Get Inspired by Our Under-the-Sea Window (Plus 9 Patterns for DIY Sea Creatures)

At the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, our store and education center in NYC, we’re proud to showcase amazing window displays each month. This summer, our window features a fantasy ocean scene, complete with a knitting octopus, sea stars, coral, jellyfish and even a mermaid. To see more about how our artists created this one-of-a-kind scene,…

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9 Colorful, Summery Tote Bags to Knit & Crochet

During the summer, a fun and satisfying project can be a tote bag. Perfect for taking to the beach or on road trips, tote bags can also be a great opportunity to have fun with color. Below are 9 of my favorite tote bag patterns from LionBrand.com! Crochet 4 Ball Market Bag Loom Woven and…

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Gauge & Why It Matters

Throughout this season, we’re reposting some of our favorite columns by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, previously featured in our Weekly Stitch newsletter.  Every knitter and crocheter has heard of it. Most ignore it. The smart ones know better. What is it? Gauge, of course. You’ll see gauge (also sometimes…

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