Happy Valentine’s Day! Send a Yarny E-Card to Someone You Love!

It’s always nice to give something handmade to someone in your life, whether it’s for a holiday like Valentine’s Day or just because… Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared all kinds of quick, cozy, practical, and charming project ideas for this holiday here on the blog, in our newsletters, and at LionBrand.com. But for…

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How to Make Amigurumi Cuter with Perfect Eye Placement

How to Make Amigurumi Cuter with Perfect Eye Placement

Adding eyes is a key step in finishing your new amigurumi, but where do you place them on your project’s face?Amigurumi tend to look best when their eyes are place near the middle of the face – if you measure the height of your projects head, try placing the eyes about 1/3 of that distance…

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How To Choose the Best Yarn for Your Project; Understanding How Texture and Color Interact

When choosing the best yarn for a project, there are a few different factors that come into play.  You need to consider what you want the focus of your project to be; will it focus on stitch definition, color or texture?  For instance, if you’re working on a complicated lace stitch, you will probably work with a…

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