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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

Promotional image for a "Tea Party Crochet Cardigan" featuring a young girl wearing a turquoise crochet cardigan, with a picture of the cardigan and a link to a video tutorial. -Marly Bird
09/13/17 • •

Tea Party Crochet Cardigan Video Tutorial

Collage showcasing a woman modeling a hand-knit violet duster vest, with close-up views of the textured pattern. Text promotes the pattern by Marly Bird with a URL. -Marly Bird
09/13/17 • •

Violet Knit Duster Pattern by Marly Bird

Promotional image for "Yarn Thing Podcast" featuring details of the next episode with guest Anne Berk, hosted by Marly Bird, airing Tuesday at 10 AM MST. -Marly Bird
09/12/17 •

Catch up with Anne Berk, Lindsey Martin and Marly Bird

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

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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

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Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

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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!)