What Is Single Ply Yarn?

A 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…

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The Lion Brand Studio Window Display

If you live in or have traveled to New York City, you may have seen the window displays in our flagship Yarn Studio. What you may not know is these designs are a source of pride for the Lion Brand team. They are the most creative vehicle we have at our disposal and the simplest…

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Try This Stitch: Rhythmic Crochet Edge

The sample shown in the swatch for this post, as well as the sample in the Lion Brand Stitch Finder, is worked with a multiple of 8 stitches + 1 stitch. This is how the pattern was originally written for publication in 150 Crochet Trims, as you can see in the instructional text below. However,…

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