Marly Bird™

National Spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns, Yarn Thing Podcast Host, & Crochet and Knitwear Designer

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Seamless Knit Sweaters

Seamless Knit Sweaters in two weeks? It seems like an impossible task for some but Marie of Olive Knits shows you how it is possible. If you think that two weeks is fast you should check out her 4 day sweater challenge! That will really knock your socks off! Join me LIVE on the Yarn Thing Podcast for this special episode with Marie as we learn about her story, her process, and her new book. ... continue reading...

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FREE Knit Chunky Hat Pattern for Beginners

I’m always looking for the perfect and easy hat pattern. One that I don’t have to concentrate too much with but at the end will looks GREAT. It’s even better if the pattern calls for super bulky or jumbo yarn. 🙂 Well, since I am the spokesperson for Red Heart yarns and since they have this fantastic new yarn out called Collage, I figured I should kill two birds with one stone and design a simple hat using this jumbo weight yarn. Thus the Absolute Beginner Chunky Hat was born. ... continue reading...

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FREE Single Crochet Entrelac Cowl-Boysenberry Bramble Cowl

The Free Crochet Pattern boysenberry bramble single crochet entrelac cowl uses a simple single crochet coupled with crochet entrelac technique to create this unique cowl that will become a favorite accessory in your closet. Using one of the most favorite yarns, Unforgettable™ by Red Heart Yarns (check out the link below) to create this amazing cowl. This piece is the perfect layering piece. ... continue reading...