LBY Summer of Sock Techniques: The Kitchener Stitch

LBY Summer of Sock Techniques: The Kitchener Stitch

Post by Gretchen, Lion Brand Yarn Studio Education Director In my last post I mentioned covering increases next, but this week in the Sock Along we ended up talking about Kitchener stitch, also known as grafting. We have a participant who tried Magic Loop for the first time and has already finished one sock, but…

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Pinworthy Summer Crafts: Find Your DIY Inspiration

Pinworthy Summer Crafts: Find Your DIY Inspiration

We’ve created a Pinterest Board, “Summer Crafts,” to keep your inspiration flowing through the warm season. Projects that appear range from some of our favorite Summer patterns to fun crafts you can do with the whole family. A few projects require knitting or crocheting, but many can be accomplished without special skills. Gather up you…

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Goldilocks and the Three Swatches: Another Short Yarn

Goldilocks and the Three Swatches: Another Short Yarn

Writer, illustrator, and knitter Franklin Habit joins us for his monthly column featuring humor and insights into a yarncrafter’s life. Once upon a time there was a little girl who was called Goldilocks. Mind you, her birth certificate said Charlene; but as a mere tot she grew so enamored of her long, curly yellow hair…

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