Ready, Set, Knit! 341: Kathy talks with Marly Bird
Saturday, January 18th, 2014Play Now:
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This week Kathy talks with Marly about her journey from learning how to crochet and knit to making a living as a knit/crochet wear designer. She launched the Yarn Thing podcast to help connect her to other knitters and crocheters.
Marly will be teaching here at WEBS on Feb 15th and 16th. You can take her Thrummed Mittens class, Knit or Crochet, or explore Colorwork Cables.
Steve’s Yarn Picks:
- Great Adirondack Bloomin Silk Tweed
- Lang Ella
- Berroco Folio
- Berroco Linus
- Berroco Modern Cotton
- Classic Elite Bella Lino
- Baby Alpaca Chunky Discontinued Colors – Closeout!
Upcoming Events:
40th Anniversary celebrations kick off on January 20th! In just 2 DAYS!Keep an eye out for Valley Yarns collaborations with specialty hand dyers and some big name designers each quarter.
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Our 8th Annual Big Game Day Escape, Feb. 2nd from 12-4
Reminder:
We’re collecting Hats for Halos of Hope. Our thanks to everyone that has already sent in hats, keep ’em coming! You can now make a donation in lieu of hats and help out as well! Each $5.00 contribution counts as 1 hat in our total. Donations can be made here.
Make as many knit and/or crochet hats as you can (check here for preferred fibers and free patterns) and get them to us by February 1, 2014. Make sure each hat and package is labeled with “Team RSK!” Please mail all packages to:
We are no longer accepting donations of hats – please send all hat donations to
Halos for Hope
20987 N. John Wayne Pkwy
#B104-432
Maricopa, AZ 85139
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