Dear Friend,

During this busy holiday season, it can feel like you don't have much time for yourself, so consider having a special knitting or crochet project that's specially for you. It can be something small and simple, in a yarn that you absolutely love, and whenever you feel like you need a little personal time, work a few stitches, relax, and find a little peace in the rhythm of your yarncrafting. After all, as much as it's wonderful to craft for others, in the end, crafting is a joyful personal experience.

Wishing you happy holidays (and happy crafting)!

With Warm Regards,
Your Friends at Lion Brand

Wildflower (#135-208)	Woodgrain (#135-211)	Sunset Coral (#135-212)	Seagrass (#862-211)
Lagoon Blue (#862-212)	Deep Sea (#862-213)	Geranium (#862-214)	Mulberry (#862-215)

Create fast-finish, easy-care projects with Vanna's Choice, now in 14 tonal multi-color shades! Our latest yarn line with Vanna White, Vanna's Colors is all about wearable shades with subtle variations. This soft, affordable, bulky-weight yarn is perfect for afghans, accessories, and more.

Click here to see the entire line.
Click here for all patterns featuring Vanna's Colors.

Visit Vanna White's house with us! We share 12 brand new videos that take a look at the woman behind beloved yarns like Vanna's Choice, Vanna's Glamour, and Vanna's Colors and Lion Brand's spokesperson for over 15 years.

Vanna tells us about how she learned to crochet, what having her own yarn line has meant to her, why her yarns have a charity connection, where she keeps her yarn on the set of Wheel of Fortune, and other tidbits.

Click here to view the playlist.

Treat yourself to some much needed post-holiday crafting! Pick up the supplies for a new project, and the shipping's on us!

Until December 31, get free shipping on orders shipped within the US, when you spend $50 or more. Use the coupon code "holiday50."

Celebrating the 100th Birthday of a Member of Our Family - President and CEO of Lion Brand, David, shares photos from the celebration of his mother's 100th birthday.

Get Inspired by Some Amazing Afghans - See a round-up of cozy afghans made by customers like you! Get inspired to make your own blanket or throw this season.

Last-Minute Gift Idea: I Made a Hat in One Evening, and So Can You! - Zontee shares the secrets of a last-minute hat project that is stylish and fun!

For more from our blog, click here.

There's no new episode of YarnCraft this week, but you can still get your dose of Liz & Zontee!

Check out our 5 favorite holiday-related episodes of YarnCraft! They're a fun way to bring a little yarn into your holiday season, even if you don't have time to knit or crochet!

Click here to read about all of these festive episodes from our archives.

Learn more or share a comment; click here to visit the YarnCraft blog.

When using fiber fill on a toy project, I get an old or cheap pair of pantyhose to put into my project before I stuff it. It keeps the fibers in and my project looking less frizzy.

- Caitlin W.

Editor's tip: Wondering which yarns are good for toys? Click here for a blog post about what to look for in a yarn. One of our favorites for toys is Vanna's Choice for its affordability, washability, and wide range of colors.