This past weekend I had the great pleasure of going to Stitches Midwest in Schaumburg, IL.  It was so fun being surrounded by crafters all weekend and seeing knitters everywhere we went.  As I’ve said before, one of my favorite things about going to shows is seeing customer projects.  Some stop by to show off…

New York Magazine‘s fashion blog, The Cut, recently featured a fun slide show of bright, textured, and graphic tights–a trend that seems to be catching on for the fall. (Click here to visit the slide show.) Well, with the introduction of 7 new colors this year to our Sock-Ease line, as well as dozens of…

Like many knitters & crocheters, when August rolls around, I’m already thinking about what to make for fall. Taking a cue from designer/model Mandy Coon–whose fall collection includes oversized, bold, stockinette stitch arm warmers (left) and scarves–I thought it might be fun to make some oversized items that are quick to knit or crochet up!…

I believe that looking at other crafts can really inspire and inform our knitting and crocheting, just as knitting and crochet inspire other crafts. When you look at traditional lace-making, you may be inspired to replicate some of that look with filet crochet. Sewing might inform us of a certain way to construct a knitted…

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Knit and Crochet Show in Manchester, NH. It was really great to get the chance to meet our customers in person to hear first-hand how much you enjoy our products and our service. The highlight of the week for me was the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)…

I love checking out design and crafting blogs for inspiration, ideas, and yarn-spotting. Browsing blog posts last week, I came across this photo of a Smart Car, completely covered in crochet, sitting on the streets of Rome! Photographed by StartTheDay on Flickr. It’s a project from KnittaPlease, the yarny graffiti team, who are setting up…

Most of us store our knitting and crocheting projects in bags, but what else do we keep with us? Here’s my current project bag and what I always carry with me. Here’s my project bag. Let’s see what’s inside. Of course, I have my yarn (LB Collection Superwash Merino), my needles, and my pattern. Here…

We just want to wish you a happy Independence Day weekend! Are you picnicking or barbecuing with family? Have you knitted or crocheted anything for the occasion? Will you be knitting or crocheting at the festivities with others? Tell us about it! Related links: Knit & Crochet Beverage Cooler/Cozy Patterns for above items

You may remember when we introduced our first “Star Contributor” Grace Jones, who contributes so much to our communities on Ravelry, Facebook, listens toand comments on our podcasts and has visited the Lion Brand Studio.  This month Grace wrote a blog post on her own blog about a summer top she crocheted with Cotton-Ease. Are you a “Star…

Earlier this season, we released a new yarn that’s like a chunky-weight version of our popular Cotton-Ease. Like Cotton-Ease, Baby’s First is a cotton/acrylic blend made with many fine plies, which gives it great stitch definition, loftiness, and strength. And while it’s called Baby’s First, its sherbet colors are actually great for spring and summer…