During my recent trips into the City, I have been surprised to find yarn related displays and advertisements. First, I was walking on the street and I saw this Citibank ad with a chunky knit blanket in the background. The blanket, inspired by the Hygge movement, gives the feeling of warmth and coziness. Later in the…
My knitted costuming adventures continue, this time with extra fuzziness! A friend of mine frequently dresses up as a bunny for costume parties, and so I decided to make a bunny tail for his birthday. Since I wanted the tail to be super soft and fluffy, yarn selection was paramount. Romance to the rescue! This…
Gemini is the sign of the Twins and it’s the sign for birthdays from May 21 to June 21. Geminis are witty and inquisitive and, like other air signs, they value intelligence. The dual aspect of this sign means that those born under it are able to see things from multiple perspectives, making them excellent…
Over the past few months, Lion Brand has worked with a few bloggers on yarncrafting projects which require no knitting or crocheting. This was a fun initiative for us because it was great to see what projects come to mind to people when they see a particular yarn. Many people don’t know how to knit…
The Craft Yarn Council has declared October 14th “I Love Yarn Day”; I’m sure all of you wonderful crafters profess your love for yarn all of the time, but now, there is an “official” day we can all unite and do so. In celebration of this day, you are encouraged to knit/crochet in public (as…
This pattern from our new catalog was an instant sensation. Many of you who rated this pattern said that yarn-covered hangers bring back great memories of grandmothers or aunts who had these in their homes. This updated version uses beautiful colors of the Cotton-Ease yarn and received rave reviews. One customer emailed us that she…
