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A tutorial image showing hands making Tunisian Crochet yarn bobbins; one hand holds yarn and a pink scissor, with text overlays about the process and instructor's names. -Marly Bird
10/25/17 •

Learning to Make a Yarn Bobbin with Anne Berk and Marly Bird

An invitation graphic for a "Halloween at Hogwarts" event featuring elegant black and white design with cobwebs and a spider in the corners, and links to Harry Potter themed giveaways. -Marly Bird
10/24/17 • •

Halloween at Hogwarts-10 Super Saver Stash busters Harry Potter Knit and Crochet project ideas

Promotional image for "Yarn Thing Podcast" featuring text over a colorful crochet background. Includes details about episode airing on Monday 10/23 at 10 AM MST with guest Salena Baca. -Marly Bird
10/23/17 •

The ACA with Salena Baca on the Yarn Thing Podcast

10/20/17 • •

10 FREE Pumpkin Patterns to Knit or Crochet

Model wearing grey, longline knit comfy sweater in front of red fence.
10/18/17 • •

Knit My First Big Comfy Sweater with Marly Bird

Promotional image for the Yarn Thing Podcast featuring this week's guest, The Velvet Acorn-Heidi May. Includes logos for The Velvet Acorn and Yarn Thing Podcast with air time details. -Marly Bird
10/17/17 •

The Velvet Acorn joins Marly on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Image of two knitted pumpkins in white and orange colors with green stems, on a wooden backdrop. Text promotes free knitting patterns for the pumpkin patch. -Marly Bird
10/16/17 • •

Your Own Knit Pumpkin Patch

Promotional image for the "Yarn Thing" podcast featuring a smiling woman, Marly Bird, next to text about the upcoming episode with guest Sewrella-Ashleigh Kiser, airing Tuesday at 10 AM MST. -Marly Bird
10/13/17 •

Happy Yarn Mail with Ashleigh of Sewrella on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Collage of images showing hands knitting with blue and white yarns, demonstrating the tuck Fair Isle floats technique, with text promoting a video tutorial by Marly Bird. -Marly Bird
10/12/17 • •

Learn How to Tuck Fair Isle Floats As You Knit

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Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Every Mood
A colorful illustration of a white rabbit with a unicorn horn, nestled among multi-colored leaves arranged like a fan behind it, projects every mood of peacefulness and whimsy. -Marly Bird

Social Butterfly

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

A cartoon image of a joyful chicken, sitting comfortably in a green armchair, knitting happily with blue yarn, surrounded by pink and white flowers, looking for DIY project ideas. -Marly Bird

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

A whimsical illustration of a white chicken adorned with pink flowers and light pink butterflies, featuring flowing tail feathers and a playful pose, all set against a simple white background, perfect for mood-based projects. -Marly Bird

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!)