A new pattern came out, the Thermal Scarf, and it had a stitch that I wanted to try. It was a scarf using front post double crochet. I grabbed a ball of Cotton-Ease from our demo bin of yarn and gave it a try. I wanted to make sure I understood the pattern in case…
Following a pattern as written is great, but sometimes you want to mix it up a bit. Don’t be shy, jump in. Here are two different takes on one of our most popular patterns, the Weekend Retreat Cardi. Michelle followed the pattern as written, but substituted Lion Cotton, color Sagebrush. She really like this yarn…
At the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, we use our Silver Reed Knitting Machine for many things. We teach private lessons on it, we use it to make objects for our windows and displays. This adorable headband was made on the machine by knitting strips of Microspun and strips of Moonlight Mohair and then braiding them….
Here in the Studio, we have a customer, Jodi. She’s a great gal, great knitter, but she has one terrible habit. Dumping lots of yarn in a bag and dragging it all around New York City until it becomes a tangled mess: She came in the other day and our trusty Michelle helped her with…
If you were not able to attend the customer preview days at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, we hope you’ll make plans to visit over the next few months. You can check out the Studio web site for a schedule of events and classes, which we will be expanding in the beginning of the year. …
“What’s going on with the Studio?” …is the question we’ve been reading in e-mails, blogs, and message boards. The short answer is a LOT! First I wanted to introduce myself to you and say how much I’m looking forward to knitting and crocheting with you all. My name is Patty and I’m the new Studio…
It’s been a dream of mine for over 10 years–to have a flagship store, a studio space at our Manhattan location, where we can display our yarns and inspire customers with our images and garments in a way that truly reflects the Lion Brand vision. My goal is for it to become the center of…
