March Madness? It’s Time For Yarn Madness!

March Madness? It’s Time For Yarn Madness!

What is March Madness and What Does it Have To Do with Yarn? If you are not a fan of sports then all the excitement around March Madness may be going in one ear and out the other. (It’s college basketball, right? We’ll take yarn balls over basketballs!) March is definitely an exciting time for…

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Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted, Bulky: What Does Yarn Weight Mean?

Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted, Bulky: What Does Yarn Weight Mean?

Yarns come in many different thicknesses, and these yarn weights go by many different names! Worsted, afghan, and aran weight yarns all fall under the same category, while fingering weight and sock weight yarns are one and the same. To help you keep track of what’s what, we’ve compiled a chart using the weight standards…

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Hat Not Hate: Revving Up For 2019

Hat Not Hate: Revving Up For 2019

Hey Everyone we are so excited for you to get involved with Hat Not Hate! Lion Brand Yarn Company launched our anti-bullying campaign in 2018. We encourage people to make, wear, and post handmade blue hats, adding #HatNotHate when sharing on social platforms. Blue hats are our symbol in the “craftivist” movement to eradicate bullying.…

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