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My First Sweater Knit-along Week 6 Seaming

Learn how to seam your knit sweater in Week 6 of the My First Sweater Knit-Along. Finish your sweater project and perfect the seaming technique with the support of the knitting community.

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Marly Bird Poncho CAL Part 3 of 4

Continue the Marly Bird Poncho CAL with Part 3. Join the crochet-along and make progress on your beautiful poncho project.

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Red Heart Cares Knit Cowl Tutorial

Discover the Red Heart Cares Knit Cowl and learn how to make it. Support a good cause while knitting a cozy and stylish cowl.

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Marly's Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Along Video Week 3 Edging (Left Hand)

Follow along with he 2016 CAL with a free crochet pattern by Marly Bird.

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Marly's Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Along Video 6 Using the pattern as a template for crochet sweaters

Follow along with he 2016 CAL with a free crochet pattern by Marly Bird.

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Marly Bird Poncho CAL Part 2 of 4

Follow Part 2 of the Marly Bird Poncho CAL. Continue crocheting the trendy and cozy poncho with the support of the crochet-along community.

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My First Knit Sweater Knit-along Week 3 LIVE Q&A with Marly

Four simple crocheted squares become the wonderfully versatile Wrap Me Shawl.

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My First Sweater Knit along FINISHED SWEATERS!

Explore the finished sweaters from the My First Sweater Knit-Along. Get inspired by the beautiful knit sweater projects created by the knitting community.

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Seaming Crochet Squares (Crochet Stitch Sampler Baby Blanket Video #12)

Follow the video tutorial to learn how to seam crochet squares for a crochet stitch sampler baby blanket. Complete your blanket project with professional-looking seams.

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Marly's Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Along Video Join As You Go (JAYGO Left Handed)

Follow along with he 2016 CAL with a free crochet pattern by Marly Bird.

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My First Knit Sweater Knit-along Week 4

Follow Week 4 of the My First Knit Sweater Knit-Along. Complete your knit sweater project and join a live Q&A session with Marly Bird.

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My First Socks with Marly Bird Part 5 of 6 KAL

Join Part 5 of the My First Socks with Marly Bird KAL. Get closer to finishing your knit socks and celebrate your knitting journey with the community.