As you might imagine, we get to play with a lot of yarns here at the Lion Brand office. New lines come in and we gather around to pair colors, make swatches, and plan projects. Currently we’re infatuated with New Basic 175. It’s probably safe that to say New Basic is our new favorite yarn. Over…
Read MoreA ply is a strand of fiber that makes up a piece of yarn. Most yarns have several plies twisted around each other, however, some have only one. These are called singles or single ply yarns. Single ply yarn adds a distinct aesthetic to knit and crocheted items crafted from it. You might notice a…
Read MoreLike its name implies, 24/7 cotton is ready for your projects around the clock. Whether you’re interested in making a hat, afghan or bag, you can reach for a ball of this yarn. The sheen imparted by the mercerization process adds depth to the simplest of stitch patterns while the structure of the yarn gives definition…
Read MoreYou found a pattern that calls for cotton yarn and immediately start searching for the perfect match. Browsing through yarn options you might find that some use the term mercerized cotton in the fiber content. This description is unclear to many people, especially if you have never seen or felt different cottons. In brief, mercerization…
Read MoreFast-Track® is an incredibly useful and versatile yarn. The softness of the cotton-poly blend makes it great for clothing while the tape-like shape makes it sturdy enough for home goods. We’ve already shown you how great Fast-Track® is for garments with the super popular knit Oxford Boyfriend Sweater. You agreed! The demand was so great…
Read MoreShawl in a Ball® is a great yarn for making yourself wraps, shawls, and scarves. But it’s also great for sweaters, blankets, and other projects! There’s no limit to what you can do, and now you can do it with some sparkle. On top of that, it’s our featured yarn right now! That means you can…
Read MoreSince the weather is already growing warmer, this is a great time to start thinking about light spring projects. What better than something soft and flowy made from Shawl in a Ball®? This yarn is 20% off* for the next two weeks. That means you can save while you stock up on supplies for your…
Read MoreOne of our most interesting yarns, Martha Stewart Crafts® Mambo, is on sale now! Mambo comes in 10 fun and funky colors. This unique yarn provides endless possibilities for crafting projects. You can braid or knot it, knit or crochet it, or use it as trim on home decor and other crafts. For a limited…
Read MoreScarfie® is a soft and lofty wool blend yarn featuring a unique self-striping ombré effect that’s all the rage in the fashion world. Gradually shading from one color to the next, this ombré pattern is a sophisticated and tonal blend of solid and heathered hues available in 19 rich colorways. One ball of Scarfie® has…
Read MoreGranny squares are a classic crochet motif. You can make anything out of them. They grace sweaters, scarves, blankets, pet clothes — and they don’t even have to be square! They can be circles, hexagons, or any shape you want. The exact origins of the granny square are unknown (like much of the history of…
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