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A Closer Look At… the Curvy Girl Cabled Cardigan!

We just added seven new patterns to our Curvy Girl Collection! Brand Ambassador Shira Blumenthal shares her thoughts on the expansion: A few months ago when I offered to be the Curvy Girl model, I had no idea how everyone would feel about the patterns. Well, after the launch two weeks later, it was decided…

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3 Quick Knit & Crochet Costume Ideas Selected By Kristy Glass

Our friend Kristy Glass from the Glass Posse channel talks up a few of her favorite costume patterns! :: Can’t see the video above? Visit https://youtu.be/vFrPxeA2Fs0 ::Get the FREE patterns here: Kitty Cat Headbands Crafty Disguise Spider Pom Pom Brooch For more great FREE costume patterns, visit Pattern Finder.

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Let Autumn Shine in Your Home – 9 Fall Home Decor Projects to Knit & Crochet!

Before the rush of Halloween, Thanksgiving and — is it too early to say Christmas? — take a moment and enjoy the fall! The changing of the leaves, the urge to wrap up in our coziest knits… we’re already there. Maybe you’ve already picked out the perfect sweater pattern to work on, but, why not…

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Your First Sweater: The Reading Room Cardigan

Two stitches, one piece — that’s the Reading Room Cardigan in a nutshell! This cardigan knits up easily and in little time thanks to Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®. With a brilliant variety of solids, heathers, and tweeds to choose from, this yarn is a go-to for sweater weather. Design Editor Susan Haviland walks Brand Ambassador…

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9 Pumpkin Patterns to Make This Weekend!

Fall is here and one color reigns supreme — the warm orange of pumpkins! Between the burnt reds and golden yellows of the leaves, the color of pumpkins always gets us in a fall mood. We’re already preparing our treks to the pumpkin patch and apple orchards to stock up on a plentiful harvest! Whether…

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7 New Additions to our Curvy Girl Collection!

Back in May, we launched a collection of patterns tailored just for Curvy Girls. The response was overwhelming — so many of our fans loved seeing beautiful new patterns in a wide range of sizes! We’re happy to add seven new patterns — three crochet, four knit — to this collection. We’ve also adapted a…

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We Like How You Use Our Yarn: Sugar Skull Hat made with Vanna’s Choice

Get into the Halloween spirit early with this Sugar Skull Hat! Designed by Kristy Glass, this beanie is inspired by decorative sugar skulls used in Day of the Dead celebrations. Make it with Vanna’s Choice® and Vanna’s Glamour®! :: Get the paid pattern on Ravelry – click here :: Feeling spooky? Here are three more…

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6 New Knit & Crochet Patterns Just For Dogs!

The kids are off at school, you’ve finished up that shawl for fall, now what? If you’re not too busy making toys and beds for your feline friends, consider something for your dog! We love dogs here at Lion Brand® — sometimes we even bring them to work! We’ve also shared how knitting and crocheting for…

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2 Shawls Before Fall – Kristy Glass Explores Ombré-inspired Color Palettes

In her latest video for Lion Brand, our gal pal Kristy Glass, leader of the Glass Posse, re-imagines both the Crochet Lace Petal Shawl and the Knit Graduated Eyelets Shawl with ombré-inspired color palettes. These are both great transitional garments – perfect for those in-between days that are too warm for a jacket but too…

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8 Purr-fect Knit & Crochet Projects for Your Cats!

Well, Psy and Thai (mostly Thai), my cats, have finally had their big moment in front of the camera.  It was catnip and treats all day for these fur balls! We had a cat-themed photo shoot and, let me tell you, cats are not like dogs.  I personally never took the time to train my…

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