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School is starting up soon, have you packed your bags!? We gotta say, that's one thing we don't miss about being younger. Gone are those awful days of scrambling to get our school supplies, trying to beat the rush of other students that also waited until the last second. We know that experience may not be universal, but we just can't get the thought out of our head of our father sighing angrily while we wait in a long line of other students who had their hands full of highlighters, notebooks, and more!
Still, there was something about those highlighters that made us so happy - vying for those 24 packs of different colors (despite only needing about 4 or so throughout the school year). So, to reminisce on those days of pencil boxes and packs of highlighters, we've created the eye-catching Jimmy Beans Wool Back to School kits!
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Available in two colorways, we're experiencing a serious blast from the past!
Both the pastel Peachy Keen Set and the neon Trapper Keeper Set come with 9 Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails in a beautiful palette of complementary shades, a random assortment of limited edition pencils from Jimmy Beans Wool, a 6" magnifying ruler, and one download code that's great for both the Bellatrix Shawlette and the Circinus Hat, both of which were designed by our Bean, Amy Gunderson!
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Did you know that there's an entire day dedicated to dogs? Now, that sounds like heaven to us! National Dog Day is Thursday, August 26th, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, we decided to make something cool, fun, and fresh for your bestest fur-baby!
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Suitable for a wide array of dog sizes (from Chihuahuas all the way up to Golden Retrievers - hot diggety dog!), the Pooch Pullover is knit from the neck downward, making the length easily adjustable to suit your pupper perfectly! Though, we do recognize that all dogs are unique, just like their human counterparts, so our sizing instructions are as standardized as you can get - we recommend measuring around your dog's chest before beginning to make sure it fits properly and snugly. If your doggo is in between sizes, go to the next size up.
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Each kit uses two colors of Berroco Comfort to make something pleasing to the eye and fun to knit up! This project acts as a "base" of sorts to get your creativity flowing - do some simple stripes, do more complex colorwork, or even add a hood! The paw-sibilities are endless!
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Sock It To Me!
Throwback to when you made your first pair of socks! Ah, the feeling of those tiny needles in your hands for the first time paired with a lust for learning something new - we remember it like it was yesterday! Watching the stockinette pattern come to life right before our eyes was an incredible experience; it was like magic!
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To capture this feeling of joy and excitement is the Jimmy Beans Wool Sock Club! Ideal for adding fresh, bite-sized projects into your, or a friend's wardrobe, this edition of Sock Club runs from July to December, making it perfect for spacing out your sock projects to avoid holiday knitting burnout.
Keep your toesies toasty with some of our favorite indie dyer's strings paired with an indie designer's pattern. This club can also be used as a yarn and pattern tasting of sorts - all delivered right to your door!
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A della Q Restock!
We've been talking a lot about our newest shades of della Q Maker's Canvas Bags recently, but don't think we've forgotten about our tried and true original color palette! We recently got in a HUGE restock of these bags and we're super excited to spread the news!
This moody palette of deep reds and mustard shades complement the incoming autumn season perfectly, reminding us of those sweet cinnamon aromas and melodic crunches of the perfectly dried out leaves on the pavement. Each della Q Maker's Canvas Bag is created with makers like you in mind, suitable for crocheters and knitters alike, these bags marry the worlds of genuine leather and waxed canvas together to make something chic, eye-catching, and functional!
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This week, we're focusing on the Maker's Canvas Knit Sack, which is the ideal bag for protecting your next favorite WIP. The winding, smoky aesthetic of the marbled canvas adds character and whimsy to the bag, making them all one-of-a-kind and unique to you and your project! Roomy enough to carry your yarn and other small accessories, yet light enough to attach to your Maker's Backpack, this treasure is a powerhouse when it comes to keeping your projects safe on the go!
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Ahh, Memory Lane!
Time flies by so fast when you're knitting and crocheting up a bunch of projects - we still cannot believe that it's already August. The Beans took a trip down memory lane this week, reminiscing on some of our favorite kits we've created this year. Some were large and extravagant, while others were small and positively adorable. Here are some of our faves over the past few months:
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Looking for something a little smaller? We've been busy with accessories as well, ranging from needles to small notions that help out with your projects, these were also taken into consideration when we chose what struck a chord with us:
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We can't hold it in any longer! We've GOT to put a spotlight on, hands-down, one of the funniest things we've dreamt up. We've all been there, sitting in the bathroom, doin' our business when we get a nasty case of The Boredom. Some of us have "bathroom books", novels that we only read while we're occupied, but have you ever had toilet paper that worked in a similar fashion? Last year, we came up with the brilliant idea of putting some of the most important and helpful knitting terms on each square of TP, naming it the SAL (AKA, Sh*t Along). Keep your body and mind engaged while sitting on the porcelain throne with 160 sheets of fun TP tips, stitch patterns, and more!
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A Bargain Bundle Spotlight!
What's the only thing better than one project bag? Two project bags, of course! With our newest bundle, you can get just that! Available in the soft, tiled patterns, Crew Blue, and Coral and Cyrus, your projects will be carried in style wherever you go!
Each bag can easily carry a small project as well as any notions and accessories you may need! The drawstring closure is easy to use and glides with ease, making storage and travel a breeze!
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Supply is limited, so be sure to snag one while you can!
Are you interested in other project bags that are on sale? Check out our other offerings below!
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With all this talk about dogs, we can't forget to talk about our own playful pup, Watson! A while back, we had a Jimmy Beans-wide contest for designing the cutest mascot we could for our flash sale program, Wool Watcher. The contest was heated, and a ton of the Beans came together to get their creativity flowing!
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It was from this competition that Watson was born! His name came easily, referencing one of our favorite detective's right-hand man (as well as being alliterative), but his breed was a different story.
After careful consideration, it was decided that he would be an Australian Shepherd (which, contrary to popular belief, originated in California, much like a certain yarn store that rhymes with Timmy Jeans)
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Watson sniffs out sales and digs up deals on some of your favorite brands like Shibui Knits, Cascade, and Rowan! After finding things he likes, he pops them up on the official Wool Watcher page for all to peruse! They only stay up for a limited amount of time, so don't delay in checking out, because it's first come, first served!
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Project On Our Needles!
Urth Yarns' Beaubourg Shawl
One of our favorite kits has always been the Beaubourg Shawl by Julie Dubreux (AKA Julie Knits in Paris). It's large, beautiful, and above all comfortable - so really, who WOULDN'T love it?! With this information, you could imagine the joys we had when we opened up our Urth Yarns trunk show. Not only were we reunited with the love of our lives (the shawl, of course), but it was in a different colorway - talk about beautiful! Ideal for just about any season, the Beaubourg shawl is generously sized, making the perfect project to add to your already impressive collection!
The Beaubourg Shawl is available as a kit on our site!
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