Making Yarn, Making Electricity

It’s always incredible to hear about how something as traditional as making yarn can be turned into a way to transform people’s lives. In India, one man has found a way to do just that. RS Hiremath has reinvented the spinning wheel. His “e-charkha” has taken India’s charkha (spinning wheel) and transformed it into an…

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Reminder: Lion Brand Yarn Studio Preview Days

Don’t forget that this Sunday is the first of our two preview days EXCLUSIVELY for Lion Brand Notebook readers, E-Newsletter subscribers, and YarnCraft listeners. Come visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio BEFORE the general public! Sunday, November 9th, from 12 pm to 5 pm Thursday, November 13th, from 12 pm to 7 pm 34 West…

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Crochet a Reminder to Give Thanks

The cornucopia is a symbol that reminds us to appreciate the abundance in our lives.  No matter how difficult times may be, Thanksgiving is a time to focus on what we are grateful for. This cornucopia is a crocheted horn shape with individually crocheted mini fruits and vegetables inside, including a pumpkin, an apple, an…

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