In that case I don`t feel like it would be a problem at all. Most of the time, magazines tell their readers that they can copy/reinterpret their designs freely if it is for the reader`s private use. That means you are not supposed to copy a piece you have seen somewhere else to make a profit. So, unless you are selling pieces created with a copyrighted pattern, there is no problem listing them as your designs. Also, general techniques (such as stringing, or wire wrapping) are common knowledge, and they can be used by anyone. Specific patterns (for weaving, looming, or embellishing) can be copyrighted by the person who created them and are not intended to be reproduced for a profit. This is a complicated subject, but I think you are doing the right thing by asking first. I hope someone else can also share their knowledge in the forums!
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