We haven’t had much snow here in NYC, but plenty of folks throughout the country and in Canada have already woken up to blankets of it. If you’re lucky enough to simply enjoy a snow day, why not bundle up, grab your sled, board, or skis, and have fun in snow! January is peak ski season, so…

The Seattle Seahawks will defend their championship title against the New England Patriots at the Big Game this year – arm knit a scarf to show your support … or if you’re a New England fan, how about a scarf in the Patriots’ team colors? Whether you’re a big football fan or know a fan…

When I saw these new Valentine’s Day patterns, I immediately thought of Galentine’s Day! For those of you not in the know, it’s the “holiday” that falls on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day. It was created by the sitcom Parks and Recreations to celebrate the amazing women in your life, whether they’re single or not! Galentine’s…

Meet Zaps, a colorful, super bulky weight yarn brand new to the Lion Brand family! Zaps combines a two-ply strand of a solid color with a strand of contrasting, color changing yarn to produce a lightweight fabric with surprising pops of color. It’s perfect for fast-finish projects and, like so many of your favorite Lion…

In December, cozy tops were in! Last-minute gift projects like the Fresh Bloom Circle #Scarfie and Holiday Mouse Slippers were also favored but sweaters and cardigans were most popular among knitters and crocheters! The winter chill has us all in the mood for over-sized tops such as December’s most popular pattern, the Open Knit Cardigan. It looks like 2015…

Vanna’s signature yarns collection is one of Lion Brand’s most popular yarn lines. Choose from Vanna’s Choice®, Vanna’s Choice® Baby, Vanna’s Glamour®, Vanna’s Palettes, Vanna’s Sequins, and Vanna’s Tapestry. One of the great things about this yarn collection is that a portion of your purchase goes towards St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since 2007 Lion…

Start off the New Year with some sparkly goodness! Gold Leaf® is a super bulky yarn that adds a metallic flair to your fast-finish projects. This wool blend is printed with gold or silver foil to create bold and elegant garments and accessories. Gold Leaf® makes hats, scarves, sweaters and cowls shine! Accessories made with…

As we wrap up 2014, we noticed this past year was the “year of the afghan” for crafters.  Whether it was knit or crochet, a lot of you found afghans to be the best project to satisfy your knitting or crochet urges. You preferred creative patterns like the Zig Zag Throw and Slip Stitch Afghan, as…

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. “You don’t have to do everything yourself,” Tom said. “No one will mind if you buy a present, instead of making one.”…

Pelt is our newest faux fur yarn and it’s made in natural and dyed shades – great for fashion-forward accessories and garments.  For people who love our Fun Fur®, but prefer a yarn that is a bit more glamorous, Pelt is the yarn for you! It’s the perfect yarn to use if you like the…