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 ...
10 Ways to Get Out of a Creative Rut
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 ...
Nikki Lace Cowl, a beginner-friendly knit cowl pattern
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. ...
Twisted Amour Scarf, a beginner-friendly knit scarf pattern
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...