Is there anything better than a yarny advent calendar? Mystery colors, cute mini skeins, pretty packaging…it’s the best present you can gift yourself during the crazy holiday season. I also really like the recent trend of October spooky season advents. On top of the myriad of advents I’ve purchased, ...
Quick Makes
Blackbird Hot Coffee Cozy – Free Crochet Pattern
Coffee cozies are a MUST on hot drinks. The cardboard ones they give you do the job okay…but crochet cozies are far superior! Sip your PSL in style this season with your own custom crochet coffee cozies. If you’re looking for quick makes for upcoming markets, this is the pattern for ...
Blackbird Iced Coffee Cozy – free crochet pattern
I LOVE using coffee cozies on my cold drinks. I don't mind using the cardboard ones they give you at the coffee shop, but I hate how it's not big enough for my whole hand, and then some of my hand still has to hold the cold cup. So of course, I made my own and if I may say so myself, these are the ...
All In Scarf – a free crochet pattern, perfect for charity donations and craft fairs
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. I've always had a passion for serving veterans. My dad served in the Air Force for 20 years, and when I was younger he spent some time overseas during the first Gulf War. I don't have ...
Candy Corn Hat Free Crochet Pattern
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. I can't believe it's almost Halloween! Where has this year gone? My youngest turned 1 in August, and last Halloween she was too little to really worry about dressing up, because most ...
Shelly Cowl Crochet Pattern
*This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on them and buy the product through that link, they’ll send me a little check as a thank you, and I’ll get to keep buying yarn, making the things, and sharing them with you.* I've written my VERY FIRST crochet pattern! I love the shell stitch, ...