Father's Day is almost here, but there's still time to make something special for the special dad in your life. I've compiled a list of crochet gift ideas, and knit gift ideas. If you're anything like me, you've got a father/husband who's not the easiest man to shop for. A unique handmade gift ...
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Friday Faves – Rainbow Crochet and Knit Patterns
Did you catch the name change? YarnyBird is now Blackbird Mountain Designs! - Friday Faves - I can't believe it's April already! April always makes me think about rainbows. Maybe it's the old adage "April showers bring May flowers", I'm not sure. But rainbow is the theme for this month's Friday ...
Friday Faves – Knit Patterns I’m Loving Now
- Friday Faves - Welcome back for the 2nd Friday Faves! I decided to publish this one pretty closely to the 1st one because the themes are basically the same. Going forward, they'll likely be just once a month, and may contain a mixture of knit and crochet patterns. Playing off the theme for ...
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 ...
Touch of Alpaca Review – NEW pattern!
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 ...