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Everyday Knit Hat Pattern to wear Every Day!

Welcome, fellow knitting enthusiasts, to the exciting addition of the Every Day Knit Hat to your knitting repertoire! I’m Marly Bird, the knitwear designer behind this fabulous simple hat pattern, and I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to a project that’s both beginner-friendly and stylish. MB Hat Extravaganza – Year of Hats Introducing the Marly […]

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Shaping Knits – German Short Rows Or W&T?

What does this even mean? Short rows? You may wonder what I’m talking about if you haven’t come across having to knit short rows yet on your knitting journey. Short rows are a useful tool for your knitter’s arsenal to help shape knit fabric. They come in handy in many situations, which we’ll cover in […]

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Moogly CAL 2023 || Marly Bird Mosaic Tile Block

Hello, fellow yarn enthusiasts! Welcome back to another exciting crochet journey with us. Today, we’re unveiling the vibrant and intricate Mosaic Tile Crochet Block—a pattern that promises to be a delightful addition to your crochet repertoire! Crafted with love and expertise by Robyn Chachula, Marly Bird’s creative partner, this block is a harmonious blend of […]

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What Is Knit Colorwork? Plus 65 Patterns!

When it comes to knit colorwork, you have a ton of choices. If you’re a color lover, you’ll have noticed a huge trend over the past few years of yarns with short, long, ombre, multicolor, stripe, or even knotted yarn color changes. Your yarn choices are many, as are the patterns created for these yarns […]

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Seaming And Joining Knit And Crochet

If you craft with yarn long enough, you’re bound to have to get into seaming and joining knit and crochet. However, you can construct many accessories and garments in such a way that you don’t need to seam at all. But certain fibers absolutely beg for seams. They don’t lend themselves to seamless construction. Let’s […]

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Join-As-You-Go Blanket Patterns: Crochet, Knit, And Tunisian

You’ll love what you’re about to hear if you haven’t heard of join-as-you-go blanket patterns (also known as JAYGO). Do you have a love/hate relationship with making blankets using motifs? You love to make knit or crochet motifs because they’re small, quick, and easy. Yes? But you hate sewing them together because it’s boring and […]

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Stoney Creek Sleeveless Tee: A Beginner Crochet Sweater Pattern

Hey there! Welcome to the fascinating world of crocheting, where the possibilities are endless and the rewards are abundant. I’m so excited to share with you thie free crochet sweater pattern for the Stoney Creek Sleeveless Crochet Tee, a simple design that can be enjoyed by beginners and seasoned crochet enthusiasts alike. What makes this […]

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Crochet FLO BLO And 3rd Loop FAQs

This might seem like a new crochet language, but truly, it’s not. Acronyms or abbreviations make patterns so much quicker and easier to write. If you don’t know what they mean, it takes a little learning, but it’s really not that hard. Basically, crochet FLO BLO and 3rd loop are all slightly different locations where […]

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5 Must-Have Fall Crochet Wardrobe Staples

When it comes to fall, the nighttime temperatures drop, and you begin to see your breath in the air. When you step out the door in the morning, there’s a chill, and you zipper up that jacket just a little higher. You wish you’d grabbed that scarf you love so much. That’s when you realize […]

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Want To Be A Knit Or Crochet Contractor Or Tester?

Do you love to knit or crochet? Or, do you fill your spare time with crafting just because you love to make things? Do you need something to keep your hands busy while you watch tv? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then maybe you’re the perfect person to be a knit […]

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