Released on = August 6, 2006, 10:42 am

Press Release Author = Lion Brand Yarn

Industry = Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary = The new calendar is the most comprehensive, up-to-date
resource anywhere for public yarn crafting events.

Press Release Body = Manhattan, NY, United States, August 7, 2006 - The Lion Brand
Yarn Company (http://www.LionBrand.com) today announced the introduction of an event
calendar to their award winning Web site. The new feature will include dates, times
and locations for Fiber Festivals, County Fairs, Knit-Outs and other Crochet and
Knitting Events across the U.S. The new event calendar will give visitors to the
Lion Brand Web site, the opportunity to learn and network with other knitters,
crocheters, yarn crafters in person. The calendar is the most comprehensive,
up-to-date resource anywhere for public yarn crafting events.

The new calendar can be accessed from the home page of the Lion Brand Web site by
selecting \"Yarn Lovers Events\" from the feature list on the left side of the page.
Each listing includes dates, the location, the name of the event and a link to the
Web site for the event. Show promoters and organizers of yarn related events are
encouraged to email their information to webmaster@lionbrand.com for inclusion in
the calendar.
\"People who have attended some of the events have told us what a thrill it was to be
in one place with hundreds of others who knit and crochet.\" said Ilana Rabinowitz of
Lion Brand Yarn \"Our new calendar helps yarn crafters across the country to connect
in person.\">

About Lion Brand Yarn Company
The Lion Brand Yarn Company, is a 128-year-old entity and 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.
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.

For more information about the Lion Brand Yarn Company, contact Ilana Rabinowitz at
(201) 804-3999 or send email to Ilana@lionbrand.com


Web Site = http://www.lionbrand.com

Contact Details = Ilana Rabinowitz
Lion Brand Yarn
Manhattan, New York
(201) 804-3999
Ilana@lionbrand.com