Success! When WildCare asked for baby bird nests, the knitting and crochet community said yes!

Knitters and crocheters really do save lives! Earlier this year, WildCare, a wildlife rehabilitation hospital based in San Rafael, California, put out a call for knitted nests for the orphaned baby birds they care for. As of today, WildCare has received 3568 nests from 394 knitters and crocheters from all over the world, even as…

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Lola knits and crochets to get ready for back to school …

Here is the latest installment of Lola, from its creator Todd Clark. Want to knit or crochet hats and scarves for back to school too? Try Lion Brand’s free Pattern Finder and find the perfect hat and scarf from a variety of free patterns. *** *** *** Subscribe to The Weekly Stitch Newsletter Get a…

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Lion Brand’s Most Popular Patterns from August!

As students get ready for school, knitters and crocheters are finishing up summer projects like the Semi-Tropical Shawl, the Poncho Pullover and the ever popular Open Air Shrug, to make room for colder weather projects that use yarns like Heartland and one of our newest yarns, Landscapes®. In fact, our sporty and stylish Portland Poncho,…

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