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10 Ways to Get Out of a Creative Rut

January 31, 2020      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. I don't know about you, but the last half of 2019 just FLEW by for me. My oldest daughter started kindergarten in August, my youngest turned 2 in August & with that a party, I sold at ...

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Nikki Lace Cowl, a beginner-friendly knit cowl pattern

April 26, 2019      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. YOU GUYS!!! I've heard people say that once you start working with hand-dyed yarns (you know, the fancy expensive ones in your local yarn stores?) that you never want to quit them. ...

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Twisted Amour Scarf, a beginner-friendly knit scarf pattern

March 27, 2019      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. Last year, I released what has since become my most popular knit pattern - the Twisted Love Cowl. A couple months ago, I had someone reach out and inquire about modifying the cowl to ...

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Classic Color Block Crochet Blanket Pattern

October 30, 2018      Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Candy Corn Hat Free Crochet Pattern

October 9, 2018      Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Crochet Basics – Ravelry

September 21, 2018      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. If you haven't already read them, STOP...go back :) Crochet Basics - Tools Crochet Basics – Yarn Weights Demystified (and how to read a yarn label)  Crochet Basics - You're Speaking a ...

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