Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. Alani means "orange" in Hawaiian. My grandpa was in the Navy, stationed at Pearl Harbor, so my dad and his 5 brothers & sisters grew up in Hawaii. We may not be native to the ...
Free Patterns
My Favorite Maker – Part 6 – Make & Do Crew
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. *ALL photos are copyright and property of Jess Coppom @ Make & Do Crew.* Jess is a #momboss who is just crushing it. When it comes to accessible patterns perfect for any skill ...
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 ...
Arrosa Backpack – free crochet summer bag pattern
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. Last year I released the Atlantis Market Bag pattern and it's a favorite of mine! I got the urge to make another bag this year, and while I started this one out as a regular shoulder ...
Breezeway Shawl, a beginner-friendly asymmetrical triangle wrap
Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. I truly never understood the value of a small local yarn store and spending time there, until recently. I live in Reno, Nevada, and one of our local yarn stores is the ever-popular ...
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 ...