National Breast Cancer Awareness month may be over but that does not mean we should stop the discussion. There is an international campaign including thousands of wonderful organizations committed to highlighting the importance of breast cancer awareness, education, and research. One organization that I have always admired in KnittedKnockers.org. “Knitted knockers”are an alternative for breast…
On November 11th, we have the opportunity to honor American veterans. Veterans Day was created at the end of World War I, when fighting ended as the Allies and Germany declared a truce on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour. Originally, it was called Armistice Day, which means truce. Some…
The month of October is a big one when it comes to bullying awareness and prevention. Lion Brand has teamed up with STOMP Out Bullying™ this year to take this issue to the next level with our #HatNotHate campaign. We’ve asked crafters to knit or crochet a blue hat, and wear it on World Day…
If you’ve been staying up to date with our #HatNotHate campaign, then you’ve heard about STOMP Out Bullying. Lion Brand has teamed up with this important organization for our anti-bullying campaign, so we thought we’d introduce them to you. Whether you’ve known about their work for years, or are just learning about them now, they’re…
If you read about our new #HatNotHate campaign to end bullying, then you might be wondering how to get involved. We’ve teamed up with STOMP Out Bullying™, and we want you to join us! October 1st is the World Day of Bullying Prevention, so we’re embarking on a very special project. To participate, you can…
Nowadays, younger and younger kids are reporting instances of bullying, with negative behaviors showing up as early as elementary school. Lion Brand Yarn Company is excited to announce the anti-bullying campaign #HatNotHate. Lion Brand is partnering with STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. to…
World Autism Day was April 2nd, but all of April is National Autism Awareness Month. The Autism Society describes this month as an opportunity to bring awareness to autism and people living with autism, promote acceptance, and finally, encourage inclusion. Their puzzle ribbon and the puzzle piece are the most recognizable symbols for autism awareness in…
