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Dear Friend,

We're ramping up for the holidays with last-minute gift patterns and wrapping ideas in this issue. Looking for more pattern recommendations? Check out our blog, the Lion Brand Notebook, for 1-2-ball projects, handmade gifts for kids, and more. Click here to visit the blog.

With Warm Regards,
Your Friends at Lion Brand

In This Issue: December 7, 2012

Whip It Up: 6 Last-Minute Gift Patterns

Franklin Habit: Holiday Creeps

Wrap & Decorate: Gift Packaging Ideas

Top Gift Picks for Yarn Crafters: Save 20-25% Off

YarnCraft's Top 15 Gift Ideas

Crochet Snowflake: Nevada; Lola
Whip It Up: 6 Last-Minute Gift Patterns Send to a Friend Share on Facebook Tweet this
Crochet Beginner's Triangle Shawl
Crochet Beginner's Triangle Shawl
in Homespun Thick & Quick
Knit Hometown Scarf
Knit Hometown Scarf
in Hometown USA
Crochet 45 Minute Cowl
Crochet 45 Minute Cowl
in Amazing
Sparkling Crochet Wristers
Sparkling Crochet Wristers
 in Vanna's Sequins
Knit Ridgley Hat
Knit Ridgley Hat
in Amazing
Knit 2-Hour Tweed Scarf
  Knit 2-Hour Tweed Scarf
in Nature's Choice Organic Cotton
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Franklin Habit: Holiday Creeps  Send to a Friend Share on Facebook Tweet this
By Franklin Habit

Popular writer/illustrator/knitter Franklin Habit joins us for his monthly column combining humor with the unique point of view only a yarncrafter possesses.

I've noticed that in December knit and crochet types divide naturally into two camps:

1. Those who have finished their gift-making.
2. Those who have not.

If you're in Camp One, congratulations. You might want to keep quiet...

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Wrap & Decorate: Gift Packaging Ideas   Send to a Friend Share on Facebook Tweet this
Stamped Gift Wrap
Stamped Gift Wrap
in Vanna's Choice
Crafted Starched Spirals
Crafted Starched Spirals
in Lion Cotton & LB Collection Cotton Bamboo
Crochet Poinsettia Ornament
Crochet Poinsettia Ornament
in Vanna's Choice
Make your gifts extraspecial with a handmade touch. Whether you make your own wrapping paper or add a beautiful gifttopper made of yarn,
 you are sure to impress. Browse ornament patterns on LionBrand.com for even more ideas for unconventional gift toppers that serve double-duty!
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Top Gift Picks for Yarn Crafters: Save 20-25% Off   Send to a Friend Share on Facebook Tweet this
Ablet Row Counter Bracelet
Ablet Row Counter Bracelet
Orig. $16.95; now only $12.75
Knitting Board
Knitting Board
Orig. $44.95; now only $35.95
Yarn Swift
Yarn Swift
Orig. $64.95; now only $51.95
This holiday season, treat a fellow knitter or crocheter to these must-have tools. On sale only through December 20 on LionBrand.com!
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YarnCraft: Top 15 Gift Pattern Picks Send to a Friend Share on Facebook Tweet this
YarnCraft
Need last-minute gift ideas? YarnCraft has got them for you! From coffee cozies to ear warmers, bath mats to fingerless mitts, we share our faves. for quick-to-knit-and-crochet gifts.
Click here to listen directly [MP3] or click here to find us on iTunes.
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Crochet Snowflake: Nevada

Nevada snowflakeThis season, we're featuring 10 designs from the beautiful new book 100 Snowflakes to Crochet by Caitlin Sainio, courtesy of our friends at St. Martin's Griffin.

Named for the cold wind blowing from mountain glaciers, this snowflake is a versatile addition to your motif repertoire.

View the instructions for the Nevada snowflake.		 Colors by Lola

Click for a new Lola comicWhat if Lola named yarn colors?

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