It’s Making Season! You might have begun to feel a chill in the air that reminds you of the impending cold weather. Or perhaps you’re simply longing for the temperatures to begin to come down. Either way, the season for serious knitting and crocheting has descended upon us. It’s Fall and that means it’s layering…
It’s the first day of fall! Say goodbye to summer 2016, and hello to cooling weather, changing leaves, and arguing on social media about the best seasonal coffee flavor. Most importantly, it’s time for beautiful knit and crocheted accessories. Finally, we will soon be able to wear our cowls, shrugs, sweaters, and scarves. If you…
Like it or not, autumn (and its cooler weather) is coming. That means there’s no time like the present to make cute new pieces to wear as it turns crisp outside. Ponchos are a great choice for transitioning from summer to fall. They’re lighter than a sweater, and you can throw them on over a…
October’s top pattern searches were all about looking for cozy ways to wrap up. Stay on trend and warm with patterns for the Petrona Poncho, the Canyon Shrug, and the Free Spirit Topper — your choice for the Fall Knit Along! Two of October’s Featured Yarns, Wool-Ease® and Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® made a comeback, ushering…
Here in the marketing department at Lion Brand, we talk a lot about knitting and crocheting and yarn and magic loops and swatches and yarn weights (we know our DK from our super bulky) and and and … bottom line is that we’re all experts in one way or another when it comes yarn. We…
Here in the marketing department at Lion Brand, we talk a lot about knitting and crocheting and yarn and magic loops and swatches and yarn weights (we know our DK from our super bulky) and and and … bottom line is that we’re all experts in one way or another when it comes yarn. We…
We admit it — we like to fawn over designer wear in magazines and blogs just like any other fashion-savvy person. As yarncrafters, however, we know some looks are just a few skeins away from being ours! When we spotted this Stella McCartney wrap-front cardigan, we immediately loved its high-low hem and chunky knit. Get…
I grew up in a household where my mother would change the display on our front hall table, dining room table, and living room sideboard with the seasons. In the summer, we might have seashells artfully arranged in hurricane glasses. In the winter, there might be whitewashed branches with delicate glass ornaments hanging from their…
Beanies, caps, berets–whatever your favorite style is, a hat is the perfect project to help you kick off the fall season! A hat makes a quick project you can enjoy right away; you’ll finish yours even faster using a thick yarn like Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or DaVinci. Make your own hat to wear as…
Fall is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already searching for the perfect fall pattern to sink your hooks and needles into. Finding that one must-make pattern can be a challenge, particularly when there are so many beautiful patterns to choose from. Capes are swinging back into style this fall, according to…
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this November 24th and want to create decorations that show off your style or follow a theme? Whether you’re looking to create projects that will last a lifetime, a stylish sophisticate, or simply young at heart, we’ve got the perfect combination of yarncraft projects for you to use this Thanksgiving!…
With the cooler days of fall approaching, it’s time to start thinking about warm, snugly hats. These hats are made in thick, super-bulky yarns and constructed in simple stitches to help you finish them quickly. You can make these hats in all different colors to keep for yourself or to give as gifts. The Ripe…
