Lion Brand Notebook
News, Ideas and Information for Crafting with Yarn
Lion Brand Notebook
News, Ideas and Information for Crafting with Yarn
I love watching horror movies to get ready for Halloween. Surprisingly, there are many horror films that feature knitting! Here are some of my favorite scary movies to add to your Halloween queue:
Have a ghoulishly good Halloween, everyone!
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If you’ve ever wondered what an owlsquid or a spidercat would look like, look no further than Another Day, Another Monster. Gina from the Lion Brand Yarn Studio is crafting a monster a day for an entire year and blogging about the process. Some are big and some are small, but they’re all original and fun. Her blog is a great inspiration for anybody getting ready to decorate for Halloween. If you love her work, each monster is for sale on her Etsy page.
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It’s amazing how creative (and sometimes kooky) people get with knitting and crochet. At this past Maker Faire, we ran into a guy with a full crochet mustache and beard, given to him by his girlfriend because he couldn’t grow his own.
Now, knitters can get in on the action too! Our friends at Craft Magazine point us to a fun project: click here for directions for a knitted mustache from Instructables user Holly2.
It might be a great way to get a jump start on your Halloween costume!
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Almost 3,000 of you submitted funny, quirky, and clever captions for our Lola Halloween Contest. We enjoyed reading them so much that we couldn’t pick just one first place winner, so we are happy to announce TWO winners!
FIRST PLACE WINNERS:
Cindy of Ocala, FL:
Suzanne of Parrish, FL:
Both ladies will each get a $100 gift certificate for use on the Lion Design catalog and LionBrand.com!
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
I know I may not look at it, but I am definitely “sport-weight,” so no snide comments!
- Debora of Eatontown, NJ
Gimme that candy! I’ve got a concealed knitting needle and I ain’t afraid to use it!
- Irma of Cypress, TX
It’s as close to looking like Vanna as I’m going to get!
- Jessica of Cincinnati, OH
I’m just not thin enough to dress as a knitting needle.
- Debra of Middletown, RI
I promised the neighborhood I wouldn’t knit my costume this year…
- Lyz of Marshall, MN
All the honorable mentions will receive a copy of Lion Brand Vintage Styles for Today!
Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! Just a reminder that in the case of duplicate submissions, only the first person to submit the caption was eligible to win.
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In the most recent two episodes of YarnCraft — our half-hour audio-podcast — my co-host Liz and I embrace the fall season and the upcoming holiday of Halloween, sharing inspiration and ideas for knitting, crocheting, and crafting with yarn! Join us for laughs, learning, and great yarn talk.
Hot Colors & 5 Top Trends for Flattering Fall Fashions
In episode #25, we focus on taking trends from the runway and turning them into great garments and projects for your everyday life. We also take some of these same styles and influences and show you how to work them into your home decorating. Listen now for more than 15 pattern recommendations — from looks that fit and flatter to great home accessories.
In our regular segment, “Stash This–Ideas for Your Crafting Life,” we share tips on substituting yarn in patterns to get a look that’s all your own. Click here to listen [MP3].
Spookifying Your Home with Your Whole Family!
We get spooky (okay, mostly just kooky) in episode #26 of YarnCraft, sharing creative and quirky tips for decorating your home, entertaining your guests, and getting into the Halloween spirit.
In this episode’s “Stash This” segment, we talk about kid-friendly projects that are great for school Halloween parties. They’re great even as group rojects for adults who are just children at heart! Click here to listen to this episode [MP3].
Liked the episodes above? Want to find the patterns discussed? For more information about either of these great episodes, or to learn more about subscribing to YarnCraft, visit the YarnCraft blog!
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