We love to reach out to yarncrafters (and those who want to learn a yarncraft) here at Lion Brand, which is why we go to a bunch of different craft and yarn fairs throughout the year. So far in 2010, we’ve been to Stitches West and Stitches South, and we just got back from Maker…
Hello everyone! Well we’re finally here – the finishing steps of this cardi and then its ready to hit the beach 🙂 I hope that you are happy with your results so far, whether you went with long sleeve or short, collar or hood, and you are ready to get this sweater done and ready…
Hello! I hope everyone’s cardis are coming along nicely. I know the armhole pattern was a bit of stumbling block, but we’ve worked through it by helping each other and can move on to the sleeves themselves soon. I hope a week was enough time for your blocking sweater to dry — I know the…
Hope you have all had a great week of crocheting! It’s been great to see so many of you active in the comments and in the Ravelry group — this is the beauty of a crochet-along for sure! I’ve certainly made progress this week – the body length is done and it’s time to talk…
It’s been great reading all of your comments and hearing how excited you are about this crochet- along. I’ve sure been making progress this past week, creating the front and back panels then joining them to work the majority of the body. Traditionally beginning a crochet project means creating your starting chain then working your…
Recently I saw this photo of artist Christien Meindertsma‘s giant knit Aran Rug. It struck me as a beautiful and unique way to incorporate yarncrafts into your home — and I hope you find it as inspirational as I do. I’m not sure that I have needles quite big enough for a rug, but I…
Our friends at Instructables are running a contest that you can enter by creating a creature and submitting one or more photos. You’ll have a chance to win one of ten $25 gift certificates plus a prize packet of goodies from Instructables. If you are not familiar with this website, it is a lot of fun…
Once you’ve gotten past the basics of knitting & crochet, you may be thinking about how to branch out and create your own unique items. Designing your own pieces doesn’t always have to involve complicated calculations and planning. By piecing together blocks in creative ways, you can create many different accessories, home goods, and more. …
Designer Noreen Crone-Findlay, created the cutest teddy bear from woven squares made with Homespun on a potholder loom, and she shared it with us in the Lion Brand Yarn Studio Ravelry group! Her clever construction makes this a great beginner project — simply weave the squares on your potholder loom and and sew them together following her easy photo tutorial….
March is National Craft Month! Everyone is celebrating in different ways: learning a new technique, teaching others how to knit or crochet, finishing old projects, or crafting for charity. Many craft stores are doing free demos and classes, so be sure to check out what your local stores are doing. On Saturday March 6, Michaels…
Every year, color authority Pantone reports on color trends. This year, it has revealed turquoise as its color of the year. This cheerful shade of blue is popping up everywhere, from home decor to clothing and accessories. Turquoise is versatile because it can be bright and bold or calm and soothing. Here are some turquoise-inspired…
Over the last decade, we’ve collected many of the common questions we’ve gotten from yarncrafters like you and created a useful database. Our Frequently Asked Questions section (LionBrand.com > Learning Center > FAQ) is a great resource for most of the basic questions that crocheters and knitters have about yarn, projects, techniques, and even our…
