We’re all feeling the holiday rush! Between coordinating family and friend visits and digging up old recipes, we know crafting’s a great way to unwind. Think you’re running out of time to make gifts? Think again! In the latest episode of Tea with Shira, brand ambassador Shira Blumenthal asks a few Lion Brand staff members…

It’s not surprising most beginning yarncrafters opt for a simple scarf as their first project. It especially helps when you’ve got the perfect yarn for the project; that’s why we designed Scarfie — one ball makes an entire knit or crochet scarf! Once you’ve mastered a scarf, you’ve got all the skills you need to…

Extend the seasonality of your knit garments by layering them! The Drop Stitch Pullover features a mesh look that looks good with a simple tank, or a long sleeved tee. Using Vanna’s Glamour® makes it sparkle! Brand Ambassador Shira Blumenthal shares what she loves about it: The Drop Stitch Pullover might be my favorite item…

You have time! Check in every day for the next 30 days for a new video with a great holiday project suggestion from Kristy Glass. Think of it as a virtual advent calendar for gift-giving! She explains it all in the video below and below that you’ll find links to each day’s new pattern suggestion…

Deck the halls with a whimsical twist when you make these Christmas stockings by Kristy Glass! Kristy dug into her yarn stash for some Vanna’s Glamour®, Hometown USA®, Woolspun®, and Vanna’s Choice® to make these chunky stockings. They’re a great stashbuster project, and you can make a unique one for every member of your family! ::…

Ask your resident Instagram-loving Tweeter — fringe and ponchos are in. Gone is the idea of a poncho being just a toss-on-and-go garment. Now, you can dress it up with a belt, experiment with plaids and tweeds, or choose one with long fringe. Wear them with boots (make matching boot cuffs!) or dress it up…

October’s top pattern searches were all about looking for cozy ways to wrap up. Stay on trend and warm with patterns for the Petrona Poncho, the Canyon Shrug, and the Free Spirit Topper — your choice for the Fall Knit Along! Two of October’s Featured Yarns, Wool-Ease® and Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® made a comeback, ushering…

Think you can only use Modern Baby yarn for baby items? Think again! Brand Ambassador Shira Blumenthal shares her thoughts on this multi-colored cardigan: The Subtle Texture Cardigan was fun to design. We took two very different yarns: Modern Baby and Vanna’s Glamour®, knit them together, and gave the sweater some pizzazz! That’s one of the…

It’s that time again — time to hide your works in progress from the people that will receive them this holiday season! Can’t stand the thought of taking a break from crocheting or knitting? Consider taking up a holiday home decor project! Tree skirts, decorative afghans for the couch, and even a sweet sweater for…

Here at Lion Brand®, we are always trying to stay on top of trends.  Recently, we featured a post about making your own luxe cowl for a fraction of the cost. SIGN ME UP! I read the post and fell in love; I love that it can be a super bulky cowl or cowl and…