Saturday Morning Hoodie Knit-Along, Part 5: Now the Hoodie has a Hood!

I must be getting near the home stretch of the Saturday Morning Hoodie, because I have finally reached the part that that makes it one: the hood. This last week I sewed in the second sleeve, and then I decided to sew the side and sleeve seams together as well. (This just makes the piece a…

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Join Our Twitter Contest!

As a New Yorker, I often knit and crochet while on the subway. I love hearing your stories about crafting in public, and now we want you to share on Twitter where you’re yarncrafting for your chance to win a gift certificate to LionBrand.com! To enter, just tweet where you’re crafting to @LionBrandYarn, and be…

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Non-Slip Slipper Bottoms

Slippers are popular winter projects for both crocheters and knitters. However, the soles of handmade slippers can be, well, slippery. Here are a few ideas for making your slipper soles non-skid. Pre-made soles. Our suede soles are durable and warm. They also add some traction to your slippers. You can also find leather soles or…

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