Last weekend, crochet artist London Kaye took part in TinkerFest at the Amazeum in Arkansas. While she was there, she took over the Lion Brand Snapchat account, sharing pictures as she taught the art of yarnbombing to the kids in attendance. Armed with Lion Brand Yarns, the children made pom poms and put together a bicycle-themed mural…

Today is National Dog Day, a day to celebrate “all dogs, mixed breed and pure” as well as raise awareness about rescue and adoption, fight breed bans, and recognize all the ways dogs make our lives better. So why not pamper your pup today with one of these projects? Whether you knit or crochet, want…

Happy Relaxation Day! It may be Monday, but it’s still the day for chilling out, hanging in a hammock, and having a mellow time. Since it has been shown that knitting and crochet have many health benefits, including stress reduction, they make a great addition to your relaxing celebrations. Anyone who has any experience with either craft…

While digging in Must Farm, a Bronze Age settlement known as “Britain’s Pompeii,” British archaeologists unearthed yarn that is 3,000 years old. The ball is extremely small and fragile, and the team took great care to clean it off without damaging it, according to their Facebook page. It appears to be made from plant-based fibers,…

These steaming hot days of one of the hottest summers in memory has us dreaming of the hopefully snowy days ahead. Chilly breezes rolling through the air, blissful frozen water droplets falling from the sky… ahhhhh.  And you know what they say: if you knit it, they will come! So for these sauna-esque last 12…

You love our Vanna Collection, now meet the newest addition — Vanna’s Style! This DK weight premium acrylic has the drape and stitch definition for all of your garments, accessories and baby gifts. Vanna’s Style is a multi-ply yarn that will soon become your new favorite for making garments! Available in 18 colors ranging from…

Get to know the newest member of the Lion Brand® family! Wool-Ease® Tonal is a very special addition to the Wool-Ease® family and we’re so excited to be sharing it with you. This bulky weight yarn has a unique, tone-on-tone color that gives it a beautiful hand-dyed look. Check out the video below for a full…

Here is the latest installment of Lola, from its creator Todd Clark. Come see Lion Brand®‘s holiday window at 34 West 15th Street in New York City! Crochet Amigurumi Gingerbread House — Made with Vanna’s Choice® Knit NYC Skyline Afghan — Made with Vanna’s Choice® Crochet Gleeful Gingerbread Friend — Made with Vanna’s Choice® For…

Homespun®, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways: from your painterly shades, to that famous poncho, we love the texture and depth you give our projects. We’ll let brand ambassador Shira Blumenthal continue the list… :: Can’t see the video above? Click here to watch — https://youtu.be/I2Ux4n9kkn8 ::  Happy 20th anniversary, Homespun®! Until…

From all of us at Lion Brand, Happy New Year! Tell us about your knitting and crochet resolutions for 2015 in the comments below.