We are pleased to announce a new collection of yarns, hand painted exclusively for Lion Brand in the world's most exquisite and luxurious natural fibers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, you'll want to own some of these yarns to create one-of-a-kind garments for yourself or for gifts that will be cherished for a lifetime.

This 5-ply hand-painted 100% cashmere yarn is the ultimate luxury. It is a sensuously soft worsted-weight yarn that knits up so quickly on size 8 needles that it seems to knit itself. Concerto is perfect for scarves, hats, sweaters, and any gift that you want to be cherished for years to come.

Serenade

This  fingering weight yarn knits up elegantly in delicate designs with cables and lace and is perfect for intricate patterns. The luscious hand-painted yarn is made with kid mohair and has a silk core, making it a pleasure to work. It knits up beautifully in delicate designs with cables and lace, and is absolutely ideal for intricate patterns.

Sonata

This exquisite combination of mohair and silk has a luxurious drape and feel. The silk gives the yarn a lustrous shine.  The mohair adds an alluring halo of whispery soft fiber. A worsted-weight yarn, it can be used for anything from scarves and shawls to sweaters and coats. Also creates beautiful cables and lace. Hand-painted in beautiful multi-colors.

This week, we focus on the moss stitch.  Knit a swatch in the simple 4-row moss stitch pattern and then try the free pattern for a knitted afghan in six-row moss stitch.   Don't knit?   Try our equivalent free pattern for a crochet moss-stitch afghan.