The “M” Word: Using Different Yarn Weights with the Help of a Little Math

In my last post, I told you a bit about substituting yarns. I mentioned that you’re best off substituting a yarn that will give you the same gauge and fabric as the original called for in the pattern, and I stand by that. However, in the real world, you can’t always find a yarn that…

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Vanna’s Glamour Goes to the White House

A few weeks ago, LBY-customer Lisa S. posted on the Lion Brand Yarn Studio’s Ravelry board some pretty cool news: So I knit my sister a Golden Honey Shrug in the Sapphire colorway of Vanna’s Glamour and she wore it to the White House Christmas party last night! How cool is that???? Lucky for us…

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Send a Little Lola (and a Little Love!)

This holiday season, spread the yarnie joy with our favorite yarncrafter, Lola! Send this and many other free e-cards to your friends and family by clicking here. Happy Holidays! Related links: Free knit & crochet e-cards Lola — Not Your Average Knitter PLUS interview with cartoonist Todd Clark

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