Lion Brand Notebook ®
Yarncrafters have long used abbreviations as shorthand for different stitches and techniques. Now, crafters on the internet are using abbreviations for unique crocheting and knitting terms. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most popular terms. CAL: Crochet-along CIP: Crocheting in public DPN: Double-pointed needles FO: Finished object (in other words, a completed knit…
Read MoreWhen someone you care about is expecting a baby, you’re likely to have the urge to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful gift. As one of the landmark occasions in a family’s life, a time to celebrate the arrival of a new life, what better way to do that than with something made by hand? Babies are…
Read MoreHere at Lion Brand, we believe in supporting the next generation of fiber aficionados and artists. That’s why we support programs at universities like FIT in New York City and Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Israel. Last month, Mindy Tchieu, a grad student at NYU Tisch’s ITP program whose work incorporates yarncrafted elements,…
Read MoreBe inspired; inspire others! Share your yarn creations on our community gallery with the hashtag #lionbrandyarn on Instagram, Twitter, or our website.
