The most popular crochet and knitting patterns for March 2007

Manhattan, New York — April 12, 2007) — The Lion Brand Yarn Company (http://www.LionBrand.com ) the Web's largest supplier of hand-knitting yarns in the U.S. and the largest online knit and crochet site worldwide, released their monthly "Hot List" of knitting and crochet patterns. These top ten lists are based on hundreds of thousands of downloads of patterns by people using the online "pattern finder" at the Lion Brand Web site in the month of March 2007.

Here are the top 10 most popular patterns followed by the name of the
Lion Brand yarn used to make each pattern.

1. Lace Beanie (Cotton-Ease) 2. All-Season Shell (Microspun) 3. The Road Scarf (Wool-Ease) 4. Martha Stewart 'Coming Home' Poncho (Homespun) 5. Purse (Wool-Ease) 6. Striped Self-Lined Bag (Lion Cashmere Blend) 7. 1-Ball Bag (Sasha) 8. Gossamer Shawl (Jazz – Muse) 9. V-Stitch Shell (Lion Organic Cotton) 10. Nana's Bathmat (Lion Cotton)

Note: The "Coming Home" poncho, is still in the #4 position and has not moved since last month. Note that there are 3 purses and bags listed on this months list. Unlike last month where we had 3 dog sweaters in the top 10 list, there are no patterns for animals mentioned this month. As we move into warmer spring weather, this month's top patterns include two Shells for the first time this year.

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A favorite American brand since 1878, this fifth generation family business inspires and educates knitters and crocheters with beautiful patterns and yarns in over 600 colors.

For more information contact:
Ilana Rabinowitz
Ilana@lionbrand.com
LionBrand.com
212 243 8995