Styling Fun with Claire from the Lion Brand Yarn Studio

This is a guest post from Claire, Floor Manager of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio. Working at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio and helping people pick projects and yarn every day has taught me many things, not the least of which is that a cowl is a cowl is a cowl — except when it’s…

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Preserve and Discover the History of Knitting & Crochet

Recently I was invited to the Knitting Heritage Museum Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin. The symposium, which takes place in November, focuses on preserving the history of knit and crochet. The whole symposium is about history, which I’m very fond of. I love my family history and I love Lion Brand history and that’s what intrigues…

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5 Must-Make Purse Patterns for Fall/Winter 2012

I always switch to a different everyday bag when fall arrives, since my purse is my one essential day-to-day companion. The cool air just seems to call out for accessories in richer colors or textures than the spring and summer. In stores, you may notice that commercial handbag-makers are featuring a variety of trends this…

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