In New York City, August has inexplicably brought slightly cooler weather to our fair metropolis! Thank you, August, for breaking the unbelievable hot streak that made July a truly stifling month over here. Going outside was more of a chore than a respite from the daily grind. Now that the weather has cooled down just…

It’s a fact of modern life that families often disperse for economic reasons.  My sons and my sister moved from the east coast to west coast for work.  I’m still firmly entrenched in New England.  Now I have young grandchildren who live far away.  Although I take two trips annually to California, I want to…

Do you remember being a kid and wanting to proclaim that you were “best friends” with someone? In grade school I had friendships with 2 girls, and I searched high and low for a Best Friends Forever heart necklace that was divided 3 ways.  When the holidays come around, I feel that familiar feeling of…

The First Rule of Scarf of the Month Club is… Tell everybody about Scarf of the Month Club! We are so delighted to tell you about the incredible Scarf of the Month Club, a series of free scarf/cowl patterns that are created by one of our very favorite yarn artists, The Stitchin’ Mommy along with Oombawka Design. Sign up for one free…

Welcome to Day 3 of our 12 Kits of Christmas in July celebration! As much of America braces for the heat dome headed our way, one might be thinking: “Yarn?! It’s too hot for yarn!” But while it’s too hot to do anything outside,  crocheting & knitting are ideal hobbies to chill out in front of…

Exactly fourty-seven years ago, the Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, carrying astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. Six hours after landing, Neil Armstrong famously stepped onto the crater-laden surface and uttered his legendary phrase about small steps and giant leaps. Tin-foil-hat-wearing people will tell you the landing was staged and fabricated out of movie…

Just take a nice long look at this phenomenal crocheted fox purse and you’ll know that what the fox says is “Awesome. I wanna make one!” ChiWei of 1DogWoof is always making such incredibly colorful, bold, and fun projects. We are thrilled to the gills that she considers Vanna’s Choice her staple yarn, citing its…

Lion Brand Yarn has been donating a portion of all sales of Vanna’s Choice® yarn to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 2007. Lion Brand Yarn has donated over $1.5 million to the hospital since then. Shira, our Brand Ambassador, visited St Jude Children’s Hospital and was shown around by a former patient, who spoke highly of…

Hello Out There!!! One of the many things I get to do as a Brand Ambassador for Lion Brand Yarn is travel around the country and I to talk different knit and crochet groups or guilds.  Since I started my position as Brand Ambassador I have been to many groups, but the biggest guild I…

Did you know that May 13-15 is National Pet Adoption Weekend? In celebration of the thousands of animals who will get lucky this Friday the 13th weekend, we’ve rounded up your favorite patterns to make for four-legged friends! From toys to sweaters to beds, these quick-make projects will warm human, feline, & canine hearts alike.…