The granny square is one of the most ubiquitous, widely-recognized pieces of fibercraft out there. Almost everyone can remember finding one of those colorful, black-trimmed, usually scratchy afghans in their house, or the house of someone they knew. Like much of the history of crochet and knitting, the exact origins of the granny square are…

In this guest post by Phyllis Alberici, we discover how we perceive color, and how it affects us. I’m wearing my bright yellow sweater today. The sun is shining and the daises are blooming. I’m loving life. Yellow does that to me. How do different colors affect you? In the Fifties, as America emerged from…

Whether you call it the Felted Join or the Spit Splice, this way of adding on a new ball of wool is perfect when you want to avoid having to weave in ends. A few drops of water help wool fibers bind together — the result is seamless! Please note that this method is for wool…

:: Trouble viewing the video above? Click here: https://youtu.be/vQVydwU5Zlo :: April’s featured yarn is Modern Baby®! This chainette yarn was designed with fun baby projects in mind but the Lion Brand design department has also used Modern Baby® in runway-inspired patterns for adults! In the video above, Design Editor Susan Haviland joins our Brand Ambassador Shira Blumenthal for…

Thanks to our friends over at Storey Publishing, we’re sharing a handy excerpt from Dora Ohrenstein’s latest book, The Crocheter’s Skill-Building Workshop (The Essential Techniques for Becoming a More Versatile, Adventurous Crocheter). Dora’s latest book features numerous tips on gauge, crochet shaping and construction, colorwork and more – so we suggest that you go ahead…

We’ve developed a new system for bringing you easy-to-follow patterns for knit and crochet projects. The new pattern style features simple diagrams and less text, plus simplified written instructions so you can both visualize and understand each step. We believe that you’ll find these patterns to be the easiest you’ll ever use, so you can…

Some Further Reading Related to Balls, Skeins and Hanks How do I find the end of the skein or ball? How do I pull from the center? How to Wind a Ball of Yarn How do I start a skein? What is the difference between a ball and a skein? What is the difference between…

Felting and acrylic aren’t usually words that go together, so when the opportunity arose to try out some of Lion Brand’s “Spinnables” 100% acrylic fiber, I was skeptical. You might recognize this fiber because it’s our Homespun® before it’s spun into yarn! (We wrote about how Homespun® is made HERE.) Here is a look at…

Are you addicted to Pinterest? We sure are! It’s just so easy to pin and re-pin project inspirations, recipes, inspirational quotes, and so much more. We never get bored of your boards! In case you haven’t come across our boards, we’d love for you to check them out. Lion Brand curates boards on Pinterest with…

The research is in and there’s no denying it: people who knit and crochet have a much better chance at staying healthy, being happy and getting organized. In the past few years, reports from authoritative sources such as CNN, the Huffington Post and Oxford University, cite evidence to support the fact that knitting and crochet…