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We love the fall season because that's when all of the new stuff becomes available. New books, new patterns, new colorways, and new yarn!? It's all too much! You could say it's... Cascading down! We've been waiting for something new from our friends at Cascade for quite some time now and boy, did they deliver! Just in the nick of time, as the trees outside of our offices are beginning to lose their leaves, we get something mega-cozy to curl up in!
Inspired by a certain city in Peru of the same name, Cascade Miraflores lives up to that reputation by being a sturdy and beautiful yarn! Miraflores means "behold the flowers" or "flowers view" and this base comes in colors that look just like a winding field of flora - you could say we're obsessed!
Cascade Miraflores is a super-soft blend of alpaca that we haven't stopped squishing since it arrived on our doorstep! Made out of 80% alpaca and 20% nylon, this wonderful little skein is perfect for all sorts of warm and bouncy projects. The nylon helps your project keep its shape after repeated use, and the alpaca gives it a gentle halo effect and an ultra-squishable factor! The aran weight also makes this yarn perfect for any beginner that wants to feel luxurious without the fear of using a silky lace-weight yarn (it took us a long time before we got comfortable with that one)!
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October? More like Pop-tober! We're so excited to talk about our monthly pop up, PassionKNITS Yarn! Fall is officially in full swing and we've caught some of the Beans out here jumping into freshly fallen leaves with a satisfying crunch (okay, that Bean may be the one writing this, but that doesn't change the fact that the crunch beneath his feet was perfect)! With that being said, we've started to see the temperatures drop with a suspiciously cold wave coming in from the north and what better way is there to stay warm than to curl up than with a new project?
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One of our favorite things about yarn is when it has that perfect squish factor mixed with gorgeous color payoff and stunning drape - that kind of luxury is hard to come by, which is why we're SO excited to host PassionKNITS Yarn for our October Pop Up.
PassionKNITS Yarn was created by color mastermind, Ain Munn, who was taught to crochet at a young age by her grandmother and aunt and then grew her passion for yarn when she later learned to knit in Baltimore.
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Inspired by the beautiful neighborhoods in Ain's original stomping ground, Queens, New York, Amy dreamt up some yummy patterns to treat your needles and project bags. Each pattern uses a different yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn to make a masterpiece to wrap up in during autumn. Incorporating stranded colorwork and lacework, these elegant designs are perfect to add a bit of fun to your wardrobe while letting the gorgeous shades do the heavy lifting!
Interested in learning more about how PassionKNITS Yarn came to be? On our official blog post, we asked Ain the hard-hitting questions like what yarn colors have special meaning to her and how she would decorate a yarn-themed parade float!
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Happy Sock-Tober!
That means we're snatching up as much Madelinetosh Tosh Sock as we can! Socks are like the unsung heroes of any wardrobe. You could be wearing a cardigan one day, a scarf the next, but you know what you're always ready to wear? Socks. Socks never let you down and they're a hoot to knit up!
Madelinetosh Tosh Sock is a great yarn to have in any stash! Made out of 100% superwash Merino wool, each skein holds a generous 395 yards, making it perfect for one-skein projects like, well, socks! This fingering-weight yarn is hand dyed in small batches, ensuring that each skein is unique in its color payoff and vibrance! The luscious, glazed method of hand-dyeing leaves this yarn just itching to be used for an eye-catching and breathtaking piece!
Please note: Have you fallen in love with a color, but there isn't enough in stock? You can still go ahead and place your order, and we'll follow up and let you know how long it'll take to arrive. No minimums are necessary!
Don't wanna wait for that perfect color to come in? Jimmy Beans now has a feature where you can sort by availability! By clicking on the dropdown menu above the colorways and selecting "In Stock Only" you will be redirected to a page where only the colors we have available to ship out immediately are shown (and in rainbow order, no less)!
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'Tis the Season!
As the seasons have switched, so has the weather, and the ever-looming thought of the holidays. The tail end of the year is jam-packed with wonderful family-and-friend-oriented celebrations, which is exactly why we're so excited for Craftvent!
The original Jimmy Beans Craftvent Calendar is the perfect sharing size! Crafted with love out of yarn, accessories, yummy goodies, and so much more, treat yourself to a deliciously squishy shawl this holiday season - or better yet, get one for your friend and you can work on it together! Part of the joy in making your own Craftvent shawl (whether you knit or crochet) is the fact that it's a way to make new friends and work together to figure out new stitch techniques or just talk about how scrumptious the colorways are!
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In our Official Facebook Group, you will be able to chat with like-minded makers who are working on the same project, which helps motivate a whole lotta people to finish on time (and get some competitive spirit going if you feel the need to be the first done).
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We know we've said we're excited a little more than a handful of times, but we think this may be the most exciting thing we've done all year! It's with a light and happy heart we are announcing that we are reopening our retail space next month! Yeah, you read that right - Jimmy Beans Wool will be open to the public starting next month!
Beginning on Tuesday, November 3rd, you'll once again be able to shop in person with us at our Reno, NV location! Please note that due to the current pandemic, we will have a few rules in place. Before stepping in to shop with us, please plan for the following:
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- Wear a mask that covers both your nose and mouth. If you don't have a mask, we are happy to provide one for you!
- Sanitize your hands as you enter the store. We will have hand sanitizer provided upon entry.
- Expect limited capacity. No more than 5 visitors will be allowed inside at a time.
- Social distance at least six feet from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Those who arrived together may, of course, shop together.
To keep our retail shop sanitized and our office and fulfillment teams safe, please note that we will be restricting access to the warehouse and bathrooms for the duration of the pandemic. Unfortunately, it's just too tough to keep track of every customer and their whereabouts outside the boundaries of our retail store. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience!
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That all being said, we cannot wait to see you again in the coming weeks! Happy (in person) shopping!
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Project On Our Needles!
Rowan's Lee Cardigan
Designed by the ever-talented Martin Storey, the Lee Cardigan is great for everyone to wear and make with an eye-catching pattern and attractive finished look. Perfect for the chilly mornings and frigid evenings, this cardigan features a delicate double moss stitch between beautiful, winding cables that make us absolutely swoon! Using Rowan Softyak DK, it's hard to imagine this project NOT on our needles this season!
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