Christmas tree

October is I ❤️ Yarn Month at Leisure Arts, and we're excited to share projects that will satiate your love for yarn crafts. Baby toys, afghans, fashion for kids and adults and home decor—we've got what you've been yarning for.

I Yarn, Therefore I Yarn

Babies can't get enough of the delightful stacking toys in Baby Stacks. Each one is so easy to crochet, you'll be yarning to make one for each precious baby in your life. Choose from six designs including zoo animals, donuts, flowers, an octopus, and a rainbow. 

Surround Yourself With Yarn

Snuggle up by the fire with a gorgeous knit afghan, and gift the other 23 to loved ones! Each solid-color knitted wrap in the Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days of winter.

Have a Yarny Yuletide

Yarn Whimsies for the Holidays shows just how easy it is to transform colorful yarns into festive, whimsical decorations. There are so many fresh and unique projects, you can have endless fun! Create your own holiday cards, a wreath, garland, light covers and other décor!

Yarn Is Cheaper Than Therapy

Crafting with yarn is not only fun, it is good for your psyche. So obviously, you can never have too many yarn hobbies! Modern Punch Needle takes your beloved yarn to a whole new, texture-y level! So easy to master, punch needle crafting is what’s been missing from your life. 

Yarn It, Darn It

No matter the outfit—whether casual to dressy—crocheted Lacy Wraps can add plenty of style, flair and a touch of warmth. Choose from eight airy shawl designs for you or as a gift for a loved one.

Coast Into Fun Home Décor

Give your drinks a safe place to land with a set of plastic canvas Coasters. From kittens to succulent strawberries and vibrant sunflowers, you'll find designs for every style.

Great Balls Of Yarn

Make life comfy for kids with the classic sweaters in Knits For Kids! Featuring pretty patterns and lace, or stripes and checks, you destined to create their new favorite tops for the cooler seasons.

No Spinning A Yarn Necessary

We're not spinning a yarn when we tell you how easy and fun these projects are, and how much you will be appreciated when you gift them.

Please share your spook-tacular creations by tagging your photos with #leisurearts or @leisureartsinc on your social channels. We love to see what's going on in your studio.

Yarns truly,

Leisure Arts Team

July is the perfect time of year to get some of your holiday projects finished early. It's a great excuse to escape the heat wave and sit in your air-conditioning. And it's the best time of year to use the downtime to make memories with your family. All the projects below utilize the Diamond Dotz Freestyle program and Diamond Arts Freestyle books.

Everyone Was Diamond Dotting

'Twas six months before Christmas and all through the house,
everyone was dotting, except for the mouse;
The Diamond Art projects were all laid out with care,
in hopes that beautiful decorations soon would be theirs;
The children were nestled all snug in their chairs
While projects from Sparkle Holiday and Holiday books danced in their heads;

And Ma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just arranged dots and canvases with patterns like a map,
Then each of us chose a project with such excited clatter,
We sprang from our chairs to pick the one that mattered.

Ma chose a Merry Christmas cross as quick as a flash,
The gold and the glitter were sure to make a splash.

Junior always loved the new-fallen snow,
So it was natural he grabbed the snowman box to give it a go;

When what to Jill's wondering eyes did appear,
As she shuffled through diamond dotting choices with cheer.
With a little red hat, white beard and a smile, she knew pretty quick,
What she wanted to do was to create a sparkly St. Nick.

He had a broad face and a little round belly,
Jill did such a great job, as good as grape jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed with joy when I saw him for myself;

More rapid than eagles our Little Johnny came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:
"Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen!
He loved Rudolph the most, because he was small.
Now dot away! Dot away! Dot away all!"

I watched my family with great pride and cheer,
They had created a snowman, a cross, a Santa and a deer.

These Diamond Art holiday projects are not only fun,
They will bring great memories for years and years to come.
The Diamond Dotz are sparkly, the designs are so merry!
They'll look great on the wall, the table, or a tote that you carry.

It was so nice to see the excitement and glow,
I decided to dot an ornament that I could bestow;
I searched and I searched and found it with glee,
What I would create is a tree, to hang on a tree!

Ma, Junior, Jill, and Little Johnny couldn't get enough, and neither will you,
We're so glad we stocked up, and had more dotting to do.
Ma chose an ornament, dainty and sparkly and blue.
She liked it soooo much, she created twenty-two.

A wink of my eye and a twist of my head
Let the children know they didn't have to go to bed;
They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,
And painted their stockings; then turned with a jerk,

"Look Daddy, look," they said with a shout,
And giving a nod, they knew I was proud.

I sprang to my feet, to my kids gave a whistle,
And hung stockings on the wall, like a painting of a thistle.
And I heard them exclaim, as they headed off to sleep—
"Happy Christmas in July to all, and to all a good night!"

Sparkly Decorations And Memories

So when Santa's off resting at the beach, you can make memories for your family. You'll be creating holiday decorations that can be used for years to come, or given as gifts anyone would love. The projects pictured above are just a few of our holiday offerings. Check out the Sparkle Holiday and Holiday books for more.

We'd love to see what you and your family are creating! Please share your photos by tagging @leisureartsinc or using #leisurearts on your social channels.

-Leisure Arts