In a recent essay in our newsletter, The Weekly Stitch, Michelle Edwards, author of A Knitter’s Home Companion, discusses project sustainability. Michelle writes, “Sustainability is about working a project from the first to last stitch, sewing it up, and weaving in loose ends. Blocking it, if needed.” Her essay discusses the importance of managing your…
Flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and spring is in the air! Easter is quickly approaching, and if you’re thinking about a project to knit, crochet or simply yarn craft- hopefully you can find some inspiration here. Below you’ll find some projects to craft together with the kids, or to make for them. Surprise…
As Jess mentioned in a post earlier this week, March is National Craft Month; to celebrate, I thought it would be fun to feature some projects that have been submitted to the Customer Gallery section on LionBrand.com. We’re so happy that you find inspiration from our patterns and/or yarns; keep submitting so we can keep…
Sometimes when I’m shopping and I see a garment or accessory I really want, I think about the different ways to style it, making the item itself very versatile. For instance, I really like my denim jacket because I can roll up the sleeves different lengths and I can partially pop the collar for a…
This is a guest blog post from Michelle, manager of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, our flagship store in NYC. Michelle, Brandyce, and Zontee hosted the Lion Brand booth at Stitches West at the end of February. This was my first-ever trip to a Stitches show, and it was a fabulous experience! Being the Studio…
It’s been a pretty mild winter here in NYC, and now that we’re closer to the first day of spring; I think we’re slowly starting to transition our closet wardrobe into some lighter garments or sweaters to keep us comfortable amidst the changes. Below you’ll find some patterns and inspiration for projects to get you…
This is a guest post from Kristen Mangus. She’s a loom-knitter and a blogger with her own series of helpful videos at GoodKnitKisses.com. To follow along with this project, click here. Cowls always seem so chic and trendy to me; they look cozy without looking disheveled. As a mom of three small children, cowls are…
If you’re thinking about starting projects for spring, then you’re probably leaning towards using a cotton yarn. Cotton is an extremely popular knit and crochet yarn for spring and summer because of its durability, easy care, and breathability. Cotton is a versatile yarn that can be used for a range of projects; but there are…
Loom knitting and weaving has been increasing in popularity lately; although many people turn to needles and hooks for yarncrafting, there are some who prefer loom boards with pegs and a hook as their yarncraft tool of choice. Loom knitting is a great alternative to traditional knitting for those who may have arthritis or carpal tunnel…
When choosing the best yarn for a project, there are a few different factors that come into play. You need to consider what you want the focus of your project to be; will it focus on stitch definition, color or texture? For instance, if you’re working on a complicated lace stitch, you will probably work with a…
Valentine’s Day is near, and I’m sure many of you have begun your festive crafting already (or are ready to start crafting!). I love gifts that have a seasonal tone, but can be used throughout the year; so I provided some patterns for gifts that are in the traditional Valentine’s Day colors, but can be…
Pantone, the “world renowned authority on color” and provider of color systems throughout a variety of industries, has announced the 2012 color of the year; Tangerine Tango. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute stated,“sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it.”…
