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

- Manhattan, NY, July 08, 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 />
For More Info Contact:
Ilana Rabinowitz
ilanalionbrand.com
1-201-804-3999
Director - Consumer Marketing
Lion Brand Yarn Company
135 Kero Road, Carlstadt, NJ 07072