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March 30, 2017
Thursday Trivia with Marly Bird
It’s time for Thursday Trivia with Marly Bird and Red Heart Yarns!
*This post contains affiliate links*
What can you win in Thursday Trivia:
For you to have a chance to win a prize package of $25 from Red Heart Yarns you must answer this week’s trivia question correctly. Make sure you read to the bottom of the post to get your clue for where to find the answer. Rafflecopter will help us choose a correct answer randomly to win, be sure you enter your email address so we can verify the winner.
Giveaway Timeframe:
You have one week to answer the question.
Winner will be announced the following Thursday at the launch of next week’s question.
Be sure to come back and see if you were the winner.
This Week’s question:
Please comment on this blog post (and enter the Rafflecopter widget)–What yarn did I use to make the sample for my Sliced Apple Washcloth video?
Spread the word:
Help spread the word about #ThursdayTrivia. You can find each week’s question on the blog under Thursday Trivia.
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The Thursday Trivia Giveaway with Marly Bird and Red Heart Yarns is open to US and Canada addresses only. One winner will win a $25 prize package from Red Heart Yarns. This giveaway ends on 4/5/17 at 11:59 pm Mountain US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. You must enter a blog post comment on THIS post and click the Rafflecopter button to be eligible. Click the button below to enter your information to be entered to win.
See all FREE patterns from Red Heart on their website.
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March 29, 2017
Midnight in Paris Cardigan $1 Wednesday
Through midnight MST tonight (3/29/17) you can purchase the Midnight in Paris Cardigan for only $1 in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. Pattern must be purchase in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. The code must be applied to the purchase before the discount will be applied. Click the image above for the code to automatically be applied to your basket. Due to the nature of digital products I will not be able to offer a refund, be sure to use the code before you purchase.
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase something I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed.*
Midnight in Paris Cardigan:
The Midnight in Paris Cardigan is a long, draping cardigan. This cardigan is a wonderful way to make a fashionable statement and stay warm on a brisk day. Make it as casual or dramatic as you want it to be by pairing it with comfy jeans and flats or a skirt and boots. Crochet this beauty for a current and stylish sweater you’ll love to wear.
Designed in Malibrigo superwash marino sock weight yarn and a open stitch pattern make this a beautiful layering piece. Choose a lighter color for the perfect spring top. The Midnight in Paris Cardigan is constructed in one piece for the body. With two oversized front panels you have your choice on how to style the cardigan. It can be worn open and loose, tied up, or crossed over in the front.
If you purchase the pattern you will have the choice to work from the written instructions or the charts that are included. The pattern includes full charts to help complete this fantastic sweater.
For those of you have not used crochet charts before I have a YouTube video that can show you how. Head over to my YouTube page to view my ‘Reading Crochet Chart Symbol: Basics, Tips and Tricks‘ video.
Gauge is important:
As in all of the other garments that I make, I highly suggest making a hanging gauge swatch before you get started. This is important to see how gravity will alter the size of your cardigan after wearing it. Starting with a swatch will also save you the headache of making the wrong size before you even start. To make a hanging gauge swatch I start by making a swatch of the stitch pattern that is at least 6 inches square. Then I hang the swatch to a hanger or cloths line and add additional cloths pins to the bottom to simulate gravity. Be sure to take a before and after measurement of your swatch to see what happens to it.
Be sure to add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites and show me your version of the Accent on Cables Pullover as you finish.
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March 27, 2017
Look What I Made, Dedri Uys
Look What I Made, Dedri Uys shares with the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. [image error]
Dedri Uys lives in London with her husband, 3 sons, and the family cat ‘Kettle’. When she is not working as a therapeutic radiographer or tending to her family, you will find her huddled over her hook and yarn, furiously scribbling down new crochet designs. She is best known for her Crochet Amish Puzzle Animals and Sophie’s Universe (a popular free crochet-along for a large square blanket).
Although some of her designs are complex, Dedri aims to write the patterns in such a way that even beginners can follow them. She wants people to experience that ‘Look at what I made!’ joy that comes from achieving something you weren’t quite sure you could do.
[image error]Some helpful links for those that wish to find even more fun shared by Dedri Uys:
Website: http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/
Ravelry : http://www.ravelry.com/designers/dedri-uys
Instagram: http://instagram.com/barbertondaisy
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/dedri/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lookatwhatimade/
If you missed this visit when in was LIVE, check Marly’s Facebook page for behind-the-scenes video and you can listen to the original audio episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2017/03/28/look-what-i-made-dedri-uys
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March 23, 2017
Thursday Trivia with Marly Bird
It’s time for Thursday Trivia with Marly Bird and Red Heart Yarns!
*This post contains affiliate links*
What can you win in Thursday Trivia:
For you to have a chance to win a prize package of $25 from Red Heart Yarns you must answer this week’s trivia question correctly. Make sure you read to the bottom of the post to get your clue for where to find the answer. Rafflecopter will help us choose a correct answer randomly to win, be sure you enter your email address so we can verify the winner.
Giveaway Timeframe:
You have one week to answer the question.
Winner will be announced the following Thursday at the launch of next week’s question.
Be sure to come back and see if you were the winner.
This Week’s question:
Please comment on this blog post (and enter the Rafflecopter widget)–What Red Heart Yarn is used in my newly released Crochet Beginners Shells Blanket?
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Spread the word:
Help spread the word about #ThursdayTrivia. You can find each week’s question on the blog under Thursday Trivia.
[image error] FINE PRINT:
The Thursday Trivia Giveaway with Marly Bird and Red Heart Yarns is open to US and Canada addresses only. One winner will win a $25 prize package from Red Heart Yarns. This giveaway ends on 3/29/17 at 11:59 pm Mountain US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. You must enter a blog post comment on THIS post and click the Rafflecopter button to be eligible. Click the button below to enter your information to be entered to win.
See all FREE patterns from Red Heart on their website.
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March 22, 2017
Accent on Cables Pullover
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Through midnight MST tonight (3/22/17) you can purchase the Accent on Cables Pullover for only $1 in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. Pattern must be purchase in the Marly Bird Ravelry Store. The code must be applied to the purchase before the discount will be applied. Click the image above for the code to automatically be applied to your basket. Due to the nature of digital products I will not be able to offer a refund, be sure to use the code before you purchase.
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase something I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed.*
Accent on Cables Pullover:
The Accent on Cables Pullover is an intermediate pattern that is made in 100% merino wool. Wool gives the cables definition so that they pop in the design. I choose this yarn because wool gives the stitches memory and the merino makes it so soft.
The Accent on Cables Pullover was constructed side to side which makes row gauge the most important to match. With this construction the sweater is a T shape. If you are a more advanced knitter you could add in some short rows to give the sweater an A-line design.
Because of the construction and the fact that cables add weight to a project I highly recommend that you do a hanging gauge swatch before starting. The gauge swatch for this pattern will benefit you in a few different ways.
Gauge Swatch Benefits:
Allows you to see the cable pattern in whatever yarn you choose to use. This will allow you to see if you like how the stitches stand out in the yarn that you choose.
Allows you to practice the cable pattern in a small repeat.
Allows you to make sure you are going to make your project in the right size.
Allows you to see how much the design will ‘stretch’ due to gravity when wearing it.
To make a hanging gauge swatch you will need to knit a swatch at least 6″ square. Then you will ‘wash’ the swatch as you would your final sweater. After you do this you will then hang the swatch for at least 12 hours to see if it stretches out. I always suggest that when you make a garment that you hang your swatch. Hanging the swatch allows you to simulate gravity, which will alter your sweater as you wear it. To give a little more gravity effect I always hang a handful of cloths pins to the bottom of my work.
After you swatch is dried and allowed to hang for a while you will be able to compare the before and after measurements to see what the stretch will be. Then you can adjust what size you will make or how you will alter the size you make to fit you the best.
Included in the pattern is a chart so that you can choose to follow the cable pattern in writing or through the chart. 
Be sure to add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites and show me your version of the Accent on Cables Pullover as you finish.
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March 20, 2017
Kara Gott Warner is on to BIG Things
Kara Gott Warner is on to BIG Things and shared her recent career changes with us on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.
[image error]Kara Gott Warner is the host of Power Purls Podcast, and the former Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine. She chats with rock stars in the yarn world and everyday knitters with compelling back stories, and inspires fiber enthusiasts and designers on their yarn crafting path. Kara digs deep and ask those burning questions about what turned her guests on to those two sticks and fuzzy stuff. Her #Stitchucation™ workshop series empowers yarn crafters to trust their knitting intuition. Her designs have been published in Creative Knitting, Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knitting and Interweave Knits. Make sure you visit www.AnniesSignatureDesigns.com
If you’d like to continue following Kara Gott Warner, here are some helpful links to pick and choose your bookmarks. Her Website, which also offers link to her first podcast program The Morning Cooldown, The Power Purls Podcast website, Facebook page and RAVELRY Group, it can also be found in iTunes for your listening pleasure. Kara’s Twitter, if her schedule permits (!) she may offer a new design, so you can follow her designs in Ravelry, also, which we didn’t have time to get into. Also, check out the show notes from her last visit in October 2015.
If you missed getting to hear this visit, when it was LIVE there is video on Marly’s Facebook page, or you can hear the audio podcast episode here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2017/03/21/kara-gott-warner-is-on-to-big-things
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March 16, 2017
Crochet Beginner Shells Blanket
It is time to learn how to crochet beginner shells blanket by Marly Bird! Made with simple stitches, Sweet yarn by Red Heart Yarns, and a big hook, this blanket is easy, fun and fast to make!
Most people learn to crochet to make items for baby. Because of that, I’ve designed a the Crochet Beginner Shells Blanket to be perfect for a true beginner to make for that next baby shower you’re attending. You will have the favorite gift in the crowd!
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Crochet Beginner Shells Blanket
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Materials
US – P/16, 11.5 mm hook (Susan Bates recommended)
356 yds (4 balls total) Sweet Yarn by Red Heart Yarn (Jumbo/yarn symbol “7”) [image error]
Color A: Mauve E823_0725, 2 balls;
Color B: Ivory E823_0013, 2 balls)
Stitch Markers (Clover Jumbo Lock Ring Markers recommended)
Measurements
Finished Size: 35″ wide x 31″ high (including border) – can easily be adjusted larger or smaller
Gauge: 1 shell stitch pattern repeat = 2.6″; 1 shell row pattern repeat = 2 1/8″
Special Stitches
Shell Stitch – 3 double crochet in stitch or space indicated.
Notes
The Sweet Yarn by Red Heart used in this pattern is a thick chenille type yarn. If you substitute be sure to choose a yarn similar or the resulting fabric will be drastically different.
This pattern is written with very few abbreviations to make the pattern reading process easier for the beginner.
All stitches are worked through both loops when working into a stitch.
Odd numbered rows are the Wrong Side (WS), even numbered rows are the Right Side (RS).
The stitch marker is used to help you find where to place the last stitch of the following row. Remove the stitch marker when it is time to place a stitch into the chain it is marking, and then add the stitch marker again after the ch 3 on the following row. This will help you keep the edge of your blanket straight.
Do not cut the yarn when it is time to change colors, float the color up along the side then crochet over it when the border is added.
Change color on the last stitch of the row when the next row is the new color. Click here for a video tutorial for this color change.
When you need to add a new ball of yarn I HIGHLY recommend you do it as I demonstrate in this video.
PATTERN
The stitch pattern multiple for this pattern is 3 + 2
Foundation Chain Row: With Color A, Ch 41
Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook, * chain 3, skip 2 foundation chains, single crochet in next foundation chain; repeat from * to end of row, turn –14 single crochet.
Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color A on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
The next part of the instructions are to repeat rows 3-6 five more times then you go to the finishing…but hold on!
Because I know that can be confusing to follow, and you can lose track of which row you are on, I’ve written out for you those 5 repeats, row-by-row. Now you can just mark off each row as you finish it!
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Row by Row instructions for the full row repeats for pattern
Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color A on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
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Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color A on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
(second repeat of five completed)
Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color A on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
(third repeat of five completed)
Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color A on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
(fourth repeat of five completed)
Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color A on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, placing the last stitch in the marked chain, turn — 14 single crochet.
Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet here and throughout) place a stitch marker in the 3rd chain of turning chain, double crochet in the first single crochet, * single crochet into next 3-ch space, Shell (see Special Stitches) in the next single crochet; repeat from * to second to the last single crochet, single crochet in 3-ch space, 2 double crochet in last single crochet, change to color B on last stitch of this row (see Notes and/or video), turn –12 Shell.
(fifth and LAST repeat completed)
First Finishing
Cut only Color A leaving at least 4-6″ of tail. Weave in all ends now (see video)[image error]
Edging
Please note, in the video I changed color for the final border so it was necessary for me to join the new yarn with a slip stitch. Because you did NOT cut your yarn and you still have Color B on your hook, skip that step in the video.
Round 1: With wrong side facing, chain 1, single crochet in the first double crochet, * chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the center double crochet of the Shell stitch of the previous row (see video); repeat from * to end of row, chain 1, sc in same stitch as last single crochet, rotate blanket 90 degrees (you are now working along the side edge). *Chain 3, skip 1 row, sc in last stitch of next row; rep from * to end of row, ch 1, sc in same stitch as last single crochet, rotate blanket 90 degrees (you are now working along the foundation chain edge). *Chain 3, skip 2 chains, sc in the next chains remaining loop(s) (this is on the opposite side of the single crochets completed on row 1); repeat from * to end of row, ch 1, sc in same stitch as last single crochet, rotate blanket 90 degrees (you are now working along the final side edge). *Chain 3, skip 1 row, single crochet in last stitch of next row (see video); rep from * to end of row, chain 1, join with a slip stitch to first single crochet, turn.
on the next round be sure to work around the floats of yarn to hide them. Click here to see video instructions.
Round 2: Chain 1, single crochet in single crochet, single crochet in 1-ch space, single crochet in single crochet (1st corner), *2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet; repeat from * to last 3-ch space, 2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet, single crochet in 1-ch space, single crochet in single crochet (2nd corner), *2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet; repeat from * to last 3-ch space, 2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet, single crochet in 1-ch space, single crochet in single crochet (3rd corner), *2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet; repeat from * to last 3-ch space, 2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet, single crochet in 1-ch space, single crochet in single crochet (4th corner), *2 sc in 3-ch space, single crochet in single crochet; repeat from * to last 3-ch space, 2 sc in 3-ch space, join with a slip stitch to first single crochet.
Fasten off.
Second Finishing
Cut only Color A leaving at least 4-6″ of tail. Weave in all ends now (see video)
See, that wasn’t too hard at all, was it? Now you know how to Crochet Beginner Shells Blanket. You will amazing your friends and family with your skills 
Thursday Trivia
It’s time for Thursday Trivia with Marly Bird and Red Heart Yarns!
*This post may contain affiliate links*
What can you win in Thursday Trivia:
For you to have a chance to win a prize package of $25 from Red Heart Yarns you must answer this week’s trivia question correctly. Make sure you read to the bottom of the post to get your clue for where to find the answer. Rafflecopter will help us choose a correct answer randomly to win, be sure you enter your email address so we can verify the winner.
Giveaway Timeframe:
You have one week to answer the question.
Winner will be announced the following Thursday at the launch of next week’s question.
Be sure to come back and see if you were the winner.
This Week’s question:
Please comment on this blog post (and enter the Rafflecopter widget)–What is this month’s theme for 7 months of Scrubby?
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Spread the word:
Help spread the word about #ThursdayTrivia. You can find each week’s question on the blog under Thursday Trivia.
[image error] FINE PRINT:
The Thursday Trivia Giveaway with Marly Bird and Red Heart Yarns is open to US and Canada addresses only. One winner will win a $25 prize package from Red Heart Yarns. This giveaway ends on 3/22/17 at 11:59 pm Mountain US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. You must enter a blog post comment on THIS post and click the Rafflecopter button to be eligible. Click the button below to enter your information to be entered to win.
Checkout my FREE Patterns with Red Heart Yarns:
See all FREE patterns from Red Heart on their website.
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March 15, 2017
Fiona Ellis Unleashes the Power of Inspiration
Fiona Ellis Unleashes the Power of Inspiration and the only place that can handle that excitement is Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. We think so anyway. [image error]
Fiona Ellis’s career is certainly one about escapism. After pursuing a sensible career in laboratory work for textile production and colour cosmetic formulation, Fiona escaped from career-captivity in the early 1990’s to pursue fashion design at De Montfort University. She graduated with a degree specializing in Knitwear design. Fiona then founded founded her independent design business, selling designs to major fashion houses in New York, Paris and London. Her contacts in New York helped her to add design for the independent knitter to her repertoire. This led to her published patterns in major print and on-line magazines, and two successful books published by Random House. She is also an instructor at Craftsy. Fiona helps people escape from the mundane and bring creative design sensibilities to their knitting.
[image error]The Adelaide & Spadina sweater is the pattern she’s sharing with Yarn Thing listeners this visit. The description in Ravelry is intriguing: My design ideas always take twists and turns in many directions, and sometimes they intersect. Welcome to the junction of Adelaide and Spadina! This asymmetric striped V- neck cardigan featuring a dropped stitch & embroidery detail on the Right Front, Back & Left Sleeve. Each piece is worked in a different stripe sequence to make it fun to knit. My love for asymmetry design is a road I have been down many times. The non-identical sleeves are a nod to Camper shoes “Twins” collection where each shoe in a pair is slightly different to its partner. Experimenting with new ideas makes me curious about what is ‘round the next corner. So the “embroidery” technique used here is a new variation of an idea I have been developing for a while – knitters who have tried it say that it’s simple to work. The pattern includes a photo tutorial to make it super easy. I love the way that when placed in colour block stripes it adds texture along with the simple stripes. The colour story comes from a different street – a wonderful scene in the movie “The Danish Girl”, where the chalky ochre of the buildings became a stunning backdrop for Lilli’s lace collared deep blue dress.
You can find out what she is currently doing at www.fionaellisonline.com — check out her blog post on the 9th of each month. Follow her in Twitter, also in Ravelry, follow her adventures in Instagram, her inspiration in Pinterest. You can also hear the first visit Fiona Ellis made to the Yarn Thing podcast.
If you missed getting to watch this live, the video is still available at Marly’s Facebook page, and the audio episode is still available at the podcast link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2017/03/16/fiona-ellis-unleashes-the-power-of-inspiration
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How to Knit Sly Fox Scrubby
[image error]In the coming seven months Red Heart will be featuring a different theme of Red Heart Scrubby FREE patterns. This first month is all about Friendly Fun Critters.
[image error]These critters are perfect for getting kids to help with washing up at bath time or helping out in the kitchen.
[image error]Some of the patterns are knit and some are crochet. Each month I will show you the collection. Over the next seven months, on the 12th of each month, I will be hosting a Facebook live chat. During this chat I will show you some of the samples for the theme of the month and talk to you about the yarn. I hope you can join me. You can find the first one at the bottom of this post.
The patterns featured can be created in Scrubby or Scrubby Sparkle. Both are great for washing dishes and for use as a washcloth. If you watch the Facebook live that I did you will see testimonials from some of the viewers.
Friendly Fun Critters Patterns:
Below you will find the featured animal patterns for this month.
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Learn to Kit the Sly Fox Scrubby:
Watch the YouTube video below to see the ins and outs of how to make the Sly Fox Scrubby.
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