Spring Fling 2026: 20 Days of Free Spring & Summer Patterns

Spring Fling was Marly Bird’s May 2026 daily pattern event. From May 4–29, a free spring or summer knit or crochet pattern was featured every weekday (Mon–Fri @ 10:30am EST), with 65% off the ad-free PDF for 24 hours. 20 days of free patterns. 20 days of seasonal inspiration. All patterns remain free on marlybird.com.

Hey, bestie! 💛

Welcome to the Spring Fling 2026 Archive… my May 2026 event celebrating all things spring and summer crochet and knit! Every weekday from May 4 through May 29, I put one of my free patterns in the spotlight on this hub page… and the ad-free PDF for that pattern went 65% off for 24 hours. 🌸

Why do I love events like this? Because every spring my readers tell me the same thing: “I have so much yarn but I don’t know what to make for warmer weather.” Spring Fling was your answer.

Twenty days of curated, hand-picked spring and summer patterns… lightweight cardigans, breezy tees, gorgeous shawls, beach cover-ups, and so much more.

Here’s how it worked:

• 🗓 Every weekday in May (Mon–Fri), I featured a free pattern as the daily spotlight
• 📧 The morning email announced which pattern was in the spotlight
• 💸 The ad-free PDF for that day’s pattern was 65% off for 24 hours only on Etsy, Shopify, and Ravelry
• 📍 You can still browse ALL the featured patterns right here on this hub page
• 🌿 Every pattern works for spring or summer crafting

🔖 The event has ended, but all 20 patterns are still free on the blog. Browse below and cast on whenever you’re ready! 🌷

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you… and it helps keep these free patterns coming straight from my yarn-loving heart to yours. 💛

📅 The Full Spring Fling Lineup (20 Days)

Here’s every pattern that was featured during Spring Fling 2026. All patterns remain free on the blog — click any link to get started!

Week 1: May 4–8

• ✅ Day 1 — Mon May 4 🔥 KICKOFF: Blood of My Blood Knit Shawl 🏴 (Outlander-inspired half-hexagon shawl)
• ✅ Day 2 — Tue May 5: Sunday Sideline Crochet Shawl 🧣 (one-skein crochet triangle shawl)
• ✅ Day 3 — Wed May 6: NEW Pieces of You Single Crochet Entrelac Wrap 🌊 (brand-new free pattern!)
• ✅ Day 4 — Thu May 7: Solomon’s Knot Crochet Tee 👕 (cotton layering tee)
• ✅ Day 5 — Fri May 8: NEW Eowyn Knit Shawl 👑 (right-triangle knit shawl, NEW free pattern!)

Week 2: May 11–15

• ✅ Day 6 — Mon May 11: NEW Lehabah Fire Sprite Knit Shawl 🔥 (Crescent City inspired knit lace)
• ✅ Day 7 — Tue May 12: NEW Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl 🌸 (refreshed + reborn for Spring Fling)
• ✅ Day 8 — Wed May 13: Amaya Crochet Shrug 💕 (versatile spring layering)
• ✅ Day 9 — Thu May 14: Northwoods Crochet Cardigan 🌿 (Robyn Chachula, XS-5X)
• ✅ Day 10 — Fri May 15: NEW Knit Woobie Poncho 🧣 (refreshed + reborn for Spring Fling)

Week 3: May 18–22

• ✅ Day 11 — Mon May 18: Peak Serenity One Ball Knit Shawl 🧘 (one-ball weekend knit shawl)
• ✅ Day 12 — Tue May 19: Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee 🌞
• ✅ Day 13 — Wed May 20: NEW Farmer’s Market Filet Crochet Bag 🌽
• ✅ Day 14 — Thu May 21 🔥 MIDPOINT: Sookie Crochet Cardigan 🧶 (Robyn Chachula, XS-5X)
• ✅ Day 15 — Fri May 22: NEW Floral Motif Summer Crochet Tee 🌺 (refreshed-and-reborn for Spring Fling)

Week 4: May 25–29

• ✅ Day 16 — Mon May 25: 🇺🇸 Memorial Day, community thank-you, no sale
• ✅ Day 17 — Tue May 26: Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl 🦋 (four-color triangle shawl, Marly + Robyn Chachula collab)
• ✅ Day 18 — Wed May 27: NEW Shangri-La Knit Lace Shawl 🏔️ (refreshed knit lace scarf/shawl, three sizes)
• ✅ Day 19 — Thu May 28 ✨ BICRAFTY BONUS DAY (KNIT + CROCHET): Lyvia Crochet Ruana 🌸 (oversized cardigan-meets-ruana, with pockets) PLUS Almond Brittle Knit Wrap 🥤 (free bulky knit lace wrap pattern, beginner-friendly Lace Bands stitch in 2 cakes of Caron Macchiato Cakes)
• ✅ Day 20 — Fri May 29 ✨🌷 BICRAFTY BONUS FINALE (KNIT + CROCHET): Garden Party Crochet Cardigan 🌷 (size-inclusive XS-5XL closer!) PLUS Thistlevine Knit Tunic Vest 🧶 (free sleeveless knit lace tunic, sizes XS-5X, wear it tunic length or cropped)

📚 Browse All Spring Fling Patterns

Every pattern featured during Spring Fling 2026. Each pattern’s blog post is free forever!

• ✅ Day 1 — Mon May 4: Blood of My Blood Knit Shawl 🏴
• ✅ Day 2 — Tue May 5: Sunday Sideline Crochet Shawl 🧣
• ✅ Day 3 — Wed May 6: NEW Pieces of You Single Crochet Entrelac Wrap 🌊
• ✅ Day 4 — Thu May 7: Solomon’s Knot Crochet Tee 👕
• ✅ Day 5 — Fri May 8: NEW Eowyn Knit Shawl 👑
• ✅ Day 6 — Mon May 11: NEW Lehabah Fire Sprite Knit Shawl 🔥
• ✅ Day 7 — Tue May 12: NEW Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl 🌸
• ✅ Day 8 — Wed May 13: Amaya Crochet Shrug 💕
• ✅ Day 9 — Thu May 14: Northwoods Crochet Cardigan 🌿
• ✅ Day 10 — Fri May 15: NEW Knit Woobie Poncho 🧣
• ✅ Day 11 — Mon May 18: Peak Serenity One Ball Knit Shawl 🧘
• ✅ Day 12 — Tue May 19: Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee 🌞
• ✅ Day 13 — Wed May 20: NEW Farmer’s Market Filet Crochet Bag 🌽
• ✅ Day 14 — Thu May 21 🔥 MIDPOINT: Sookie Crochet Cardigan 🧶
• ✅ Day 15 — Fri May 22: NEW Floral Motif Summer Crochet Tee 🌺
• ✅ Day 16 — Mon May 25: 🇺🇸 Memorial Day, community thank-you, no sale
• ✅ Day 17 — Tue May 26: Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl 🦋
• ✅ Day 18 — Wed May 27: NEW Shangri-La Knit Lace Shawl 🏔️
• ✅ Day 19 — Thu May 28 ✨ BICRAFTY BONUS: Lyvia Crochet Ruana 🌸 + Almond Brittle Knit Wrap 🥤
• ✅ Day 20 — Fri May 29 ✨🌷 BICRAFTY FINALE: Garden Party Crochet Cardigan 🌷 + Thistlevine Knit Tunic Vest 🧶

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About Marly’s Spring Fling 🌸

Spring Fling was the May version of one of my favorite traditions: a daily celebration where my readers and I gathered around a single shared pattern, color, or technique each day for a full month. The first one I ran was Treat Yourself January, which became a community ritual you all loved… and I figured spring deserved the same energy.

Why I loved this event:

• Daily inspiration … a fresh “what should I make today?” answer 20 times in a row
• Community moments … we all knit/crochet the same thing on the same day, shared photos, swapped color choices
• Real savings … 65% off ad-free PDFs was the deepest discount I ran all year
• Easy to follow … bookmark this hub, sign up for the email, and let me do the curating

If you joined Treat Yourself January with me… thank you for coming back. If this was your first event with me… I hope you found something to cast on! ✨

🌞 What’s Next? Flat Marly!

Spring Fling is complete, but the fun continues! Flat Marly is now live! 🎉

Flat Marly is my annual summer adventure community campaign. From June 1 through August 31, you download the free Flat Marly printable, take her on your summer adventures (vacations, beach trips, knit night, the grocery store, anywhere!), and share photos with the community using #FlatMarly. There are surprise giveaways, a year-end Travel Trophy, and a whole summer of community fun.

👉 Get Flat Marly + read all the details here (the printable PDF is free)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Spring Fling run?

Spring Fling ran Monday May 4 through Friday May 29, 2026. A new spring or summer pattern was featured each weekday (Mon–Fri only). 20 days total.

Can I still get the patterns?

Yes! All 20 patterns are still 100% free on the blog. The 65% off PDF discount was 24-hour only during the event, but you can still purchase ad-free PDFs at regular price on Etsy, Shopify, or Ravelry.

Will there be another Spring Fling?

I hope so! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know about future events.

Can I share my finished projects?

Please… that’s the BEST part! Tag @themarlybird on Instagram and use #SpringFling2026, #mmmdi, and #marlybird. I love seeing what you make.

💬 Final Thoughts

Spring Fling 2026 was my way of celebrating warm weather, breezy stitches, and the pure joy of having too many beautiful patterns to choose from. I designed (or co-designed) every single one of these patterns… and it was a JOY to see them all featured one by one throughout May.

Thank you to everyone who cast on, shared photos, and joined me for this celebration. The patterns are here whenever you’re ready to come back. 🌸✨

Love, Your BiCrafty Bestie, Marly Bird