{"id":52243,"date":"2019-05-15T09:16:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T13:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com/community/blog\/?p=52243"},"modified":"2023-03-03T15:58:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:58:02","slug":"yarnbuzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com/community/blog\/yarnbuzz\/","title":{"rendered":"#YarnBuzz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting a Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mats.jpg\" alt=\"Evelyn Knoepfel\" data-id=\"52261\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/mats\/\" class=\"wp-image-52261 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mats.jpg\" alt=\"Evelyn Knoepfel\" data-id=\"52261\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/mats\/\" class=\"wp-image-52261 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;by Barrett Stinson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 94-year-old woman has spent much of her spare time over\nthe past eight years crocheting plastic bags into sleeping mats to distribute\nto an international humanitarian relief organization so that underprivileged\npeople can have a dry place to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindependent.com\/news\/local\/year-old-creates-sleeping-mats-for-less-fortunate\/article_8d63e11a-5e65-11e9-8724-4bdf7219cb40.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Different Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/jonah.jpg\" alt=\"Jonah Larson\" data-id=\"52260\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/jonah-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-52260 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/jonah.jpg\" alt=\"Jonah Larson\" data-id=\"52260\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/jonah-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-52260 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;via Milwaukee Independent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viral crochet sensation Jonah Larson gave a demonstration\nrecently, and a special 360* video was recorded, offering a unique view of the\nprocess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/jonah-today.png\" alt=\"Jonah at Today Show\" data-id=\"52259\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/jonah-today\/\" class=\"wp-image-52259 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/jonah-today.png\" alt=\"Jonah at Today Show\" data-id=\"52259\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/jonah-today\/\" class=\"wp-image-52259 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;via Today<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jonah also brought his crochet fame to the Today Show, where he discussed his newfound celebrity status, and a super cool \u201ccrochet utility\u201d jacket he worked with a clothing designer to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeeindependent.com\/video\/crochet-away-360-video-shows-jonahs-hands-interlocking-loops-fiber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haute Craft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/artisan.png\" alt=\"Tod's Artisan\" data-id=\"52256\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/artisan\/\" class=\"wp-image-52256 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/artisan.png\" alt=\"Tod's Artisan\" data-id=\"52256\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/artisan\/\" class=\"wp-image-52256 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;via Brisbane Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Australian lifestyle columnist declares \u201cthe elevation of\ncraft is the antidote to fast fashion we need,\u201d and that an increasing interest\nin artisanal crafts among luxury fashion houses is part of a renewed focus on\nshowcasing talented craftspeople.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanetimes.com.au\/lifestyle\/fashion\/the-elevation-of-craft-is-the-antidote-to-fast-fashion-we-need-20190425-p51h7w.html?ref=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_source=rss_feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Royal Baby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/royal.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Baby\" data-id=\"52264\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/royal\/\" class=\"wp-image-52264 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/royal.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Baby\" data-id=\"52264\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/royal\/\" class=\"wp-image-52264 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new baby wrapped in a knitted or crocheted blanket is an image as old as time. When Prince Harry and wife Meghan introduced the newest royal baby, Archie, to the world, he was wrapped in a blanket by  <br>G.H. Hurt &amp; Son, the same English family company who made blankets for each of Prince William and Kate Middleton\u2019s children when they were born. Baby Archie also wore a sweet knitted cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.hola.com\/royals\/2019050823617\/royal-baby-debut-outfit-style-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"READ MORE (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019ll Be Royals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crown.png\" alt=\"Baby Yarn Crown\" data-id=\"52258\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/crown\/\" class=\"wp-image-52258 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crown.png\" alt=\"Baby Yarn Crown\" data-id=\"52258\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/crown\/\" class=\"wp-image-52258 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;via @sutterhealth on Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every baby was a royal baby at one\nCalifornia hospital the day the Duke &amp; Dutchess of Sussex welcomed their\nnew addition. One nursed crocheted tiny crowns for each of the nine new babies\nborn on May 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/trending\/trending-globally\/us-hospital-crowns-newborns-born-on-the-same-day-as-baby-sussex-5717045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"READ MORE (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Is Where The Crochet Is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/missoni.jpg\" alt=\"Missoni Square\" data-id=\"52262\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/missoni\/\" class=\"wp-image-52262 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/missoni.jpg\" alt=\"Missoni Square\" data-id=\"52262\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/missoni\/\" class=\"wp-image-52262 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;photo by Keshia Badalge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An entire home made of crochet?\nSounds like a dream come true, and Missoni made it happen with the help of\nmasterful crocheter Alessandra Roveda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/mdw19-missoni-and-alessandra-roveda-create-playful-home-with-crochet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"READ MORE (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yarn Detective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/yarn-heist.png\" alt=\"Yarn Trailer stores\" data-id=\"52266\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/yarn-heist\/\" class=\"wp-image-52266 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/yarn-heist.png\" alt=\"Yarn Trailer stores\" data-id=\"52266\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/yarn-heist\/\" class=\"wp-image-52266 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;photo by Becca Purdin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Dallas grandmother thought\nsomething was fishy when she discovered a bin full of luxury yarn at a local\nthrift store. After a little digging on social media, she discovered she\u2019d\nuncovered $65,000 worth of luxury alpaca yarn that had been inside a stolen\ntrailer, and was able to get it back to the company it belonged to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/opinion\/columnists\/byrons-lens\/how-a-dallas-grandmother-discovered-a-65000-yarn-heist\/287-ffab6747-132d-41b4-894b-f52fde5431f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"READ MORE (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feeling Judgy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rbg.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Lace Collar Knit\" data-id=\"52263\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/rbg\/\" class=\"wp-image-52263 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"1404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rbg.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Lace Collar Knit\" data-id=\"52263\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/rbg\/\" class=\"wp-image-52263 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;via Bellingham Herald<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group of politically-minded\nknitters came together and knitted Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg an\nelegant gold lace collar to adorn her official robe, and she was so touched by\nthe gesture she assured them she would wear it on her last sitting period of\nthe current term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellinghamherald.com\/news\/local\/article229270424.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Yorker of the Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ryan-jonas.jpeg\" alt=\"Ryan Jonas\" data-id=\"52265\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/ryan-jonas\/\" class=\"wp-image-52265 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ryan-jonas.jpeg\" alt=\"Ryan Jonas\" data-id=\"52265\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/community\/blog\/ryan-jonas\/\" class=\"wp-image-52265 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;via NY1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A New York City high-schooler earned the title of \u201cNew Yorker of the Week\u201d for his handicrafts. After he took up crochet at a young age, he decided to share his skills more broadly. Together with his sister, they created a nonprofit program that teaches others to crochet and loom, and helps them sell the completed projects. The program helps underprivileged families earn extra income, meet new people, and plant the seeds of entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/nyer-of-the-week\/2019\/04\/22\/new-yorker-of-the-week-ryan-jonas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"READ MORE (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telling it to the Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An 82-year-old grandmother\nsubmitted a letter to the editor of the New York Times in response to an op-ed\nthat mentioned \u201cabandonment of the domestic arts,\u201d and says she\u2019s been knitting\nfor her family for more than 60 years. Her reason: it makes her feel useful and\ncreative, and \u201cless like a boob tube idiot,\u201d which might be our favorite reason\nyet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/04\/21\/opinion\/letters\/knitting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crafting a Difference &nbsp;by Barrett Stinson A 94-year-old woman has spent much of her spare time over the past eight years crocheting plastic bags into sleeping mats to distribute to an international humanitarian relief organization so that underprivileged people can have a dry place to sleep. 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