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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She Was Told She Would Never Knit Or Crochet Again … So Here’s What She Did.

In 2003, Colette Smith was told by a doctor that due to the pain in her hands, she would need eight hours of surgery and she would never be able to knit again.  But for Colette, knitting is an essential part of her life.  She is a fiber artist and designer and simply loves to…

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