Here at Lion Brand we love the yarncraft blogging community. Picking a favorite from the bloggers we work with would be like asking a parent to pick their favorite child — it’s just not possible. They all bring us beautiful patterns, interesting content, and unique perspectives on knitting and crochet. That’s why we’ve decided to…
Messy bun hats (also called ponytail hats) are a huge trend. Everywhere you look, they’re there. For anyone with long, thick hair, they’re a borderline miracle — you can keep your head warm without completely destroying your ‘do for the day. Even if your hair isn’t super thick or curly, these hats are handy. You…
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. Scarfie® is one of our more…
Welcome back, crocheting students! Today we’re embarking on another new skill: crocheting in the round. In researching methods for this post, I discovered that there is no simple, single answer to the question “how do you crochet in the round?” There are many different ways to do it, depending on what you’re making, the structure…
Fast-Track® is one of our most versatile yarns yet. You can make anything from home decor to bags to clothing. It creates a nice, sturdy shape when worked with a tight gauge, but it can also work into soft, comfortable garments. One of our favorite bloggers, Two of Wands, has designed a cute boyfriend cardigan…
It can be tough to be a crafter if you’re left-handed. Most knitting and crochet instructions favor righties, and reversing them to work with your dominant side can seem daunting and confusing. I’m as guilty of this as anyone. I said right off the bat in my Learn to Crochet series that I’m a righty,…
Happy Valentine’s Day! What better way to show your romantic side than by crocheting a quick, sweet mug cozy filled with love? The Love at First Sip coffee sleeve is a sweet project you can make in a snap, thanks to our friends at A Crocheted Simplicity. This pattern takes two colors of 24/7 Cotton®…
One of our most interesting yarns, Martha Stewart Crafts® Mambo, is on sale now! Mambo comes in 10 fun and funky colors. This unique yarn provides endless possibilities for crafting projects. You can braid or knot it, knit or crochet it, or use it as trim on home decor and other crafts. For a limited…
Scarfie® is a soft and lofty wool blend yarn featuring a unique self-striping ombré effect that’s all the rage in the fashion world. Gradually shading from one color to the next, this ombré pattern is a sophisticated and tonal blend of solid and heathered hues available in 19 rich colorways. One ball of Scarfie® has…
Welcome back to the Learn to Crochet series! Today we’ll be making our second project, the Level 2 Striped Hat. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve learned some new stitches as well as how to read a crochet pattern or chart. You’re going to be using all of those new skills for the striped…
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. Chunky yarns. They’re great for pretty…
Granny squares are a classic crochet motif. You can make anything out of them. They grace sweaters, scarves, blankets, pet clothes — and they don’t even have to be square! They can be circles, hexagons, or any shape you want. The exact origins of the granny square are unknown (like much of the history of…
