Crystal Chandelier is a lovely lacy stitch that would work well for a shawl or scarf. This lace would look lovely on many different projects, and the width is extremely adjustable. The pattern is eight stitches wide, with one more cast on for symmetry. So you would cast on 9, 17, 25, 33, and so…

Arrowhead lace is a beautiful stitch that looks intricate without being too complex or difficult. The four-row pattern repeats across 10 stitches, with one extra cast on for symmetry. A single repeat (11 stitches) makes a great headband, or can be incorporated into a larger piece, like a hat or sweater. Two or three repeats…

You don’t need a high-end digital camera to photograph your finished projects and do it well. Photography is about skill, not equipment. Sure, at a professional level, having the best lenses, filters, and cameras can help, but if you’re looking to shoot your finished projects to share on social media or a blog, how you…

When we asked about your crafting resolutions earlier this week, I admitted something: I can’t really crochet. So my plan for 2017 was to learn how. When I say I want to learn how to crochet, I don’t mean that I want to just learn a few stitches and never think about it again. I mean…

Temperature blankets are a hot trend (no pun intended) in the crafting world, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to begin yours! It’s a fun, year-long project. To make one, work a row for each day in a color that corresponds to that day’s temperature. You can knit or crochet…

With the holidays looming ever closer, many of us are planning to travel. That can lead to tons of stress. You probably want to take a knitting or crochet project along with you so that you can unwind a little. Of course, the logistics of doing that can be even more nerve-wracking! But we have…

Welcome to The Look for Less with Kristy Glass, where we will help you find affordable alternatives to our more luxurious yarns so you can still make the patterns you love. If you covet of Lion Brand’s Loop Scarf pattern but it isn’t in your budget to use multiple skeins of both LB Collection® Superwash…

Cable knitting is a technique that every knitter should know. They add texture, warmth, and visual interest to pieces, and show up on all different kinds of garments. They’re also fairly easy to master — if you can knit and purl, you can do them! The basic principle is that you are knitting the stitches…

by Tamara Kelly, www.mooglyblog.com Ready to jump into a pattern that’s a little spicy? Lion Brand’s Celtic Afghan might be just what you are looking for! The linen colored cables might say traditional, but crocheting one is full of adventure – and I’m here to help walk you through it! First things first – you…

Here is a fun way to craft your own jewelry using Lion Brand® Glitterspun® and a French Knitter (also called a Spool Knitter or Knitting Spool). Make this easy charm bracelet in an afternoon! You will need: 1 pack of Lion Brand® Glitterspun® A French Knitter Charms of your choice: Sewing Charms or Tea Time Charms Needle-nose pliers…