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

May 29, 2026 By Meg 2 Comments

๐ŸŒธ SPRING FLING 2026 โ€” COMPLETE! ๐ŸŒธ
20 days of free spring and summer patterns. The event has ended, but every pattern featured below is still 100% free on the blog.
Browse the full collection โฌ‡๏ธ

Spring Fling was Marly Bird's May 2026 daily pattern event. From May 4โ€“29, a free spring or summer knit or crochet pattern was featured every weekday (Monโ€“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! ๐Ÿ’›

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. ๐ŸŒธ

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.

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Here's how it worked:

  • ๐Ÿ—“ Every weekday in May (Monโ€“Fri), I featured a free pattern as the daily spotlight
  • ๐Ÿ“ง The morning email announced which pattern was in the spotlight
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ The ad-free PDF for that day's pattern was 65% off for 24 hours only on Etsy, Shopify, and Ravelry
  • ๐Ÿ“ You can still browse ALL the featured patterns right here on this hub page
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Every pattern works for spring or summer crafting

๐Ÿ”– The event has ended, but all 20 patterns are still free on the blog. Browse below and cast on whenever you're ready! ๐ŸŒท

Spring Fling 2026 โ€” Marly Bird's free pattern event with 20 days of free spring & summer knit and crochet patterns plus 65% off ad-free PDFs

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. ๐Ÿ’›


๐Ÿ“… 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 โ€” click any link to get started!

Week 1: May 4โ€“8

  • โœ… Day 1 โ€” Mon May 4 ๐Ÿ”ฅ KICKOFF: Blood of My Blood Knit Shawl ๐Ÿด (Outlander-inspired half-hexagon shawl)
  • โœ… Day 2 โ€” Tue May 5: Sunday Sideline Crochet Shawl ๐Ÿงฃ (one-skein crochet triangle shawl)
  • โœ… Day 3 โ€” Wed May 6: NEW Pieces of You Single Crochet Entrelac Wrap ๐ŸŒŠ (brand-new free pattern!)
  • โœ… Day 4 โ€” Thu May 7: Solomon's Knot Crochet Tee ๐Ÿ‘• (cotton layering tee)
  • โœ… Day 5 โ€” Fri May 8: NEW Eowyn Knit Shawl ๐Ÿ‘‘ (right-triangle knit shawl, NEW free pattern!)

Week 2: May 11โ€“15

  • โœ… Day 6 โ€” Mon May 11: NEW Lehabah Fire Sprite Knit Shawl ๐Ÿ”ฅ (Crescent City inspired knit lace)
  • โœ… Day 7 โ€” Tue May 12: NEW Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl ๐ŸŒธ (refreshed + reborn for Spring Fling)
  • โœ… Day 8 โ€” Wed May 13: Amaya Crochet Shrug ๐Ÿ’• (versatile spring layering)
  • โœ… Day 9 โ€” Thu May 14: Northwoods Crochet Cardigan ๐ŸŒฟ (Robyn Chachula, XS-5X)
  • โœ… Day 10 โ€” Fri May 15: NEW Knit Woobie Poncho ๐Ÿงฃ (refreshed + reborn for Spring Fling)

Week 3: May 18โ€“22

  • โœ… Day 11 โ€” Mon May 18: Peak Serenity One Ball Knit Shawl ๐Ÿง˜ (one-ball weekend knit shawl)
  • โœ… Day 12 โ€” Tue May 19: Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee ๐ŸŒž
  • โœ… Day 13 โ€” Wed May 20: NEW Farmer's Market Filet Crochet Bag ๐ŸŒฝ
  • โœ… Day 14 โ€” Thu May 21 ๐Ÿ”ฅ MIDPOINT: Sookie Crochet Cardigan ๐Ÿงถ (Robyn Chachula, XS-5X)
  • โœ… Day 15 โ€” Fri May 22: NEW Floral Motif Summer Crochet Tee ๐ŸŒบ (refreshed-and-reborn for Spring Fling)

Week 4: May 25โ€“29

  • โœ… Day 16 โ€” Mon May 25: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Memorial Day, community thank-you, no sale
  • โœ… Day 17 โ€” Tue May 26: Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl ๐Ÿฆ‹ (four-color triangle shawl, Marly + Robyn Chachula collab)
  • โœ… Day 18 โ€” Wed May 27: NEW Shangri-La Knit Lace Shawl ๐Ÿ”๏ธ (refreshed knit lace scarf/shawl, three sizes)
  • โœ… Day 19 โ€” Thu May 28 โœจ BICRAFTY BONUS DAY (KNIT + CROCHET): Lyvia Crochet Ruana ๐ŸŒธ (oversized cardigan-meets-ruana, with pockets) PLUS Almond Brittle Knit Wrap ๐Ÿฅค (free bulky knit lace wrap pattern, beginner-friendly Lace Bands stitch in 2 cakes of Caron Macchiato Cakes)
  • โœ… Day 20 โ€” Fri May 29 โœจ๐ŸŒท BICRAFTY BONUS FINALE (KNIT + CROCHET): Garden Party Crochet Cardigan ๐ŸŒท (size-inclusive XS-5XL closer!) PLUS Thistlevine Knit Tunic Vest ๐Ÿงถ (free sleeveless knit lace tunic, sizes XS-5X, wear it tunic length or cropped)

๐Ÿ“š Browse All Spring Fling Patterns

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

  • โœ… Day 1 โ€” Mon May 4: Blood of My Blood Knit Shawl ๐Ÿด
  • โœ… Day 2 โ€” Tue May 5: Sunday Sideline Crochet Shawl ๐Ÿงฃ
  • โœ… Day 3 โ€” Wed May 6: NEW Pieces of You Single Crochet Entrelac Wrap ๐ŸŒŠ
  • โœ… Day 4 โ€” Thu May 7: Solomon's Knot Crochet Tee ๐Ÿ‘•
  • โœ… Day 5 โ€” Fri May 8: NEW Eowyn Knit Shawl ๐Ÿ‘‘
  • โœ… Day 6 โ€” Mon May 11: NEW Lehabah Fire Sprite Knit Shawl ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  • โœ… Day 7 โ€” Tue May 12: NEW Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl ๐ŸŒธ
  • โœ… Day 8 โ€” Wed May 13: Amaya Crochet Shrug ๐Ÿ’•
  • โœ… Day 9 โ€” Thu May 14: Northwoods Crochet Cardigan ๐ŸŒฟ
  • โœ… Day 10 โ€” Fri May 15: NEW Knit Woobie Poncho ๐Ÿงฃ
  • โœ… Day 11 โ€” Mon May 18: Peak Serenity One Ball Knit Shawl ๐Ÿง˜
  • โœ… Day 12 โ€” Tue May 19: Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee ๐ŸŒž
  • โœ… Day 13 โ€” Wed May 20: NEW Farmer's Market Filet Crochet Bag ๐ŸŒฝ
  • โœ… Day 14 โ€” Thu May 21 ๐Ÿ”ฅ MIDPOINT: Sookie Crochet Cardigan ๐Ÿงถ
  • โœ… Day 15 โ€” Fri May 22: NEW Floral Motif Summer Crochet Tee ๐ŸŒบ
  • โœ… Day 16 โ€” Mon May 25: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Memorial Day, community thank-you, no sale
  • โœ… Day 17 โ€” Tue May 26: Coral Ridge Crochet Shawl ๐Ÿฆ‹
  • โœ… Day 18 โ€” Wed May 27: NEW Shangri-La Knit Lace Shawl ๐Ÿ”๏ธ
  • โœ… Day 19 โ€” Thu May 28 โœจ BICRAFTY BONUS: Lyvia Crochet Ruana ๐ŸŒธ + Almond Brittle Knit Wrap ๐Ÿฅค
  • โœ… Day 20 โ€” Fri May 29 โœจ๐ŸŒท BICRAFTY FINALE: Garden Party Crochet Cardigan ๐ŸŒท + Thistlevine Knit Tunic Vest ๐Ÿงถ

๐Ÿ“Œ Save Spring Fling on Pinterest

Want to save this collection for later? Pin this hub to your Pinterest board so you can come back anytime. ๐Ÿ“

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About Marly's Spring Fling ๐ŸŒธ

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! โœจ


๐ŸŒž What's Next? Flat Marly!

Spring Fling is complete, but the fun continues! Flat Marly is now live! ๐ŸŽ‰

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.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get Flat Marly + read all the details here (the printable PDF is free)


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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 (Monโ€“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.


๐Ÿ’ฌ 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. ๐ŸŒธโœจ

Love, Your BiCrafty Bestie, Marly Bird

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