6th Annual Marly Bird Turkey Trot Make-Along 2024! 🍂

🍂 Welcome to the 6th Annual Marly Bird Turkey Trot Make-Along 2024! 🍂 Get Ready to Craft Something Cozy for the Holidays! 🧶✨

Get ready to cozy up with your yarn and needles because this year’s Turkey Trot 2024 is taking you to Stars Hollow! Inspired by our favorite duo, the Lorelai Knit Vest and Sookie Crochet Cardigan bring you the perfect blend of style, charm, and a dash of quirkiness. Whether you’re planning a relaxed holiday season in classic Gilmore style or diving into your own small-town spirit, these pieces will become instant wardrobe favorites—and yes, they both have pockets! 😉

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Starting November 22, join Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula for ten days of free patterns, step-by-step video tutorials, and endless community support as we stitch our way to finished pieces just in time for the holidays. With two project options, a VIP Silver Platter experience, and a group of enthusiastic crafters cheering each other on, the Turkey Trot 2024 is here to make your crafting season unforgettable.

Looking Back at Turkey Trots Past 🦃✨

The Marly Bird Turkey Trot Make-Along has a rich history, filled with unforgettable projects, shared memories, and a vibrant community of crafters who look forward to it every year! Over the past six years, we’ve created cozy wearables, from ponchos and cowls to slippers and shawls, each designed to keep you warm and stylish for the holiday season. Every Turkey Trot has its own special flair, and these projects have become favorites in many of your wardrobes (and gifting lists!) 🧶🎁

If you’re new to the Turkey Trot, take a peek at some of our past projects to see the variety, skill-building, and joy that make this event so special. And for all the returning Trotters—welcome back! Your enthusiasm keeps this tradition alive and thriving year after year.

🦃 What is the Marly Bird Turkey Trot Make-Along?

This year’s Turkey Trot includes free patterns on the Marly Bird website, but that’s just the beginning! New pattern instructions will be released every other day, plus there are video tutorials available on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel to guide you through every stitch and skill you’ll need.

Join Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula as they walk you through these patterns, offering tips, tutorials, and support to help you complete your cozy fall project with confidence.

🧶 Yarn Choices: Pick Your Perfect Colorway!

For this year’s Turkey Trot, we’re collaborating with Herrschners to make your yarn selection simple and seamless. Choose between Red Heart Roll With It Melange or Lion Brand Ferris Wheel—both known for their stunning long color changes and fantastic color selection.

Herrschners has prepared all the yarn you’ll need in just the right amounts to make sure you have what you need, stress-free.

Get the full supply list by signing up below! 🎉

📅 Pattern Release Schedule (Thanksgiving Feast Edition)

We’ll be serving up each part of the pattern over the course of the event, just like a Thanksgiving meal! Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Appetizer (Day 1): November 22
• Soup & Salad (Day 2): November 24
• Main Course (Day 3): November 26
• Sides Galore (Day 4): November 29
• Dessert (Day 5): December 1
• Leftovers (Final Touches, Day 6): December 2

Each pattern release will guide you through a new part of your project, building excitement—and stitches!—along the way.

🎉 Two Ways to Join the Fun of Turkey Trot 2024

Whether you’re here for the free experience or craving something extra with the VIP Silver Platter, we’ve got options for every crafter!

🆓 Free Version Turkey Trot 2024

Enjoy the patterns at no cost by subscribing to Grow (see instructions below at sign up) for access to each release. Here’s what you get in the free version:

• Written Patterns (viewable on the blog and supported by ads)
• Video Tutorials to walk you through each section
• Community Support in the Marly Bird BiCrafty Community on Facebook, where you can share progress, ask questions, and connect with others

⭐️ VIP Silver Platter: Your Best Buy ⭐️

If you want the ultimate experience, the VIP Silver Platter is where the magic happens! Just like a full Thanksgiving spread, the VIP option offers everything you need—plus some exclusive “desserts” you won’t find anywhere else! Choose from:

• Only Crochet: Access to all crochet patterns, videos, and bonuses
• Only Knitting: Access to all knitting patterns, videos, and bonuses
• ⭐️ BiCrafty (BEST VALUE): The ultimate package, with both knitting and crochet content!

The Turkey Trot 2024 VIP Silver Platter experience offers:

• Downloadable Ad-Free PDF Patterns for easy, offline access
• Crochet Stitch Diagrams or Full Knitting Charts with Stitch Fiddle Links for each size
• Row-by-Row Check Sheets for each size (knit)
• Exclusive Bonus Patterns (2 surprise projects for each craft!)
• Live Q&A Sessions with Marly (for knitters) and Robyn (for crocheters)
• Access to the Marly Bird House for all VIP content, giving you organized, ad-free, unlimited access

With the VIP Silver Platter, you have everything organized in one place so you can focus on what matters: the joy of creating!

📬 How to Sign Up for Turkey Trot 2024

1. Sign Up for Email Updates: To receive the full supply list and daily pattern links sent directly to your inbox, sign up here or below on the form.
2. Access Free Patterns through Grow: Make sure to subscribe to Grow (see information below) if you want to access the free versions of each pattern on the blog.

To Unlock Exclusive Subscriber Content click the Box below and join for free by simply adding your email and creating a password! If you are having troubles, clear your cache or reset your password or login to the Grow Publisher Portal.

I’m thrilled to share this amazing pattern with you, many patterns on my blog are absolutely free! I kindly request that you don’t copy and paste or distribute this pattern. Prefer an ad-free experience? Buy a digital PDF pattern for a small fee from one of my online stores for a seamless crafting journey. 

I appreciate your support and readership. You are the reason I can keep doing what I love and sharing it with others. So, thank you from the bottom of my yarn-loving heart! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links at no cost to you.

Important! To Access the Free Patterns, Please Subscribe Through Grow

In order to view the free Turkey Trot patterns and tutorials on the Marly Bird blog, you’ll need to subscribe through Grow. Grow is a secure platform that allows us to offer you exclusive access to patterns, tutorials, and more. Here’s how it works:

1. Sign Up for Grow: If you’re not already a Grow subscriber, you’ll be prompted to create a Grow account the first time you visit one of our exclusive content pages. It’s a quick and easy process!
2. Log In to View Content: Once you’re subscribed, simply log in through Grow whenever you visit the Marly Bird blog to view Turkey Trot patterns and tutorials.
   • Once you join, it takes a few minutes to unlock the content. If the content does not appear after 5 minutes try to refresh the page or clear your cache.
3. Enjoy Unlimited Access to Free Content: With your Grow subscription, you’ll have seamless access to all Turkey Trot content, plus other free patterns and tutorials exclusive to Marly Bird subscribers.