Skill Levels in Knitting and Crochet: A Clear 4-Level Guide
Discover the four skill levels in knitting and crochet to find the perfect project for your experience. Start crafting today!
Novelty Yarn Explained: Types, Uses, and Maker Tips
Discover what is novelty yarn and learn about its unique types, uses, and tips for makers. Elevate your crafting projects today!
Textured Yarn: What It Is and How It Works
Discover what textured yarn is and how it enhances fabric with added bulk, stretch, and softness. Explore its unique characteristics!
Felting Wool Yarn Explained: Techniques and Best Results
Discover the art of felting wool yarn explained. Learn techniques and tips for creating stunning, durable fabrics. Start your felting journey today!
Recycled Yarn Types Available for Sustainable Crafting
Discover the best recycled yarn types available for sustainable crafting. Explore eco-friendly options and elevate your knitting projects today!
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What Is Linen Yarn? Properties, Uses, and Care Tips
Discover what linen yarn is, its unique properties, various uses, and essential care tips. Perfect for your next warm-weather project!
Yarn Dye Lots Explained for Consistent Color Projects
Discover why understanding yarn dye lots explained is crucial for achieving consistent color in your knitting projects. Avoid mismatched shades!
Day In The Life: Jessica Hendrickson, Design Director
We asked Jessica Hendrickson, the Lion Brand Yarn Design Director, to keep a journal during one of her busy photoshoot days. Jessica and her team are the masterminds behind the patterns you love on LionBrand.com! Let’s go behind-the-scenes as Jessica takes us with her during her day at a Lion Brand Yarn photoshoot! 8:30 am…
Pantone Sees Blue For 2020
Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020 reflects the Hat Not Hate campaign message.
Yarn On Cones? Lion Brand’s Silk City Fibers Line Pays A Visit To Weaver House
Are you a fan of yarn on cones? If you answered yes then you might be interested to know that Lion Brand is the new home of Silk City Fibers, a brand of luxury fibers available on cones. Perfect for weaving, large projects, and more compact storage. At Silk City Fibers you’ll find high-fashion yarns…
5 Ways Knit and Crochet Explain Math and Science
If you’ve ever shown a knit or crochet pattern, especially a lace or texture chart, to a non knitter or crocheter they may have said something like, that looks like a code or another language. It is! And maybe even more so than a casual first glance would give away. Knitting Is Code Elisabetta Matsumoto,…
Ease Ain’t Easy: A Discussion On Sweater Fit
I’ve been knitting for around 15 years and can execute complex lace and design intricate cable patterns, but getting the correct amount of ease in my garments sometimes still eludes me. First, what is ease? There’s a lot more on this below, but basically it’s the amount of inches more or less than your actual…
