We asked Jessica Hendrickson, the Lion Brand Yarn Design Director, to keep a journal during one of her busy photoshoot days. Jessica and her team are the masterminds behind the patterns you love on LionBrand.com! Let’s go behind-the-scenes as Jessica takes us with her during her day at a Lion Brand Yarn photoshoot! 8:30 am…

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020 reflects the Hat Not Hate campaign message.

Are you a fan of yarn on cones? If you answered yes then you might be interested to know that Lion Brand is the new home of Silk City Fibers, a brand of luxury fibers available on cones. Perfect for weaving, large projects, and more compact storage. At Silk City Fibers you’ll find high-fashion yarns…

If you’ve ever shown a knit or crochet pattern, especially a lace or texture chart, to a non knitter or crocheter they may have said something like, that looks like a code or another language. It is! And maybe even more so than a casual first glance would give away. Knitting Is Code Elisabetta Matsumoto,…

I’ve been knitting for around 15 years and can execute complex lace and design intricate cable patterns, but getting the correct amount of ease in my garments sometimes still eludes me. First, what is ease? There’s a lot more on this below, but basically it’s the amount of inches more or less than your actual…

Are you traveling this spring and summer? As we’re gearing up for warm weather and fun getaways, at the top of our to-do lists is planning which knitting and crochet projects to bring on the trip! Waiting around in airports plus time spent flying make for lots of crafting opportunities. And since you don’t want…

First, what is a Temperature Blanket? Over the last few years, temperature blankets have been taking the crafting world by storm (pun intended). And it’s easy to see why! They’re fun to make, can incorporate lots of colors, and have the potential to be a truly unique gift or heirloom piece. To make one, the…

Yarns come in many different thicknesses, and these yarn weights go by many different names! Worsted, afghan, and aran weight yarns all fall under the same category, while fingering weight and sock weight yarns are one and the same. To help you keep track of what’s what, we’ve compiled a chart using the weight standards…

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…

Do you enjoy helping others learn to knit or crochet? Do you feel pride when someone you’re helping finally understands a tricky technique? If so, then teaching might be a natural fit. The Craft Yarn Council offers a Certified Instructors Program for those who love teaching others. You can take workshops on-site or through correspondence,…