LBY Reimagined. Where heritage meets what’s next.

Rooted in nearly 150 years of Lion Brand heritage, LBY Reimagined celebrates the timeless beauty of historical knit and crochet patterns, thoughtfully transformed for today. Discover heirloom silhouettes, classic stitches, and vintage inspiration through fresh yarns, modern textures, and new color stories.

Then: an archival photo of a woman in a cream cabled Aran cardigan. Now: a woman outdoors wearing the Modern Aran Cardigan in light gray.

Modern Aran Cardigan

A forever kind of cardigan.

Aran knits have been found among our patterns from Lion Brand’s early history in the late 1800s and early 1900s all the way through today. Sculptural cables, generous pockets, and an easy silhouette give this archive-inspired knit a place in the everyday wardrobe. Recreated in Fishermen’s Wool®, it’s a classic to make, wear, and keep.

Shop Pattern: Modern Aran Cardigan
Lion Brand Yarn: Aran Throughout the Years. A collage of archival Aran sweater images, from an early Lion Yarn Book cover to recent pattern photos.
Then: a vintage Lion Brand pattern page for a textured tote bag. Now: two women with the Bette Bag, one in navy and one in white.

Bette Bag

A little vintage. A lot of possibility.

A midcentury Lion Brand tote finds a fresh expression in 24/7 Cotton®. With its textured stitches and simple shape, the Bette Bag brings a familiar favorite into a new generation of handmade style.

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Then: the original Tree of Life afghan in cream, draped over a dresser. Now: a woman outdoors holding up the reimagined Tree of Life Afghan in white.

Tree of Life Afghan

A new chapter for an heirloom.

Our number one pattern of all time, the Tree of Life pattern holds a special place in Lion Brand history. Branching trees and rich, dimensional texture make this beloved design unmistakable. Reimagined in Wool-Ease®, it’s a meaningful project to settle into and a beautiful piece to pass along.

Shop Pattern: Tree of Life Afghan
Then: a vintage photo of the Debby pattern, a woman in a dark striped sweater. Now: a woman outdoors wearing the Heritage Striped Pullover in cream, green, and blue.

Heritage Striped Pullover

The stripes carry on.

The bold bands of our vintage Debby design inspire a fresh play of cream, green, and blue. A cozy silhouette and beautifully chunky stitches bring its enduring charm into the present.

Shop Pattern: Heritage Striped Pullover
Then: an old family photo beside the original pair of hand-knit blue baby mitts. Now: the Truboo Baby Mitts in blue, joined by a long knitted cord.

Truboo Baby Mitts

Love, carried through generations.

In 1920, Jackie’s grandmother knit a pair of tiny blue mitts on her journey from Ireland to America. They warmed the hands of her eight children, traveled with Jackie’s father during his Army service, and were passed on to children and grandchildren.

Jackie, Lion Brand’s senior technical editor, shared their story as a reminder of what handmade pieces can hold: comfort, connection, and a little family magic. Now it’s your turn to begin an heirloom of your own.

Shop Pattern: Truboo Baby Mitts
A collage of vintage Wool-Ease ads and pattern leaflets around three skeins of Wool-Ease yarn in green, burgundy, and purple.

Wool-Ease®

A family tradition.

Since the original Wool-Ease arrived in 1992, this much-loved family has helped turn everyday inspiration into sweaters, blankets, gifts, and keepsakes. From the familiar comfort of the original wool blend to new weights and textures, the family keeps growing with the makers who love it. Find your favorite and give a classic story your own signature.

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Family owned. Maker inspired. Since 1878.

Our history is made
by hands like yours.

What began as a small family business in New York City has grown alongside generations of knitters and crocheters. Five generations of family ownership later, we’re still inspired by the same thing: what you’ll make next.

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