This a shorter-format episode of YarnCraft, designed to be the perfect length for on-the-go listening.
On this week’s episode of YarnCraft, Liz and Zontee talk about easy ways to get started selling your knit and crocheted items. They talk about what types of items to sell and where to sell your creations. This episode focuses on small, simple, local ways to get started. If you’re interested in more information about selling online, take a listen to episode 12, and if you’re interested in designing or getting into the yarn industry as a career, consider coming to the Crochet Guild of America’s Professional Development Day at the Knit & Crochet Show.
Liz and Zontee also talk with Tamie Snow of Roxy Craft and Cindy Liu of Archicraft at Bazaar Bizaare, an indie craft fair.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! In two weeks, join us for another episode of YarnCraft, when we’ll be talking about yarn-bombing, yarn as art, and expressing yourself through your creations. How do you express yourself through art? Share your thoughts and you may be included in our next episode!
This is the second episode of our special series, Summer Crafting with Kids, coming to you on alternate Tuesdays when YarnCraft’s regular episodes aren’t on. Join us all summer long!
Today’s episode YarnCraft - Summer Crafting with Kids focuses on fun projects perfect for trading, sharing, and making together. Liz & Zontee give ideas about how to use crafts to encourage kids to inspire each other, work together, and create great things to give to each other.
Also, find out which lucky listener won our random drawing from our first Summer Crafting with Kids episode!
Live in New York City? Your kids and teens can knit and crochet with special classes at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio — click here for more info.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Join us next week for a new episode of YarnCraft, all about unique art with yarn OR join is in two weeks for the next episode of Summer Crafting with Kids. Share your favorite tip or story about crafting with kids — We’d love to include you the next episode!
This is the second of our shorter-format podcasts for the summer, designed to be the perfect length for yarncrafters on the go.
We love getting questions from our listeners, so when Ann-Marie in South Africa asked for trendy, contemporary baby patterns, we knew what we had to do.
On today’s episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee take a look at the world of babies and ways to inject some fun and whimsy into your baby-yarncrafting.
Find out what colors will stimulate your child and the best easy-care yarns for on-the-go parents.
Because of our shorter-format podcasts for the summer, this week we bring you two interviews from the world’s largest DIY festival, Maker Faire, in lieu of our regular Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life segment. Join us as we speak with Stefanie Bryant of Handknit Heroes and Moxie & Brookelynn Morris, felt artists extraordinaires. AND click here for Feltique Brookelynn’s new book.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! In two weeks, join us for another episode of YarnCraft, when we’ll be talking about turning your yarncrafting into a business. Have questions or tips? Share them and you may be in our next episode!
This is our FIRST episode of our special series, Summer Crafting with Kids, coming to you on alternate Tuesdays when YarnCraft’s regular episodes aren’t on. Join us all summer long!
On today’s episode of YarnCraft - Summer Crafting with Kids, Liz & Zontee go over all the essentials for a great crafting space for your kids. Also, find out at least 10 different ways your kids can have fun with yarn.
Get a sneak peak of what this series has in store AND find out how you can win a yarncrafting package for crafting with your kids!
For those in New York City with kids who want to knit/crochet (Yarncrafting with Your Kids) or with teens who want to work on their own projects and get some guidance on techniques (Teen Crafting Club), check out classes at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio by clicking here.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Join us next week for a new episode of YarnCraft, all about chic baby projects OR join is in two weeks for the next episode of Summer Crafting with Kids. Do you have a favorite tip or story about crafting with kids? Let us know! We’d love to include you the next episode!
This is the first of our shorter-format podcasts for the summer, designed to be the perfect length for yarncrafters on the go. Listen to them while taking 15 minutes for yourself, in the car, or even while walking the dog! Want even more YarnCraft? Join us next week for the first of our special series, Summer Crafting with Kids, coming to you on alternate Tuesdays when YarnCraft’s regular episodes aren’t on.
On today’s episode of YarnCraft, we feature great ideas for the season. From great summer projects to that special category of graduation gifts, Liz & Zontee have ideas for you. The ladies of YarnCraft also share interviews from the Knit & Crochet Show that took place last month in Portland, OR, including one with designer Lily Chin, previously featured on episode 22.
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — This time on Stash This, we share a feature of the organization afghans for Afghans, whose volunteers and founder, Ann Rubin, share insights into this great organization and some of the stories from behind the scenes.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Next week will be our first Summer Crafting with Kids episode. Do you have a favorite tip or story about crafting with kids? Let us know! We’d love to include you the next episode!
On today’s episode of YarnCraft, the ladies of YarnCraft dedicate the episode to men who yarncraft and to the men that we yarncraft for. We share some hilarious and insightful comments from some of our male listeners, share project ideas for man-friendly knitting and crocheting, and hear from a couple of guys at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio’s monthly Men’s Night.
Find out the secrets of men from what our listeners do while knitting to what unexpected things Liz’s dad makes with Chenille Thick & Quick.
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — In this segment, we go over different ways to start your project, from different ways to cast on, to creating a base ch/sc at the same time, to creating a magic ring (from CrochetMe.com) for seamless crochet circles. Find out new ways to start your project off right.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Our next episode will feature interviews from the Knit & Crochet show, pattern ideas for graduation and summer, and more. Do you have a favorite project for summer or a great graduation gift story? Tell us! We’d love to include you the next episode!
Join Liz & Zontee as they explore different ways to save money and add a personal touch to your wedding or wedding gifts. In the episode, we look at great bridesmaid’s gift ideas, gift ideas for the newlyweds — including how to personalize afghans, bath sets and more — party favors and decorations, and even special accessories for the wedding party.
Also join us for great stories, tips, and questions from listeners like you!
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — We talk all about dyeing your own yarns, with yarn recommendations and ideas for beginner dyers, advanced techniques, and suggestions for dyeing with your kids. We also talk about this article — BK4K: Naturally Dyeing Yarn.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Our next episode will be all about the guys — what to make for them, what they like to make, and so much more. Do you have tips, a story, or some great ideas for gifts for men and men who yarncrarft? Tell us! We’d love to include you the next episode!
In this episode of YarnCraft, we take some time to thank all the moms (grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, and so many more great women) in the world — for their influence on our lives and our yarncrafting. We share great stories from the listeners and LionBrand.com, as well as some fantastic gift projects for that special woman in your life.
But before we get into our celebration of wonderful women, Liz and Zontee share what’s on their hooks and needles, and they also check in with the Lion Brand Yarn Studio to see what people are working on there.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Our next episode, we will be talking all about weddings — Do you have advice for newlyweds? Do you have a story about something knit or crocheted that meant a lot for you and your marriage? Tell us about it! We’d love to include you the next episode!
In this episode of YarnCraft, Liz and Zontee prepare for Earth Day with eco-friendly yarns and our top 10 ways to add eco-friendly projects to your yarncrafting.
But FIRST, the girls of YarnCraft take your your phone calls and questions. Learn more about blocking and the great product The Knitter’s Block, our Stitch of the Week, and fun websites from listeners like you, such as WooWork! Thanks for all your calls — keep them coming!
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — Get great ideas for using up leftover yarn (all the better to get new yarn with)! Whether you craft it, donate it, or decorate with it, we have an idea for you. Don’t miss this segment! To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Our next episode, we will be discussing Mother’s Day. Have a great project you’ve made? Have you received a great yarncrafted Mother’s Day gift? Tell us about it! We’d love to include you the next episode!
It’s springtime — a time for new life and some great new projects! Liz and Zontee celebrate the arrival of spring with Easter projects, perfect for favors and decor, as well as great gift ideas for spring babies. We’re also joined by our senior technical editor, Jackie, who gives us some great tips on projects that will be child-friendly and mom-friendly too.
This is a can’t miss episode for anyone who has a new baby arriving in their life!
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — We talk about great ideas for your baby shower. It’s all about togetherness and fun on this week’s Stash This. Treats for both baby and mommy are on the agenda. Listen to find out more. Featured patterns include:
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-203-4842 and leave us a message! Our next episode, we will be talking about projects for Earth Day. We’ll also be talking about our recycled and organic yarns. Do you have a favorite eco-friendly tip, yarn-related or not? Tell us about it! We’d love to include you the next episode!
This a shorter-format episode of YarnCraft, designed to be the perfect length for on-the-go listening.
