This weekend is Labor Day in the U.S., which means many families will head out on one last trip before school and work are back in full gear. With packed cars and long drives, or busy trains and planes, you probably don’t want to lug along that blanket or sweater you’ve been working on. That…
Today is National Dog Day, a day to celebrate “all dogs, mixed breed and pure” as well as raise awareness about rescue and adoption, fight breed bans, and recognize all the ways dogs make our lives better. So why not pamper your pup today with one of these projects? Whether you knit or crochet, want…
Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we’ll be showing you highlights from our Customer Gallery. To be featured in the gallery, simply post a picture of your Lion Brand creations to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #lionbrandyarn. We’ll be choosing some of our favorites to post to the blog. There’s no escaping it: summer is…
Yarncrafting is fun, but it can also do a lot of good. From kids to animals to the homeless, you can send your finished products to many different organizations to provide warmth and comfort to those in need. Below are five charities that will accept knitted or crocheted items. -Head Huggers provides hats for cancer…
Like it or not, autumn (and its cooler weather) is coming. That means there’s no time like the present to make cute new pieces to wear as it turns crisp outside. Ponchos are a great choice for transitioning from summer to fall. They’re lighter than a sweater, and you can throw them on over a…
It’s time to start the next Knit-Along and we need your help picking the project! This time around, we’re choosing from the Curvy Girl collection, and have it narrowed down to four patterns. Check them out below, then vote on your favorite. In two weeks (on Monday, September 5), we’ll announce the winner and then…
Some of us are a bit curvier than others, and that means we might want to make the occasional adjustment to a sweater pattern. Fortunately, in most garments it’s as simple as adding a bust dart in the right spot, creating a little extra space and reducing pulling across the chest. The first step is…
Crafting around kittens (or cats of any age) can be a challenge, with the little guys playing with your yarn while you’re trying to work. But they’re so cute you can’t stay mad, and a lot of crafters love their feline friends. That’s what the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in the UK is banking…
New to crochet? While you’re still learning, it can be hard to decide what projects are interesting and attractive while still being within your skill level. We’ve gathered up some cute, basic patterns you can make when you’re new to the hook.
Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we’ll be showing you highlights from our Customer Gallery. To be featured in the gallery, simply post a picture of your Lion Brand creations to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #lionbrandyarn. We’ll be choosing some of our favorites to post to the blog. Yesterday was Granny Square Day on…
Happy Relaxation Day! It may be Monday, but it’s still the day for chilling out, hanging in a hammock, and having a mellow time. Since it has been shown that knitting and crochet have many health benefits, including stress reduction, they make a great addition to your relaxing celebrations. Anyone who has any experience with either craft…
Lace knitting can seem daunting at first, but it’s actually not as hard as you might think. You are using the same basic stitches, increases, and decreases as always, just arranged in such a way as to make beautiful patterns. The stitches you need to know to make simple, beginner lace are knit, purl, yarn…
