I’m almost positive that this spring of 2012 is baby season. I personally know a few people who are currently pregnant and a few who just had babies, so I thought I’d share some patterns to get you thinking about yarn-crafting a special hand-made gift for a special little person you may know (or who’s…
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 the saying goes, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.” No matter what weather you’ve been having, get ready for springtime with these adorable sheep and lamb amigurumi made with the free patterns available in the links below! Fluffy Little Sheep Glittery Sheep Cabled Sheep in Martha Stewart Crafts Alpaca…
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…
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…
February’s almost over, so let’s welcome March as it comes “in like a lion” with these lion amigurumi friends! Click on the lions below to see the free patterns to knit, crochet or craft them yourself (you may be asked to log into LionBrand.com). And stay tuned, because we’re hoping that this month will “go…
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…
With Valentine’s Day only a week away, you might be thinking about fast, last-minute patterns you can knit or crochet for someone you love. If you’re knitting or crocheting for a man, I think it’s important to make something that he’s really going to wear. That means selecting yarns that are easy-care, colors that match…
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…
If you’ve mastered scarves, shawls, and other rectangular objects, you may be thinking about what else you can make. Or perhaps you want to make a garment, but you like instant gratification and don’t want to think about sleeve shaping, buttonholes, etc. Luckily for you, we have a lot of basic shrug projects on LionBrand.com…
Two weeks ago, I wrote about one of my new year’s resolutions being to organize my hooks, needles, and notions–something that most yarncrafters have to tackle at one point or another–and I got a response from Syd who asked if I could share some do-it-yourself ideas, since one of her resolutions was not to spend…
