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.
Celebrate the creativity of knitters, crocheters, and artisans with Liz & Zontee. As the holiday season approaches, we think of beautiful gifts to purchase, as well as inspiration for gifts that we can make on our own. Support handmade with today’s episode when we give shout-outs to makers of all kinds of yarn-related goods.
Zontee also interviews Tony Ford, EVP/COO of Artfire.com, an online marketplace for handmade artisans, suppliers, and more. Tony shares just how easy it is to get started selling on ArtFire for free. Check out Arfire.com/LionBrand.
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — Liz & Zontee look ahead to the upcoming holidays and give a couple of fun and festive decor ideas that you can start now! Patterns discussed include:
The next episode is about holiday gift ideas, so tell us what you’re making for your loved ones. To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
As it gets chilly outside, Liz & Zontee discuss ways to keep cozy at home and save on your heating bill.
Staying warm isn’t just about turning up your heat–it wastes energy and money. Keep warm with cowls, wristers, sweater, and blankets. Liz & Zontee also talk about keeping the heat in with rugs and draft stoppers. But first, Liz & Zontee talk about what’s on your hooks and needles (like the Anna Ripple Afghan) and answer some of your questions.
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — In today’s segment, Liz & Zontee discuss project journals and all of the wonderful benefits of keeping track of projects, patterns, and inspiration.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.
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.
Celebrate the creativity of knitters, crocheters, and artisans with Liz & Zontee. As the holiday season approaches, we think of beautiful gifts to purchase, as well as inspiration for gifts that we can make on our own. Support handmade with today’s episode when we give shout-outs to makers of all kinds of yarn-related goods.
As it gets chilly outside, Liz & Zontee discuss ways to keep cozy at home and save on your heating bill.