Prayer shawl. Peace shawl. Comfort shawl. Mantle. Whatever name you give them, they serve the same purpose. These are a wearable hug crafted with love and intent from maker to recipient. Whether it be personal words, verse, song, prayer, mantra, or something else, it is these thoughts imbued in the shawl with each stitch that make…

If you’re familiar with Lion Brand than you probably know Vanna’s Choice yarn. Did you know that a portion of the proceeds of yarn sales from this line are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? Recently Vanna took the story to the Wheel of Fortune! Check out the clip below to see what she…

Most of us can, unfortunately, say that we have felt or seen the effects of cancer. Ourselves, family, a friend… The stories are all too common. Dealing with the realities of diagnosis and long emotional hours of waiting and absorbing information is what lead to the creation of Sh*t That I Knit (STIK) and their…

We heard a picture is worth a thousand words, but we’re only asking for a few! A few words, that is. Win A $100 Gift Certificate to LionBrand.com! Franklin Habit has drawn a cartoon for us, but we have no caption! We’d like to hear you get creative and comment (on Instagram) with what you…

Box Out Bullying In our efforts to continue spreading the message of #hatnothate and working toward eradicating bullying, we are so happy to announce that this year we are partnering with Box Out Bullying. They use interactive live theater, audience participation, and proven effective anti-bullying techniques to capture the attention of all students.Their students are…

Fancy Handiwork Tween crochet sensation Jonah Larson has a larger-than-life fan. Harlem Globetrotter Dragon is a big fan of the young viral superstar, and dropped in for a surprise visit to his sixth grade classroom for a crochet lesson. Dragon returned the favor by showing off some fancy handiwork of his own, spinning a basketball…

If you haven’t heard of Sutton Foster yet, than it’s time to get acquainted! This beautifully talented lady does it all from acting, singing, and dancing, to crafting. Sutton: The Actor If you’ve caught an episode of the TV show Younger than you may know Sutton Foster as Liza Miller. In the pilot we meet…

Hey Everyone we are so excited for you to get involved with Hat Not Hate! Lion Brand Yarn Company launched our anti-bullying campaign in 2018. We encourage people to make, wear, and post handmade blue hats, adding #HatNotHate when sharing on social platforms. Blue hats are our symbol in the “craftivist” movement to eradicate bullying.…

A Mammoth Undertaking UK-based fiber artist Shauna Richardson will spend the next four months crocheting a lifesize polar bear to raise awareness for endangered wildlife. It’s part of her “crochetdermy” series, which she’s been working on for more than a decade. READ MORE The Fight For Crochet UFC Fighter Maurice Greene has something to prove:…

Lion Media® is Education, Community, Inspiration For All Knitters, Crocheters, & Crafters Did you know there’s several ways to keep up with Lion Brand online? From photo inspiration on Instagram to news on Facebook to videos on YouTube, Lion Media® has you covered! Below is a helpful list of links to where you can find…