YarnCraft
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YarnCraft Episode 133 :: Answers to Frequently Asked Fan Questions about YarnCraft, Lion Brand, and the Yarn Industry
Get answers to your burning questions about YarnCraft, Lion Brand, and the yarn industry in general! On this episode of YarnCraft, Zontee and Michelle tackle some of listeners’ mist frequently asked questions. Find out which Lion Brand yarns are mad
YarnCraft Episode 132 :: Treat Yourself to 5 One-Skein Project Ideas to Knit & Crochet
Now that we’re past holiday-crafting, treat yourself to a quick project just for you! Zontee and Michelle share some of their favorite project ideas and patterns for using up a single ball of colorful, luxurious, and/or hand-dyed yarn! It’s th
YarnCraft Episode 131 :: Top Tips on Pairing Yarns and Stitch Patterns, Plus An Easy, No-Fuss Last-Minute Gift Idea
Ever wonder how to choose the right stitch pattern to show off your yarn or the right yarn for your stitch pattern? Find out the secrets of getting great results on this episode of YarnCraft! Zontee and Michelle talk about how yarn texture and dyeing, as
YarnCraft Episode 130 :: Top 15 Gift Ideas to Knit & Crochet This Holiday Season
Need last-minute gift ideas? We’ve got them! Zontee and Michelle share their top 15 gift ideas for colleagues, friends, last-minute guests, and more on this episode of YarnCraft. Patterns discussed include: Cozies: crochet cup cozies, knit cup coz
YarnCraft Episode 129 :: Favorite Cast-Ons, Bind-Offs, Foundations, and Trims
We’re back! Après le déluge (or the hurricane, as it happens to be), Zontee and Michelle are back with favorite cast-ons, bind-offs, foundations, and more. Find out which cast-ons or starting chain methods are the best for your needs on this epis
YarnCraft Episode 128 :: 6 Halloween (Yarncrafting) Horror Stories! (And How to Address These Knitting & Crochet Snafus)
UPDATED NOTE (10/25):Â The feed to iTunes and other podcatchers should be fixed, and you should be able to download the new episode in your preferred program/app. Please let us know if you have any issues! Hear terrible tales of gauge-gone-wrong and mutan
YarnCraft Episode 127 :: 5 Colorwork Techniques We Love, Plus Quick & Easy Halloween Projects
Are you looking for fun ways to jazz up your projects? Consider colorwork! Just by adding sections of various colors (through color blocks, stripes, intarsia, Fair Isle, slip-stitch, and more), you can turn even simple stitches into eye-catching designs.
YarnCraft Episode 126 :: How to Connect with Other Crafters Through Festivals, Knit & Crochet Guilds, and Social Networks
If you love sharing ideas and trading knowledge with other yarncrafters, then this is the episode for you. Zontee and Michelle share interviews recorded at the Knit & Crochet Show that took place two weeks ago in Reno, Nevada. There, Zontee inteviewed
YarnCraft Episode 125 :: 15+ Favorite Fall Accessory Patterns
Celebrate the return of fall with fun and fashionable accessory patterns! Zontee and Michelle highlight some of their favorite new patterns from LionBrand.com, ranging from scarves with interesting stitch patterns to socks featuring colorwork. Patterns di
YarnCraft Episode 124 :: 20+ Essential Garment Patterns for Fall
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 d