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10/18/17 • •

Knit My First Big Comfy Sweater with Marly Bird

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10/17/17 •

The Velvet Acorn joins Marly on the Yarn Thing Podcast

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10/16/17 • •

Your Own Knit Pumpkin Patch

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10/13/17 •

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

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10/12/17 • •

Learn How to Tuck Fair Isle Floats As You Knit

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10/10/17 • •

Knitting the Snow Speckled Fair Isle Hat with a Video Tutorial

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10/04/17 • •

Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 5 Collar

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10/03/17 •

All about Amigurumi with Allison of Crafty is Cool

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09/29/17 • •

5 Free Pom Pom Projects

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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
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!)