One of the biggest crafting meet-ups in the Yarniverse in STITCHES. With events in Texas, Pasadena, Vermont, and more, you can run away for a weekend and immerse yourself in yarn crafts. This summer, Lion Brand Yarn Studio instructor Gretchen Fancher will be teaching at STITCHES Midwest! Plan a stitch-cation to the Chicagoland area the…
We’re thrilled to welcome writer, editor & crafter Alanna Okun for a signing of her first book, ‘The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater’. She’ll visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in Manhattan on Thursday, March 29th from 6:30pm – 8pm. She’ll read from her book, and be available to sign copies purchased at our Studio….
While we here at Lion Brand have always known that crafting is for everyone, society says otherwise. Gendered stereotypes have persisted as long as we’ve seen yarn in the media. The idea that crafting is for romance-less introverts has been reinforced until it’s become a classic punchline. But social media is changing the way we…
We offer wonderful classes weekly at our Manhattan Studio location, as well as our New Jersey Outlet, but our most frequently-asked questions is: “How can I take class with you?” For those of you in the Pittsburgh area, we have great news! Gretchen Fancher, our Education Director, will visit your fair city for the Pittsburgh…
If your winter plans include a trip to New York City this year, we’d love to invite you to visit our Studio on 15th Street. We host classes & free events throughout the week, if you’re interested in picking up a new skill in the Big Apple, and feature some sweet Studio-only products that would…
The seasons are changing, and the Lion Brand Yarn Studio is celebrating the incoming mildness and beauty of spring with a stunning floral window display. And unlike the actual weather in New York, this window won’t be fluctuating between winter and spring multiple times a week.
When you travel as much as I do, you have the opportunity to run into inspiring and/or interesting people. On a recent flight, I had the pleasure of sitting across from Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Naturally, I asked her the same question I ask nearly everyone I meet. I asked her if she…
Every knitter and crocheter is unique, just like every snowflake. The winter window display at the Lion Bran Yarn Studio is a stunning array of crocheted snowflakes of different sizes, all beautiful and special. There are infinite varieties of snowflakes as well as infinite varieties of crafters. The window, filled with various shapes and sizes…
Here is the latest installment of Lola, from its creator Todd Clark. Come see Lion Brand®‘s holiday window at 34 West 15th Street in New York City! Crochet Amigurumi Gingerbread House — Made with Vanna’s Choice® Knit NYC Skyline Afghan — Made with Vanna’s Choice® Crochet Gleeful Gingerbread Friend — Made with Vanna’s Choice® For…
In this episode of “Tea with Shira”, our brand ambassador Shira Blumenthal sits down with two Lion Brand Studio regulars, Patricia and Verna! They’ve been visiting our studio since 2008, participating in classes & workshops, gushing over new yarn releases, and just hanging out with the staff. They share their latest projects, favorite yarns, and…
Hey everyone! Welcome to the premier episode of Tea With Shira. In every episode I’ll invite a guest and you can have tea with us while we chat about anything and everything in the world of yarn. I promise to bring you behind-the-scenes with me and, because I love tea, I may even share my…
Here in New York City, the Lion Brand Yarn Studio hosts a monthly get together for men who knit and crochet – all skill levels welcome! Hosted by Darrin Morris, it’s a great group for beginners who want support and inspiration from their fellow men. If you live in the New York City area, rsvp…
