Lion Brand Yarn Company would like to congratulate our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dean Blumenthal, on his award at the Israel Cancer Research Fund’s Tower of Hope Gala on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) is a nationwide charitable organization that was founded in 1975 by a group of…

As I have mentioned before, I love knitting/crocheting/yarn memorabilia. I came across these images some time ago and I thought they were funny. I love the juxtaposition of the superhero knitting. It reminds me of Popeye and his spinach. What superhero does knitting or crocheting bring out in you? Artwork by Karl James Mountford

Did you know we have an outlet store in NJ just fifteen minutes from Manhattan? I like to call it a fairyland of yarn. Many first time visitors walk through the doors and do a happy dance. This is the nicest store of its kind I have come across and that is saying a lot…

I came across this photo of a traditional Seder plate a few years ago and every year at this time I look at it and smile. I am glad to have the opportunity this year to share this photo with all of its colors, shapes, and textures with our readers. I hope it brings a…

When our Marketing Team asked me to turn myself into a yarn hero, I was so excited for the opportunity to create a whimsical super hero costume with wings! I decided to become a “moon fairy,” whose superpower is bringing light to the dark places. In plotting the costume, the moon crown I knitted last…

What’s the first thing you ever knit? How did it go? We asked Lion Brand® associates to look back on their first projects and share how far they’ve come. Leave a comment and tell us — what is the first thing you made? Do you still have it? Did you learn on your own or…

The idea was clear; simple geometry leads to spectacular results. When our design team set out to create new patterns for 2016, they chose a fitting theme: “The Shape of Things to Come.” Squares, triangles, circles and polygons come together to create an endless array of new garments and accessories. They made their debut at the…

It’s a trend we’re seeing everywhere this winter — pom-pom hats! Furry, over-sized, multiples, colorful, neutral … the possibilities are infinite, especially when you mix and match yarns! We’ve seen many varieties and flavors of these easy-to-make, must-have, cold-weather accessories. See how we here in the Marketing Department at Lion Brand are accessorizing our winter…

Patterns seen here: Crochet Thanksgiving Gourds Crochet Napkin Rings Felted Leaves Table Runner

Here in the marketing department at Lion Brand, we talk a lot about knitting and crocheting and yarn and magic loops and swatches and yarn weights (we know our DK from our super bulky) and and and … bottom line is that we’re all experts in one way or another when it comes yarn. We…