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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
Woman models a colorful geometric knit shawl, showing off stitch detail; yarn shelves and decor in the background.
12/27/25 • •

New Year’s Eve Countdown Make-Along | Knit & Crochet with Marly Bird

Festive calendar with 24 days, each showing crochet and knitting accessory icons like gifts, ornaments, and bags.
12/01/25 • •

✨ Practically Perfect Holiday Crafting with Jolly…

A woman with glasses waves from a holiday wreath decorated with red ornaments and a bow; text highlights crochet festivities.
11/29/25 • •

🎄 24 Days of Quickies Are Back — and Better Than Ever!…

Woman models a lavender knit sweater with visible stitch texture in a bright room with crochet home decor and patterned rug.
11/28/25 • •

Tatiana Crochet Sweater Pattern: A Timeless Lace Alpaca…

Woman displays a large pink knitted Christmas stocking with a textured stitch pattern; festive decor in background.
11/20/25 • •

Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern – Stockbridge Crochet Cabled Stocking

A woman models a chunky yellow knit hat with pom-pom and a textured scarf in purple, yellow, and red. Both pieces are hand-knit.
11/11/25 • •

🦃 7th Annual Marly Bird Turkey Trot Make-Along 2025

Woman models a vibrant wavy-pattern Tunisian crochet scarf; clear stitch detail, soft texture. Cozy room backdrop.
11/06/25 • •

Free Crochet Chevron Wrap Pattern – The Calor Wrap by Marly Bird

Collage: plane wing at sunset, pink yarn and needles, close-up knitting in natural light, woman knitting outdoors.
11/06/25 • •

Flying with Knitting Needles: TSA Rules + Travel Tips for Yarn Lovers

A circle with “Introducing First Fall 2025 Weekend,” framed by orange and gold leaves, highlights a Make-Along crochet project.
11/04/25 • •

🍁 First Fall 2025 Knit and Crochet Make-Along with Marly Bird

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Amigurumi turkey with white body, pink accents, and tail feathers in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and purple. White background.

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

A white bird with pink accents crochets a textured blue scarf with blue needles, seated in a green armchair.

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

Crocheted bird amigurumi with pink wings, curled lines, flower details, and outstretched limbs; Tunisian crochet texture.

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

A decorative bird amigurumi with floral patterns, knitting needles, notepad, and pink flower details in Tunisian crochet style.

Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)