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At Holiday Time, Discover the Lion Brand Outlet

At Holiday Time, Discover the Lion Brand Outlet with great finds, low prices, and gifts for the holiday season! The outlet has everything you need and more for that special knitter or crocheter in your life! Whether you need a quick knitting or crochet kit to gift or a handmade item already knit up, we…

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Thanking Our Veterans: 4 Patterns & 3 Charities

On November 11th, we have the opportunity to honor American veterans. Veterans Day was created at the end of World War I, when fighting ended as the Allies and Germany declared a truce on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour. Originally, it was called Armistice Day, which means truce. Some…

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12 Weeks of Christmas Starts Now

Believe it or not, it’s time to get a start on your holiday crafting. So we’re starting our 12 weeks of Christmas now, to make sure you’ve got enough time! We have twelve beautiful projects designed by some of our favorite bloggers, so you’ll have plenty of options. Plus, we’ve divvied them into four categories,…

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Christmas in July: 13 Big Projects to Start Now

How many of us have waited until the last minute to start a massive holiday gift for someone? We’re guessing the answer is: everybody! It can take ages to find just the right pattern for the project you have in mind. And by the time you’ve decided, there’s hardly any crafting time left. There’s nothing…

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Christmas in July: 13 Easy Projects to Start Now

It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through 2018, but the holidays will be here before we know it! So why not get a head start on your holiday crafting by celebrating Christmas in July? There’s no time like the present to get to work on your… well… presents! We’ve rounded up some of the easiest…

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Celebrate Mother’s Day: Craft with Your Mom!

If you’re looking for something fun to do with your mom this Mother’s Day, why not spend some time crafting? Gifts and cards are lovely, but nothing compares to quality time. We’ve collected 6 fun ideas to bust your stash and do something creative together. Show your love by making something that she’ll cherish. Craft with…

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Thank a Teacher Day: 12 Fun & Free Project Ideas

While we’re grateful every day for teachers, May 2 is Thank a Teacher Day. Because teachers are superheroes who work tirelessly to make the world a better place, they deserve the best. You probably have an amazing teacher or two in your life, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to show them! Craft the perfect gift…

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Random Acts of Kindness: Crafting Kindness!

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…

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Craft for Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dog

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…

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Happy, Fast & Free: One Skein Crochet Gift Patterns with Lion Brand Yarn!

While many are just beginning their shopping, we crafters know it’s crunch time! Quick gift patterns are the order of the day – so here are 10 of my favorite crochet freebies that use just one skein of Lion Brand yarn apiece! Openwork Shawl by Lion Brand A fantastic beginner pattern featuring Shawl in a…

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