In this photo: Ollie the Octopus, see the pattern here. Perhaps you’ve noticed the amigurumi craze that is sweeping the crafting world. Have you been coveting those adorable little critters, or are you wondering what exactly an amigurumi is? Amigurumi is a Japanese method of making knitted or...

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Last week Anna Hrachovec brought some terrifying creatures from her new book Super-Scary Mochimochi to visit! Her little monsters were super-scary and super-cute at the same time. While she was here, Anna described her first rule of creating adorable mochimochi monsters: “Put eyes on it!” She also gave...

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Who doesn’t love those cute little creatures peeking out the windows of Japanese stores? Did you ever check the prices on them? Those tiny toys can by quite pricey, so why not make them yourself? Just one ball of yarn and a hook will do, and you can...

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Stacey Trock  has quite a knack for creating sweet stuffed friends! In her newest book, Crocheted Softies: 18 Adorable Animals from around the World, she shares lovely pictures and the patterns for toys crocheted with Earth-friendly yarn and so cute they beg to be made. Stacey will tell...

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Lion Brand Yarn Studio staff… …and from Tom Turkey! Don’t get too stuffed! (Note: Amigurumi can come in all shapes and sizes! To get Tom’s extra-large size, we crocheted him with a  in Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® with a size N-13 hook. Click here...

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Lion Brand Yarn Studio was thrilled to be a sponsor at The {NewNew} Spring 2011 Handmade Cavalcade. The fair was a huge success and tons of fun–and best yet, it was right in our neighborhood! Grace, Nadine, and I had a fantastic time meeting local craft enthusiasts. Crafters...

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Tuesday July 27th at 6:00 pm ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT: Lion Brand Yarn Studio 34 W. 15th Street New York, NY 10011 NO RSVP NEEDED, JUST COME BY! Come by and see these adorable creatures and delight in the amazingly wonderful things you can make...

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ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT: Lion Brand Yarn Studio 34 W. 15th Street New York, NY 10011 Master Classes aren’t classes FOR masters, they are classes WITH masters! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to work with these amazing designers. Call the Studio or check the...

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Hello LBYS friends. Here’s a little story about a recent experience of mine when yarn came to the rescue! A couple of weeks ago I went to a fund raising gala to raise money for Clowns Without Borders. CWB is an amazing organization that was started in Spain...

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ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT: Lion Brand Yarn Studio 34 W. 15th Street New York, NY 10011 Looking for some like minded folks to knit and crochet with?  The Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has a brand new group joining our other free...

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