Afghans for Afghans: Race to the Finish

Afghans for Afghans needs help filling 30-40 cartons with wool blankets, sweaters, vests, mittens, socks, and hats.  There is just over a week left until the October 29 deadline for their campaign to warm the youth of Afghanistan!  A week is just enough time to whip up a hat, scarf, or mittens (for ages 7-14) and…

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DIY Needle Threader

The wonderful thing about Facebook is that it allows us to share ideas in a great way where both Lion Brand staff and other Lion Brand fans can benefit.  Our fan Kathi posted this unique tip for making your own heavy duty needle threader. After breaking a couple of the standard wire threaders with yarn, which…

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Christmas Crafting with Spirit

My mother is the type of person who wants to have all of her Christmas presents purchased before October. She has recently gotten back into crocheting after a 20+ year break from it, so she’s excited to learn everything I can tell her about stitches, fibers, and all things yarn-related. While talking to her on…

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