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April 3, 2009

In this issue:

  • 2 new tweed colors of Fishermen's Wool -- a great value at 465 yards!
  • 4 "green" projects in recycled and organic yarns perfect for Earth Day Crafting
  • NEW Vanna's Choice For You & Your Home -- with 8 beautiful crochet patterns
  • Check out our new take on scarves with our latest Fashion Show Video
  • Kit Sale of the Week -- Elegant Comfort Shawl
  • Stitch of the Week -- Crochet Sampler Square: Basic Shell Pattern
CAL badgeWe're getting close to finishing! Click to read a brand new Crochet-Along post on our blog, the Lion Brand Notebook. The Notebook also features stories about the yarn and crafting world at large, pattern ideas, fun features, and so much more all throughout the week!

Have a great weekend!

With Warmest Regards,
Lion Brand Yarn


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2 New Tweeds in Undyed Fishermen's Wool
Our 100% wool with natural lanolin oil now comes in 2 tweed shades

Fishermen's Wool Oak Tweed Fishermen's Wool Maple Tweed
Fishermen's Wool
Oak Tweed Maple Tweed All colors of Fishermen's Wool

Discover 2 NEW colors of our popular Fishermen's Wool, great for felting and for classic wool garments. This wonderful 100% undyed wool has natural lanolin oils, making it great for weather-resistant sweaters and accessories -- now available in 5 natural shades! Click here to see them all!

For over 30 patterns in this great yarn, click here.



Earth Day Projects
Go green with great reusable projects

Crochet Amigurumi Little Lamb Egg Cozy Whether you knit or crochet, it's easy to make a wonderful, reusable tote bag perfect for groceries, running errands, and even trips to the shore. Made in our Recycled Cotton, a yarn made from discarded tee-shirt clippings, it's a great way to do your part for Mother Earth.

Looking for more "green" yarns for your crafting?

Crochet Amigurumi Bunny Egg Cozy
Knit Green Living Tote
Crochet Market Bag

Crochet Easter Basket Crochet Carrot Rattle Scrubbies
Crafted Earth Day Flower Pots
in Nature's Choice Organic Cotton
Crochet Spring Cleaning Scrubbies
in Recycled Cotton

For even more great ideas like the ones above, click here for our Earth Day issue of BK4K -- our monthly newsletter for kids and the people who craft with them. For your own subscription, click here!


Vanna's Choice: For You & Your Home
8 crochet designs perfect for your home

Featuring 8 beautiful crochet designs including afghans, garments, and accessories, this little book features some wonderful projects, all using easy-care and affordable Vanna's Choice yarn -- available in 49 beautiful colors.

This sweet pattern book is available for only $4.95!

Vanna's Choice: For You & Your Home



Fashion Show 2009
Get a front row seat on the runway and discover new designs and looks

Click to watch the Fashion Show video

Our annual fashion show, hosted by the lovely Vanna White, always features great new designs from Lion Brand. This year's show featured new takes on the classic scarf, along with other great garments and accessories. Click here to watch the video now!

A selection of these patterns are available on LionBrand.com, others will be featured in our Fall 2009 catalog, and -- as with many fashion shows -- some are just "concept pieces" meant to showcase trends. Here are just a few available patterns:

Click here to watch



Kit Sale of the Week: 50% Off!
Crochet Elegant Comfort Shawl

This lovely comfort shawl is a wonderful project for yourself or someone you love. With the shimmer and soft halo of Moonlight Mohair, this chic wrap can be dressed up or dressed down.

This crochet kit includes 12 ball of Moonlight Mohair in #510-203 Safari, along with instructions. Hooks and other tools are not included. A $103.90 value, now $52.95!

For a knit version, look out for next week's newsletter!

Kit Sale of the Week: Crochet Elegant Comfort Shawl

Click here to
order kit


Stitch of the Week

Crochet Samper Square: Basic Shell Pattern
Crochet Sampler Square: V-Stitch


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