This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. You may see patterns that talk about selvage stitches (sometimes spelled “selvedge”) and wonder what they could be referring to. All fabric has selvages; they are simply the left and right edges of…

This story is from our newsletter called Pattern Journal which brings a warm-hearted, wholesome story to your inbox to read every month. We’re sharing the most recent story here in the blog. If you enjoy it and would like to subscribe, click here. Yarn is my candy, Stella thought. Enthralled by their beautiful colors and…

Sock-Ease™ is a Lion Brand finger weight yarn that is perfect for socks. The colors range from bold, vibrant solids to colorful gradients excellent for striping.  Not just for socks, Sock-Ease™  is also great for scarves, accessories, and even afghans. And that’s not all. . . you may not know this but for easy-care crafting, Sock-Ease™ is also…

This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. Simple Basketweave Stitch (Knit) St. George’s Variation (Crochet) Seed Stitch (Knit) There are many stitch patterns available in books, magazines, and online–and probably just as many that have not been invented yet. You…

If you were born between July 23rd and August 22nd, your zodiac sign is Leo, the fifth house of the zodiac, represented by the lion. Leos tend to have warm hearts, are ambitious, and loyal to friends and family. Social, like the lions and their prides, Leos enjoy spending time with those close to them and making…

Yarn that is dyed so it changes colors is great fun to knit or crochet. Watching the color pattern reveal itself as you work is a joy. Simply work a project in rows or in the round and what was once a plain project magically turns into something special! When you run out of yarn…

Blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo is an expert in the area of using crafting to heal, having researched the topic extensively for her book Crochet Saved My Life. This is part 3 in her 6-part series for us on the topic of yarncraft health. Read her previous blog posts on the Lion Brand Notebook here. We recently…

This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. Buttonholes are commonly used in cardigans but you may also find the need to make one for purses, shawls, or scarves. Many patterns will have an instruction to make a basic buttonhole by…

If you were born between June 22 and July 22, your zodiac sign is Cancer, the fourth sign of the Zodiac represented by the crab. Folks born under this sign are often gentle souls who take great pleasure in the comforts of their home and family life. Traditionalists by nature, Cancers also tend to be…

During the summer months I prefer to work on smaller projects – something that I can complete in a day or so. When I saw a crochet flower pattern on one of Lion Brand’s Pinterest boards, I knew it would be the perfect project for Bonbons. I decided on the “Nature” combination because of the variety of floral color…