YarnCraft

Wondering what project(s) you should take on for fall? Zontee and Michelle share their top picks for cardigans, jackets, and pullovers for the entire family. They also share some tips on how to incorporate the fur trend into your fall crafting. Patterns discussed include: Knit Voluminous Cardi Knit Glamour Jacket Knit Cozy Cabled Cardigan Knit [...]

Looking to buy or sell amazing handmade creations? Get useful tips and expert advice on today’s YarnCraft! Zontee and Michelle talk about looking for the best values and most unique buys at craft fairs, flea markets, boutiques, and more. Then Zontee interviews Kelly Rand, author of the new book Handmade to Sell and Executive Director of [...]

Find out what’s new for fall from Lion Brand! Zontee & Michelle tell you about all the brand new yarn collections that we’re introducing like Homespun® Thick & Quick®, Da Vinci, and Bonbons; as well as the new colors in fan-favorites like Hometown USA®, Vanna’s Choice®, Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®, Tweed Stripes®, and Pound of Love®. [...]

Draw inspiration from interviews with 4 designers, plus find out Zontee & Michelle’s 5 tips for shopping at a yarn convention. These tips will help you stay organized and stay comfortable as you explore the wonderful world of fiber festivals and conventions. Find the Knit Handy app and Crochet Handy app through iTunes from Interweave. [...]

Looking for your next summer project? Look no further! Zontee & Michelle share 12 sunny, summery patterns perfect for knitting and crocheting on the go this season. On this episode of YarnCraft, patterns discussed include: Knit Tiger Lily Tank Knit Shimmer Lace Top Crochet Light ‘n’ Lively Tank Crochet Beach Cover Up Crochet Classic Sleeveless [...]

On this episode of YarnCraft, Zontee and Michelle discuss some of the wonderful fiber art installations and exhibits happening all over the world. Click here to see a BBC video on artist Shauna Richardson‘s crocheted lions for the London Cultural Olympiad. Learn more about Craft Spoken Here at the Philadelphia Museum of Art; click here [...]

Liz is currently home on maternity leave with her new baby Theodore, and we wish her family all the best.  On this episode, Michelle (manager of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in NYC) joins Zontee as we explore the stories of how Michelle and Patty Lyons (director of the LBYS) got into the yarn industry [...]

On this episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee share ideas for great knit & crochet gifts for the men in your life. With Father’s Day coming up in about a month, we talk about project ideas–and ways that you can customize them based on  your father’s (or uncle, brother, husband, etc.) favorite activities, sports teams, [...]

On this episode of YarnCraft, we get in the mood for formal events, whether that’s galas, weddings, or proms, we have some wonderful project ideas for you! Find out which yarns and fibers are best for day and evening events. We also share a listener call; Emily shares her suggestion of the Dragonfly Shawl from [...]

On this episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee talk about warm-weather-friendly fibers and yarns. Not only do they talk about fiber qualities that make certain fibers more cool to the touch, but they also talk about how you can adapt certain patterns to use lighter weights of yarn to create garments that are less bulky [...]

On this episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee share their favorite tips for spring cleaning–translate your regular spring cleaning rituals (like switching out your wardrobe or getting papers ready for taxes) into rituals that will help you get your knit & crochet supplies in order! Plus get tips on throwing a stash-and-more-swapping party that will [...]