By now you might know that a single ball of Scarfie makes a whole scarf. Don’t let the name stop you — we’ve seen amazing garments made of several Scarfie skeins, and each one is fabulous! Ravelry user Kristin Jones of We All Knit Here designed this Zona Sweater featuring the Oxford/Claret colorway of Scarfie,…

Hey cat lovers! Cat-ify your winter look with this quick and easy cat hat! I made mine with one skein of Lion Brand Alpine Wool in Black Pepper. Start with Lion Brand’s Camelot Hat and make the following changes: To make the fabric sturdier instead of slouchy, I used size 9 knitting needles to get a…

The holiday season is here and we hope you’re feeling the spirit! Today, I’m sharing 9 knit and crochet ornament patterns with you that can be completed within a few hours. Hang these on your tree, hang them around the house, attach them to gifts, or even make a few and give to some friends.…

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…

Did you know that about a two-thirds of Americans play video games? That means millions of us are searching for lost worlds, traveling through intergalactic space/time, collecting strange and wonderful objects, and just fighting the good fight in general. So with that in mind, you can be sure that a game-inspired amigurumi (Japanese word for…

Sometimes the most treasured holiday traditions are also the simplest. In her Chanukah Afghan, Lindsey Stephens mixes simple crochet blocks with menorah, dreidel and star motifs for an afghan perfect for the holidays. It’s made with Vanna’s Choice®, making this throw an easy-care item that can be brought out year after year for celebrating. :: Crochet…

This November marked Homespun‘s 25th anniversary, and we celebrated by revisiting this yarn’s fantastic pattern support! With over 500 free patterns for this yarn available on lionbrand.com, a few favorites were bound to pop up. Beautiful shawls, shrugs and ponchos made it to the top of the list, but the true favorite was one of…

Selma Moss-Ward writes and knits in Rhode Island. She is a regular contributor to the Notebook. You’re in an airplane before takeoff; the flight attendant is saying that in the unlikely event of a loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling, and those traveling with children should don theirs before assisting…

You’ll want this lacy top to be your next crochet project! Worked from the top down, it’s easy to tailor this pullover to fit you perfectly. Brand Ambassador Shira Blumenthal explains what she likes most about the Openwork Top Down Pullover: I love this pullover.  This crochet top down sweater is the answer to all…

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…