIES (valid until 12/25) CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

What’s another giveaway among friends?! That’s right, another Mystery Yarn Bag GIVEAWAY for you today! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! CONGRATULATIONS Briana Luett!

December 21, 2022

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Crochet – A Crafty Concept has an adorable cup cozy pattern for you today!

Crochet cup cozy pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – TL Yarn Crafts has a beautiful cowl pattern for you today!

Crochet bulky cowl pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting –  Slip Slip Sis has another gorgeous cowl pattern for you today!

Knit cowl pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Mrs Shank Knits is offering 1 free scrunchie pattern from a choice of three with code marly CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

HOLIDAY DOUBLE DILLO – New Pattern Release and YOU GET IT FREE! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Dynamic Wave knit hat pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Well HO HO HO the Mystery Yarn Bag GIVEAWAY continues!!! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! CONGRATULATIONS Melanie Cosgrove!

December 22, 2022

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Crochet – The Purple Poncho will have you decking out your tree in style with this gingerbread house ornament!

Crochet gingerbread house ornament - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – Edie Eckman has a beautiful snowflake pattern for you today!

Crochet snowflake coaster pattern

Knitting –  Lindsey Martin and Marly Bird have a fun hat pattern for you today!

Knit rainbow hat pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Sunflower Cottage Crochet is offering 50% off all her patterns on both Ravelry & Etsy through 12/25 with the code MARLYBIRD ! CLICK HERE FOR ETSY! CLICK HERE FOR RAVELRY!

HOLIDAY DOUBLE DILLO – for the first time in Armadillo history, there is a bag for the occasion. LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE of this exclusive Erin.Lane Bags Holiday Armadillo Fabric. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS! *ALREADY SOLD OUT…SHOP UPDATE AT 3PM EST TODAY*… CHECK HER WEBSITE AT THAT TIME TO GRAB YOUR OWN BAG.

Marly with Erin.Lane bags

Can you believe there’s only 2 days left after today?! It’s so hard to believe we’re almost through this year’s crochet and knit gifts Quickies! We’ve had so much fun with you, and we hope you’re loving all of the amazing patterns this year! Oh, and the giveaways too! ???? Here’s another Mystery Yarn Bag Giveaway just for you! CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

December 23, 2022

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Crochet – Straight Hooked has a great beanie pattern for you today!

Crochet beanie pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Crochet – My Fur Real Mittens were a HUGE hit last year and today Iโ€™m offering them up for you for free!

Fur Real crochet mittens pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting –  The Happy Yarn Ball has a gorgeous cowl pattern for you today!

Knit cowl pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Krissyโ€™s Over the Mountain Crochet is offering 50% off all crochet patterns on Ravelry and Etsy. No code needed.Ebooks not included. (Expires 12/24/22) CLICK HERE FOR RAVELRY! CLICK HERE FOR ETSY!

One more Mystery Yarn Bag GIVEAWAY after today! You’ve got two more chances for some fiber goodness this Christmas! CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

December 24, 2022

Crochet – KnitterKnotter has a pretty bookmark pattern for you today! CLICK HERE FOR FREE PATTERN!

Crochet bookmark pattern

Crochet – ACCROchet has the coziest embroidered infinity scarf pattern for you today! CLICK HERE FOR FREE PATTERN!

Embroidered infinity scarf crochet pattern - crochet and knit gifts - Marly Bird

Knitting –  Grab my Love Light Gleams stocking pattern today only! CLICK HERE FOR FREE PATTERN!

Love Light Gleams Knit Christmas stocking pattern

HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – The Purple Poncho is offering 25% off all patterns on Ravelry 12/24-12/31. Code is JOY CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Merry Christmas! Today’s our last Mystery Yarn Bag Giveaway! CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

We hope you enjoyed this fantastic selection of free patterns for crochet and knit gifts! You know we’ll be back with more next year!

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AWESOME YEAR OF QUICKIES!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “24 Days of Quickies”?

So here’s the thing… the “24 Days of Quickies” is a special event that happens over the first 24 days of December! Each day, Marly and her designer friends share a new, super fast crochet or knit pattern that’s perfect for making last-minute gifts or just whipping up something fun for yourself.

Are all the patterns crochet? I like knitting too!

Honestly… nope! This event is for both crocheters and knitters! Marly teams up with tons of talented designers, and they make sure to share patterns for both crafts almost every single day. You’ll find a great mix of quick crochet and knit projects.

I missed some of the days, can I still get the patterns?

Yes! The best part is that even though they are featured on specific days, the links to all the patterns are right here on the page. You can just scroll through and grab any of the free patterns you missed… or ones you just really, really want!

What kind of projects can I expect?

You’re going to find all sorts of quick and delightful makes! From ornaments and cozies to hats, scarves, and even little stuffed critters… there’s something for everyone. Most of them are designed to be completed in a single day, so they’re perfect for holiday crafting marathons!

What’s a “Holiday Armadillo”?

Oh, that’s just a fun little surprise Marly and her friends add! Throughout the 24 Days of Quickies, some of the designers offer special discounts or deals on their patterns or shops. They call these the “Holiday Armadillo” surprises… it’s like a little extra gift to make your holidays even brighter!

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BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet -…

October 19, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

This week, we’re going to expand our skills with 3 more Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet stitches and play with slip stitches in a cute cowl.

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What Have We Learned So Far in BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet?

In lesson one we learned about Tunisian hooks and which hooks are preferred, how to use a foundation slip stitch to help reduce the Tunisian fabric from curling, and we learned how to do the Tunisian Simple Stitch.

>>Click Here<< to visit the lesson one blog post and view the video instructions.

>>Click Here<< to visit the lesson two blog post and view the video instructions.

Tunisian Crochet for Beginners Video Lesson Three

BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet Lesson 3 Plans

Tunisian Slip Stitch

Just as the name describes this stitch slips the next stitch onto your hook, and that’s it. You can slip TSS-wise or TPS-wise. meaning you can slip the next sts (inserting your hook under the front vertical strand) with your yarn in the back (TSS-wise) or with your yarn in the front (TPS-wise). We will work on slipping both ways, but there are a ton more. The resulting fabric is incredibly woven in look and can be dense if you don’t adjust your hook size. See below for this week’s homework that uses the Tunisian Slip Stitch.

Tunisian Reverse Stitch

This confusingly named stitch is actually quite simple. You will insert your hook in the back vertical strand before yarning over and picking up a stitch. You insert the hook from right to left the same way you insert your hook for TSS, except in the BACK strand instead of the front (for TSS). What happens is it pushes your return pass (that chain) to the front. This can give the look of purl stitches. When combined with TKS (knit stitches) the resulting fabric can be adorable.

Patterns using the Tunisian Reverse Stitch

Beehner Tunisian Crochet Hat

Beehner Tunisian Crochet Hat - man wearing black hat with yellow & grey stripe above brim. 2 children wearing  hats - mid-grey with pink & light grey stripes, and green with grey & light blue stripes. Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet. Marly Bird
Beehner Tunisian Crochet Hat
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Game Day Hat and Mittens

Game Day Hat & Mitten Set - Both have grey background with yellow & white, and dark and light green dashes design. Hat has bright yellow fur pompom. Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet. Marly Bird
Game Day Hat and Mitten Set!
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Tunisian Wrap Stitch

This handy little stitch makes a cute organized fabric. It is made by yarning over your hook before creating the next 2-3 stitches, then pulling those stitches through the yarn over. You will see it in a pattern as follows: Yarn over, tss in next 2 sts, pull yarn over over prev 2 tss . It seems counter intuitive, so practicing always helps.

Pattern that uses Tunisian Wrap Stitch

McCaslin Tunisian Crochet Hat

McCaslin Tunisian Crochet Hats - 2 hats - one in greys and purples, the other is pink with white, grey and variegated yarn. Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet. Marly Bird.
McCaslin Tunisian Crochet Hat
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Hopefully your appetite has been whet and you are ready for a great free tunisian cowl pattern to put your new knowledge to work.


Kirkton Tunisian Crochet Cowl - worked in white, black, 2 shades of grey, and 2 shades of pink. Shown flat on white background.
Kirkton Tunisian Crochet Cowl using slip st purlwise

KIRKTON TUNISIAN CROCHET COWL DETAILS

Designed by Robyn Chachula

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Cowl is 10โ€ [25.5 cm] wide by 30โ€ [76 cm] long. 

Gauge 

12 sts by 12 rows = 4โ€ [10 cm] x 4″ [10 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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MATERIALS

Yarn 

WeCrochet, Brava (100% acrylic, 218 yds / 200 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted) 25 grams each:

Color A: Wren (Brava Tweed)

Color B: Dublin

Color C: Coral

Color D: White

Color E: Cobblestone Heather

Note: You can substitute Red Heart Soft for WeCrochet Brava.

Hook

Size L/11 (8.0 mm) Tunisian Hook at least 10″ long

Size I/9 (5.5 mm) regular crochet hook for edging.

Notions 

Tapestry needle

ABBREVIATIONS

  • Ch โ€“ Chain(s) 
  • St(s) โ€“ Stitch(es)
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Sl St – Slip Stitch
  • RS โ€“ Right Side
  • TSSโ€“ Tunisian Simple Stitch
  • โ€œWork Loops off as normalโ€    Yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, *yo, pull through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * to end.
  • [ ] โ€“ Repeat directions in brackets number of times indicated.

SPECIAL TUNISIAN CROCHET STITCHES

Foundation Slip Stitch for Tunisian

First Stitch: Ch 1, insert hook into back ridge of chain, yarn over and pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (creates chain), draw through next loop on hook (creates slip stitch).

Next Stitch: Insert hook into chain just created (vertical bar furthest from hook), yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook (first loop creates chain, second creates slip stitch)

Slip Stitch Purlwise

Move yarn to front of work, insert hook from right to left in front vertical strand of stitch indicated, move yarn to back of work.

TUNISIAN STITCH DIAGRAM

Tunisian Crochet Stitch Diagram
Stitch diagram showing 3 colors. Any odd number of colors works.

NOTES

  • Pattern is written for 5 colors but as the diagram shows you can use 3 if you wish. Any odd number of colors works for the pattern.
  • Change color at end of return pass when 2 loops are left on the hook.

KIRKTON TUNISIAN CROCHET COWL PATTERN

Chain or Foundation Slip Stitch 29 with color A.

Row 1: (RS) Fwd: Pull up loop in 2nd st from hook and each st across. Rtn: Change color to B, work loops off as normal to end, change color to C.

Row 2 (RS): Fwd: (Loop on hook counts as first st) *slip next st purlwise, TSS in next st; repeat from * across. Rtn: Change color to D, work loops off as normal to end, change color to E.

Row 3 (RS): Fwd: (Loop on hook counts as first st) *TSS in next st, slip next st purlwise; repeat from * across to last 3 sts, TSS in last 2 sts. Rtn: Change color to A, work loops off as normal to end, change color to B.

Repeat rows 2-3 until project measures 30โ€ณ [76 cm] changing colors in the following order: A, B, C, D, E, ending on a Row 3.

Last Row: *Slip next st purlwise and pull through loop on hook, TSS in next st and pull though loop on hook, repeat from * across.

Fasten off, leave long tail for seaming.

FINISHING

Seaming

Using tapestry needle and mattress stitch, seam first and last row together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did we learn in the first two lessons of the BiCrafty Bootcamp?

So here’s the thing… in lesson one, we got cozy with Tunisian hooks, learned how to keep your Tunisian fabric from curling with a foundation slip stitch, and mastered the Tunisian Simple Stitch. Lesson two built on that, so you’re well on your way!

Can you explain the Tunisian Slip Stitch a bit more?

Honestly… this stitch is super straightforward! You just slip the next stitch onto your hook. You can do it TSS-wise or TPS-wise, which just changes where your yarn is when you insert your hook. It creates a really woven look, and you might need a bigger hook for it.

What’s the deal with the Tunisian Reverse Stitch? It sounds complicated!

Yes! It has a funny name, but it’s quite simple. You insert your hook into the back vertical strand instead of the front, and it makes your return pass pop to the front, giving a purl-like appearance. It looks super cute when you combine it with the Tunisian Knit Stitch!

How do I make the Tunisian Wrap Stitch?

This one’s a little tricky at first, but so worth it! You’ll yarn over your hook before making the next 2-3 stitches, and then pull those stitches through the yarn over. It gives the fabric a neat, organized look.

What size hook do I need for the Kirkton Tunisian Crochet Cowl?

For the cowl, you’ll want a Size L/11 (8.0 mm) Tunisian hook that’s at least 10 inches long. You’ll also need a Size I/9 (5.5 mm) regular crochet hook for the edging.

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BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet Lesson Two

October 6, 2022 By admin 2 Comments

Learn Tunisian Knit & Tunisian Purl Stitches – PLUS Reading Patterns & Tunisian Crochet Charts in this weeks lesson of BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet Lesson 2. This 4 week course is expanding our Tunisian skills in all the best ways!

Triple Threat Tunisian crochet class promotion featuring pink, blue, and gray camouflage patterns with playful text.
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BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet for…

September 28, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

When I hired Cryssi and Kathryn, both of them mentioned they couldn’t knit. Being who I am, I insisted they learn! And Cryssi and Kathryn decided it would be great for all the other crocheters to join them in learning, and so, BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Knitting Lessons for Crocheters was born. We had NO IDEA the amazing turnout we would have and how adamant our knitters would be for their own version! So, shortly after our knitting series ended, BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters kicked off! But what about Tunisian Crochet, you say?

It’s OK – there’s MORE!

BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet For Beginners

Now that there are more than 1,500 of you who have become bicrafty as a result of these bootcamps, we want to bring you the next notch in your belt – Tunisian crochet! It is no secret that Tunisian crochet has become quite the hot topic in recent years, and Robyn and I have been working over the last year to formulate a Tunisian Bootcamp for beginners that would be concise and challenging but not overwhelming to you. We have finally honed in the details on that and are excited to kick things off Wednesday, September 28, 2022! We will share all of the details LIVE on the Marly Bird YouTube channel at 1pm EST. Be sure to subscribe so you get notifications when I go live!

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Filed Under: BiCrafy Bootcamp Tunisian Crochet, Free Patterns, Our Free Patterns, Pattern, YouTube Video Tutorial

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