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Promotional image for the "Yarn Thing" podcast featuring a smiling woman holding knitting needles, with a colorful background of yarn spools. Text includes episode details with guest Allison Hoffman from Crafty is Cool. -Marly Bird
10/03/17 •

All about Amigurumi with Allison of Crafty is Cool

A collage showcasing five DIY pom-pom projects: colorful garlands, a door wreath, a slider image with a URL link, fluffy pink pom-poms on slippers, and a hanging carrot decoration. The title "Five Pom Pom Projects Roundup" is prominent. -Marly Bird
09/29/17 • •

5 Free Pom Pom Projects

Colorful knitted cuffs display in red, blue, and green with a vibrant skein of green yarn featuring a Marly Bird Granny Square Motif. Text overlay reads "THE CUFFS" and includes the Red Heart brand logo. -Marly Bird
09/27/17 • •

Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 4 Cuffs and Seaming

A woman showcases a large, delicately crocheted shawl resembling a peacock feather, designed by Marly Bird, against a backdrop of green foliage. Text overlay describes it as a Crafty is Cool crochet pattern. -Marly Bird
09/27/17 • •

Peacock Feather Crochet Shawl

Promotional image for the "Yarn Thing" podcast featuring an upcoming episode about rainbow crochet blankets with guest Amanda Perkins. Includes images of colorful blankets and podcast logos. -Marly Bird
09/26/17 • •

Let’s Talk Rainbow Crochet Blankets with Amanda Perkins

A collage showing different close-up views of a crochet project featuring a teal pom pom border, with a text overlay titled "Photo Tutorial Crochet Pom Pom Border" and a URL link. -Marly Bird
09/22/17 • •

Learn the Crochet Pom Pom Border with a Photo Tutorial

A woman stands between two colorful crocheted blankets, displaying them. Text overlay reads "2017 Crochet Along with Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Week Three Working the Edging. -Marly Bird
09/20/17 • •

Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 3 Edging

This image features promotional graphics for a podcast episode. On the left, a book cover "Silk Road Socks" beside knitted socks. On the right, details for the "Yarn Thing Podcast" episode with Hunter Hammersen, displaying logos and artwork. -Marly Bird
09/19/17 •

Hunter Hammersen Talks Silk Road Socks on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Close-up of a planned pooling crochet throw featuring a multicolored design in green, purple, and pink, with text overlay reading "Planned Pooling Crochet Throw Designed by Marly Bird. -Marly Bird
09/14/17 • •

Planned Pooling Crochet Throw Free Pattern

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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!)