Create Easy Projects with Homespun Yarn Painterly Colors

[jump4joy1111]

I would love the pattern for that scarf you are wearing. I can't tell if it's on lionbrand website? could you give info on it?

[LionBrandYarn]

@jump4joy1111 Yes, it's the crochet Belle Scarf (get to it immediately by typing 80962 into the search box on our website). For a similar knit scarf, try the Painted Circle Scarf (80846).

[jmsanders71]

i couldn't see the video. :(

[LionBrandYarn]

@jmsanders71 Sorry to hear that! Try reloading the video, watching it on a computer with a faster internet connection, or clicking the "Help" button at the bottom of YouTube.com for more suggestions.

[cherylpeterson1]

I knitted scarves from Homespun--easy to knit with and a very soft scarf!!

[FaithAlone15]

The best crochet stitch to use is a Granny Square because you don't have to slip your hook into an exact stitch. I made one giant granny square and it made a great afghan. Although, I have to admit I prefer to knit with Homespun.

[cawsmom]

I love working with Homespun! I have been able to do the striping on the 6-hour afghan. The trick is to 'synch' the 3 skeins so they all start at the same color group. Also, make sure you get as many skeins as you need in the same dye lot (always a must-do, but especially on these). For those new to LionBrand -- ALL patterns are free online. Take advantage of this great offer, as there are a lot of wonderful projects out there just waiting for you!

[mas95001]

Love Homespun!!

[fay5662]

What is the pattern for the shawl? Is it crochet?

Can you reccomend a simple crochet shawl pattern.

[DDRounds]

Zontee,

What pattern is the blanket or afghan that is striped and draped behind you? I see it in several of the Lion brand podcasts and I'm am SO curious! (I'd like to have the pattern)

Denise of Tulsa, OK

[Khamomil]

It seems to defeat the purpose of color changes if you use more than one yarn at a time. The 6-hours afghan for instance had all the colors mixed and blurred together instead of showing progressive color changes.

I also would like to know the composition of this yarn.

[methodistgirl]

This yarn is easier to crochet than to

knit. I know I use it.

methodistgirl

[Synchronicity000]

I've always had trouble working with this yarn. It separated easily and my stitches would be shredded.

The last time I worked with it I realized that I was knitting way to tightly. After making a real effort to loosen up my stitches the yarn started behaving for me. Now I really enjoy working with Homespun and the shawl I made is beautiful because of the texture and subtle stripping of the yarn.

[TheRetardsof08]

i woul love to buy this yarn is there a way to crochet it?

[LionBrandYarn]

Homespun can be crocheted. Try using a slightly larger hook so that you can see your stitches.