It’s really interesting to see how artists who work in other media can still be inspired by yarncrafts and what yarncrafts like crochet and kniting represent for these artists. For instance, artist Shana Anderson has created graphic fabric prints inspired by the crochet doilies and needlepoint projects of her aunt and grandmother, invoking a sense…

Last weekend I came across the Bill Cunningham’s regular “On the Street” photo article in The New York Times. This week’s edition was called “The Loop”, which featured a wide variety of hand knitted/crocheted scarves that were found around New York City. I always get excited when I open any publication and see a yarn…

Aran sweaters with cables galore are a classic knit staple. Drawing inspiration from these gorgeous sweaters, Gearoid Muldowney of the Irish design studio, Superfolk, has created a series of reversible knit and leather Aran laptop bags. It’s so neat to see how they’ve taken this knit style that is traditional in Ireland and incorporated it…

13 year-old fashion blogger Tavi recently made headlines at Paris couture shows for blocking reporters’ views with her giant bow hat (not pictured), but for us the more exciting news from her week in Paris was her Wool-Ease Thick & Quick scarf! The cool chain-link scarf is made with a variety of colors; Tavi said on her…

If you could knit or crochet anything for anyone, what would it be and who would it be for? Would it be someone famous or someone close?  Would it be something simple or something intricate? Let your mind wander and don’t think about the limits of reality.  It’s your wish, so go for it! I…

Designer Noreen Crone-Findlay, created the cutest teddy bear from woven squares made with Homespun on a potholder loom, and she shared it with us in the Lion Brand Yarn Studio Ravelry group!  Her clever construction makes this a great beginner project — simply weave the squares on your potholder loom and and sew them together following her easy photo tutorial.…

If you’re a fan of our popular Tree of Life Afghans (including the original Nicky Epstein creation, a baby sized one, and a crochet version), check out this beautiful new afghan from our friends at Interweave Knits. It is in their current issue (now on newsstands) and is called the “Yggdrasil Afghan.” Made in Nature’s…

You never know where you will see knitted and crocheted items. Last week I went to an off-Broadway show and found a small café section that had tables and chairs that were all crocheted with vibrant geometric designs. This made my night even more enjoyable. The level of creativity and cleverness that people have never…

Our friends at The Martha Stewart Show were changing up the look of their craft set, and they stopped by the Lion Brand Yarn Studio for some inspiration and ideas — they then dressed the craft area with yarn and adorable garments. Anduin Havens, art director of The Martha Stewart Show, was also kind enough…

March is National Craft Month! Everyone is celebrating in different ways: learning a new technique, teaching others how to knit or crochet, finishing old projects, or crafting for charity.  Many craft stores are doing free demos and classes, so be sure to check out what your local stores are doing.  On Saturday March 6, Michaels…