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GameTimeChange

Update: Stitch n’ Pitch to be on National Television, Game Time Changed to 8:05pm

May 16th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
ESPN has chosen our Stitch n’ Pitch game to be their Game of the Week! What does that mean? It means that Stitch n’ Pitch will be televised, and we’ll be able to show our yarncrafting pride with the whole nation! That’s great! Does anything change because of...

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Davinci for Web

Introducing Da Vinci Yarn & New Colors of Tweed Stripes, Casey & Jamie

May 15th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
Introducing Da Vinci, a brand new yarn from Lion Brand that is now available in the Lion Brand Yarn Studio! Da Vinci Da Vinci is a category 6 yarn that is perfect to create colorful masterpieces with! This self-striping yarn features both sophisticated tonals and exciting multicolor shades....

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Casting On

Learn How to Cast On & Bind Off for Special Projects

May 14th, 2012 by Patty
The way your project looks begins with your cast on choice and ends with your bind off.  I love that moment of beginning a project, when I think “What do I want from my cast on? Do I need it to be extra stretchy, to go seamlessly into...

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Melissa Leapman

Melissa Leapman & Franklin Habit Are Coming (Save the Date!)

May 13th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
Melissa Leapman (goes on sale June 1st)   Melissa Leapman is the author of several bestselling knitting and crocheting books published by Random House/Potter Craft. Her most recent titles are Color Knitting the Easy Way & Mastering Color Knitting. Her newest release is Stashbuster Knits, and her next...

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Brenda Dayne at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio

“Knit Like the Wind”: a Weekend with Brenda Dayne

May 11th, 2012 by Patty
For lovers of the world’s most popular knitting podcast, Cast On, “Knit, knit like the wind” means we are about to spend an hour with the wonderfully crafty Brenda Dayne.  This week at the Studio, we got to spend 3 whole days with Brenda! On Thursday night we...

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Mother's Day Memories: Knitting and Crochet with Yarn

Celebrating Mothers Day: Remembering the Women Who Taught Us to Craft (Part 2)

May 11th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to share more of our stories about the women who taught us to love yarn! Lauren & her grandmother: At the age of 5 I was taught to knit by my Grandma Margaret. She cast on for me, taught...

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Featured Image of Kelly Fleek's Art

Meet Our New Featured Fiber Artist: Kelly Fleek

May 10th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
If you’ve been to the Studio lately, you’ll recognize our newest fiber art installation! If you haven’t stopped in yet, make sure you do while Kelly Fleek’s work is on display; these projects must be seen in person! Kelly Fleek is an accomplished creator of sculpture, painting, textiles,...

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Summer Skill Builders

Summer Skill Builder Workshops Are Coming!

May 9th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
Summer Skill Builder Workshops are a great opportunity to brush up on your crafting this summer between  June 1 – August 31. Each session is an hour-long technique intensive, and there’s a great variety of skills you can learn. Each individual session is only $20, but when you...

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Mother's Day limited time offer sale

Mother’s Day Special Offer: 15% Off of Everything In Stock!

May 8th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
Remember the special craft-loving women in your life this Mother’s Day; spoil them with a special outing and enjoy discounts across the store at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio Mother’s Day Sale! On Friday the 11th and Sunday the 13th (Mother’s Day itself) we will be offering our...

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Twitter Contest for a free workshop

Our First Contest on Twitter: Win a Free Class at the Studio!

May 8th, 2012 by LBYS Staff
We are hosting our first Twitter contest, and you’re invited to enter! Twitter is a great way to share projects, ask questions and trade tips with Studio crafters across the web. We love seeing all your hard work and sharing new ideas! Following us is also the best...

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