Increases for Knitting

Last week, I discussed directional decreases for knitting. Of course, there are also many types of increases you can use to create shaping. Let’s go over the increases, starting with the bottom. The yarn over (yo) increase is a great decorative option that works well on either side of your work. Keep in mind that…

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5 Hats & Different Ways to Style Them

Sometimes when I’m shopping and I see a garment or accessory I really want, I think about the different ways to style it, making the item itself very versatile.  For instance, I really like my denim jacket because I can roll up the sleeves different lengths and I can partially pop the collar for a…

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My First Trip to Stitches West: Sharing the Lion Brand Experience on the West Coast

This is a guest blog post from Michelle, manager of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, our flagship store in NYC. Michelle, Brandyce, and Zontee hosted the Lion Brand booth at Stitches West at the end of February.  This was my first-ever trip to a Stitches show, and it was a fabulous experience! Being the Studio…

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