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The day is finally here - every shopper's dream to save big and get a bushel of things to hopefully gift for the holidays (or just stuff into their stashes - we won't judge!) It's Black Friday, and we're so excited to see what Jimmy has in store for us this time! She's always got some tricks up her sleeve and ends up surprising us with something fun, funky, and fresh to feast our needles and hooks upon. What could it possibly be this time?!
We couldn't handle the anticipation, so a few of us Beans went on a mission to sneak into her office and see what she was squirreling away. Since this wasn't the first time we've helped ourselves to her room, she hid them pretty well this time! But unluckily for her, we're super-sleuths, and we totally struck gold today! We found a stash, no, a whole HOARD of Madelinetosh Grab Bags! Shiny, and rainbow-y, and squishy, we couldn't help but drool a little at the amount she had procured. And now that stash is going to be all yours - mwahahaha!
Each Madelinetosh Grab Bag was curated by our color crafters here at Jimmy Beans, fixing up a perfect palette of shades that complement each other or work well as a romantic fade for your next shawl! Alternatively, use these bags as a way to stuff your stash with stellar strings of hand-dyed goodness! Hold off on using that neon pink skein for a rainy day, or use that light blue as a jumping-off point for making your own palette! These bags are friendly for any purpose and the best part? You can find a grab bag for any occasion in a multitude of options ranging from the bulky A.S.A.P. yarn to a sparkly surprise of Tosh Merino Light + Glitter! All options are available for $44.00.
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As we grabbed those pre-packed bags of fun, we noticed something else hidden behind them - it couldn't be - MORE yarn? Jimmy has seriously been holding out on us! We reached in there, pulling out full bags of the gloriously soft Ard-Thir yarn!
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Full. Bags. You know what that means - A whole project's worth of yarn for only $44.00. Can you say Booyah!?
This Aran-weight yarn is perfect for crafting up large, cozy projects like sweaters and baby blankets! The name Ard-Thir means "highland" in Scottish Gaelic, which translates beautifully to the supple fibers, which are designed in and produced in the highlands. Each bag is chock-full of 10 skeins, each made of a mixture of 60% Peruvian Highland wool and 40% alpaca, blending beautifully for an ultra-soft and squishy finished product!
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Attention all last-minute shoppers! Yes, that means you, too! Have you been putting off your holiday shopping until the very last minute? We seem to do that year after year, and it's been a little stressful to do so this time. As the days drift by and we tear another page off of our daily calendars, we were struck with the realization that - oh no ... Christmas is REALLY closing in on us. Fast! We can't let another year go by where we scrape the bottom of the barrel for things we MAY think our friends and family like - we seriously gotta hit it out of the park this time!
If you found yourself in this situation, then have no fear, because Jimmy and the Beans are on the case! We've curated a list of maker-friendly items and kits that will have that crafty person in your life squealing with delight on Christmas morning! We have everything from big things like full projects to small accessories and stocking stuffers that are both pretty and useful, meaning they'll be cherished time and time again!
Or, if you are the hopeful gift receiver, you can sneakily send this gift guide to your friends and family as a little nudge for what they can get you!
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Portfolios, Please!
Last week we finally unveiled the new and exciting della Q line of Maker's products - from bags to accessories, the waxed canvas seemed to steal everybody's hearts! We're really proud of the work our team did in designing them, and we want to highlight the accessories this week! The naturally marbled canvas look gives our new Maker's Bags and Accessories a vintage feel, while the genuine leather gives it a rustic twist! Each bag is made with love, showcasing hidden pockets and pouches to let you organize in a way that feels natural and comfortable to you!
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Speaking of comfortable, one of our favorite new-comers is like the rugged sister of the bestselling Maker's Portfolio. The della Q Maker's Canvas Portfolio is an ideal storage solution for all of your needles and now comes with a panel to hold your current pattern, making transportation of your project that much easier! The pattern sleeve window can stand by itself, giving your neck and back a break from hunching over trying to read that pesky pattern (we know that struggle all too well). Store your needles in the vinyl pages that make it easy to find that one size without looking for, well, a needle in a haystack (yarn stack?) and pack away any accessories you need inside the multitude of zip pockets or sewn pockets for easy grabbing!
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Like the rest of the newest Maker's bags and accessories, the della Q Maker's Canvas Portfolio is available in a fabulously fall color palette, color blocking the waxed canvas with genuine leather. All of the hardware is crafted out of antique bronze, bringing it all together is a warm and comforting way!
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Looking for a pattern holder while you're on the run? Look no further than the della Q Maker's Canvas Pattern Holder! Perfect for keeping your patterns nice and crisp and easily identifiable from the rest of your important documents, this pattern holder has the added benefit of keeping everything snuggly in place with our signature SNAP!
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Fall in Love with Shawl Club!
A few weeks ago, we discussed our ever-popular Blanket Club and how excited we were to share the different designers and colorways with you guys. Today, we want to share the same love with the beautiful strings of the 2021 Jimmy Beans Shawl Club! It seems like no matter how many we make, we just can't keep a good shawl off of our needles and hooks, and this rendition of our year-long project is certainly no exception!
The Jimmy Beans Wool 2021 Madelinetosh Shawl Club is the perfect way to have a striking shawl in your project bag all year-long. Running from January to December, these shawls use the heavenly hues of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light + Tweed to make a cozy and delectable accessory that will wow your friends and family! To keep things as accessible as possible, we recommend this project to any adventurous beginner and beyond.
Brittany's Choice: This colorway reminds us of the redwood trees peppered through California. Climbing to unspeakable heights and dappling the ground with golden light and unfurling their green leaves to drink up as much of it as possible. We think of the lazy autumn mornings waking up with a hot cup of tea ready - calm and quiet. Brittany also happens to be the rockstar that designed the lacy crochet version of this project (diamond motif).
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ChiWei's Choice: Earthy and cozy, this colorway fades through rose gold, neutral brown, and ecru. This choice is like the smell before the rain and the windows fogging up from your piping hot cup of coffee (that you may or may not have drizzled some caramel into). ChiWei had us thinking of the sky drenched in shades of orange as the sun dips below the hills! She also just so happened to be the mastermind behind the knit version of this project (chevron motif).
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Each version of this project comes with two printed postcards with the instructions for both the knit and crochet blankets, an 80-yard pre-wound ball of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light + Tweed yarn, and one shawl closure! If you have any questions concerning the colorway you chose, including wanting to change it to another option featured, please contact our CS team either by calling us at 1 (775) 827-9276 or emailing at support@JimmyBeansWool.com.
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Elfmas!
Do you hear that jingling? That's the sounds of little elves pattering around the kitchen and living room getting into your project bags and stockings. Normally, we would be upset at the thought of little creatures (ahem, cats) getting into our stuff, but the concept of tiny elves spreading joy via adding new projects for us is just too cute! They're like little messengers for Santa!
From TOFT, get in the wintery, holiday spirit with these adorable little elf amigurumis! Perfect to stuff stockings with or to just treat yourself for the afternoon, stuff and stitch up your own little buddy to bring you joy while the snow starts falling outside! Like all TOFT amigurumis, the Elf Kit comes with everything you need to crochet up a little holiday helper this season! The best part? This elf is available in both red and green colorways to signify the typical color scheme of Christmas.
Inside this reusable TOFT bag, you will find four 25 balls of DK yarn in four shades, toy stuffing to bring your little friend to life, a 3mm crochet hook, a wool needle, and a postcard pattern with your directions printed on it.
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Have you received your Craftvent Calendar yet!? Quite a few of you have received them and promptly sent in pictures with how you've been styling them and we have to say, we're in LOVE! The artistic and festive ways you guys have been setting up your daily bundles of joy have been so cute and heart-warming - we're so glad you guys enjoy the cute bags this year!
We're just a weekend away from being able to finally cast on, and we have butterflies in our stomachs, it's like celebrating the holidays with a ton of people digitally! Being able to see how other people are coming along in their project and getting help (or answering questions) makes it really feel like a close-knit (hehe!) community, and we couldn't be more proud to call said community our home!
Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us - they fill us with so much love, joy, and inspiration for how to set ours up (though, it would be a lie to say some of us got a little too excited and started early!)
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Have you started early too? Are you waiting for the official cast-on day? Chat about your progress and excitement in our Facebook and Ravelry groups with other makers from around the world! This year, we split it into two groups each, spoiler-free, and spoiler-filled! If you would like to work on your project day-by-day, go ahead and take a gander at our spoiler-free groups, while those of you who started early (and may even be done, you speed crafters, you!), join our spoiler group to talk about your experience and help others along the way!
- Facebook Group - NO SPOILERS
- Facebook Group - SPOILERS
- Ravelry Group - NO SPOILERS
- Ravelry Group - SPOILERS
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Project On Our Needles
Winni's Nomad Hat
Sometimes you just get so excited to make something out of a yarn you've been eyeing that you just can't help yourself! Winni felt this with the soft and squishy Berroco Nomad yarn and immediately sat down to knit up a quick and easy hat! Made entirely out of stockinette and allowing just a little bit of a slouch, Winni whipped this up in an afternoon! Perfect for gifting other people and great to have ready for those cooler mornings, her noggin will never be cold again!
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