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A smiling woman in glasses and a patterned sweater holds her hands up excitedly in front of colorful Big Twist Yarn skeins, celebrating its return at Herrschners, with “BIG TWIST YARN is BACK” and the Herrschners logo in the background. -Marly Bird
05/16/25 • •

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

04/23/25 • •

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

A person in glasses and a pink scarf holds a crocheted amigurumi elephant head. The image showcases this crochet masterpiece from various angles. Text reads "Crochet Amigurumi Elephant" and "Marly Bird." Discover the charm of this free amigurumi elephant pattern today!. -Marly Bird
04/14/25 •

Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Free Pattern 🐘

Various yarn skeins in vibrant colors are showcased against a white background with the text "Choose Colors for Colorwork." Perfect for your 2025 Edition colorwork project, the skeins are arranged by color, including pinks, blues, purples, and neutrals. -Marly Bird
03/27/25 • •

How to Choose Colors for a Colorwork Project: Prism Make-Along 2025 Edition 🎨🧶

Colorful yarn balls in blue, pink, and green are stacked, adorned with small knitted chrysanthemum flowers. Text reads "Free Pattern: Mum's the Word Knit Flower." Logo in the top right corner against a blurred background. -Marly Bird
03/25/25 •

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

Text reads "Crochet Floral Motifs 3 Free Patterns" with three unique crochet floral motifs on a light pink background. Each flower-shaped design boasts petals in shades of green, yellow, and peach. Marly Bird logo sits elegantly in the bottom left corner. -Marly Bird
03/20/25 •

Crochet Wildflowers That Last Forever – 3 Free Crochet Floral Motifs

A collage of six colorful Big Twist yarn products, exclusively at JOANN, is labeled "Who Makes It." Overlaid text teases: "Who Makes JOANN Big Twist Yarn? *spoiler alert—it's not who you think!" Discover where to buy and unravel the mystery. -Marly Bird
03/13/25 •

The Truth About Big Twist Yarn: Who Makes It & Where to Buy It

Collage illustrating Knit Mosaic Slippers in a blue and green pattern. Feet rest on a ladder, showcasing cozy comfort. Smaller images reveal various angles of the slippers. Text overlay: "Twilight Trails Cozy Comfort Knit Mosaic Slippers. -Marly Bird
03/10/25 • •

Twilight Trails Knit Mosaic Slippers Pattern– Cozy Comfort with a Pop of Color

A vibrant collage showcases crochet cleaning items: colorful scrub pads, textured cloths, and a mop cover. The text proudly proclaims "Crochet Spring Cleaning Free Patterns for the Home," with each item artfully arranged in inviting settings. -Marly Bird
03/07/25 • •

Crochet Spring Cleaning – Organize Yarn & Free Patterns for Scrubbies, Swiffer Socks and More

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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!)