This is Vanessa. What is she making, you ask? Find out in this month’s issue of our BRAND NEW monthly e-newsletter, YarnPlay! So just what is it about? YarnPlay is full of irreverent and out-of-the-box ideas. It’s about creative projects for the young and the young at heart. Join the YarnPlayers each month, as we…
For both crocheters and knitters, learning to read a pattern can be like learning a different language. However, if you take things step-by-step, reading a pattern can be easy. For this example, follow along with the Ruffle Colors Scarf. 1. Read the gauge information. Click here for more information on making a gauge swatch. 2….
Q: I ran out of yarn and the store where I purchased it no longer has the same dye lot. If I have to purchase more in a different dye lot, how do I make the color change less noticeable? A: If you have run out of yarn, try taking a small sample (such as…
Show your creativity by using any one of the Vanna’s Choice yarns and enter as many times as you want in 4 categories: afghans & throws, babies and kids, hats and scarves, and gifts and crafts. There are 33 prizes including a grand prize of $1,000 and a trip for 2 to Los Angeles to…
If you have always wanted to sell your own handmade creations online, we have a special announcement for you! We’ve partnered with Artfire.com to help turn your craft into a business. Start for free or get a “pro” account for only $12 a month. With Artfire, you have full control over the look and feel…
In the Lion Brand e-newsletter, The Weekly Stitch, of November 19th, we asked you to join together to help fund public school projects related to knitting, crochet and weaving. We set up a giving group at Donor’s Choose, where teachers who do not have public funding for projects they would like to work on with…
Giving something handmade is special and meaningful, and this season it could even get you a chance to win $100 on LionBrand.com! Make a video of yourself giving a hand-knit or hand-crocheted gift and upload it to your own YouTube account, then place it on our YouTube group. To do this, simply click on “Submit…
If you are reading this blog, you probably knit or crochet. Do you remember when you learned? Do you remember who taught you? It’s often a memory so indelible that you can picture details about that day from the way the room looked to what you were wearing. Many of us learned as children, in…
The wonderful thing about Facebook is that it allows us to share ideas in a great way where both Lion Brand staff and other Lion Brand fans can benefit. Our fan Kathi posted this unique tip for making your own heavy duty needle threader. After breaking a couple of the standard wire threaders with yarn, which…
Crocheting or knitting for long periods of time can cause discomfort. Here are a few tips to avoid crafting pains: Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor. Proper posture reduces strain on your back and shoulders, allowing you to sit and move your arms more comfortably. Use proper lighting. Eye strain can…
I was in mid-town New York City last weekend and saw a striking crochet art exhibit in the window of the Roger Smith Hotel. There will be a performance on several upcoming evenings that integrate dance in this crochet setting. If you are in New York City it looks like something you won’t want to…
This pattern from our new catalog was an instant sensation. Many of you who rated this pattern said that yarn-covered hangers bring back great memories of grandmothers or aunts who had these in their homes. This updated version uses beautiful colors of the Cotton-Ease yarn and received rave reviews. One customer emailed us that she…
