Lion Brand Notebook
News, Ideas and Information for Crafting with Yarn
Lion Brand Notebook
News, Ideas and Information for Crafting with Yarn
On our radio-style podcast, YarnCraft, my co-host Liz and I often talk about how to customize your knit & crochet projects. In particular, customizing gifts is a popular subject, since many knitters and crocheters like to make things for their loved ones.
One great idea that I got from the book, The Prayer Shawl Ministry: Reaching Those In Need, is to use yarns that match your recipients’ birthstone. It’s, of course, a great idea for birthday presents, but could be used throughout the year. To help you on your way, I’ve put together this handy chart:
| January – Garnet
Deep shades of burgundy make for wonderful accessories and garments in luxe Superwash Merino Cashmere or glitzy Vanna’s Glamour. |
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| Superwash Merino Cashmere in Wine |
Vanna’s Glamour in Garnet |
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| February – Amethyst
Add a touch of texture with shades of purple with the haziness of Silk Mohair or silky hand of Homespun. |
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| LB Collection Silk Mohair in Iris |
Homespun in Amethyst |
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| March – Aquamarine
Cool, light organic cotton or easy-care Vanna’s Choice both make wonderful accessories, boleros, and more. |
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| Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton in Blueberry |
Vanna’s Choice in Aqua |
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| April – Diamond
April’s child loves a touch of glitter, so try one of these soft, metallic yarns for a wonderful project. |
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| Vanna’s Glamour in Diamond |
Wool-Ease in White Frost |
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| May – Emerald
Lush shades of green meet quick-to-work-up yarns in Hometown USA and Holiday Homespun. |
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| Hometown USA in Green Bay |
Holiday Homespun in Evergreen |
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| June – Pearl or Moonstone
Subtle shades reflect June’s birthstones. Try this painterly shade of Homespun or the soft taupe glitz of Vanna’s Glamour. |
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| Homespun in Pearls |
Vanna’s Glamour in Moonstone |
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| July – Ruby
Perfect on their own or held double-stranded (one strand of each), July’s yarns are all about bright, bold red. |
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| Vanna’s Glamour in Ruby |
Vanna’s Choice in Scarlet |
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| August – Peridot
Stylish yellow-green is lovely in this heathered solid shade of Homespun or the soft luxury of Superwash Merino Cashmere. |
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| Homespun in Apple Green |
Superwash Merino Cashmere in Green Tea |
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| September – Sapphire
Classic midnight blue makes for great accessories, shrugs, and more. Double-stranded or used individually, these yarns look luscious. |
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| Vanna’s Choice in Sapphire |
Vanna’s Glamour in Sapphire |
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| October – Opal
October’s yarns are all about a swirl of soft color with this painterly color of Homespun or self-striping Amazing. |
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| Homespun in Tudor |
Amazing in Carnival |
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| November – Citrine or Yellow Topaz
This warm, golden fall-friendly color is beautiful in both shimmering Vanna’s Glamour and luxurious Angora Merino. |
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| Vanna’s Glamour in Bronze |
LB Collection Angora Merino in Nectarine |
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| December – Blue Topaz or Turquoise
Brighten up someone’s winter with a pop of color in silky-smooth, easy-care Microspun or Homespun. |
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| Homespun in Seafoam |
Microspun in Turquoise |
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