For Lion Brand, charity is a part of what we do and we know it is part of your lives as well. Instead of the regular knit and crochet-alongs, this summer, we have decided to try something different — we want to encourage you in joining us in giving back to others in a charity…

Thanks to everyone who has participated in our Textured Circle Shrug KAL! We’re so impressed by your finished garments that we want to show them off. Here are some fantastic examples: Vivette’s shrug in Vanna’s Choice Mary Jo’s shrug in Cotton-Ease roocmc’s shrug in Cotton-Ease jellycat’s shrug in Cotton-Ease Congratulations to everyone who has finished…

Knit yourself an American Flag that is 9″ x 7″ designed by Dori Johnson. It’s a simple project that serves as a reminder of what a great country this is.

It’s amazing how creative (and sometimes kooky) people get with knitting and crochet. At this past Maker Faire, we ran into a guy with a full crochet mustache and beard, given to him by his girlfriend because he couldn’t grow his own. Now, knitters can get in on the action too! Our friends at Craft…

A woman who survived the Oklahoma City bombing stopped knitting because of the trauma.  She returned to her knitting to help her with the healing process. Has knitting or crocheting ever played a part in recovering from challenges in your life?

A few months ago, a wonderful blogger and knitter named Sinje Ollen came in to do a blog post about the Studio.  While she was here, her eye fell upon the LB Collection Cashmere.  We keep the cashmere (along with lots of other wonderful yarns) on the needles on the project table for people to…

Hi Everyone!  It’s been fun knitting with you these past few weeks!  Time really flies! Today’s post is my last, and will focus on the second round of increases, casting off, and sharing an FO (finished object in knit-speak)!  My FO is a little bit lopsided, since I added about 10 stitches to only one…

BK4K (By Kids, For Kids) is our monthly kids’ newsletter that’s perfect for kids and the adults that craft with them, from parents and grandparents to teachers and scout leaders. Summer is officially in full swing, so celebrate with cook-outs, picnics, and pool parties! This month’s BK4K is all about celebrating Independence Day and other…

It’s always great to see how many people are excited about sharing their designs with others, and with the advent of the internet, it’s easier than ever to share through Ravelry, your own blog or website, and online magazines. Still, there’s something great about seeing your design in a book. If you’ve always wanted to…

Hi Everyone! I hope you’re having a great week! In our last installment of the Textured Circle Shrug KAL, we picked up all around the neck opening and started working on our ribbing. In this installment, we will proceed to Increase Round 1.  In this round, we work a few RLI (in every other knit…