Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Yarn in Oatmeal I am a firm believer in the benefits of working with wool (or wool blend) yarns and use it year-round. However, I do admit that wool and Summer are not generally synonymous. When you imagine working with wool (or any animal fiber) yarn it is much more likely you…

Photo shows two shades of Color Waves (Tiger’s Eye and Day Break) in the pattern for the Aurora Scarf. Color Waves is a variegated blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. Coming in at a CYC #3 (DK) weight, this yarn is versatile and can be used for garments, accessories, home items, and craft projects. It…

There are over 2,000 free patterns on LionBrand.com that use CYC #4/Worsted Weight (medium) gauge yarn. That’s a lot of patterns to choose from! However, only 7 of those patterns and 15 kits are written specifically for Jeans® yarn. This doesn’t mean you need to feel restricted by only these projects. Worsted weight is very versatile…

The Jeans® yarnline from boasts 7 colors inspired by your favorite denim. 6 of these colorways make obvious sense. Stovepipe, Brand New, Stonewash, Faded, Vintage, and Classic range from shades of blue through charcoal. These are the colors you might expect from traditional denim clothing. And then there is this golden orange color, “Top Stitch.”…

Ice Cream® and Ice Cream® Big Scoop are soft 100% acrylic yarns that come in a sweet array of colors. You will find the classic baby girl pink and little boy blue, as well as combinations of pastels and neutrals like brown and gray. Regular Ice Cream® and Big Scoop are the same yarn base,…

Baby Soft yarn and the Short and Sweet Child’s Cardigan in progress. Baby Soft comes in 26 colors (solids and prints) geared toward tiny humans. The yarn is soft and easy to care for, which covers the two primary concerns when making for babies and kids. At a CYC #3 / DK weight, Baby Soft…

Always In Style, Always The Right Fit Like a good pair of jeans, this yarn has you covered on keeping in style. And unlike the old pair of pants languishing in your closet, Jeans® yarn will always be the perfect fit. Jeans® works up at a #4 worsted weight bringing versatility to the “what should…

Often when people mention knitting or crocheting they think of cold weather and snuggling up with a hot cup of coffee (or tea if that’s your thing). However, there are those diehard fans that understand yarn crafting knows no seasonal bounds. So what if it’s 80 degrees and rising outside? My obsession with knitting hasn’t…

LB Collection Cotton Bamboo yarn wants to know what you’ll be working on for the warmer weather, because it’s ready and waiting to become your next Springtime WIP*. *Speak the lingo: WIP = Work In Progress

Working With Superwash Merino Any “wool is scratchy” notions that might have crawled into your head should be tossed out right now. Wool absolutely does not have to be scratchy and Superwash Merino is proof. This 4-ply yarn is bouncy and squishable and wearing it against your skin will be a pleasure, not a punishment.