| Birthday Box, Kits, and KALs Galore!
Do you ever feel super giddy when your birthday approaches? It's like the first of the month comes around, and suddenly you feel like you're on top of the world - it's your birthday month, and everyone is going to be made aware. Finally, the spotlight will rightfully be on you, and you will be doted on left and right! Well, we can dream!
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Well, this little surprise isn't a dream anymore - introducing the big (and we mean HUGE) Jimmy's Birthday Box! A month-long celebration of makers acting as a birthday Craftvent of sorts!
Filled with 31 days-worth of sumptuous strings and awesome accessories, Jimmy's Birthday Box is just bursting at the seams with B-Day fun! Make your special day that much more incredible by taking part in a stripey scarf project that utilizes different stitches in each section to make a beautiful and eye-catching piece!
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Available in two different colorways, Spring Chicken, and Whipper Snapper, Jimmy's Birthday Box is here to save the day (er, the month?) for knitters and crocheters alike by including the needles and crochet hooks you will need to complete your snazzy new scarf! Each stripe changes the pattern to keep you on your toes and hone your knitting and crocheting skills. What gift could be better!? We also have a handful of accessories thrown into the mix like exclusive stitch markers and a festive needle gauge! Each accessory was hand-picked with love (and a whole bunch of oohs and aahs from the creative minds here at Jimmy Beans) and will be sure to impress on your big day!
So whaddya say? Have you picked out the perfect colorway for your style yet?
Spring Chicken: Like those chilly, early mornings where the sky blushes a light pink, and the world is bathed in a blue glow, this colorway shows off the delicate shades of pink, blue, and grey that feel both cozy and sophisticated. The cool tones that are woven throughout this scarf get us in the mood to grab a slice of birthday cake and be in pure bliss when we take that first bite!
Whipper Snapper: A wealth of jewel tones to make you feel like the royalty you are! Like strolling through a field of flowers in the height of summer, these colors pop and pair gorgeously deep shades of purple, blue, and red together. Reminiscent of jellybeans and party favors, this selection pops (just like those party poppers, hmm, we see the connection here!) and complements any wardrobe!
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As we wind down for the year, we are fully embracing the oncoming winter! We're excited to bundle up in some yummy projects, sip on some cold eggnog, and sit in front of the crackling fireplace. Luckily, we're ending the year with some cozy projects using Martin's Lab yarn so we can be as warm and comfortable as possible as we do these things!
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They say you can find beauty in everything, and Martin's Lab really took this sentiment to heart by finding bustling life in things otherwise passed by. Things like bushes on the side of the road with bright red berries and a babbling creek behind a cabin really get the creative gears spinning when you're a yarn dyer! Marcin of Martin's Lab took in the beautiful sights and surroundings and even decided to give up his Ph.D studies to fully immerse himself in it. We can only imagine how nice it must feel to wake up inspired every morning with a rainbow of ideas in your noggin!
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Fully in the gift-giving spirit, our Bean, Amy Gunder-Claus, whipped up three exclusive projects to show off the handiwork of Martin's Lab yarns! Ideal for knitting up in time for this holiday season, each project uses a combination of colors and unique textures that compliment the shining smiles of our friends and family perfectly! Nothing is quite as special as receiving a handmade gift during the holidays!
Are you interested in learning more about Martin's Lab? We totally get it because we were too! By checking out our latest blog post, you can get all of the details about Martin's Lab, like how they got their start in the fiber arts industry, what they're inspired by, and even a silly question like how they would design a yarn-themed parade float!
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Pretty in Pemberton!
We are officially smack-dab in the middle of sweater weather season, which means cozy wool blends, long sleeves, turtlenecks, and lots of layers! We also have been told about a little KAL taking place soon, and this pullover couldn't have come at a better time! We daydream about being home and curling up under the blankets with a sweater on our needles - but what about making that dream become a reality?
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Blue Sky Fibers swooped in to save the day with their newest KAL, the Pemberton Pullover! Knit up in the ultra-warm Woolstok, a worsted-weight, 100% Fine Highland Wool yarn; this project uses textures to bring it to life! The relaxed fit makes this pullover perfect for anyone, regardless of gender. The leaf-like motifs and stripes of diamonds add to the cozy nature of this design, keeping things chic and eye-catching! One of our favorite things about this pullover is the sleeves, which are long enough to fold up for a classic silhouette (and also a little bit of extra coziness for your fingers)!
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This KAL begins in January, kicking off 2021 with a bang, and pre-orders are open now to reserve your yarn! We also recommend picking up US size 6 - 16" and 24" and size 7 - 24" circular needles to complete this project!
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Certifi-Gifts!
Did you know that gift-giving is a language of love? Not only does it show you care, but it applies to your friends, family, and even to yourself! That's why the holidays feel so warm and lovey like a cheesy movie sometimes - we get to see the joy and happiness on people's faces when they open a gift they've been dropping hints of wanting for months now.
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Nothing is more thoughtful than the gift of choice, which is why we're always partial to giving a Jimmy Beans Gift Certificate! By doing this, not only do you avoid the potential awkwardness of giving a gift that the recipient already has, you also give them the opportunity to splurge on something they may have been secretly wishing for!
One of our favorite things to spend our gift certificates on as of late are the new della Q canvas bags! Ringing in the new year with new project bags has us feeling like new makers as we flaunt our accessories to our friends and family. We're totally going to be making this holiday season and 2021 special!
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The Jimmy Beans Wool Gift Certificate automatically emails you a code within 24 hours, but if you would like a physical copy, please let us know in the extra notes section during the checkout process or by replying to your order confirmation email!
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Heating Up with Hermanni!
We just checked on our calendars, and it's officially "freak-out" season (aka the week before one of the biggest holidays of the year). We're starting to panic thinking about the crowds of people that will be last-minute shopping, and we don't wanna be stuck in that position! So what do we do? We still want to do something special and not just resign ourselves to something easily bought. Do we even have the time to knit up something?
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Well, that's where Jimmy Beans comes in! We're heating up our needles with a new hat that can easily be whipped up in a day, making the rest of the week ideal for relaxation!
Using Madelinetosh Tosh DK, a 100% Merino wool yarn, you can guarantee a special, hand-made masterpiece crafted from luxurious blends, and artisan hands (those hands being both ours and yours, think of it as a knitting relay race)! And the finish line? The beaming smile on your gift recipient's face when they learn that you took the time to make them something with your own hands - now THAT's special!
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The Hermanni Beanies only need one skein of Madelinetosh yarn each to complete, and utilize texture to keep things interesting. Designed by the lovely Tiina Kaisa (aka t-k knit design), this hat has been broken into four quadrants in the crown section, creating vertical stripes and giving rhythm to the sections. Knit from the top-down and in the round, this hat makes the most of your skein!
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We want to end 2020 on a positive note. This year has been incredibly rough on a lot of us, testing us to our limits and making us grow in ways we didn't think possible, so we wanted to bring some sunshine to everybody's day with a huge THANK YOU!
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We want to thank you guys for sharing with us what you're working on and continuing to show us support by getting all of your yarn and accessories through us at Jimmy Beans! By doing so, you allowed us all to continue doing what we love to do most in a safe, effective, and interesting way!
Through your encouraging words, we were able to come out with some stellar projects this year and incredible campaigns like our Pop-Up Shops!
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In the coming year, we strive to be even better! We have a lot of new projects and surprises in the works for you, and we really hope you enjoy them as much as we do - the end of the year always makes us feel so sappy, but this year was clearly very different! We appreciate you guys and wish you all the best in the new year!
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Project On Our Hooks!
Adrienne's Hanukkah Throw
To wrap up the celebration of Hanukkah, our Bean Adrienne unveiled her latest work in progress, which left us all in awe! Using two different blue tones in Universal Yarn Wool Pop, the Star of David motifs add a delicate splash of blue in this festive throw! Each star was crocheted separately before being sewn together, creating a mosaic perfect for paying homage to the Festival of Lights!
This pattern is available as a free download from Universal Yarn's website!
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