Recently, I visited Tucker’s Yarn of Allentown, PA, an old time customer of Lion Brand, with my nephew Evan. Tucker Yarn is a great family business that’s been around since 1949, run by 87 year-old Phil Tucker and his daughter May. Because they’ve been Lion Brand customers for so long, they have a huge collection…

When we started carrying the LK-150 knitting machine, lots of people asked us what it was like — although machine knitting has been around for a long time, many yarncrafters have never tried it or seen it, but it’s a wonderful (and fast) way to create. Click below to watch our video demo! The yarn…

In episode 38 of YarnCraft, our bi-weekly radio-style podcast, Liz and I prepare for Earth Day with eco-friendly yarns and projects! We also answer some great questions asked by our listeners. Learn more about great products like The Knitter’s Block, our Stitch of the Week, and great listener websites like WooWork! In our regular segment,…

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the earthquake in Italy.  Here is the story of a 98 year old woman survived, apparently with the help of her knitting. “Another of those rescued today was Maria D’Antuono, 98, who said that she had spent 30 hours knitting as she waited to be…

Although I have been knitting for years, I was always scared of making socks. Closing the toe, turning the heel — these ideas were foreign to me. Then there are all of the decisions involved: double pointed needles or circulars, toe up or top down, two at a time or one, etc. But for my…

I love it when my favorite blogs feature knitting and crochet in other forums. Check out 2Modern Design Talk’s feature on some gorgeous knit, crochet, and woven furniture!

Now that it’s officially spring, it’s time for new life and great new projects! On episode 37 of YarnCraft, our bi-weekly audio show, my co-host Liz and I share fabulous projects for Easter and for spring newborns. We’re also joined by our senior technical editor, Jackie, who gives us some great tips on projects that…

Imagine yarn so strong that it’s bulletproof. It’s not that unusual — if you’re a superhero, that is. Handknit Heroes is the first comic book series all about superheroes and knitting. The first issue has already been released to much internet buzz. Each issue also comes with a free knitting pattern.

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. Since March is National Craft Month, we’ve decided to get ready for upcoming holidays in advance! In this issue, we share great patterns for Easter…