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Leisure Arts Takeover

As part of National Craft Month, Leisure Arts has asked a select few designers from their author pool to do a take over on their Facebook and Instagram page. This week is my chance to share with everyone what I have been up to with Leisure Arts. Leisure Arts Takeover: If you check out the […]

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Crochet Amigurumi Unicorn

How to Crochet Amigurumi Unicorn with Marly Bird. This crochet unicorn stuffed animal pattern is free from Red Heart yarn and is designed by Nancy Anderson. The unicorn might seem intimidating but with the help of a crochet expert, me, you will have a finished crochet toy by the end of the day! Making Your […]

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Yarn Review-Hygge Charm

Hygge Charm is a new yarn from Red Heart that fits into that the Hygge movement. What is Hygge? Hygge’s definition is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). Hygge charm is a yarn that you won’t want put […]

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Knitting Modular with Melissa Leapman

Melissa Leapman is an amazing influence in the knitting word. She has published multiple books and breaks down construction in a way that helps you feel confident in making your own. Melissa Leapman is a national teacher for knitting and crochet. Her latest book, Knitting Modular, walks us through designing your own shawl piece by […]

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Learn about Marly Bird

This time we are switching things up a bit and I am the guest in the hot seat! Today on the Yarn Thing Podcast Katelyn will be asking me the tough questions and getting deep. Won’t you come and learn more about Marly Bird? *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking one of these links […]

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Granny Stitch Planned Pooling Blanket

As part of the Hygge Home CAL, run by my wonderful friend Marie (Underground Crafter), I have designed a granny stitch planned pooling blanket for you to hygge your home with. Be sure to check out this great blanket pattern along with 9 other Hygge Home patterns from other great designers. *This post contains affiliate […]

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Marly Bird Free Patterns

Red Heart has a slew of wonderful free knit and crochet patterns on their website. I have been fortunate enough to have quite a few of my designs featured there. Most recently there have been a collection of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ yarn patterns. This post will show you all of my FREE knit […]

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Salena Baca Returns to talk about her new Crochet Book

Guess who’s back!!! My dear friend Salena Baca is back on the Yarn Thing podcast. This time she is share about her brand new book and all of the other amazing things that she is working on. There is so much to catch up on and I hope you will join us for a great […]

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Crochet Shawl-Lafayette Chic Shawl

Today I get to share a tutorial with you to crochet my very own pattern, the Lafayette Chic Shawl. As a part of the second collection of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ patterns I created this beautiful crochet shawl that even beginner crocheters will be able to master. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking […]

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Tournament of Stitches 2019-Make-along

With the success of the second annual Game Day make-along 2019 not far behind us, we are looking ahead to the next big sporting event here in America…March Madness. Just as we brought our love of hook and needles to the Super Bowl