If you watched the Super Bowl last night, you may have noticed a phone commercial starring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. In it, Stewart (after making a few puns we won’t get into here) holds up a smartphone wearing a cute little knit sweater. It goes over well — she says it’ll protect your data,…
A vest can be a great way to pull an outfit together and really show off your stylish side. It’s a comfortable garment to wear, but also adds interest and flare to an ensemble. Our collection of Vanna’s yarns boasts several lovely patterns, including this Simply Sleek piece, which Vanna herself recently wore to the…
Welcome back to the Learn to Crochet with Me series! This week we’ll be talking about reading crochet patterns. You may be thinking to yourself, “but I can already read patterns — I knit!” This may be true, and you have a slight advantage from it, but crochet patterns and knitting patterns are two different…
Lion’s Pride® Woolspun® is a truly unique member of our yarn family. It’s machine washable and dryable, it works up quickly, and it’s got the luxurious feel of wool. On top of that, since it’s a 12-ply design, it drapes beautifully, making it perfect for larger projects, like a blanket or sweater. Because of that lovely draping…
On a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White talked a bit about her signature lines of yarn and the money they generate for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Watch the clip below: (Trouble viewing? Click here.) A contestant on the show had mentioned that she was a user of Vanna’s yarns. Because of this, at…
Welcome to the second lesson in the Learn to Crochet series! Today we’re going to learn half-double and double crochet. Before we get started, how did your wristers go? Were you able to maintain stitch count and tension well enough to get a finished product that worked out? You saw how mine had some rockiness…
All it takes is some yarn and a pair of flip-flops to make these warm, woolly boots. Jess over at Make and Do Crew has created this boot pattern on her blog and it’s hot hot hot! No woolly boot pun intended. All it takes to make them which is two skeins of Wool-Ease® Thick &…
If you’re looking to try out a cool new crochet stitch, Jess over at Make and Do Crew has a new video that’s a great choice — the herringbone double crochet stitch. She also designed a cowl that uses it, so you can make something nice while you master a new skill. This stitch is…
It looks like you were as excited about Jeans® as we were — we’re already out of stock! Lion Brand is very sorry for the inconvenience. We underestimated the incredible demand and apologize that we couldn’t satisfy all the initial orders. We will let you know when it’s back in stock if you sign up below. You’ll…
Hometown USA® is a soft and versatile super bulky yarn. It’s great for everything from clothing to accessories to housewares. One project that always looks fantastic in this yarn is blankets. Through January 26, Hometown USA® is 20% off as part of our Made in America sale. So now is a great time to stock…
Messy ponytail hats are one of the hottest trends in the online craftiverse right now, and our friend Tamara Kelly (a.k.a. Moogly) has a great pattern you can crochet quickly. It uses one skein of Homespun® yarn — which is 20% off until January 26 as part of our Made in the USA sale! The Pick…
Jeans are a fashion staple for, well, pretty much everyone. No matter your age, gender, race, size, or personal style, you probably have at least one denim piece in your closet. Dark, light, black, or gray wash. Boot cut, skinny, or relaxed fit. We’ve all got that pair of jeans that makes us feel like…
