Celebrate the Release of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” by knitting Your Own "Wizard Scarf"

Manhattan, New York - July 8, 2005 - A free knitting pattern based on the colors of the different Houses of Harry Potter’s school has been posted free of charge for downloading from the Lion Brand web site. The simple and easy to follow instructions are the perfect starter project for anyone interested in dabbling in the "Yarn Arts".

The pattern was provided by the Gilroy, California Barnes and Noble where one of the salespeople knitted "Wizard Scarves” for every one of the 60 employees in the store, to wear when the doors open on midnight of July 15th 2005 for the release party of the new book.

”These beautiful scarves make an excellent first time project for both muggles and wizards who are just getting started with knitting,” said Ilana Rabinowitz, Director of Consumer Marketing for Lion Brand Yarn Company. "They are made in Wool-Ease yarn, which is an easy care wool blend yarn that comes in 45 colors.”

The complete set of all 4 scarf patterns can be downloaded from the Web site at: http://www.LionBrand.com

About Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand Yarn Company, a 127-year-old entity, is America's oldest hand knitting yarn company. 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. It currently has a Design Center in New York City and corporate offices in Carlstadt, New Jersey. 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. Its Web site, www.lionbrand.com, offers over 700 free patterns, as well as instructions to teach people to knit and crochet.

For More Info Contact:
Ilana Rabinowitz
ilana@lionbrand.com
1-201-804-3999
Director - Consumer Marketing
Lion Brand Yarn Company
135 Kero Road, Carlstadt, NJ 07072