Did you know that when you need help from Lion Brand, there are many options for contacting us? If you have questions about your order or need assistance ordering call customer service at 877-412-9772. Customer service is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. Our website has a wealth of information.  Each one of…

Each month in The Weekly Stitch, our e-newsletter, we’re featuring hints and tips from our friend, knitting & crochet designer and author, Barbara Breiter. Below are excerpts from her latest two articles, useful for both knitters & crocheters. Interested in learning more? Click their titles to read them for yourself. Making Sizing Changes to Scarves…

It is a thrill for me to host another Knit-Along with all of you!   I am really looking forward to making this great Aran knit pullover named the Inishturk Sweater.   It didn’t take long for me to decide to make this one for myself.  It has been quite the winter so far, and still a…

Did you know that you can read blog posts only on the topics you are interested in?  Some of you wrote that you want to read about crocheting but not knitting (or visa versa.) Maybe you want to look at the history of the “knit-alongs” or look at the off-beat news from the “yarniverse”.  To…

For both crocheters and knitters, learning to read a pattern can be like learning a different language. However, if you take things step-by-step, reading a pattern can be easy. For this example, follow along with the Ruffle Colors Scarf. 1. Read the gauge information. Click here for more information on making a gauge swatch. 2.…

Did you know that you can now use your Facebook ID to write comments in our blog?  And you’ll also have the option of posting your comment to your Facebook wall if you choose! Here’s how you can do that. You may have noticed a blue icon with the word Connect in the comments section…

Q: I ran out of yarn and the store where I purchased it no longer has the same dye lot. If I have to purchase more in a different dye lot, how do I make the color change less noticeable? A: If you have run out of yarn, try taking a small sample (such as…

Every year we make New Year’s resolutions to improve our crafts, learn new skills, and teach others. We want to make things a little easier with our YouTube videos. We’ve created videos for basic knitting and crocheting, as well as knitting socks from the top down. My friend Sarah mentioned to me that she wanted…

When it comes to knitting in the round, most people either love it or hate it. No matter which camp you’re in, it’s likely that you will, at some point in your knitting career, fall in love with a pattern that is designed for the other side. If you are like me, you will probably…

In my last post, I told you a bit about substituting yarns. I mentioned that you’re best off substituting a yarn that will give you the same gauge and fabric as the original called for in the pattern, and I stand by that. However, in the real world, you can’t always find a yarn that…