Left to right: Hanover Hat, Kildare Hoodie Pom-poms–you see them everywhere in yarncrafting, from the tops of skiing caps to the ends of hoodie ties. But have you ever wondered how to actually make one? Below, watch our video on how to choose the perfect pom-pom for every project. With endless combinations of color and…

Ever thought about making your own dish cloths? With summer heating up, it’s time to break out the fast-finish super-portable projects.  Dish cloths are lightweight, quick to make and easy to carry with you on vacation, to the beach or even on your commute. You can use a finished dishcloth right away in any season,…

Everyone needs a great pair of comfy slippers, and summer is a great season to make some! Slippers and slipper socks make great portable projects, and are excellent items to have on hand once the weather begins to get cooler.  Here are 5 of great patterns to make a pair of these must haves! These Scrunchy, Slouchy Slipper Socks can be…

We’re continuing our baby bootie celebration with a round-up of our favorite baby booties to knit! (To read last week’s post about crochet baby booties, click here.) These patterns are great for beginning knitters and easy to embellish for all occasions. Gansey Booties by Lorraine Goddard (Lobolita) on RavelryMade to stay on baby’s feet, this classic style…

Make a beautiful day even more personal by making bridesmaids gifts yourself! Making gifts for bridesmaids is a great way to give a thoughtful gift that is also economical and practical. These gifts won’t take too long to make, and could fit in nicely at the wedding ceremony! Knitted shawls, like the Sweetheart Shawl to the…

Bold, colorful stripes are everywhere this summer, from the catwalk to home furnishings. To help you take advantage of this trend, we’ve picked out 4 patterns to add a jolt of color to your home. [As always, photos and highlighted text are clickable.] Crochet Whimsy Stripes Rug Contrasting colors plus stripes that get thicker and…

Last week, I shared five great crochet flower patterns for the summer; click here to view the blog post. Now here are five of my favorite knit flower patterns! Top row: Field Poppy (left), Clematis (right) Middle row: Knitted Rose Bottom row: Dahlia (left), Petunia (right) My favorite thing about crafted flowers is that they…

In recent months at the Lion Brand Yarn Company offices, we’ve had three new births! We couldn’t be more excited for these new mommies, and to celebrate, we’re sharing our favorite baby bootie crochet patterns. They’re fun and fast to make for beginners and experts alike! Easy Booties The color possibilities are endless for this…

Want to add a touch of whimsy to any project? Whip up a few crocheted flowers! These small, portable projects are also a great way to use up yarn scraps. Here are five of my favorite crochet flower patterns: Top row: Mother’s Day Flower (left), Tradescantia (right) Middle row: Narcissus Bottom row: Irish Rose (left),…

Spring is all around us! The changing weather brings with it longer warm days and cool nights, and if you are lucky, more time outside! These projects are perfect for the changing weather, and are extremely popular. Crochet Sequoia Shrug Adorable to wear and a perfect garment for changing weather, a shrug is the perfect…