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, ...
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Roseate Cowl, a crochet cowl designed with MadelineTosh yarn
The Roseate Cowl was designed using MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light, which is a 100% superwash merino wool, fingering weight, single-ply yarn. Now, a lot of people don't like single-ply yarn, but I love working with it! The nature of single-ply is to be a bit of a thick-thin yarn, so there are ...
Craft Fair Tips for Crocheters
It’s officially craft fair season! Okay, I know there are craft fairs and markets and vendor’s events all year long…but THIS is our time to shine as crocheters. This is when the big craft fairs where people will be shopping for warm, snuggly things made with yarn happen. This is when people begin ...
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 ...
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 ...