This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. An increase adds stitches and creates shaping as a general rule. Lace patterns will use increases to balance decreases and you usually end the row with the same number of stitches you started…

This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. Although there are many lovely scarf patterns available, a scarf is relatively simple to design, and it’s a great way to venture into your very first custom design. By understanding a five simple concepts, you’ll…

This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. Fringe can be added to just about any project: afghans, scarves, shawls, even the bottom of a sweater. There are countless variations. It can be long or short. You can add just a…

Gemini is the sign of the Twins and it’s the sign for birthdays from May 21 to June 21. Geminis are witty and inquisitive and, like other air signs, they value intelligence. The dual aspect of this sign means that those born under it are able to see things from multiple perspectives, making them excellent…

Our most popular pattern this month was designed over 10 years ago by Nicky Epstein.  There is something timeless and elegant about this design. The Tree of Life Afghan has special meaning for me because I gave the pattern its name.  (Yes, I’ve been at Lion Brand well over 10 years!) The phrase “Tree of Life”…

When it comes to birthday gifts, what better gift than one that’s personalized based on the birth date itself?  We’ve created twelve scarves inspired by the zodiac signs and their meanings to make it easy for you to choose a thoughtful and worthwhile birthday gift. Those of is with birthdays that fall between February 20th…

This year we celebrate your creativity and the unique ways in which handcrafting with yarn helps you shine through. Not only is everything you create a reflection of you,we understand that you want ideas for gifts that are unique and personalized. With the introduction of scarves designed to reflect the personalities of each of the…

The Zodiac Window Display at Lion Brand Yarn Studio, our flagship studio in NYC. We are creators. In our everyday lives, we prepare our own version of recipes for our families, plant colorful or edible gardens to fit our outdoor spaces, and of course knit, crochet and craft with yarn. We start with some basic components—a washable…

We’re gearing up for 2014 with lots of surprises ahead, but I wanted to take time to reflect on 2013. I’m always amazed at how many patterns we have in Patternfinder—I’m often asking myself “how could I have not noticed this one?” Our Design department has been working very hard this year, and we think they’ve…

With Hanukkah and Christmas around the corner, many of you may be planning for hearty dinners and fun family gatherings, or just want to decorate to feel festive!  Today, I’ve gathered a few yarns perfect for holiday decor and holiday themed gifts.  Take a look at the roundup below for yarns with colors that can…