Fall is officially here! If you’ve been dreaming of cooler weather it’s here, or should be soon enough. Get your wardrobe ready with some quick accessories projects. Tip: These also make great quick gift ideas if you find yourself procrastinating on holiday crafting. (Pretty much me every year. Not alone, right?) Quick Knits For Cool…
One of the quickest projects to craft to get ready for cooler weather is a hat! Here are 9 free hats, all of which can be made with just one skein. They are also all Level 1 – Beginner patterns, so whether you’re looking for a quick project or attempting your first hat, they are…
The first week of the New Year has come and gone, and we’re back to the daily grind. And if that’s not enough, many places have been experiencing unusually cold weather! If you’re looking at the daily temperature thinking, ‘This might be my first sick-day of 2018…’ we’ve got some patterns to keep you company….
Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® is a much loved yarn around the Lion Brand office. And based on the photos we see coming into the Community Gallery and on Instagram it looks like our customers love it as well. (Don’t forget to post your Lion Brand yarn photos and hashtag #LionBrand so we can see all…
This weekend marks both Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah, so many of us will be spending a lot of time with family. Let’s be completely honest here — no matter how much you love your relatives, sometimes you need a little break. There’s nothing wrong with that — we all have to recharge, especially those who…
We’re all feeling the holiday rush! Between coordinating family and friend visits and digging up old recipes, we know crafting’s a great way to unwind. Think you’re running out of time to make gifts? Think again! In the latest episode of Tea with Shira, brand ambassador Shira Blumenthal asks a few Lion Brand staff members…
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Ashley to our team. Ashley is a journalist, crocheter, and knitter who will be sharing her love of fun and quirky projects here on the blog and on Twitter. With Superbowl Sunday fast upon us, another important event occurring this weekend has nearly been overlooked. And no, I’m not…
Everywhere I turn in New York City, I see beautiful knit and crochet accessories with super thick stitches. Stores like Anthropologie, Gap, and H&M are highlighting the chunky stitch trend. By combining super bulky (category 6) yarns with thick needles and hooks, you can work up these fun accessories in a flash. Best of all,…
