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Knitting Video Tutorial-Braided Cable Knit Throw

Red Heart has brought us a beautiful NEW yarn, Hygge. This is the perfect yarn for getting cozy through the winter or any time. In this video tutorial I will show you how to work up the Braided Cable Knit Throw, a FREE pattern from Red Heart. Working cables can look intimidating but in this […]

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Diamond Art-A NEW Craft from Leisure Arts

Our friends over at Leisure Arts have just launched a new product this month. They asked us if we would be interested in doing a review and we agreed. Katelyn and I both got a kit and started in on our new projects. Learn more about Diamond Art and about her experience with Katelyn. *This […]

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Featured Charity: Red Scarf Project

On average there are over hundreds of thousands of children in the foster care system. These children are spending time with temporary families while their own work to get back on their feet. This can be a scary time for young kids and a difficult one for older kids transitioning out of the system. We […]

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Karen Whooley Shares About Coastal Crochet on the Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird

Karen Whooley has a new book coming out, Coastal Crochet. This book is filled with beautiful costal inspired patterns that can be worn anywhere. Join me LIVE as I chat with Karen about how she came up with the patterns in the book and we catch up on other things. *This post contains affiliate links. […]

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Video Tutorial-How to Make the Lacy Stripes Knit Sha

Over on the Marly Bird YouTube channel there is another video tutorial showing you how to make a wonderful knit shawl pattern from Red Heart. The Lacy Stripes Shawl is a FREE pattern from Red Heart that you can download on their website. Learn along with me how to increase with yarn overs to make […]

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NEW Stitches event, SoCal, discussed on the Yarn Thing Podcast

A new Stitches Event joins the line up this year. Learn about about Stitches SoCal from the man himself, Benjamin Levisay. Guess what, I will be teaching there this year so you will get to hear about my classes too! Join me live or watch the replay later. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking […]

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Laura Nelkin is on the Yarn Thing Podcast to talk about Lola’s Choice

Laura Nelkin joins me on the Yarn Thing Podcast today to share with you about her Lola’s Choice subscription. Join me as I sit down to talk to Laura, what she has been up to and what Lola’s Choice is. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on one of these links and making a […]

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Loop-It, loop-It real good…NEW Loop-It Yarn from Red Heart

Loop-It, loop-It real good…NEW Loop-It Yarn from Red Heart! This loopy, puffy yarn is great for blankets, scarves, cowls, hats, ponchos, etc. You name it, and you can finger knit it with this great Loop-it by Red Heart Yarn! Red Heart is at it again with a BRAND NEW YARN just for you. This yarn […]

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Introducing the FREE Crochet Chevron Waves Wrap Pattern

This is the pattern that you have all been waiting for! Some of the wonderful Minions in the Marly’s Minions Facebook group spotted the new profile pictures I loaded to the website. I didn’t think that you were paying attention to that photo so I used a one of me in a brand new wrap […]

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Meditative Stitching, is that a THING?

I have been knitting a LONG time and many of those years it has been as part of my job. One of the things I personally struggle with is remembering to take the time to pause and focus on what is going on around me. With so many deadlines and ideas running around it can […]

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