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Marly Bird is the national spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns and a published crochet and knitting designer. She is also an author, teacher, podcaster and blogger. Throughout the year, Marly travels the country teaching at national craft consumer shows and shares the love of Red Heart (including her new line called Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™) with her followers. Full bio »
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In this Crochet Skill Builders! online video class brought to you by Annie's Creative Studio, crochet expert Marly Bird demonstrates how to add the blanket edging to her fabulous Chic Throw afghan.
In this online video class, you'll learn how to:
- Use single crochet stitches to create the blanket edging.
- Repeat multiple rounds of stitches.
- Fasten off to complete the afghan.
- Complete the Chic Throw by Marly Bird.
- Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird medium (worsted) weight merino wool yarn (31/2 oz /186 yds/100g per skein): 7 skeins #5640 platinum (A), 5 skeins #5641 sterling (B), 5 skeins #5311 lace (C), 3 skeins #5312 stiletto (D)
- Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
Finished Measurements:
Block: 12 inches wide x 12 inches long
Throw: 38 inches wide x 50 inches long
Materials for Afghan:
Skill Level: Confident Beginner