New Patterns NOW Available in Ad-Free PDF! Check out The Pattern Shop

Marly's Blog

Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
Five Tunisian crochet shawls in bold patterns, worn and held by a smiling woman, with yarn and a finished accessory displayed.
06/17/25 • •

More Than 5 Must-Have Crochet Shawl Patterns by Marly…

Woman models a colorful crochet sweater with blue sleeves, highlighting bold stitch patterns and vibrant texture indoors.
06/10/25 • •

🌈 Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho Pattern – A Free…

Graphic with “STEAM BLOCKING VS WASH & BLOCKING” and “CAUTION,” decorated by yarn balls, knitting tools, and geometric shapes.
06/03/25 •

Steam vs. Wet Blocking Superwash Yarn: What Every Swoncho Maker Needs to Know 🧺💨

Woman in glasses and patterned sweater holds up hands beside three skeins of Big Twist Yarn in bright colors.
05/16/25 • •

Big Twist Yarn Now Available at Herrschners | What Crafters Need to Know After Joann’s Bankruptcy

Graphic with colorful yarn balls, knitting needles, and shapes. "PRISM MAKE-ALONG" text in bold playful font at center.
04/23/25 • •

✨ Prism Make-Along with Marly Bird: A Mystery Colorwork Adventure for Knitters and Crocheters

Close-up of a crocheted gray elephant amigurumi head with textured stitches, held by a smiling woman in glasses and pink scarf.
04/14/25 •

Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Free Pattern 🐘

Grouped skeins of brightly colored yarn on a white background, ideal for crochet accessory projects. Bold pink title text inset.
03/27/25 • •

How to Choose Colors for a Colorwork Project: Prism…

Blue, pink, and yellow yarn skeins with matching knit flower accents displayed; “Mum’s the Word Knit Flower” project.
03/25/25 •

Free Knitted Flower Pattern: Mum’s the Word Chrysanthemum 🌼

Three crochet flower motifs with layered, textured petals displayed on a light pink background; logo in bottom left corner.
03/20/25 •

Crochet Wildflowers That Last Forever – 3 Free Crochet…

Load More loader
Knitting & Crochet Projects for Every Mood" in pink and blue fonts on a light background.
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!)