8 Fast & Easy Knit & Crochet Projects for Mother’s Day

With about two weeks left before Mother’s Day, there’s still plenty of time left to get started on your handmade gift; especially if you use a little trick – working with multiple strands.  Multiple stranding adds more texture, durability, and makes a project done in a simple stitch look great. By knitting or crocheting with…

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Grab a Badge for Your Blog!

Want to show that you’re part of the Lion Brand community? Add a badge! We’ve put together these three adorable badges that you can add to your own blog, Ravelry profile, or other profile! To use them, right-click (Ctrl+click on Macs) the image and save to your computer and then upload it to your blog,…

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What’s Your Favorite Pattern Book?

As a yarncrafter, I draw inspiration from so many sources: magazines, websites, Ravelry, retail items, etc. Books are an especially valuable resource because they often feature tips and techniques in addition to the fabulous patterns. Right now, my favorite pattern book is Teeny Tiny Mochimochi by Anna Hrachevoc. The book features so many adorable creatures,…

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