| New Namaste, Ambah O'Brien Shawl, & Craftvent too! New Bags, New Colors, New Namaste is Here! | | |
We've been hinting at this for quite a while now on our Instagram and Facebook pages, but we just can't hide it any longer, it's official - Namaste now has a fall line of colors and new styles just in time for the gift-giving season (and you could say we're FALL-ing in love)!! They say good things come in threes, and we couldn't agree more! This line introduces three new styles of bags in new, eye-catching hues: chocolate, cream, lavender, purple, and red!
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The Namaste Maker's Mini Backpack was engineered to be a comfortable and convenient way to hold not only your personal items but your projects as well - the straps are designed to eliminate any discomfort while you wear it without it becoming cumbersome!
This bag is available in seven shades (including the two classic Namaste colors: teal and petal) and features an eye-catching clasp on the front that cinches it together for a more compact look! There's also a vertical zip pocket on the back, which makes it the perfect place to hide all of your important items!
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A certain umbrella-wielding nanny would be delighted with the amount of space the Namaste Maker's Satchel provides!
This bag is all-encompassing, and opens kinda like an accordion to provide space and organization for your personal items and projects (which is especially great for you busy bees that need two or more works in progress at all times)! With feet to keep it stable on the ground, as well as external pockets and internal water bottle pouches, you can take your work and your craft with you wherever you go!
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The Namaste Maker's Trunk is mindfully designed to bring peace through organization to your busy day-to-day lives!
Minimizing clutter with adjustable trays (some are magnetic to keep your notions in place!), two u-shaped yarn feeders at the top to accommodate multiple projects (as well as making it a yarn bowl on-the-go), and a deep bottom compartment for those of us who need more than one yarn ball at a time, which makes this a wonderful option for bigger colorwork projects!
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Nature has always been an influence in the world of art! With the vibrant green of open fields, the dusty rose found in the desert sunsets, or the shimmering teal of the ocean on a clear day, there has never been a lack of beauty to draw from! Even some bugs get our creative gears turnin' (remember the Papillon Shawl?)!
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Inspired by the natural elegance of the veins found in leaves, Ambah O'Brien created the wonderfully autumnal Venation Shawl!
Designed to show the gorgeous variation of shades found in each mini-skein in a Koigu Pencil Box and aptly reflect the distinct patterns found in nature, this wondrous wrap is perfect for getting down with the fall spirit! The simple triangular shape lets any color fade combination shine while still being an interesting and easy-to-wear project!
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Each Koigu Pencil Box comes with 10 demi skeins of Koigu's KPPPM fingering-weight yarn in a beautifully curated palette! Each and every skein is hand-painted, making an extra-special color experience for your needles! Ambah O'Brien's Venation Shawl uses a palette of pinks and rust tones (which you can pre-order now!), but any Pencil Pack can be used to achieve a wonderful wrap that's unique to you!
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Linen Lovin'!
The look and feel of linen fabric has always been one of comfort for us, so naturally, making a line of cases made out of this fabric can convey the level of warmth that we feel when we settle down with a nice, cozy project.
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Everything in our Linen Collection is made from upcycled and remnant fabrics from the fashion industry, effectively taking steps to reduce waste! As a result of this, the colors are all considered limited edition, making each bag and case unique! Despite the colors rotating out, the asymmetrical design and contrasting color detail are here to stay!! Combining the worlds of classic and modern, this collection features some of the della Q classic styles: The Tri-Fold Circular case, the Eden Project Bag, and the Double Point Roll!
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We maaayyy have also taken the Nora Project Bag for a spin! We gave it a snap closure on the handle, allowing easy access to the inside with a super-satisfying snap! A handy pocket was also added on the outside of the bag to add another place for patterns and notions! The handle easily hooks over your arm for crafting on-the-go, which makes the snap closure that much more useful - no fiddling to get your bag open when you're out and about! The Nora Project Bag is also now reversible, giving you the option to match the bag to all of your crafty needs (or just show off the cute designs, hehe!)
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Another month has come and gone, and with that thrill of tearing off the page of October from our calendars, comes the excitement of this year's Craftvent inching closer and closer!! While we're all a little sad that we gotta pack up our Halloween decorations, we can't really be upset forever, because cast-on day is just over the horizon - 30 days away to be exact!
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The knit "Spirits of the Season" Shawl features stripes of color between bordering stripes of hazy alpaca fibers that make an extra-cozy wrap inspired by that warm and comforting first sip of (some much needed) holiday spirits on a cold day - we can smell the cinnamon now! The Knit Craftvent Calendar is available in two colorways with a SmartStix needle included:
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The crochet "Hit the Slopes" Shawl has inspired us to do the most with our holiday vacations, which of course, involves crocheting (seriously, how could it NOT?)! This wrap features stripes bordered by open lacework, resulting in a unique style that can be worn for just about any ski-son! With a SmartStix hook included, this wondrous wrap is available in two colorways: - Mt. Rose: A gradient of dark and light purple to gray.
- Vienna: Cool gray and blue with pops of orange.
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Craftvent is creepin' up on us fast! Have you pre-ordered your calendar yet?! Here's a quick breakdown of when to expect your calendar to arrive:
Spirits of the Season: - If you ordered your Craftvent Calendar by November 3rd, it will be shipping out the week of November 11th.
- If you place your order between November 4th-16th, it will be shipping out the week of November 25th.
Hit the Slopes:
- All orders will be shipping out the week of November 18th. Be on your toes! We've only got a handful of both colorways left!
If you place an order for your Craftvent Calendar after the 20th, we can't guarantee it will make it to you by December 1st, so be sure to warm up those needles and hooks and reserve yours now!!
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New Notions!
We're over the moon (over the rainbow?) with some of the newest notions we've picked up this month! Our bags for our bits and bobbles have been a little gray lately, and picking these beauties have put quite a bit of pep in our step (er, stitch?)!
The Knitter's Pride Rainbow Row Counter Ring is a handy way to keep track of your rows in your latest project so you can stay on top of it! Featuring two dials that move independently of each other to count from row one and beyond, these also can be used for counting down to when you start that color change you're eagerly awaiting! Designed to be worn on your thumb, be sure to round up if you're on the fence as to what size to grab! Rainbows not your thing? We've picked up more sizes of the Knitter's Pride Row Counter Ring in Black as well!
New from Cocoknits, comes the Flight of Stitch Markers set! The perfect addition to your Maker's Keep collection, this set of stitch markers comes with everything you need to mark your current row, your last stitch, and just stay organized overall! Made from Cocoknits' signature nylon-coated steel, they easily cling to a magnet, which means no losing them at the bottom of your project bag! This set includes sizes of stitch markers that accommodate needles sizes up to US 19, which makes them the perfect gift set for a friend or to just treat yourself with if you've been thinking about expanding your stitch marker horizons!
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Mark Your Calendars!
It looks like Christmas may be arriving a little bit early this year! On December 7th, come join us for bushels of holiday fun! Joining us will be the one and only Vickie Howell of the Craft-ish Podcast and the subscription box, YarnYAY!! Amongst these incredible feats, Vickie has also written her fair share of books such as Step It Up Knits, Craft Corps, and her newest edition: The Knit Vibe: A Knitter's Guide to Creativity, Community, and Well-Being for the Mind, Body, & Soul!
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Vickie's spunky personality is infectious, and we're absolutely tickled to have her on board for an afternoon of sipping holiday spirits and yarn tasting!!
She will be hanging around Jimmy Beans, signing copies of her book as well as hosting a Crystal Stitch Marker class (2PM) and an Anti-Anxiety Cord Talisman Make & Take (4PM) - both of which are FREE (can we get a BOOYAH?)! There's a limit of 50 spots per class, so you gotta sign up to reserve your seat - you can do so by contacting us via phone ((775)827-9276) or email (support@JimmyBeansWool.com)!!
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The Knit Vibe covers both of these projects and how the associated crystals help with creativity and imagination! Being able to reflect on your inner power through the meditative vibe of crystals and working with your hands is seriously needed from time to time (time to.. twine?), and Vickie bringing in her own loving energy is gonna make it x100 better!
Be sure to mark your calendars, because December 7th is gonna creep up on us fast! Please join us for an afternoon of treats, free classes, crystals, yarn, Vickie Howell, and a raffle!! Oh yeah, you read that right! Attendees will be entered into a raffle, and the prizes are pretty dang sweet if ya ask us! The three prizes offered this year will be: a Loaded Namaste Maker's Train Case, a Craftvent Calendar, AND a 2020 Retreat ticket!!
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Project on our Needles!
Amy's Quicksilver Socks
Sock it to 'em with these squishy, silver-infused socks. Our bean, Amy, was so inspired by the Sierra Nevada mountain range that she just HAD to make something with them in mind. The stitching on the foot of these socks is reminiscent of rolling hills, and what better way to celebrate their beauty than by using Feel Good Yarn SilverSpun® yarn to pay homage to the silver state? Knit from the toe up and featuring a gusset and short-row heel, crafting these is a breeze! After all, these socks are named "Quicksilver" for a reason!
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