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A festive graphic with “Sleigh the Holiday” in bold pink letters, decorated sweaters, a cow with antlers, bunting, and snowflakes. Celebrate Festive Fun at the 2025 Holiday Make-Along: Not So Ugly Christmas Sweaters & Cowls. -Marly Bird
07/04/25 •

🎄 Sleigh the Holiday Make-Along 2025 — Join the Festive Fun!

A smiling person wearing glasses and a green crocheted garment poses indoors, showcasing the cozy elegance of a crochet ruana pattern. Text at the bottom reads: "Creekside Crochet Ruana, Free Crochet Pattern." Books and plants add warmth to the background. -Marly Bird
07/03/25 • •

Comfy and Convenient! Crochet Ruana Pattern with Pockets

A crochet blanket showcasing a corner-to-corner pattern of pink ballet slippers, perfect for a jolly holiday season. Decorative text reads "Ballet Slippers" and "Corner to Corner Blanket." A floral arrangement is partially visible in the top left corner. -Marly Bird
07/02/25 • •

Free Corner-to-Corner Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Featuring Ballet Slippers 🩰

Festive scene with snowmen, decorated trees, igloos, ornaments, and the text “Merry Christmas in July.” Gift tags read “From: Marly Bird” and “To: All the BiCrafty Besties.” Perfect for sharing Holiday Deals and cheer!. -Marly Bird
07/01/25 •

🎄Christmas in July with Marly Bird: Deals, Designs & a Whole Lot of Holiday Cheer!

shoulder hug capelet in navy blue yarn body and brown collar on a mannequin -- Marly Bird
07/01/25 •

Chunky Knit Shoulder Hug Capelet in a Weekend – Free Pattern

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 🧶✨

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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!)