If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can have access to our entire library of free patterns of over 3,600 free patterns wherever you are.  If you are at a retail store, trying to figure out what to make for everyone on your list, just check out the Lion Brand app. Have an Android…

It’s getting very close to the holidays. If you’re like me, then you’ve purchased all of your large gifts, but you still have to pick up a few stocking stuffers and small gifts. Here are 6 easy ideas that you can pick up almost anywhere. 1. Tape measure. Crafters can never have too many measuring…

Handmade gifts are especially appreciated during the holiday season.  Selling your handmade accessories and gift items on websites like Artfire.com or Etsy.com is a great way to supplement your crafting and holiday budgets.  The reasons to sell may vary; for example, sometimes I like to make the same project over and over, but I only…

Last week, I asked you to vote on your favorite Lion Brand yarn for charity crafting. The results are in, and you named Vanna’s Choice as your favorite. Some of the reasons you named were the softness, washability, and wide color range. Homespun was also quite popular in the poll for similar reasons. Now that…

Here at Lion Brand, we are dedicated to giving back through charity, from our Charity Connection to our Lion Brand Yarn Studio charity initiatives. We know that you love to craft for charity, too. That’s why we want to know which Lion Brand yarn you prefer for your charity projects. Select your favorite and hit…

This time of year, many of us wake up from our sense of complacency to remember that we should be thankful for what we have.  Studies show that being grateful is actually good for us.  Remembering  to be thankful for something everyday has been linked to being healthier and happier.  When we realize that our…

One of the things we love best about this blog is that it gives us a chance to hear from YOU. With the crochet-alongs and knit-alongs, contests, questions, and all of the other fun posts that we share here, the Notebook has become a place for the Lion Brand community to gather online, share thoughts,…

We hope you are part of our growing family on Facebook.  Yesterday we welcomed our 150,000th member!  If you haven’t joined us yet, we invite you to enjoy the friendship and conversation you’ll find there.  Tell others what you are working on, what your favorite patterns and colors are and get ideas from people who…

We loved all of your entries into our Halloween Lola Caption Contest! Unfortunately, there could only be 4 winners. Congratulations to Jackie B., Yvonne Q., Julia P., and Heather D.! Each of our winners will receive a $25 credit to LionBrand.com and a Lola comic book. Click on each image to view it full size.…

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Pearl’s Cardigan CAL.  One of the best parts of working with other people on a project is getting inspiration from their finished projects!  Here are a two gorgeous finished projects shared with us on Ravelry. DinaMarie‘s sweater in Sterling Microspun cln1105’s sweater in Lilac Microspun There…