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A woman wearing a chunky, multicolored fringed eyelet scarf. The image includes text offering a free pattern and tutorial by Marly Bird with a URL link. -Marly Bird
09/11/17 • •

Knit the Fringed Eyelet Scarf with Marly Bird

A colorful crocheted piece with a hidden starting chain technique, featuring alternating stripes of blue and pink. A wooden crochet hook rests on the left. Text overlay: "Hidden Starting Chain Technique. -Marly Bird
09/08/17 • •

Hidden Starting Chain Technique in Planned Pooling Crochet

A colorful, detailed schematic diagram of a crochet pattern featuring various stitches and symbols for a Granny Square Motif Cardigan, each distinct and color-coded for clarity, from Marly Bird's website. -Marly Bird
09/06/17 • •

Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Section 1

A woman presents a crochet tutorial titled "2017 Crochet Along with Marly Bird - Week One: Selecting Your Size." She stands behind colorful crochet pieces displayed on a table. -Marly Bird
09/06/17 • •

Marly Bird Granny Square Motif Cardigan Choose a Size

A collage featuring the Lakota Cardigan crochet pattern. Images include a woman modeling the cardigan, close-up views of lace details and buttons, and the cardigan hanging. Text and a URL provide pattern information. -Marly Bird
09/05/17 • •

Lakota Crochet Cardigan

Promotional image for the "Yarn Thing" podcast featuring Marly Bird with details about the upcoming episode and guest Andrea Rangel, alongside the cover of the "Stitch Dictionary" showcasing various knitting patterns. -Marly Bird
09/05/17 •

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary with Andrea Rangel on the Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird

A collage featuring a woman modeling a multicolored cabled sweater. Close-ups of the sweater's texture and a summary label with the link and design credit to Marly Bird. -Marly Bird
08/30/17 • •

Karis Cable Sweater

A woman with glasses stands smiling next to two colorful knitted garments on mannequins, with text announcing the 2017 CAL by Marly Bird and Red Heart Stitch Dictionary. -Marly Bird
08/30/17 • •

Announcing the 2017 Crochet Along with Marly Bird

Promotional image for a crochet pattern featuring a white, square scrubby with a snowman design, labeled "How to Crochet Snowman in a Square Sparkle Scrubby" by Happy Yarn Mail and Marly Bird. -Marly Bird
08/29/17 • •

Snowman in a Square Sparkle Scrubby-Snowman Washcloth

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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!)