Color changing yarns are fun and turn simple projects into stunning creations. Amazing has been such a popular color changing yarn that in its first year, we already doubled the line to 14 colors! Check out how the color changes of Amazing look by clicking here, then vote on your favorite color below. (If you’re…
Sometimes the sweaters and garments that we knit or crochet are inspired by something we see in a store or on a runway. But the other day while I was shopping, I couldn’t help but notice this sweater, which seems to be inspired by one of our popular yarns! Doesn’t it look like a few…
My absolute favorite knitting project is socks. While I do enjoy solid socks, I really love combining colors with stripes and Fair Isle. When the new colors of Sock-Ease arrived, I decided to test out a few color combinations by knitting up some miniature socks! From left to right: Cotton Candy with Lemon Drop, Lemon…
Vanna’s Choice yarns are great to work with and easy care, but did you know that all the colors were expertly designed to go with each other? Jess and I decided to test the theory, and using Vanna’s Choice and Vanna’s Choice Baby we came up with over ten different color palettes! The options are…
Yesterday, I received two skeins of yarn as gifts for our Lion Brand archives. One of the skeins was Lion Brand Tweed Look, which was a four-ply knitting worsted yarn that was a Sayelle 100% Dupont Orlon. The yarn was machine washable and dryable and had a fantastic tweed look. I believe this yarn made…
On Monday, we changed our Facebook profile picture to a picture of our yarn stash. We want everyone to celebrate their stash and show it off in their Facebook profile picture. Changing your profile picture is easy. In case you forgot how, here is a quick reminder: First, go to your profile and put your…
13 year-old fashion blogger Tavi recently made headlines at Paris couture shows for blocking reporters’ views with her giant bow hat (not pictured), but for us the more exciting news from her week in Paris was her Wool-Ease Thick & Quick scarf! The cool chain-link scarf is made with a variety of colors; Tavi said on her…
This is a guest post from Michelle Edwards–a life long knitter and the author/illustrator of many books for children including the 2006 Gryphon award winner, STINKY STERN FOREVER and CHICKEN MAN winner of National Jewish Book Award. Michelle lives in Iowa City, Iowa, with her husband and three daughters. She is a frequent contributor to…
We introduced Holiday Homespun earlier this year and it has become a fast favorite for holiday-themed garments and decorations. It comes in two types of color ranges. You can select from the traditional bright colors called Holly, Evergreen and Festive, or the deeper, richer colors of Victorian shades which are Berry, Wreath and Mistletoe. Our…
You have certainly been on the receiving end of learning to knit or crochet and perhaps you have taught someone else these crafts. What weight yarn do you think is best for the process of learning to knit or crochet? Here is a link to a weight chart and the Lion Brand yarns that fit…
In honor of our newsletter’s new Tip of the Week, we’re having a Twitter contest! Simply tweet your favorite knitting, crocheting, or yarn-related tip @LionBrandYarn by Friday, August 28th. Be sure to use the #LionTip hash tag to make it easy to spot. Only one entry per person, please. Our favorite will win a $50…
What is the main reason you choose a yarn: color or texture?
