Spring is in the air, and we’re in the mood for cute and cuddly projects! Join Liz & Zontee as they explore the adorable world of baby blankets, booties, and more!
Also, Zontee returns from Stitches West with some fun stories. We share an interview with Gemma of the CogKNITive podcast — want to see more from Zontee’s trip? Click here to see her blog post over at the Lion Brand Notebook. We also hear from YOUR fellow listeners and answer YOUR questions.
On today’s Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life, we talk about spring cleaning. Yes, it’s that time of year when it’s good to go through your yarn and supplies, organize, and de-stash anything you no longer want (in order to make room for the new!). Get tips on everything from yarn storage to getting rid of pests. Links discussed include:
Next episode, join us for must-have spring essentials for men, women, and children. What are the projects you just HAVE to make this season? Let us know! Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276. We may include you in the next episode!
We’re heading into the spring, and to get you in the mood, we have 10 fashion projects for people of all ages to help you head into the warm weather. These pieces are great for layering, so you can wear them now AND when it gets even warmer.
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: It’s the middle of the night and you have a yarncrafting question — ever been in that situation? Well, don’t worry! Liz & Zontee share resources on LionBrand.com and the web at large to make sure that you can get on your way, no matter what your yarncrafting conundrum is! Listen for useful resources for knitters, crocheters, and yarncrafters of all levels!
Next episode, join us for baby projects. Are you working on something for a new child in your life? Let us know! Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276. We may include you in the next episode!
On today’s episode, Liz & Zontee chat with artists Ruth Marshall, an artist drawing attention to animal conservation through her knitted animal skins, and Nathan Vincent, an artist focusing on the tension between “masculine” and “feminine”, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of these two fiber artists.
How has their art improved their knitting and crocheting? Why are yarncrafts the media in which they’ve chosen to make their pieces? What is the inspiration behind their art? Find out the answers to these questions, and more.
Photo of Gold Jaguar, courtesy of Dam, Stuhltrager Gallery/photo by Maja Kihlstedt.
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: Working with multiple strands of yarn? Learn how to manage them, whether it’s for color-work, working with several strands at once, or even just dealing with multiple ends in a pattern.
This quick Stash This is chock-full of useful facts that you’ll definitely want to hear.
Next episode, join us for spring patterns — need advice on a particular project? Let us know! Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276. We may include you in the next episode!
Get inspiration for fun favors and sweet gifts, just in time for Valentine’s Day. On today’s episode, Liz & Zontee share ideas that are quick, easy, and perfect for making with kids and kids at heart.
We also discuss fast-finish, charming gift ideas for your friends and family. Treat your loved ones to a little something special this Valentine’s Day.
Also this season, consider donating to charity organizations as part of your Valentine’s crafting — click here for our Charity Connection to share the love with those in need.
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: Want to customize a pattern? Resize it by substituting with a thicker or thinner yarn! Make a stitch pattern into the project of your dreams! Add embellishments to hats and more! Find out how to do all of these things in today’s very useful Stash This segment! Links discussed include:
Next episode, learn about artists doing amazing things with knitting & crochet. Want to hear about a specific artist? Let us know! Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
On today’s episode, Liz & Zontee talk about quick winter accessories, that will have you feeling cozy in no time. (Pictured left: Knit Nordic Gloves)
We hear from listeners like you about YOUR yarncrafting goals for 2010, and Liz & Zontee also answer customer questions: What yarns felt? How do you pull from the center of the ball? Find out all of this and more on YarnCraft!
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: Want a way to visualize your patterns and colorwork? Find out all about charts with Liz & Zontee, who share tips for reading charts, making your own, and more.
We’ll be talking about great projects for Valentine’s Day on our next episode, so share your suggestions and tell us about what you’re making for your friends and loved ones. Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
Ring in the new year with a little YarnCraft! Liz & Zontee return and introduce you to 12 yarns to try in the new year, as well as great projects to go along with them. Join us as we make a yarncrafting plan for 2010 and start working towards the goals we set in episode 56!
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: Liz & Zontee start off 2010 by going over some of the tools of the trade. What are the different ways you can use circular needles? Why should you check out wood, metal, and plastic hooks and needles? Find out in this segment.
Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
We’re off for the holidays, but if you’re craving some more YarnCraft, click here to revisit last year’s New Year’s episode, #31: 7 New Yarns & Realistic Resolutions.
Join us NEXT WEEK for YarnCraft in 2010! Liz & Zontee will be back with enough recommendations to plan out your entire yarncrafting year!
Share your goals, wishes, and dreams for yarncrafting in 2010! Want to learn new skills? Get a robot that crochets for you? Share your thoughts here! Post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call and leave a message at 774-452-YARN (9276)!
In this very special episode of YarnCraft (the last in 2009!), Liz & Zontee are joined by members of the Lion Brand community in sharing what yarncrafting has meant to them, how it has impacted so many lives, and how it has helped forge relationships. We hear from LBYers and listeners like you, who talk about what yarncrafting has meant to them. We hope you’ll share this episode with those who have touched your life with yarncrafts!
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: Liz & Zontee wrap up 2009 with tips on getting your stash, book and pattern collection, tools, and online yarncrafting life organized in preparation for a new season of amazing yarnie goodness! Find out the best ways to de-stash and get recommendations for organizing your patterns on and offline.
We’ll be off until after the new year, but we hope you’ll join us in 2010 for more YarnCraft! In the meantime, share your thoughts! Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
On this episode of YarnCraft, we give you ideas for gifts that are perfect for the yarncrafters in your life, creative and last-minute-gifts and stocking-stuffers, and ideas for embellishing your gift-wrapping with yarn! Find out how you can add pizazz to your gifts with pom-poms, stamps (made with yarn), and more!
If you’re looking for last-minute ideas and inspiration, you’re in the right place!
Also, we share great listener ideas, and Zontee shares a fun accomplishment!
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: Knitter & crocheter extraordinaire, Lily Chin, joins us to share 10 tips for her new books Knitting Tips & Tricks and Crochet Tips & Tricks. Find out how to make your own color-work graphs, why cone yarn is great, and the many uses for clothespins in yarncrafting!
Our next episode is all about why crafting is important in YOUR lives. Why do you yarncraft? Who taught you? What’s the best yarncrafted gift you’ve ever given or received? On our next episode, we’ll share these stories, so we encourage you to join in — post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
On today’s episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee talk about great projects for everyone on your gift list, from kids to adults. Check off your list with quick projects from a stylish scarf for your brother-in-law to funky leg-warmers for your niece.
We also share comments from listeners like you about what they’re making this season. Share your own gift-making ideas and ambitions here on the blog!
Stash This — Ideas for Your Crafting Life: We discuss great ornaments and decorative items for your home. We know that the holidays are just around the corner, so we stick to fast-finish projects to ensure that you’ll get them done in time!
On our next episode, yarn maven Lily Chin will be sharing her favorite hints & tips for knitters and crocheters from her two new books. Have a question? Share them — post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
Spring is in the air, and we’re in the mood for cute and cuddly projects! Join Liz & Zontee as they explore the adorable world of baby blankets, booties, and more!
On today’s episode, Liz & Zontee chat with artists Ruth Marshall, an artist drawing attention to animal conservation through her knitted animal skins, and Nathan Vincent, an artist focusing on the tension between “masculine” and “feminine”, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of these two fiber artists.
