World Autism Day was April 2nd, but all of April is National Autism Awareness Month. The Autism Society describes this month as an opportunity to bring awareness to autism and people living with autism, promote acceptance, and finally, encourage inclusion. Their puzzle ribbon and the puzzle piece are the most recognizable symbols for autism awareness in…

We here at Lion Brand love color! We love color so much, in fact, that we chose not one but twelve colors of the year. So it’s no surprise that National Crayon Day is one of our favorite niche holidays. If you’re a color-lover too, check out some of our celebrations of color below, and…

We’re thrilled to welcome writer, editor & crafter Alanna Okun for a signing of her first book, ‘The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater’. She’ll visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in Manhattan on Thursday, March 29th from 6:30pm – 8pm. She’ll read from her book, and be available to sign copies purchased at our Studio.…

Lion Brand is making waves across the pond! The UK Craft Business Awards honoured Lion Brand in two new categories. We couldn’t be more excited! The Craft Business Awards are the biggest in the business, and they rolled out over a dozen new categories for 2018. They award companies of all sizes, for all kinds…

While we here at Lion Brand have always known that crafting is for everyone, society says otherwise. Gendered stereotypes have persisted as long as we’ve seen yarn in the media. The idea that crafting is for romance-less introverts has been reinforced until it’s become a classic punchline. But social media is changing the way we…

We offer wonderful classes weekly at our Manhattan Studio location, as well as our New Jersey Outlet, but our most frequently-asked questions is: “How can I take class with you?” For those of you in the Pittsburgh area, we have great news! Gretchen Fancher, our Education Director, will visit your fair city for the Pittsburgh…

Today marked the end of National Random Acts of Kindness Week. But every day is the right day to be kind! This week, however, we take the time to bump kindness to the forefront of our minds. Contemplating all the small opportunities life presents each day to warm the world for someone else. Crafters know…

Chinese New Year All About Ami created a very special new project to celebrate Chinese New Year, which starts today! It’s a two-week festival that marks the start of the new year, beginning on the second new moon (after the winter solstice) and ending on the full moon at the beginning of March. Chinese New…

Though the first week of February is in the books, that doesn’t mean we can’t join in the crafty fun! There are some fabulous social media crafting challenges going on this month, and it’s easy to join in. Whether you’re on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, we’ll give you all the deets for how to participate.…

Stitch your way through Super Bowl LII: Patriots vs. Eagles Ladies, there is no need to be bored this year during the Super Bowl! If you’re about to find yourself at a Super Bowl party on February 4th, we have the perfect Stitch Along for you! Knitters and crocheters alike can participate with the game…