David Blumenthal shares his experiences visiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for a very special occasion.

Yesterday, as President of Lion Brand, I had the honor of joining my cousin and EVP of our company, Dean Blumenthal and Vanna White, Lion Brand's spokesperson, at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to present a check representing donations of $1 million. When we first introduced the Vanna lines of yarns and Vanna shared her wish that we donate a portion of the proceeds to this fantastic cause, I had a dream to donate $1 million. Yesterday that dream became a reality.

As the fourth generation in our family-owned business, we learned the importance of giving charity in both our business and personal lives from our parents...

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Technical editor and yarncrafting expert Kj Hay joins us for a series on starting your crochet project on the right foot. Join us next week for articles on knitting.

Foundation Chains: Ever wonder how to get the right tension on your crochet chain? Get tips and tricks in part 1 of the series. Read the blog post.

Foundation Stitches: Did you know you can combine your foundation chain with your first row of stitches? Learn how in part 2. Read the blog post.

Adjustable Ring Foundations: Learn this neat and easy way to start your circular projects in crochet in part 3. Read the blog post.

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