Love reading about the world of yarncrafting? If you have been enjoying the Lion Brand Notebook, check out these blogs that we love to read! [As always, highlighted text is clickable.] The Crochet Dude Blogger, crochet designer, and author Drew Emborsky provides unique insight on the crafting for men and crafting in general with his…

Socks are the perfect project for spring and summer. They’re small enough to be portable, so you can work on them everywhere from the subway to the beach. Best of all, you won’t have a lot of yarn resting on your lap, so you can keep cool while crafting! Here are 4 tips for you…

Spring is all around us! The changing weather brings with it longer warm days and cool nights, and if you are lucky, more time outside! These projects are perfect for the changing weather, and are extremely popular. Crochet Sequoia Shrug Adorable to wear and a perfect garment for changing weather, a shrug is the perfect…

Every once in a while, we like to give you tips and tricks for designing your own knit and crochet projects.  Whether you want to design your own garment or play around with colors, here are our favorite posts on the subject. Designing with Squares Creating Your Own Color Combination Discover Embroidery Create Your Own…

Whether you’re a beginner yarncrafter or you’re teaching someone else, it’s important for you to select a great yarn. There are so many different types of yarn out there, and the selection can be difficult! Three of our all-time favorite beginner yarns are Vanna’s Choice, Wool-Ease, and Cotton-Ease. Here’s why: Texture. These three yarns have…

There comes a time in most knitters’ and crocheters’ lives when you want to tackle a project that has seams to be sewn up, whether it’s a top, a hat, an afghan, or a cardigan. While many knitters & crocheters are wary of sewing, seams can be an important part of your project’s construction, providing…

There are plenty of simple, beautiful ways to personalize your yarn crafting, even if you are a true beginner! Here’s our top five list: Embroidery: Adding personal details like names or initials with embroidery is an easy way to make simple baby blankets or ring-bearer pillows into a priceless family heirlooms! Check out our step-by-step…

Baby blankets are a fun and easy way to play with different techniques and constructions.  Here are four basic baby blankets that anyone can knit or crochet. Click on the images to go to the patterns. Knit Sunny Diagonal Blankie Knit from corner to corner, all you need to learn to make this blanket is…

Now that it’s finally starting to feel like spring, I feel rushed to finish one last wool sweater before the weather gets too hot. During the cooler months, I almost exclusively knit and crochet sweaters; once the temperature hits 75, I only want to make socks, hats, and other small, portable projects. However, I still…

Heather Lodinsky is a knit & crochet designer, whose helpful hints and wise words should be familiar to regular visitors to the Lion Brand Notebook–she’s been our knit-along (KAL) and crochet-along (CAL) host on projects ranging from the Cable Luxe Tunic to the Moderne Jacket to, most recently, the Saturday Morning Hoodie. Her first book–150…