This week in our YarnCraft podcast, we share the excitement of the Knit-Out & Crochet event at the mall of America. Enjoy first-hand accounts of the fashion shows and demonstrations, as well as interviews with attendees. Click here to listen or visit our YarnCraft blog to find out more about the episode or to leave a comment!

We want to thank everyone who submitted a personal prayer shawl story. You can read these heartwarming, inspiring, and uplifting stories through a link below. We also share information about the Craft Yarn Council's Friendship Shawl website.

This week's free patterns are two new versions of the "Coming Home" Poncho. The kit sale of the week is a Comfort Shawl in super-soft Chenille Thick & Quick, and the crochet stitch of the week is the eye-catching "Diagonal Stripes."

Finally, see who won the Lion Brand Challenge at Instructables.com by clicking here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

With Warmest Regards,
Lion Brand Yarn

We received over 150 amazing prayer shawl stories from readers like you. Here are three that touched us:

• Mother's Love
  
• Make a difference for someone
  
• Angel Hugs
  

To see all of the prayer shawl stories, click here. To share your own story, click here.

For shawl patterns, click here.

Questions about the Crochet Stitch series? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.