Marly Bird’s Most Popular Crochet Video Tutorial

Do you follow me on YouTube? I hope you do! I go live there to teach you things while directly interacting with you. Whenever we have make-alongs, the crochet and knit videos are on YouTube. It’s home to the old episodes of the YarnThing Podcast. And, over the years, I’ve made loads of crochet and knit video tutorials for stitches, techniques, and full patterns. Do you know which is my most popular crochet video tutorial ever?

Marly Bird’s YouTube Channel

I launched the Marly Bird YouTube channel way back in 2014! My oldest video is a tutorial about how to make a slip knot and work the chain stitch. In other words, I started off the channel by teaching you crochet basics. Although my knit and crochet videos are popular, my most popular video tutorial is a crochet project.

Marly Bird YouTube By The Numbers

I have 291K subscribers on YouTube. I appreciate each and every one of you. If you’re not one yet, hit that subscribe button. I’d love to reach 300K by the end of the year! Since I launched the channel in 2014, I’ve received 21,536,609 views! Wow!

Marly Bird’s Most Popular Crochet Video Tutorial

So, which one is the most popular crochet video of all time? It’s this one:

My Absolute Beginner knit and crochet video tutorials have historically been pretty popular. I show you step by step, basics by basics, exactly how to work on a beginner pattern. This lets you learn to knit or crochet and finish your first project.

Absolute Beginner Crochet Throw

This video for How to Crochet the Absolute Beginner Throw is the most popular. People often want to learn how to crochet blankets when they’re learning how to crochet. After all, they’ve seen many crochet blankets throughout their lifetimes. Moreover, the square or rectangular shape is simple, yet it’s a big project allowing you to practice those new skills.

The Absolute Beginner Throw crochet pattern uses a chunky yarn, which works quickly, even for newbies. You use double crochet stitches to complete most of this project. It’s easy-peasy, and yet it’s a terrific blanket. You can easily gift this to people with pride, especially if you’re looking for a present for a new baby.

Absolute Beginner Crochet Throw Video by the Numbers

I released this video on May 16, 2018. Four years later, it’s received 1,295,611 views! 21,000 people have hit that thumbs-up button on this one. If you like the video, please hit it as well! And there are more than 700 comments on this video!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s your most popular crochet video tutorial?

Honestly… it’s my “Absolute Beginner Crochet Throw” video! People love learning to crochet blankets, and this one is super easy to follow. It’s a big project that really lets you practice your new skills.

When did you start your YouTube channel?

So here’s the thing… I launched my Marly Bird YouTube channel way back in 2014! My very first video was all about how to make a slip knot and work the chain stitch… teaching those crochet basics right from the start!

How many subscribers do you have on YouTube?

Yes! I have 291K subscribers right now… thank you all so much! I’m really hoping to hit 300K by the end of the year, so if you haven’t already, hit that subscribe button!

What yarn is used for the Absolute Beginner Crochet Throw?

Honestly… for the Absolute Beginner Throw, I recommend using a chunky yarn. It works up so quickly, which is perfect when you’re just starting out and want to see your project grow!

What stitches are used in the Absolute Beginner Crochet Throw?

So here’s the thing… you’ll mainly be using double crochet stitches to make the Absolute Beginner Throw. It’s a straightforward stitch that makes for a really lovely and easy blanket!