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February 2014 Lorna's Laces Limited Edition Release
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Besties, BFF's, Best Friend-whatever you call your closest pal, we know how much these relationships mean to us. Someone you can tell everything to and not be judged for, someone you can laugh with, cry with, be silent with, and it's all good. We figured what better way to honor these people in our lives than to dedicate a special Lorna's Laces colorway to them this February. Grab a hank for you and your best pal to make a matching hat, socks, fingerless mitts, or a scarf. Kristen, who is lucky to have two friends like this since pre-school and Junior High respectively, plans on making each of them a pair of the Blissful Mitts in the Bijou Basin Ranch Bliss yarn (now dyed in the Limited Edition Color each month!) to keep their hands nice and toasty. What will you make for YOUR Bestie this year?
"Besties" is available as a bouquet, as well as all of your favorite Lorna's Laces bases including: Lorna's newest yarn, Haymarket, Shepherd Sock, Shepherd Worsted, Shepherd Sport, Helen's Lace, Lion & Lamb, Honor, Solemate, Sportmate, and Bijou Basin Ranch's Bijou Bliss!
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Valentine's Day is always a big one around here. We love celebrating with cards, flowers, and of course plenty of chocolate. This year, we've created a collection of very special items to help you celebrate both your love, and your love of knitting! We have some stunning Bouquets, Blue Sky Alpacas Heart Samplers, exclusive kits, special project bags, love-channeling Voodoo Doll kits, and more! Check out all of these fabulous items below to make your Valentine's Day in 2014 the very best yet! Koigu Bouquet - Red $55.00 | If you have ever dreamed of receiving a big bouquet of roses on Valentine's Day, then we've just upped the ante a little bit! Now, instead of just regular roses that die after a week or two, you can have a beautifully arranged bouquet of yarn roses that can be used for an awesome project once you tire of looking at them - or just can't wait any longer to cast on. Check out the Classic Elite Exclusive Hand Dyed Chalet Bouquet, which comes with enough yarn and the pattern to make the comfy Necessary Cowl, our Koigu bouquets (now available in Reds!), and of course one of our lovely Lorna's Laces Bouquets in the February color of the month! | Blue Sky Alpacas Heart Samplers Kits $44.95 | We couldn't bring you flowers without the chocolates to go with them! These adorable Heart Samplers by Blue Sky Alpacas are a great way to try out a range of Blue Sky's stunning yarns in three beautiful color palettes! Choose from Red Hearts Afire, Be Mine Blues, or New Love Neutrals for a range of shades in each of the color families. And we couldn't bring you these adorable samplers without also giving you a fabulous pattern to go with them. Each set makes the gorgeous Be Mine Heart Garland, created by Kristen especially for these samplers! | Be Sweet Sonoma Scarf Kits $50.00 | Be Sweet recently released a new yarn, the beautiful Grace & Style mohair, bamboo, and metallic blend, which we immediately fell in love with. Then it got even better when they offered us an exclusive on their latest shade, Ruby! Nadine, the founder of Be Sweet, tells us that Valentine's Day is her mother's birthday, so we thought it would be the perfect way to honor her by introducing the color Ruby to you in the form of the beautiful Sonoma Scarf Kit! This kit also uses the Grace and Style in Amethyst (also the birthstone for February and Nadine's mother's favorite color) in combination with the Ruby for a truly unique and beautifully blended scarf. The Grace and Style Sonoma Scarf Kit is the perfect Valentines gift for you, or someone you love! | Skacel Voodoo Doll Kits $25.00 | Suffering from a case of unrequited love? Intrigued by the idea of channeling some mystic powers to help you achieve all that you want out of love and life? Then turn your Valentine's Day around with these adorable knit Voodoo Doll kits created in collaboration with Skacel! These charming dolls allow you to channel some positive vibes with color coded pins that represent different qualities like love, tranquility, friendship, and more! Each kit comes with the yarn, pattern, pins, and a doll stand, all wrapped up in a JBW Original Project Bag. | Project Bag - Love Birds White $9.00 | It wouldn't be a holiday if we didn't create a specially-themed project bag for it! These cute project bags are made from carefully hand-selected fabrics right here at Jimmy Beans! This set in particular was made by long-time employee Jeanne, who just loves getting to spend the day sewing these fun bags for you. With cute prints from Lucie Summers and Sandy Gervais, these festive Valentine's bags are simply lovely for any of your current and future projects! |
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Malabrigo Rueca - 057 English Rose $19.00 | Malabrigo Rueca is a gorgeous, limited edition handspun DK weight wool (exclusive to JBW!) reclaimed from the fiber remnants that accumulate in industrial spinning machines. Typically, these fibers are treated as waste or mixed with other fibers of lesser quality. Malabrigo, intent on living in a less wasteful world, has decided to rescue this magnificent wool and turn it into something beautiful. In collaboration with a group of artisan women in Peru, this "waste" is now being handspun into this gorgeous limited edition yarn and dyed in many of Malabrigo's amazing colorways! | JBW Knitter's "First-Aid" Kit $55.00 | A Jimmy Beans Knitter's First Aid Kit holds all the essentials a knitter needs to start, aid, and finish a project. In each Knitter's First Aid Kit, you will find a Clover Knitting Register (fits all needle sizes), a set of Clover Petit Point Protectors, a set of Clover Locking Stitch Markers, a Susan Bates Silvalume Handi Tool, a Bar Maids Lo-Lo Lips lip balm (to combat chapped lips while knitting), a Jimmy Beans Wool stainless steel Klean Kanteen (to stay hydrated from the inside, too) and a JBW Original Project Bag. These compact kits make great gifts to give your favorite knitter or for yourself! | Namaste Oh Snap - Caribbean $19.00 | New colors of Oh Snap Pouches are here to match all of your favorite Namaste Accessories! Oh Snap pouches are a super handy way to store your knitting and crochet notions and projects. The best part is that they are see-through, so you can easily tell what is inside each pouch, never having to guess if you grabbed the correct one. Oh Snaps are available as sets in either S, M, & L size or XL & XXL size. Now available in gorgeous Caribbean Blue, Oh Snaps also come in a wide variety of colors including the semi-new Hollywood Pink, Pumpkin, and Eggplant options along with the classic Charcoal, Pink, and Stitch Red colors. | Rowan Knitting Magazine #55 $23.95 | Rowan Knitting Magazine #55 finds inspiration from Moorish tile art, antique floral lace patterns and geographical patterning that can be found in rock formations. The collection of garments in this Spring/Summer 2014 issue of Rowan's iconic magazine is nothing short of stunning! With light and airy designs, new takes on old classics, and colors galore, this issue is definitely a must-have addition to your collection! | Taiyo Sport - 01 Grey, Brown, Mint, Natural $19.95 | Noro's popular Taiyo yarn is now even better... in a sport weight! Previously only available in Worsted, Sock, and Lace, Taiyo Sport is perfect for light spring and summer tops and accessories. Available in a range of eight gorgeous, classically Noro colorways, this yarn is sure to be a new stash favorite. Not only that, but at 350 yards per ball, Taiyo Sport goes a long way in any garment or accessory you decide to make. Try it out in Janna's Tunic by Grace Akhrem or the Buds of May Shawl by Sunday Knits. | Charley Harper Knits - Bank Swallow Blue $16.50/yd | We fell in love with the Charley Harper prints (in regular quilting cotton) from Birch Fabrics the moment they arrived, and just about lost it when four of our favorite prints from that same collection arrived in knits!! Inspired by the whimsy of the outdoors, the Charley Harper design motifs include birds, trees, and leaves, all in a contemporary palette of sky blue, mustard, grey, teal and tomato. We have plenty of projects on our minds for both the knit and cotton fabrics including skirts (like Laura's Alabama Chanin skirt!) and our go-to top, the Schoolhouse Tunic from Sew Liberated. |
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February is a really special month for us! We have just released two brand new books, Crochet Red and Stitch Mountain , and we are celebrating them with both National Heart Health Month and the Olympics respectively. Because of that, All Free Knitting and All Free Crochet are hosting a bunch of giveaways to celebrate! The entire first half of the month will be dedicated to Crochet Red. Each day from now until February 14th, AllFreeCrochet.com will be giving away a different kit (book and yarn included) from Crochet Red! Here is what we are giving away and when: | |
- February 1, 2014 Jenny King's Asymmetrical Sweater in Noro Silk Garden #84
- February 2, 2014 Edie Eckman's Slouchy Cowl done in Fyberspates #100 Cherry Red.
- February 3, 2014 Linda Permann's Petal Cabled Hat done in Blue Sky Alpacas Techno #1976
- February 4, 2014 Drew Emborsky's Hooded Scarf in Drew Emborsky's Gemstones yarn
- February 5, 2014 Debbie Bliss and Kathy Merrick's Scottie Pillow done in Debbie Bliss Rialto Dk
- February 6, 2014 Iris Schreier's Flower Lace Scarf in Artyarns Beaded Silk Light
- February 7, 2014 Norah Gaughan's Bobble & Check Cowl in Berroco VintaHiKoo/SimpliWorsted.asp">Hikoo SimpliWorsted
- February 9, 2014 Jill Wright's Vortex Slouchy Hat in Tahki Cotton Classic Lite
- February 10, 2014 The Double Stitch Twin's Mock Neck Vest in Red Heart Soft Solid
- February 11, 2014 Kit Hutchin's Three-Button Mitts in Hand Maiden Fine Yarns Swiss Mountain Cashmere and Silk in Vermillion
- February 12, 2014 Marly Bird's Sweater with Cowl in Bijou Spun Sport Weight and Bijou Basin Seraphim
- February 13, 2014 Dora Ohrenstein's Floral Motif Wrap in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
- February 14, 2014 Tanis Galik's Gingham Afghan in Madelinetosh Merino DK
Be sure to check in to All Free Crochet on these dates in order to win! Also, check back in our mid-month newsletter on the 14th to find out about how to win even more kits from Stitch Mountain !
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Oh the hunt for the perfect spring sweater? Then the Trendsetter Orchidea Slipped Rib Raglan could be the one! This fashionable swing fit pullover features an allover rib pattern that is both simple and wearable. The Orchidea yarn is a soft, tape-like blend of cotton and acrylic-great for cool spring days and evenings. This sweater also knits up fast on US size 10 needles, which means you'll be wearing it in no time! Now available at 40% off, this kit is a total steal you won't want to pass up! | Trendsetter Orchidea Slip Ribbed Raglan Pullover Was $95.00 to $183.00 Now $57.00 to $109.80 |
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Circulo Rendado Trico: Now 35% off!
Love the mesh openness of ruffle yarns but need something a bit classier? Then you are going to LOVE Circulo's Rendado Trico yarn! Rendado Trico takes the mesh openness of just about any ruffle yarn you've ever worked with, and added a lacy edging for an exceptionally chic look. Choose from a variety of solid colors sure to suit just about anyone! Now available at 35% off, you just can't beat that deal on this high-end, lovely, ruffle yarn from Circulo!
Pony Totals Needles: Now 60% off!
Now you can do away with your straight needles forever! Pony Totals will be your new best friends (and perhaps the perfect partner for your Besties yarn?!?!) The short tips are attached to flexible cords with stoppers at the end, giving you the ease of a circular needle without the hassle a connecting cord can cause when you're knitting flat! They're much lighter in weight than traditional straight needles and conveniently fold up to fit compactly into a knitting bag or purse. As an added bonus, a row counter is included right on the cord!
Anna Maria Horner LouLouThi Fabrics: Now 20-40% off!
Anna Maria Horner has long been one of our favorite fabric designers, which is why we are thrilled to be able to offer one of her past collections at 35% off! Loulouthi is a combination of fun florals, bold graphics, and sassy stripes. Available in quilting cottons, flannel, and specialty width needleworks prints, these great prints are perfect for any number of projects. Kristen plans on snagging some of the flannels to make receiving blankets, and the quilting cottons are great for tunics, tops, and other garments as well as quilts. There are all kinds of ways to use these awesome fabrics from Anna Maria Horner!
Filatura Di Crosa Moda & Moda Lame: Now 50% off!
It's time to get your ruffle on because many of the coveted Moda ruffle yarns from Filatura di Crosa are now on sale! Two skeins of Moda are all you need for a stylishly flouncy scarf that will knit up super quickly, making them great for gifts and other occasions! If you haven't yet given ruffle yarns a try, now is a great time (and a great price) to do so. Whether you prefer the glitz and glam of the Moda Lame, splashes of color, or elegant solids to go with your everyday attire, there is a Moda ruffle yarn for you!
Zitron Savanna and Loft: Now 50% off!
This just in! Select colors of Zitron Savanna and Loft Color are now on sale! The gorgeous Savanna is a DK weight blend of cotton, linen, and rayon for the perfect summer weight yarn. Linen is a hot, hot, hot fiber this year, because it will keep you extremely cool during those sweltering summer heat waves. Now is your chance to grab some at a great price and be wearing your garment by the time the weather warms up! Not ready to knit for summer yet? Try out the Zitron Loft Color yarn. Loft is an aran weight single ply in several fun colors that is perfect for wintery projects and felting! The more tonal colors have a bit of an ombre effect which makes them great for any number of knits! Try it out on Ann Norling's Short Row Multi-Directional Scarf or Cowl on the Diagonal!
Plymouth Sin City and Sinsation: Now 60% off!
These two sale yarns from Plymouth were so popular last time we had them that we couldn't help but bring them back when we had the chance! Sin City is a chenille soft-to-the-touch yarn made even cozier with the addition of wool. It has just a touch of metallic shine to make it stand out in whatever project you happen to choose. Sinsation is a classic rayon chenille that's heavenly to the touch. Both have the look of crushed velvet when knit and are great for any number of projects for knitting, crocheting, and even weaving! Use it for a special scarf or for an Elegant Velvet Clutch, a free pattern on our website!
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All of the final tallies are in, and we've sent the hats off to the USSA to be distributed to the Athletes! Thanks to all of you wonderful knitters and crocheters out there, we collected 285 handmade hats for our winter Olympic athletes and their families during our Team USA Hat Drive! Thank you to all of you who took time out of your busy holiday schedules to make these hats. We are sure the athletes and their families are really going to love them! For more info and photos from the final collection of hats received, please check out our latest blog post! Also, in case you'd like to have one of these awesome hats for yourself, we still have some Team USA hat kits left for you to make cool hats for yourself and your whole family to wear while you enjoy watching the winter games in Sochi this month! |
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