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Ice Cream is Lion Brand’s Yarn of the Month!

Already a popular baby yarn, Ice Cream® is a soft and easy care yarn that works up to create delightful, self-striping colorways that blend unique and cheerful color combinations. It comes in eight delightfully tasty colors like Lemon Swirl, Tutti Frutti, Banana Split, and Cotton Candy. There’s even Cookies & Cream, a sophisticated, tonal grey…

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New Pattern Journal: One Thing Leads to Another … Featuring the Tribeca Tunic and the Dotty Dots Afghan

This story is from our newsletter called Pattern Journal which brings a warm-hearted, wholesome story to your inbox to read every month. If you enjoy it and would like to subscribe, click here. One Thing Leads to Another If Kathy’s sister hadn’t been named Dorothy, and if Dorothy hadn’t been expecting a baby, and if…

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9 Baby Booties for Baby Day!

There’s something irresistible about baby booties! Their tiny size means they work up fast (and who doesn’t love a fast-finish project?), but I think we love to make them because they are just so cute! Baby Day is May 2nd. Even if you don’t have a baby or grandbaby to celebrate, chances are you know someone who…

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9 Fun Patterns Perfect for Fans of the Avengers!

Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, this Joss Whedon-directed epic is already buzzing with great reviews. Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters on May 1st and we thought it would be fun to round up a few of our favorite superhero-inspired knit and…

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12 *NEW* Patterns Perfect for Your Wedding Day!

“You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.” – Henry Drummond Presenting 12 gorgeous new patterns to help you make it a handmade wedding! Crochet Mr. And Mrs. Chair Covers Crochet Say…

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5 Patterns for Grown Ups, Made With Modern Baby®!

:: Trouble viewing the video above? Click here: https://youtu.be/vQVydwU5Zlo :: April’s featured yarn is Modern Baby®! This chainette yarn was designed with fun baby projects in mind but the Lion Brand design department has also used Modern Baby® in runway-inspired patterns for adults! In the video above, Design Editor Susan Haviland joins our Brand Ambassador Shira Blumenthal for…

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Pattern Recommendations: Coming Home Poncho

In 2005 this pattern was downloaded well over 1 million times! A cultural icon wore it on an auspicious occasion and everyone who could crochet grabbed their hook and a few balls of Homespun® yarn and made one of their own. It turns out that this design is extremely flattering on lots of different body…

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9 Patterns Perfect for Handmade Prom Accessories

It’s almost the end of the school year for thousands of students across the country, and with the end of the school year comes prom! Many juniors and seniors in high school will be getting dressed up and made up for this amazing night of fun and dancing with friends. To celebrate this joyous occasion,…

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We Like How You Use Our Yarn: Fabulous Fishermen’s Wool Sweater by Bonne Marie Burns

We can’t help but fall in love with this cardigan sweater designed by Bonnie Marie Burns. Knit with Lion Brand’s classic Fishermen’s Wool, undyed pure virgin wool with natural lanolin oil, the IBA sweater features top-down construction, no seaming, built-in neckband, and a relaxed fit. This is a paid pattern, available through Ravelry for $6.…

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New Bold and Beautiful Afghan Patterns, Courtesy of Leisure Arts!

Thanks to our friends at Leisure Arts, we have two free patterns to share, both of which are featured in two new books, now available for purchase, Granny Squares Reimagined & Cozy Ripples for You and your Home. Free pattern:Happy Granny Stripe Afghan Pattern reproduced with permission from Leisure Arts Granny Squares Reimagined (Featured Yarn:…

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