Thank you for joining us in crocheting the Ella Tied Cardigan.  Up to this point you have lovely pieces for an Ella Tied VEST!  Let’s get some sleeves on this lovely cardi! As you are getting SUPER comfortable with that V stitch by now, there is a danger of tension shifting.  Honestly, It can get…

Thank you for joining me in the Ella Tied Cardigan Crochet Along. It’s time to tackle the LEFT and RIGHT front sides. I have a secret for you: crocheting is reversible, so you don’t technically have to make the both left AND right fronts if you don’t want to. If you like the LEFT technique…

The new movie Trolls hits theaters this Friday, and if you want to dress the part, we can help! We’ve got two hats that you can make to be your trolliest in time for the film. Made with Fun Fur® and Hometown USA®, we have both knit and crochet options. They are nice and thick,…

Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we’ll be showing you highlights from our Community Gallery. To be featured in the gallery, simply post a picture of your Lion Brand creations to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #lionbrandyarn. We’ll be choosing some of our favorites to post to the blog. This week, we are focused on…

Let’s start crocheting the Ella Tied Cardigan!  It’s crocheted in 5 pieces (6 if you count the waist band).  If you haven’t crocheted in a while or just getting back into it, it might be nice to start with the waistband.  This will remind your fingers about posture and tension and you will really get…

If you’ve been on Facebook lately, you may have seen this post from Vanna White about an embarrassing crochet moment on an airplane: We’ve all been there. Crafting in public can lead to some truly cringe-inducing moments. I’ve had a stray double pointed needle roll down half a subway car, leading me to chase after…

The First Frost Convertible Cowl, made with Vanna’s Choice®, Vanna’s Glamour®, and Homespun® Thick & Quick®, is a wonderful crochet piece that will keep you warm all through winter. Part scarf and part hood, it’s a versatile accessory that’s also downright adorable. As you can see, it looks great worn as a cowl or scarf.…

The temperatures are starting to dip, so it’s time to make something to help you bundle up. How about a cozy wrap or one of our many gorgeous super scarves? We have so many different items you can make to keep you warm that you’ll be able to find something to suit any style and…

There’s still some time before Halloween, and if you want your favorite little ghoul or boy to have a truly unique bag with them on the big night, we’ve got just the thing: crochet trick-or-treat bags by Sewrella. Available as either a pumpkin or a Frankenstein monster, these kits are now 20% off! Each comes…

Fall is right around the corner! We are already dreaming about crisp leaves and cooler weather. If you love autumn as much as we do, you’ll want to whip up a pretty new hat to wear as soon as that first cold front rolls in. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite patterns to knit…