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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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Touch of Alpaca Review – NEW pattern!

February 22, 2018      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. Every month this year Lion Brand Yarn is featuring a color. For February, it's Antique, and that includes all kinds of pretty pinks. One of my new personal favorites is their Touch of ...

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Olivia Faith Headband

July 25, 2017      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. Happy Tuesday friends! I've got a super simple knitted headband for you today! The skill level is beginner friendly - you really only need to know how to knit and purl. This is worked as ...

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Tanya Blanket – Diagonal Stripes Knit Blanket

June 6, 2017      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. *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 ...

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Crochet Hot Pad Pattern *AND* Knit Hot Pad Pattern

May 19, 2017      Leave a Comment

Blackbird Mountain Designs was previously known as YarnyBird. Blog posts may contain references to YarnyBird. Happy Friday! I am heading out today for a mountain getaway. Whatever you're doing this weekend, I hope you have a wonderfully relaxing weekend! I have 2 patterns for you today - one ...

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