On the latest episode of YarnCraft, my co-host Liz and I explore the topics of yarn as art (and even yarn as graffiti), and what it means to express yourself through the creation of objects as an artist and as a community. We talk about groups like Knitta Please, artists like Robyn Love and some…

For Lion Brand, charity is a part of what we do and we know it is part of your lives as well. Instead of the regular knit and crochet-alongs, this summer, we have decided to try something different — we want to encourage you in joining us in giving back to others in a charity…

It’s amazing how creative (and sometimes kooky) people get with knitting and crochet. At this past Maker Faire, we ran into a guy with a full crochet mustache and beard, given to him by his girlfriend because he couldn’t grow his own. Now, knitters can get in on the action too! Our friends at Craft…

A woman who survived the Oklahoma City bombing stopped knitting because of the trauma.  She returned to her knitting to help her with the healing process. Has knitting or crocheting ever played a part in recovering from challenges in your life?

BK4K (By Kids, For Kids) is our monthly kids’ newsletter that’s perfect for kids and the adults that craft with them, from parents and grandparents to teachers and scout leaders. Summer is officially in full swing, so celebrate with cook-outs, picnics, and pool parties! This month’s BK4K is all about celebrating Independence Day and other…

It’s almost hard to believe that these “paintings” were made with a crochet hook and yarn.

Listening to audiobooks is a fun way to keep your ears busy while yarncrafting. Now, Audible has a special offer just for Lion Brand customers so that you can combine these two hobbies – get a FREE download of the best-selling Harlequin romance, Sweet Talk, by Susan Mallery by clicking the link below. This special…

BK4K (By Kids, For Kids) is our monthly kids’ newsletter that’s perfect for kids and the adults that craft with them, from parents and grandparents to teachers and scout leaders. Spend those long summer days crafting! This month’s BK4Kis all about showing appreciation to your dad, so enjoy your summer vacation by making him a…

The ladies of Double Stitch – It’s Not Your Grandma’s Crochet are back and in this episode, they show you how to make a 3 Panel Scarf step-by-step. We always love to see what wonderful creations people make with our yarns, and this beautiful accessory happens to be made with Homespun, Lion Suede, and Vanna’s…

Recently, I visited Tucker’s Yarn of Allentown, PA, an old time customer of Lion Brand, with my nephew Evan. Tucker Yarn is a great family business that’s been around since 1949, run by 87 year-old Phil Tucker and his daughter May. Because they’ve been Lion Brand customers for so long, they have a huge collection…