Marly Bird
Craftsy Instructor

Colorado

Marlaina "Marly" Bird fled the world of financial services to launch her Yarn Thing podcast and hasn't looked back since. To Marly, a bi-craftsy girl who both knits and crochets, the yarn is the star, not how you work with it. She's creative director for Bijou Basin Ranch Yarns and the co-author of Curvy Crochet (Leisxure Arts, 2011). You've seen her designs in Knit Simple, Interweave Crochet, Knitscene, Inside Crochet, Wild Fiber ... Read Full Bio »

Marly's Craftsy Classes

Curvy Crochet

Marly addresses the needs of plus-sized garment design in this class, but crocheters of any size will find plenty of useful information here. You'll create your body double in a duct-tape dress form, then learn how to choose the right yarn and stitch pattern for beautiful crocheted garments.

$14.99

Curvy Knits

Marly addresses the needs of plus-sized knitters in this class, but knitters of any size or shape will find plenty of useful information here. You'll create your body double in a duct-tape dress form, then learn how to choose the right yarn and change stitch counts to address any shaping issue.

$19.99

Mittens and Gloves Galore

When the weather turns cool, you'll be ready to warm your hands with help from Marly Bird. Her easy-going yet detailed instruction demystifies double-pointed needles and knitting in the round. Try her versatile 5-in-1 pattern to make simple mittens, gloves and fingerless gloves. Or kick it up a notch with lacy cuffs, elegant cables, cozy thrums or faux Fair Isle. As a bonus, learn double-stitching and how to make a lining.

$39.99

Marly's Craftsy Workshops

Knit Entrelac Beanie

$7.99  $15.99  

Meet Marly

Marly's Patterns

Sweetheart Tunic

$4.99

Recycled Denim Carryall

$2.99

Shimmer Shawl

$3.99
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Marly's Projects

Peacock Feather Shawl
Palmer Slouchy
1/2 the effort Scarf
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Marly's Blog