Jackie Smyth is a Technical Editor in Lion Brand’s Design Department. Today she shares one of her favorite Lion Brand patterns.  I work in Lion Brand’s New York Design Department, where every day is a bit like a birthday! Wrapped packages arrive every afternoon – each holding a new and exciting design. On a daily…

Whether you love our American-made yarns or have a soft spot for the deep-colored hues of Heartland—you’ll love our newest yarn Heartland Thick & Quick®! Heartland has been one of our most popular yarns because of its soft and silken make, so we decided to make a super bulky version for people to make their projects…

Earlier this year Lion Brand unveiled The 7 Wonders of The World — a series of sculptures designed by fiber artist Nathan Vincent. Not only did each sculpture represent one of the 7 Wonders in yarn techniques, but we presented a fashion show where each technique was reflected in a variety of fashions. In the…

I’m thinking about Spring, even as winter continues to dig its claws into us here in New York City.  It’s still light out when we leave work, which is at least one sign that the rest will surely follow. This spring, you keep knitting and crocheting seasonally appropriate garments and gifts. We’ve selected 9 of…

Writer and avid knitter Selma Moss-Ward joins us for a series of blog posts about becoming a first-time grandmother and knitting toys. Click here to read her previous blog posts. I enjoy knitting toys more than most other projects I undertake, because they’re easy and fun to make. There aren’t concerns with gauge or fit,…

As crafters we have a secret relationship with math — whether you realize it or not! You keep count of your rows, use numerical sequences to determine patterns, and you read a knit and/or crochet pattern code as good as any web designer reads html. In honor of Pi Day, the day we irrationally celebrate…

We must be feeling extra patriotic these days because the most popular pattern of the month is this beautiful crochet Flag Afghan: Made with Heartland, one of Lion Brand’s most popular lines, this made-in-America yarn is easy to care for, making it perfect for garments, afghans and accessories. It’s also machine washable and dryable! Below…

My mother is a nurse in the neonatal department at a hospital in Boston, and is reknowned for knitting and crocheting gifts for her newborn patients. Like my mother, I have inherited her desire to craft whenever someone I know is expecting a bundle of joy. My go-to pattern is the Hooded Baby Blanket made…

There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were. You probably know that St. Patrick is revered as the patron saint of Ireland and that on March 17th every year many folks celebrate his life and Irish culture in general. But do you know why? via…

In honor of National Craft Month, we’re sharing several truly awe-inspiring projects from our Customer Gallery–perhaps one was even made by you! The following customer creations will have your imagination running wild about your next project (after you’ve finished your current one of course). Panda Sweater Made by – Shireen Mills Yarn – Vanna’s Choice® Pattern – Original…