Arrowhead lace is a beautiful stitch that looks intricate without being too complex or difficult. The four-row pattern repeats across 10 stitches, with one extra cast on for symmetry. A single repeat (11 stitches) makes a great headband, or can be incorporated into a larger piece, like a hat or sweater. Two or three repeats…
You all really loved the Oxford Boyfriend Cardigan from Two of Wands! The response has been so great that we’ve decided to offer the kit in even more colors. The sweater, made with Fast-Track®, is soft, cozy, and comfy while still being lightweight. Fast-Track® is a cotton-poly blend, which makes it feel like your favorite t-shirt….
Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we’ll be showing you highlights from our Community 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. Sometimes, a single pattern or style…
The seasons are changing, and the Lion Brand Yarn Studio is celebrating the incoming mildness and beauty of spring with a stunning floral window display. And unlike the actual weather in New York, this window won’t be fluctuating between winter and spring multiple times a week.
Can you believe it — this is our final lesson! Today we will be learning how to increase and decrease in crochet. Crochet increase and decrease stitches are not that different in principle than their knit counterparts. In essence, you increase by working two stitches in one space and decrease by working two stitches together. I promise,…
Shawl in a Ball® is a great yarn for making yourself wraps, shawls, and scarves. But it’s also great for sweaters, blankets, and other projects! There’s no limit to what you can do, and now you can do it with some sparkle. On top of that, it’s our featured yarn right now! That means you can…
You don’t need a high-end digital camera to photograph your finished projects and do it well. Photography is about skill, not equipment. Sure, at a professional level, having the best lenses, filters, and cameras can help, but if you’re looking to shoot your finished projects to share on social media or a blog, how you…
Since we’ve been talking for weeks about crocheting after years as a knitter, it’s time to give the opposite a chance to shine. Stephanie over at All About Ami, a long-time crocheter, recently started publishing a learn to knit series. It’s a great resource for anyone who is looking to give needles a try after…
Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we’ll be showing you highlights from our Community 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. We’ve noticed something in the Community…
Welcome back to the Learn to Crochet series! Today we’ll be making our third project, the Three Color Tonal Cowl. Last week, we covered how to crochet in the round. There are a few methods for doing so, but we focused on the using a slip stitch to attach the end of a round to…
Since the weather is already growing warmer, this is a great time to start thinking about light spring projects. What better than something soft and flowy made from Shawl in a Ball®? This yarn is 20% off* for the next two weeks. That means you can save while you stock up on supplies for your…
There’s nothing quite so comfy as a soft pair of boots. They can go out, but also double as slippers around the house, and keep you warm and toasty when there’s a chill in the air. They are the very embodiment of hygge, and now you can make your own pair with flip-flop soles. Jess…
