Working With Superwash Merino Any “wool is scratchy” notions that might have crawled into your head should be tossed out right now. Wool absolutely does not have to be scratchy and Superwash Merino is proof. This 4-ply yarn is bouncy and squishable and wearing it against your skin will be a pleasure, not a punishment.

Shawl in a Ball® is a great yarn for making yourself wraps, shawls, and scarves. But it’s also great for sweaters, blankets, and other projects! There’s no limit to what you can do, and now you can do it with some sparkle. On top of that, it’s our featured yarn right now! That means you can…

Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we’ll be showing you highlights from our Community Gallery. To be featured in the gallery, simply post a picture of your Lion Brand creations to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #lionbrandyarn. We’ll be choosing some of our favorites to post to the blog. Chunky yarns. They’re great for pretty…

Granny squares are a classic crochet motif. You can make anything out of them. They grace sweaters, scarves, blankets, pet clothes — and they don’t even have to be square! They can be circles, hexagons, or any shape you want. The exact origins of the granny square are unknown (like much of the history of…

Shawls are a warm, luxurious way to stay comfortable in the winter, and Homespun® is a great yarn for making them. You’ll stay cozy, even when it’s frigid outside. There’s no better way to bundle up than in the soft, textured hug of Homespun®. The unique feel of this yarn makes for lovely cold-weather items,…

Ah, fashion. It can be an extremely fun way of expressing yourself, but it can also be expensive to try and keep up. Well, you don’t need to stay on top of every last trend — you can hand make a few pieces and stay chic for a while to come.

This weekend marks both Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah, so many of us will be spending a lot of time with family.  Let’s be completely honest here — no matter how much you love your relatives, sometimes you need a little break. There’s nothing wrong with that — we all have to recharge, especially those who…

With the holidays looming ever closer, many of us are planning to travel. That can lead to tons of stress. You probably want to take a knitting or crochet project along with you so that you can unwind a little. Of course, the logistics of doing that can be even more nerve-wracking! But we have…

One Dog Woof Talks Charity Patterns ChiWei Ranck of One Dog Woof is one of the most brilliant minds in the blogging world. You loved her Humpback Whale, which nearly broke the internet. Now ChiWei is here to talk about her two charity patterns for Yarn Heroes – the Millbrook Slouch Hat and the Millbrook Chunky…

Gaze upon the glory that is… THE DOMIKNITTER! Kristy Glass. You know her. You love her. Kristy was one of the first people to sign up for Yarn Heroes, and it goes without saying that she took the theme and FLEW with it. Kristy’s electric personality and huge heart provided a steady beat while we…