| Ring in the new year with our customer survey!
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What. A. Year! Today is the final day of 2021 and to say that these last two years haven't gone as expected, would be the ultimate understatement! If you've been a reader of our newsletters over the years then you'll know that Team Beans always looks for the silver lining (string?!). It warms our heart to share that, although not ideal, this time has brought us a deeper understanding of ourselves, a stronger bond with our loved ones, and a few knifty new skills we didn't realize we needed!
We've spent much of our time bread making, home workouting, gardening, and knitting and we've been thankful for all the extra 'me' time - prior to 2020, it was rare we ever got it!! It's become increasingly clear that making is what has been keeping our sanity and as a yarn shop, we think it's our responsibility to share that joy with the world!
When our team was thinking about what we want out of 2022, 'peace of mind' kept coming up amongst us. We can't make the pandemic go away (if only!) and we sure as heck can't force you out of those sweatpants (you do you, boo!) but we can try to get everyone knitting - all those endorphins and meditative properties would truly make the world a better place! So, please help us welcome our new Beginner Knit Kits for Awesome People!
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Ease into the rhythm of knitting with the Jimmy Beans Beginner Ribbed Scarf - we promise this is a first project you'll actually want to wear! Designed by Amy Gunderson and made in Universal Yarn Colorburst for a fun and stripey effect (your knitting friends will be so impressed!), this project is a great way to practice your knits, purls, and color changes, if you dare! Before you start, you'll want to know the basics like casting on and binding off too - we have lots of tutorials on our Youtube channel if you need help! Along with the two balls of yarn needed to complete your project, you'll also receive a US size 6 pair of 24" inch circular needles from SmartStix.
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Ready for more but not quite yet comfortable with a larger project?! Our Beginner Bandana Scarflet helps you get super comfortable with knitting, purling, picking up stitches and increasing, too! This kit comes with one skein of Berroco Vintage in Ruby red or mellow Mushroom. Finish up your project by sewing on a button to the back for easy wear all over town!
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Woah. You've officially mastered casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, and binding off - it's true, you're a knitter!! Our Beginner Colorblock Hat and Beginner Slip Stitch Hat will build your skills and get you comfortable with knitting in the round, decreasing, and slipping stitches, too! Each kit comes with two balls of Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino in two corresponding colors with enough yardage to make two hats! Just reverse your color order for the second to get the most of your yarn!
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Each Beginner kit comes with everything you need to complete your project, including yarn, needles, a printed pattern, darning needle, gentle Soak wash for blocking, and buttons (if necessary), all inside of a custom della Q Oh Snap bag. Grab a kit to expand your skills or gift one to a friend - the perfect nudge to get them knitting with you in no time!
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A FUN-ctional New Needle Case!
Y'all, we're ALL about the new needle cases della Q has been churning out! Brand new from the Fabric Prints Collection is the Standing Needle Case!
If you haven't seen this beauty yet, you're not going to want to miss out on it's functional yet cute design! It zips open and unfolds to stand up perfectly by itself on any flat surface, with magnets on the back of the flaps to secure it open. The Standing Needle Case is how we plan to keep more organized in the new year for sure!
It boasts a needle slot pocket that can be removed from the case along with a mesh see-through pocket perfect for notions! Not only does it hold your hooks and needles, but you can also store scissors, desk supplies, make-up, and even your phone! In fact, our Bean Shannon (the creative mastermind behind this design!) uses it as her phone stand while she works!
The Standing Needle Case is available in the four adorable fabrics from the new Fabric Prints Collection: Yarn Bombing by Jeni Paltiel, Unraveling Daisies by Diane Warren, Alva by Maria Tjaland Odegard, and Knitted Rows by Hanna Mason!
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What a year it's been! We're so thankful for amazing customers like you to help make this year fly by and feel so special!!
As we look forward to 2022, we'd love to hear a few of your thoughts about how we did over this past year at Jimmy Beans and what we can do better as we plan for the next year!
As a thank you for participating in our survey we're doing a giveaway of a $50 gift card! At the end of the survey there will be a place for you to enter your email address, please include it if you like to be entered!! The deadline to be included in the giveaway is January 6th at 11:59 p.m. PST, the winner will be selected and emailed on January 7th!
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An Update On Madelinetosh
A friendly reminder that Madelinetosh yarn prices increase in 2022...and that's tomorrow, folks!
This adjustment was originally planned for 2020 but as the pandemic hit, MadTosh postponed the increase as their friendly way to support local yarn shops and to keep customer projects at prices we all were comfortable with (lucky us!)!. This $2-3 per skein price adjustment gives Madelinetosh the flexibility to combat the rapidly rising cost of shipping, supply chain issues, sheep and wool. But our favorite part is that it allows them to continue to pay their employees beyond fair wages - much deserved for such a hardworking crew!
The increase doesn't go into effect until tomorrow morning! This is your last chance to load up on Madelinetosh yarn so you're doing next year's projects at this year's prices ;).
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Project On Our Needles!
Laura's Sparkles in Nature Sweater
Did you just hear that?!?! That was the sound of a gasp unexpectedly coming out of your mouth (we would know, happened to us too!). Laura's insanely beautiful Sparkles in Nature Sweater is not only stunning but it's soft and warm too - a perfect combination!! Made in Madelinetosh Triple Twist as a Christmas gift for a loved one, we can't be more jealous than the recipient getting this under the tree!! It looks amazing, Jimmy!
Good news!! The Sparkles in Nature Sweater is available as a kit on our site!
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