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A smiling marly bird with curly hair, wearing glasses and a colorful, patterned knit sweater inspired by Free Colorwork stands indoors in a well-lit room. Prism Path Knit Swoncho -Marly Bird
06/23/25 • •

🧶 Prism Path Knit Swoncho Pattern – Free Colorwork Sweater Pattern for All Skill Levels!

An elegantly draped, hand-knit cocoon cardigan displayed on a mannequin, showcasing rich hues of green with a subtle variegated pattern, a chunky ribbed collar, and a large decorative button at the front. Know Your Worth Knit Cocoon Cardigan Pattern by Marly Bird
06/19/25 • •

Easy ‘Know Your Worth’ Knit Cocoon Cardigan Pattern

A collage of twelve photos shows women modeling colorful knit and crochet versions of the same pattern in garments and accessories, such as shawls, sweaters, and cowls. Text reads "Knit & Crochet Look-alike Patterns by Marly Bird. -Marly Bird
06/19/25 • •

BiCrafty Pattern Pairs: Knit and Crochet Look-alike Patterns from Your BiCrafty Bestie 🧶🧵

06/17/25 • •

More Than 5 Must-Have Crochet Shawl Patterns by Marly Bird 🧶✨

Smiling woman with curly hair, glasses, and a colorful patterned sweater poses indoors. She stands in a bright room with neutral decor, looking at the camera. -Marly Bird
06/10/25 • •

🌈 Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho Pattern – A Free Stranded Colorwork Pattern You’ll LOVE!

Colorful graphic with text: "Marly Bird's Prism Make-Along. Prism Path Make-Along. Steam Blocking vs Wash & Blocking. Caution!" Geometric shapes, yarn ball motifs, and tips for steam blocking superwash yarn decorate the background. -Marly Bird
06/03/25 •

Steam vs. Wet Blocking Superwash Yarn: What Every Swoncho Maker Needs to Know 🧺💨

A smiling woman in glasses and a patterned sweater holds her hands up excitedly in front of colorful Big Twist Yarn skeins, celebrating its return at Herrschners, with “BIG TWIST YARN is BACK” and the Herrschners logo in the background. -Marly Bird
05/16/25 • •

Big Twist Yarn Now Available at Herrschners | What Crafters Need to Know After Joann’s Bankruptcy

04/23/25 • •

✨ Prism Make-Along with Marly Bird: A Mystery Colorwork Adventure for Knitters and Crocheters

A person in glasses and a pink scarf holds a crocheted amigurumi elephant head. The image showcases this crochet masterpiece from various angles. Text reads "Crochet Amigurumi Elephant" and "Marly Bird." Discover the charm of this free amigurumi elephant pattern today!. -Marly Bird
04/14/25 •

Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Free Pattern 🐘

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Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Every Mood
A colorful illustration of a white rabbit with a unicorn horn, nestled among multi-colored leaves arranged like a fan behind it, projects every mood of peacefulness and whimsy. -Marly Bird

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

A cartoon image of a joyful chicken, sitting comfortably in a green armchair, knitting happily with blue yarn, surrounded by pink and white flowers, looking for DIY project ideas. -Marly Bird

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

A whimsical illustration of a white chicken adorned with pink flowers and light pink butterflies, featuring flowing tail feathers and a playful pose, all set against a simple white background, perfect for mood-based projects. -Marly Bird

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

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Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)