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8 Colorful Landscapes Projects Knit and Crocheted By Bloggers, Ravelry Users, and Lion Brand Staff!

The intense colors of Landscapes® have really motivated people to craft with this yarn. With names like Apple Orchard, Boardwalk, Metropolis, and Tropics, it’s very easy to be inspired. Whether you knit or crochet, are a beginner or veteran, the roving texture of this yarn will work up in a lovely fabric for you. From…

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Learn How to Knit an Easy Lace Stitch with Staci from Very Pink Knits!

Have you ever checked out the Stitch Finder section of our website? Our Stitch Finder has a vast amount of knit and crochet stitch techniques, which are great starting points for larger projects like afghans or scarves. Different stitch techniques that can be applied to projects include ripples, cables, lace patterns, flower motifs, and more.…

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Landscapes is 20% off for the the entire month of March!

Landscapes® is a premium acrylic, single-ply roving yarn with a satiny feel. With its beautiful colorways, you’ll create stunning garments and accessories that make simple stitches look like art. Make beautiful stripes as seen in the Rib and Shells Shrug or colorful textures like in the Jewel Box Pullover. The best part is from now…

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Yolanda Soto Lopez Shows You How to Crochet an Adorable Baby Vest with Just One Skein of Ice Cream!

You can crochet this adorable “One Skein Wonder Vest” with just one skein of our newest and already very popular baby yarn, Ice Cream. I personally love this pattern because it’s easy to crochet and the yarn is variegated – which means you can have multiple colors in your project without changing yarns! With 8…

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Crochet a Chelsea Morning Cowl in two movies or less!

Lion Brand®‘s LB Collection® Silk Chiffon Ribbon is made from recycled silk sari fabric and I just love it. As a big fan of mori girl fashion – a Japanese street-style that focuses on forest-like aesthetics, layering, and upcycling – this handcut, artisanal yarn is a dream come true. Thinking about the colder weather, I…

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Inspired by New England, Lion Brand’s “Country” yarn changes like the weather!

:: cant’ see the video above? click here: https://youtu.be/HL0oKnVDfBo :: “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” Mark Twain Our American-made yarns draw inspiration from cherished American landscapes. Country®, for instance, is inspired by New England’s picturesque scenery.  And like New England, where the weather can change…

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Crochet a Cozy Cowl in No Time with the Crafty Gemini!

It’s the middle of February, and many of us in the Northeast are still getting plenty of snow, cold, and wind – so it’s the perfect time to get out those hooks (or needles) and work on something warm and cozy. The Flattering Cowl is a popular pattern that’s easy to make, and super snuggly…

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Behind The Scenes: The Making Of Yarn

Did you know that many of Lion Brand®‘s yarns are American-made? Some of them — Homespun®, Homespun® Thick and Quick®, Quickie, Country® and Spinnables — are all related because they’re all made in the same mill in New Hampshire. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing these yarns being created first hand – it’s magical! When…

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You Can Do It! Wait. . . Can I Do It?!

It’s official: I’m making my first sweater. I’ve worked at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City for two years and now that I am the Brand Ambassador for the company I thought I would take on a knitting fear: making my own sweater.  I’ve been a knitter for a good portion of…

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Until February 28th, Save 20% on Homespun!

Homespun® is a soft, silky roving textured yarn that works up quickly and easily. From shawls to sweaters to throws, this yarn can’t be beat for softness and sheer touch-ability. With solids, heathers, and beautiful self-striping ‘painterly’ colors, Homespun® comes in gorgeous shades you’ll love. With names like Clouds, Herb Garden, Parfait, Sundae Stripes, Abalone,…

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