Lion Brand Yarn reports on trends and news in knitting and crochet for July 2007

Lion Brand Yarn Company publishes the largest email newsletter for knitting and crochet enthusiasts on the Internet, with over 775,000 subscribers receiving their weekly dose of crochet, knitting and yarn news from Lion Brand. With such a significant market share, the Lion Brand e-newsletter has established a reputation for determining industry trends in knitting and crochet fashions, hot new trade books & publications, popular yarns, and reporting on the latest charity organization and yarn related news. As a service to the industry and knitting and crochet enthusiasts, Lion Brand publishes a

monthly synopsis of news from the previous months’ newsletters. Here is the monthly news and trend synopsis from Lion Brand for July 2007:

- Articles featured in July included a Michelle Edwards article on charitable knitting that ran in the 7/6/07 issue. On 7/19/07, Michelle Edwards had a fascinating article on "Knitting Needles and Broomsticks" on the world of knitting in the Harry Potter books. Also in the 7/19/07 were photographs of a number of Harry Potter inspired knitting and crochet projects that were sent in by readers. The 7/27/07 newsletter included tips from Jackie Smyth in the Lion Brand design department for making two simple patterns for beautiful afghans.

- Patterns featured in July included a crocheted summer tunic and a tank top that ran in the 7/6/07 issue. The 7/19/07 issue included a "Knit Ruffled Stole" and a "Crochet Speed Hook Shawl". The 7/27/07 interview with Jackie Smyth included links to the "Sea Breeze Six Hour Speed Stix Afghan" and the "Speed Hook Crochet Baby Afghan," two projects using extra large knitting needles and crochet hooks so that they can be completed in just a weekend.

- Books and publications featured in July included "Just Wraps" and "Just Socks" in the 7/6/07 issue. The book "Hooked Throws - 20 easy crochet projects" was featured in the July 7/12/07 issue. In the 7/19/07 issue, the featured book was "Hooked Bags - 15 Easy Crochet Projects".

- Cable Stitches featured in July as part of an ongoing series were "Diamond and Pearls" on 7/6/07, "Ice storm" on 7/12/07, "Firefly" on 7/19/07 and "Gingerbread" on 7/27/07.

About Lion Brand Yarn Company: Lion Brand Yarn Company, is a 129-year-old entity and is America's oldest hand knitting yarn brand. Founded in 1878, the company began operation in New York and has been a leading supplier of quality hand knitting and crochet yarns ever since. Throughout its history, Lion Brand Yarn has been at the forefront of yarn trends while consistently providing its customers with the highest quality product, service and inspiration. Media contact: Ilana Rabinowitz, (201) 804-3999, Ilana@lionbrand.com