Getting in the gifting spirit and need a little inspiration? Head to the Lion Brand website and check out our One and Done Kits. 8 quick gift ideas to whip up in a jiffy, to knit & crochet. The kits are perfect to make in a time crunch, and perfect to give for the aspiring…

It’s still September and Christmas might seem so far away, but the next three months will [unfortunately for the procrasti-crafter] fly by! So many projects we are eager to begin making for friends and family. The designs below are here to help contribute toward your start-itis*. They are arranged by the largest (top of the…

Spring is upon us, and with it comes several gift-giving occasions. Weddings, graduations, Mothers Day, new babies, holidays, and many others all mean possibilities for creativity and showing your love with something handmade. Knitting and crocheting for spring means lightweight yarns, airy stitches, and lovely colors. You aren’t limited to pastels, of course. Brights and…

Have you heard about Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Bonus Bundle? It’s our new value ball of Wool-Ease®Thick & Quick®, sold exclusively at Michael’s and on our website. You get a skein that’s twice the size of a normal ball of Thick & Quick®, but you don’t pay twice as much! It’s a great bonus on an…

Looking for the perfect gift for the knitter or crocheter in your life? You’re in luck, because until December 22, we are having a sale on notions and stocking stuffers! We’ve got something for every crafter, even the ones who seemingly have everything. Maybe they need a set of larger-sized circular knitting needles, or maybe…

In celebration of our Stocking Stuffer sale, we’re rounding up our favorite stocking patterns! Big or small, knit or crochet, we have a lot of different stockings for you. Stockings to Make More Options Kristy Glass designed a lovely stocking that can be made in either knit or crochet. Unlike the rest of the patterns we’ve…

We all like to think we’re going to plan every single handmade gift well in advance and have everything done in time, but sometimes things slip through the cracks. Or maybe we get invited to a last-minute party and have nothing to bring. That’s when it’s great to turn to the really tiny, yet still…

If you’re looking for a cute and unique present to make for someone this holiday season, look no further than The Baby Humpback Whale. This adorable stuffed toy was designed by One Dog Woof, and if you order the kit, you get 20% off! If you don’t crochet, or this whale isn’t exactly what you’re…

Accessories are a great choice for holiday gift-making, because they look beautiful and make the recipient feel special, but they can also be done relatively quickly. And early November is a great time to get to work on them. You still have room to finish some projects for holiday gifts, without having to work at…

It may seem way too soon to be thinking about the holidays, but if you’re making someone a big gift, it’s time to get started! With just under three months until both Christmas and Hanukkah, it’s time to get rolling if you’re making a larger present. Maybe you’ve decided someone needs a beautiful sweater, or…