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

Spring Fling is Marly Bird’s May 2026 daily pattern event. From May 4–29, a free spring or summer knit or crochet pattern goes on the spotlight 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 on marlybird.com.

Hey, bestie! 💛

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

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 is 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 works:

• 🗓 Every weekday in May (Mon–Fri), I’ll feature a free pattern as the “Today’s Pick”
• 📧 The morning email tells you which pattern is in the spotlight
• 💸 The ad-free PDF for that day’s pattern is 65% off for 24 hours only on Etsy, Shopify, and Ravelry — discount auto-applies at checkout, no code needed!
• 📍 You can browse ALL the featured patterns right here on this hub page (yes, you can keep checking back!)
• 🌿 Every pattern works for spring or summer crafting

🔖Bookmark this page, sign up for my newsletter (so you don’t miss the daily reveal at 10:30am EST), and let’s make May the most magical crafting month of the year. 🌷

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. 💛

🌟 Today’s Spotlight: Day 1

Pre-launch placeholder (May 1-3, 2026):

🌸 Spring Fling kicks off Monday, May 4! Our first feature pattern reveals at 10:30 AM ET that morning. Make sure you’re on the newsletter so you don’t miss the daily picks.

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📅 The Full Spring Fling Lineup (20 Days)

Here’s every pattern that will be featured during Spring Fling, in order. Bookmark this page… I’ll add a “✨ FEATURED” badge to each pattern as it goes live. Daily reveal goes live at 10:30 AM ET each weekday!

Week 1: May 4–8

• Day 1 — Mon May 4 🔥 KICKOFF: Blood of My Blood Knit Shawl 🏴 (Outlander-inspired half-moon 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: 💕 NEW 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: 🌺 NEW Floral Motif Summer Crochet Tee (refreshed!)
• Day 12 — Tue May 19: Peak Serenity One Ball Knit Shawl 🧘 (quick weekend knit)
• Day 13 — Wed May 20: ✨ NEW Farmer’s Market Filet Crochet 🌽 (free crochet release!)
• Day 14 — Thu May 21 🔥 MIDPOINT PEAK: Sookie Crochet Cardigan 🧶 (Robyn Chachula, XS-5X)
• Day 15 — Fri May 22: Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee 🌞 (beginner sleeveless)

Week 4: May 25–29

• Day 16 — Mon May 25: 🇺🇸 Memorial Day, community thank-you, no sale
• Day 17 — Tue May 26: 🐘 NEW Amigurumi Pattern by Megan Kreiner 🧸 (brand-new release!)
• Day 18 — Wed May 27: ✨ NEW Shangri La Knit Shawl 🏔️ (refreshed knit lace shawl)
• Day 19 — Thu May 28: Lyvia Crochet Ruana 🌸 (oversized cardigan-meets-ruana, with pockets)
• Day 20 — Fri May 29 🌷 FINALE: Garden Party Crochet Cardigan (size-inclusive XS-5XL closer!)

📚 Already Featured (Browse Past Days)

Once Spring Fling launches Monday May 4, every featured pattern will live here so you can revisit any time. Check back daily!

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Want to remember Spring Fling and come back daily? Save this hub to your Pinterest board so you don’t miss a single pattern. 📍

📧 Don’t Miss a Single Day

The morning email is where I announce each day’s pattern… and the 65% off PDF link goes live at the same time. Make sure you’re on the newsletter to catch every reveal:

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About Marly’s Spring Fling 🌸

Spring Fling is the May version of one of my favorite traditions: a daily celebration where my readers and I gather 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 deserves the same energy.

Why I love these events:

• 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, share photos, swap color choices
• Real savings … 65% off ad-free PDFs is the deepest discount I run 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… welcome back. If this is your first event with me… let’s GO. May is going to be magical. ✨

🌞 What’s Next After Spring Fling? Meet Flat Marly!

The day after Spring Fling wraps (May 30), it’s officially summer at the Marly Bird blog. Which means… Flat Marly kicks off June 1! 🎉

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)

Spring Fling → Flat Marly → seamless transition into summer. Don’t miss her debut on June 1!

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Spring Fling start and end?

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

How do I get the 65% off discount?

The discount applies AUTOMATICALLY at checkout — no code needed! Each daily email links you to the ad-free PDF on Etsy, Shopify, and Ravelry. The discount is good for 24 hours only (10:30 AM ET to next morning at 10:30 AM ET).

Do I have to buy the PDF, or are the patterns really free?

The patterns are 100% free here on the blog (with a GROW sign up)! The 65% discount applies only if you’d prefer the ad-free printable PDF version (Etsy/Shopify/Ravelry). Both options are completely valid… read the free version, or grab the PDF for that ad-free, take-it-anywhere experience. Either way, you’re getting a great pattern.

Can I see all the patterns ahead of time?

Yes… the full lineup is published on this hub page. So if you’re a planner, you can start browsing yarn and gauge swatches now. If you prefer the surprise, just check back daily for the spotlight pattern.

What if I miss a day’s discount?

The 65% off discount is 24 hours only and doesn’t repeat… so if you miss a pattern, the regular pattern price applies. The free blog version is always available! And patterns will continue to be featured in this hub permanently after the event ends.

Why Mon–Fri only? What about weekends?

Honestly, weekends are when most of my readers actually have time to crochet and knit, and I want you focused on stitching… not on missing a sale. Mon–Fri spotlight, weekends are yours. ☀️

What about Memorial Day?

Monday May 25 is Memorial Day in the US. We’re pausing the discount that day to honor military service members and their families. Spring Fling resumes with a new spotlight on Tuesday May 26.

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 is 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 I genuinely cannot WAIT to see them all featured one by one this month.

Bookmark this page. Sign up for the newsletter. And let’s make May the most magical, color-filled, fiber-soaked month of 2026. 🌸✨

Love, Your BiCrafty Bestie, Marly Bird