Shira shows you how to get the look of this Lush Plush Arm Knit Cowl without using needles! Using the simple technique of arm knitting, you can make this scarf in just half an hour! Shop for Homespun® Thick & Quick® here. Update: if you’re unsure of how to seam the piece, we have a…

This article originally appeared in TreeHugger and is reprinted with permission from Katherine Martinko. Last month I wrote an article called “Why bother knitting a scarf?” Much to my surprise, I received thousands of positive reactions from readers who share my love of homemade, local, and beautiful “slow fashion” items. Clearly, knitting is being embraced…

Join Audra Kurtz and learn how to create a 30 minute infinity scarf using a very simple arm knitting technique. So easy, anyone can do it! Made with Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®. Brought to you by The Kurtz Corner.

Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, you may be thinking of ways to improve your knitting skills in the new year.  If you’re wondering where to start we have the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you’re a beginner just learning to knit or you’re a stitch afficionado looking take your afghan…

Get the look of knitting without using needles. Using the simple technique of arm knitting, you can make a scarf in just half an hour! If you’re reading this blog post in your email or an RSS reader, please click on the title to view the full blog post and video on our website.

If you’re an avid crocheter like myself, you’ve probably always wanted to learn to knit. I’m especially moved to learn how to knit when I know a new baby is on the way. I think so many people want to learn because they know that it really is a great skill to master … plus,…

One of the most important things we do at Lion Brand is offer education through tips, techniques and step-by-step how-tos. That’s because we know that learning will enhance your ability to enjoy working with yarn. This year, we asked ourselves how we can get more deeply involved in teaching knitters and crocheters all over the…

You, our readers, asked for it and we’re happy to oblige! Designer and teacher Heather Lodinsky joins us for a new article on understanding the fundamentals of your knitting. Knowing exactly where you are in a knitting project requires knowing where you have been. “Reading” your stitches by identifying a knit versus a purl stitch is…

We asked our customers on Facebook what lessons they’ve learned from crafting over the years. I was so inspired by the responses we got that I created an animated series! Share your story and you might get animated! Subscribe to our Youtube channel here to make sure you don’t miss the next episode!

Throughout this season, we’re reposting some of our favorite columns by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, previously featured in our Weekly Stitch newsletter. Short rows are partial rows of knitting. They are used to shape projects in a way that decreases or increases cannot accomplish. They can create darts in a pullover…