2020 has been a hard year so far but I am determined to find some light and joy yet! So, let's take a look at what the top rated blogs or posts are for 2020...so far on the Marly Bird Website. Here are the Marly's Minions Favorites! HOW I CHOOSE WHAT TO KNIT OR CROCHET Every month I take a look at google analytics for my website to see what all of you are looking at the most. I figure that if you are looking at it, that means you want more of it so I then try to design, teach, and plan ... continue reading...
20 Stash Busting Knitting Patterns || Free Knitting Patterns and Bonus Deal
Nobody likes the name yarn hoarder, it is much more polite to say we are connoisseurs of the yarn stash <giggle>. Well, for those of you who are like me and have an abundance of yarn and not sure what to make with it, here are over 20 Stash Busting Knitting Patterns just for you. Now, if you get hand me down yarn from a friend, find a boatload of yarn at the thrift store, or maybe hit the perfect clearance sale at Hobby Lobby, you have free knitting patterns to help you get through that ... continue reading...
DIY Project Journal for Knitting and Crochet
Working on your knit and crochet projects there are lots of pieces of information that you want to keep together. Your swatch, your project notes, even your project are all important things that you will need along the way. Yes, you can go out and grab a notebook but why not make something special that you can use over and over again that will house all of your important project notes. Learn how to make your own DIY Project Journal with a few tools from a scrapbooking expert, Eileen Hull. ... continue reading...
Crochet Dog Sweater || Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial
It is time to make a crochet family dog sweater for your favorite family pet. Keep pup cozy in this crochet dog sweater from Red Heart. Follow along with the free pattern and watch the useful tutorial video on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel. ... continue reading...
Knit Jewelry Kits
Knitting is a great past time where we can make many wonderful things for our self and others. Many times we are working on large projects. Try one of these small knit jewelry kits to have a great travel project and perfect gifts. ... continue reading...