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5 knit colorwork designs: knit stripes, Intarsia, Stranded, Mosaic, and Brioche. Marly Bird
09/22/23 • •

What Is Knit Colorwork? Plus 65 Patterns!

3 images of seaming and joining knitting and crochet - Marly Bird
09/19/23 • •

Seaming And Joining Knit And Crochet

Join as you go Blanket patterns - Knit Crochet and Tunisian - Marly Bird
09/15/23 • •

Join-As-You-Go Blanket Patterns: Crochet, Knit, And Tunisian

Marly Bird is wearing the Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee over a white button down shirt and a pair of blue jean cropped jeans and birkenstock sandals. She has her hands out to her sides in jubilation and her right leg kicked up behind her like she is jumping for joy and excitement of this simple crochet pattern - Marly Bird
09/15/23 • •

Stoney Creek Sleeveless Tee: Beginner Crochet Sweater Pattern

Crochet FLO BLO and 3rd Loop. Images marking which is which loop in crochet. Marly Bird
09/09/23 • •

Crochet FLO BLO And 3rd Loop FAQs

Fall Crochet Wardrobe Staples. Roundup of cardigans, cowls, sweaters, jackets, and shawls. Marly Bird
09/07/23 • •

5 Must-Have Fall Crochet Wardrobe Staples

Sample projects worked by Cryssi - tester and contractor to Marly Bird.
09/07/23 • •

Want To Be A Knit Or Crochet Contractor Or Tester?

Color Kaleidoscope Poncho KAL - Marly Bird
09/07/23 • •

Color Kaleidoscope Poncho: Choosing Your Perfect Colors

3 image collage of knitting twisted stitches. Top 2 show twisted stitches on alternate rows and an incorrectly seated knit stitch on needle, bottom image shows Mistletoe Knit Lace Blanket including intentional twisted knit stitches.
09/04/23 • •

Knitting Twisted Stitches: Tips and Techniques

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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!)