YarnCraft

YarnCraft


Latest Episodes

YarnCraft Episode 123 :: 10 Tips on Buying & Selling Handmade Creations
August 14, 2012

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

YarnCraft Episode 122 :: Fall Yarn Preview – A Sneak Peek at Lion Brand’s New Fall Collection
July 31, 2012

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 likeHomespun Thick & Quick, Da Vinci, and Bonbons; as well as the new colors in fan-favorites like

YarnCraft Episode 121 :: Explore Yarn Conventions with 4 Designer Interviews & Shopping Tips
July 17, 2012

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

YarnCraft Episode 120 :: 12 Favorite Summer Patterns to Knit & Crochet
July 03, 2012

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 Sh

YarnCraft Episode 119 :: 5 Ways to Add Shaping to Your Knit/Crochet Garment, Plus an Interview with Ysolda Teague
June 19, 2012

On this bonus-length episode of YarnCraft, Zontee & Michelle are joined by Patty Lyons, director of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City. They talk about all the various ways that you can add shaping to your garment in the bust, hips, stomach,

YarnCraft Episode 118 :: Yarn As Art: 5 Upcoming Fiber Art Exhibits & Interview with Magda Sayeg
June 05, 2012

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 Ol

YarnCraft Episode 117 :: Becoming a Professional Yarncrafter: 3 Stories; Plus 6 Ways to Make a Custom Afghan
May 22, 2012

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 (di

YarnCraft Episode 116 :: 10 Knit & Crochet Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
May 08, 2012

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  y

YarnCraft Episode 115 :: 21 Projects for Weddings, Proms & Formals
April 24, 2012

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

YarnCraft Episode 114 :: Tips on Picking Warm Weather Yarns, PLUS 5 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
April 10, 2012

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 u