About Me

a picture of Crystal Martin from Marching North holding gold and teal yarn and smiling

Hi and welcome!  My name is Crystal and I’m a stay-at-home mom to three amazing kids, wife to my handsome hubby, INFJ, creator, maker, graphic designer, blogger, and YouTuber

I’ve always been craft-obsessed and I’m constantly finding new creative hobbies to try.  I have all of this crafty knowledge in my head and I want to share it with you! 

When you’re first trying to learn a craft, it’s really frustrating if the instructions you find aren’t clear and easy to understand. 

I’ve struggled with that over the years (especially as an extremely visual and ADD person) and I want to create a source of straightforward craft tutorials and inspiration here on Marching North.

If you’re a visual learner and you like things to be explained in a straightforward, easy to follow manner, you’re in the right place!

On my site, you’ll find lots of helpful information for beginners and beyond about crochet, macrame, punch needle, and other fun crafts & DIY’s.

I know how hard it can be to find time for crafts, and I want to make it as quick and easy as possible for you to find everything you need for your creative endeavors. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Make yourself at home!


Here are some recent posts to check out:

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Circular Knitting Machine | Knitting

Free Striped Knitting Machine Hat Pattern (Reversible!)

Learn how to make a reversible knitting machine beanie with stripes in this free pattern and step by step video tutorial. This beanie pattern is super easy, and it turns out so cute! Want to remember this? Post this Striped Knitting Machine Beanie tutorial to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! You can go with the solid …

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Holidays | Macrame

How to Make Easy DIY Macrame Gnome Christmas Ornaments

Add some cozy charm to your holiday decor with these adorable macrame gnome ornaments!  These little guys (and gals) are the perfect blend of whimsy and warmth, and they’re surprisingly easy to make. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those scraps of yarn that have been cluttering up your craft stash. Want to …

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Macrame

How to Make a Macrame Feather Wall Hanging (Tutorial)

Learn how to make a beautiful macrame feather wall hanging with crystals in this step-by-step tutorial! Want to remember this? Post this Macrame Feather Wall Hanging tutorial to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! This has been one of my favorite macrame projects to make, and I think you’ll love it, too.   It’s a great way …

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Crochet

Free Crochet Pug Amigurumi Pattern (Cute Potato Dog!)

Calling all pug lovers!  Are you looking for the cutest crochet pattern humanly possible?  Well, you found it! This adorable pug crochet pattern will absolutely melt your heart, and it’s really quite easy to make. Want to remember this? Post this Crochet Pug Amigurumi pattern to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! I’ll walk you through this …

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Macrame | Macrame Plant Hangers

Easy DIY Macrame Plant Hanger (with NO Tassel!)

Looking for a way to add some extra greenery to your home decor?  This no-tassel macrame plant hanger is the perfect simple project to bring some life into any room. Not to mention, it’s a fun and easy DIY to make!  Want to remember this? Post this No-Tassel Macrame Plant Hanger tutorial to your favorite DIY …

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