I love the look of quilts. I love the feeling they give me when I see them and touch them, thinking about the work that went into them, the history of the craft, the stories of the maker. What tales would those quilts have to tell if they could speak?I can sew a bit, and I've made a couple super ...
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Bella Square Blanket, a Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
Bella Square Blanket, a free motif blanket crochet pattern In summer of 2017, just 2 weeks before having my 2nd baby, I released my Bella Square Blanket pattern. We have a Cocker Spaniel named Bella who never used to care about pillows, blankets, dog beds...she ...
Alani Blanket, a free crochet blanket pattern
Alani Blanket, a free crochet pattern Originally published March 4, 2020. Revised March 30, 2025.A couple years ago I had the idea to do a pattern for an ombre blanket. Of course I IMMEDIATELY ran to the store and started hunting for the yarn. I was drawn to ...
Yarn Review – Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Yarn Review - Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn This post may contain affiliate links that support Blackbird Mountain Designs content. All opinions are my own. The weather is starting to warm up, which means it's time to start working with the warm weather yarns, like cotton. There are so many great ...
Classic Color Block Crochet Blanket Pattern
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. We all have a go-to pattern. Something you love working up every time. The thing you like to give as a gift. The pattern you use to picture how all the pretty yarn you see will work ...
Late Night Rug – FREE Crochet Pattern
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. We're already one full month into 2018 - what?! This year my goal is to deliver new content and new patterns to you every month - I can't wait to see what you're making! Be sure to watch ...