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Springtime is finally here and I know that I'm one to become distracted by pretty flowers, warm weather, and careening butterflies dancing outside my window, so much so that knitting is almost put on the back burner-at least concerning my concentration. Warmer weather for me means missing subtle pattern changes, twisting yarn loops, and the even deadlier dropped stitch routine (*gasp*). For the longest time, a dropped stitch for me meant incredible amounts of frustration and, I'll admit, the occasional tear. Until, Jeanne, our knitting heroine of the day, came along to erase my frustrations with a delicate flick of her knitting needle wand. In this instructional video, she shows you all you need to know, step by step, on how to pick up those pesky dropped stitches. Before you know it, you'll be dropping your stitches on purpose just for the fun of picking them back up again.
1. Take a crochet hook and insert it into the stitch from front to back.
2. Grab the strand and pull it through, keep working up the rows and then put it on your needle.
3. For the next stitch , insert the crochet hook from front to back and grab the next strand higher up and pull it through and pop it on your needles.
Tips to remember:
When picking up a dropped purl stitch - the horizontal bar is in front and you work the crochet hook from back to front.
When picking up a dropped stockinette stitch - horizontal bar is in back and you work the crochet hook from front to back.
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Cashmere Beret
Artyarns Cashmere Glitter Cashmere Beret
Was $100.00 to $105.00
Now from $75.00 to $78.75
(up to 25% off!)
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Okay, so if you've been reading our newsletters or our project logs, you've probably caught on to the fact we're just a tad bit obsessed with two things right now: Churchmouse patterns and all things European (Royal Wedding...Stephen West...the new line of Rowan yarns...). So, of course we wanted our kit of the month to be a combination of both of our recent shared loves while offering up a great knit to get your spring knitting buds awakening. Lo and behold, Artyarns' Cashmere Glitter arrived to our doorstep and we immediately had a winning combination: Churchmouse's Cashmere Beret!
This beret is the epitome of classic European fashion (one of Churchmouse's friends went to Europe wearing his and was actually mistaken for a local) while being lightweight enough to wear in any weather. Knit in the incredibly sumptuous Cashmere Glitter, this hat has just enough softness and glitz to be worn everywhere you go, from family BBQs to vacationing in Europe.
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Now at 25% off, the compliments that you'll receive from this hat alone will make this knit worthwhile!
P.S. Jeanne just came back from a weekend fair-isle workshop with the friendly folks over at Churchmouse and shared with us a bit of what happened. Check it out on our blog here! I know...we've been pretty jealous, too! Although, she did bring back some of their tasty tea to soften the blow so I guess we can forgive her this time!
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Exclusive Tosh Merino Light Color-Ways
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Tosh Merino Light seems to be the darling child of Jimmy Beans Wool, gracing the stage with its enduring delicacy, exiting with its soft halo of rich color, and leaving the unsuspecting knitting audience stupefied. Suffice it to say, we were a bit beside ourselves when Madelinetosh sent us "mistake" skeins. Although, in their eyes, a "mistake skein" really only meant a Tosh Merino Light skein accidentally dyed in a variegated color-way, previously only meant for Tosh Sock. We were hooked and the skeins disappeared within the weekend to find a new home in our stashes..for safe keeping, of course. To indulge our newly found obsession, Madelinetosh obliged us by sending more and we now offer over 30 colorways, exclusive in Tosh Merino Light. It's too good to be true, we can hardly believe it. Not sure which colors? Almost all of the fun variegated colorways are the blends you can only get in the Tosh Merino Light base from JBW!
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Misti Alpaca
We've brought even more handpainted yarns into the fabric of our family with new fibers from Misti Alpaca! Now presenting Best of Nature Chunky, Best of Nature Worsted and Tonos Carnaval!
First up is Misti Alpaca's brand new organic line, Best of Nature. Organic alpaca, natural plant dyes, and the signature detailed handiwork of hand dyer extraordinaires, both Best of Nature Chunky and Best of Nature Worsted are truely yarns to behold!
I know what you might be thinking...alpaca blends in springtime? It may sound counter-intuitive but somehow the incredibly soft feel of this yarn is what draws me to its summertime appeal. Soft as a cloud, delicate as a dew on a blade of grass, this yarn emerges from Misti's rich history of natural alpaca fibers to bring you a knitting masterpiece on your needles. I can almost picture it now as I wrap myself in a scrumptious afghan on the back porch of a woodsy cabin, listening to the songs of frogs at night and gazing up at the stars. Okay, maybe I'm just a hopeless romantic but I simply can't help but let my imagination run wild from the irresistible pull of alpaca.
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Tonos Carnaval
$21.20
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Of course, Misti loves the feel of fingering weight yarns on your lap in the summertime just as much as the next knitter and, to celebrate, offers up a festive blend of superfine alpaca, merino wool, silk, and just enough nylon for stretch with Tonos Carnaval! With subtle tone on tone variations and an oh-so-soft to the touch feel, you'll be able to bring the party wherever you go, whether its in the office or a Saturday night celebration. Your toes will be relishing in this scrumptious yarn. With 436 yards a skein, there's more than enough to make a pair of socks or a medium sized shawl!
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Cottonspring and Cashmere Glitter
We still can't get enough of hand painted yarns so we brought on some great new summer fun from Artyarns!
With much wondrous drape and softness, Cotton Spring is happiness in the making. This delicious cotton yarn is spun with a strand of wool to make a twizzly fiber that will create the most lovely lightweight shawls, whimsical children's cardigans, and snuggly crib blankets. Arriving in fantastic colorways from lovely pastels to rich muted tones, Cotton Spring will have you wishing it's springtime all year long! I especially love this simple baby blanket knit out of Cotton Spring, perfect for those spring babies out there. Plus, you should have enough leftover to make a matching bib, durable enough for those mishaps in the kitchen. I want to make this suitably light top down tee as a birthday present to myself..after all, I'm a spring baby too! Not only is this yarn great for the summertime but it's the perfect option for those who can't wear or work with wool!
For many of us, what comes to mind with metallic glitzy fibers is a rigid, cold finish. Not so with Artyarns' Cashmere Glitter. I mean..it's cashmere, how can you possibly go wrong? The delicately thin metallic strand woven into the cashmere provides the just the right amount of oomph to make that cashmere shine and sparkle under the right light, without being too overwhelming. Gor for a fun variegated skein or dive into a more subtle tone on tone variation - any choice will be sure to add that extra spring in your step. Try it out with the kit of the month, or grab some skeins for a pair of glitzy socks or a bliss inducing shawl.
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What's New?
We've got a few new yarns, patterns, and things to update you on... we hope you find the update helpful!
Schaefer Audrey - Janis Joplin
$38.00
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As colorful as the lives of the rebellious women they're named after, the latest colors of Schaefer's Audrey are packed with the tenacity of Calamity Jane, the sultriness of Josephine Baker, and the enduring appeal of Mae West. Sandy and I have been eyeing a skein of the rambunctious Janis Joplin for some time now, conjuring up images of luscious Eventide scarves and stunning Winterlude shawls clad up in this evocative color blend.
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Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love.
$26.95
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The definitive sock book for the year has got to be Cookie A's latest wonder, Knit. Sock. Love. If the title alone hasn't grabbed your attention, sock marvels, Jeanne and Terry, have already given their stamps of approval, while the non-sock knitting beans around here are eagerly getting out those double pointed needles. Elusive geometric cabling, peek-a-boo eyelet panels, and stretchy comfortable fits make up these fiber hugs for your feet. From feminine knee highs to cozy mid ankle socks, check out just a small selection of gorgeous gems from this book here.
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Lantern Moon Meadow Pouch - Turquoise
$19.90
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For the knitters out there who are of the belief that one can never have enough bags, Lantern Moon is already one step ahead. Lantern Moon's Meadow Pouch project bags have got to be the cutest totes we've ever laid eyes on. With three embroidered sheep frolicking along the bottom edge of these project/tote bags, you'll want to have one of each color! Looking for something a bit bigger? The Square Clip might be just the answer with more than enough room for a good sized project and pockets galore for all your essentials!
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Vogue Knitting - Knitopedia
$34.95
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From "Abbreviations" to "Zipper", this encyclopedic wealth of knitting knowledge boasts everything you need to know. If you want to up your knitting skills to the next level, Vogue's Knitopedia will help you get there...plus a few steps beyond! Vogue Knitting spent five years working on this book, perusing their archives way back to the 1930's and leaving no knitting stone left unturned - so you know it's got to be good! The historical knitting photos alone make this a read you'll be thumbing through all day long.
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Welcome to a new permanent section of our newsletter: Crochet Corner!
Debbie Bliss Prima Maggie Wrap Top
Was $75.00 to $121.50
Now from $56.25 to $91.13
(up to 25% off!)
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Jump into the spirit of spring with this flowery wrap top, found in Robyn Chachula's Blueprint Crochet.
The perfect crochet project to adorn your summer dresses and skirts, the Maggie Wrap Top, is composed of intricate granny squares that gives you the option of leaving them out or adding more for a sleeveless design or a kimono-like garment! Crocheted in Debbie Bliss' new springtime yarn, Prima, this wrap top has both a lightweight feel from the bamboo and incredible drape from the small percentage of wool!
The Maggie Wrap Top is now 25% off, the perfect price to try out Debbie Bliss' latest yarn while creating what will be your favorite summer-time garment!
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Besides our crochet kit of the month, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite crochet items!
Lantern Moon Wrap and Roll
$37.50
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My crochet hooks have been a lot happier in this new colorful creation than in their previous confines of a ziplock bag. Crochet hook organizers are few and far between but this fun and funky Wrap and Roll more than makes up for the lack in diversity. With enough slots for all of your hooks and notions to find a home in, simply roll it up and throw it in your purse to take your essentials wherever you go.
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Berroco Flicker Loken
$30.00
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Oo-La-La! If the kit of the month doesn't get your crochet hooks raring to go, Berroco's Loken shawl just might do the trick. Feel as regal as a queen when you wear this stunning crocheted shawl around your neck or shoulders and be the belle of the ball everywhere you go with Flicker's amazing glitter and warmth. What's even better is that the pattern is free on Berroco's Website!
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Noni Peony Little Purse
$8.30
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New patterns from Noni? Who doesn't love playing with felt? Crocheters out there have recently been delighted with Noni's latest pattern, the Peony Little Purse. Adorning the same lovely felted flower adornments that Noni is famous for, this purse (which doubles as a lunch sack!) has enchanted the crocheters (and even the knitters) out there into a bag making frenzy. Crocheted double stranded throughout, grab a few skeins of your favorite worsted yarn and crochet the night away!
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Lots of items on sale, but we wanted to highlight a few of our favorites...
Save up to 25% on Lantern Moon Blonde Wood Needles
Circulars, double points, straights...oh my! State-of-the-art, ingenious, and leading-edge, Lantern Moon needles are not only pioneering in the knitting world but are individually handcrafted so every pair is guaranteed to be a definitive piece of artwork! Known for their social justice programs and fair trade practices, Lantern Moon offers a truly flawless product that you'll feel good about using. Offering seamless connections and a sturdy and silky wooden finish, these exquisite blonde wood needles are truly worth every penny. And now at 25% off, you really won't want to miss out on this stellar deal! For those sock knitters out there, don't forget the Sox Stix!
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Blonde Wood Needles
Was $19.50
Now $14.62
(25% off!)
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Blonde Wood Circulars
Was $25.00
Now $18.75
(25% off!)
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Blonde Wood Double Points
Was $21.50
Now $16.12
(25% off!)
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Blonde Wood Sox Stix
Was $21.00
Now $15.75
(25% off!)
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Save up to 30% off on Grayson E leather flowers!
As soon as these Grayson E flowers arrived, Jeanne and I pounced upon the package, ferociously ripping open the lovely tissue paper like two children on Christmas morning, oohing and aahing over each one with its soft leather petals and lovely color pairing. I think we may have scared a customer or two. But, I think those Grayson E fans out there might just understand. The same fantastic leather, the same Grayson E quality, these flowers are the perfect springtime treat to add a colorful splash onto your favorite handknit bags, scarves, and garments.
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Large Brown and Red
Was $8.57
Now $6.00
(29% off!)
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Large Blue and Black
Was $8.57
Now $6.00
(29% off!)
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Tiny Brown and Green
Was $2.15
Now $1.50
(30% off!)
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Tiny Blue and Pink
Was $2.15
Now $1.50
(30% off!)
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Save up to 45% off select Universal yarns!
Self-striping yarns from Universal and Wisdom Yarns have arrived with a vibrant vengeance, gracing the shelves of our store with all types of weights and fibers, luring us into a colorful comatose. My personal favorite is Cotton Supreme Batik, a soft and scrumptious cotton blend that arrives in a beautiful color palette. Poems, similar to Noro's Kureyon, is a delightful wool and acrylic blend that stripes as you go while Deluxe offers three different fiber options for variegated goodness. Choose between Deluxe Worsted Magic, Worsted LP, or Chunky LP (LP stands for long printed repeats of color).
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Cotton Supreme Batik - Fresh Bouquet
Was $8.50
Now $4.68
(44% off!)
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Cotton Supreme Batik - Thunderstorms
Was $8.50
Now $4.68
(44% off!)
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Wisdom Yarns Poems - Aurora
Was $6.00
Now $3.30
(45% off!)
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Wisdom Yarns Poems - Canyon Flight
Was $6.00
Now $3.30
(45% off!)
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Deluxe Worsted Magic - Jungle
Was $7.50
Now $4.12
(45% off!)
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Deluxe Worsted LP - Purple Sky
Was $7.50
Now $4.12
(45% off!)
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Deluxe Worsted LP - New Mexico
Was $7.50
Now $4.12
(45% off!)
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Deluxe Chunky LP - Midnight Blues
Was $7.50
Now $4.12
(45% off!)
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Save 25% off on GGH Aspen!
GGH's Aspen is the epitome of a fantastic chunky yarn with an incredible stitch definition, perfect for cabled hats, scarves, and cardigans. What I really love about this yarn is the amount of color choice from snow white to fuchsia orange. I see a lot of celtic cablings in my future, one in every color of the rainbow!
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GGH Aspen
Dark Denim Blue
Was $8.90
Now $6.67
(25% off!)
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GGH Aspen
Copper
Was $8.90
Now $6.67
(25% off!)
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GGH Aspen
Bamboo
Was $8.90
Now $6.67
(25% off!)
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GGH Aspen
Plum
Was $8.90
Now $6.67
(25% off!)
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Lorna's Laces Green Line Dk: Save 50%
Each week, we'll be getting new colors of the Green Line DK from Lorna's Laces and we'll be selling them at 50% off.
If you see a color you like, grab it quickly because once we sell out, we're out!
Here are a few of the colors we have in stock this week:
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Green Line Worsted - Sheridan
Was $20.00
Now $10.00
(50% off!)
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Green Line DK - Wisteria
Was $15.00
Now $7.50
(50% off!)
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Green Line DK - Roadside Gerry
Was $15.00
Now $7.50
(50% off!)
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Green Line DK - Watercolor
Was $15.00
Now $7.50
(50% off!)
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Here's a tiny sampling of our handiwork this month...!! Click on any of the thumbnails to take a closer look or check out all of our projects!
Sandy's Kerchief Shawl | Wowza! Sandy is at it again with this breathtaking shawl knit out of Zauberball Crazy and two colors of Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool for the fair isle row. She bought Kieran Foley's Kerchief pattern and started almost immediately...look how far she's come already! I love, love, love this shawl and its going to look absolutely amazing once its done!! More pics to come! |
Barb's Jitterbug Ruffle Scarf | Sandy's friend Barbara knit this cute little scarf up in Colinette's fun sock yarn, Jitterbug, using only one skein! Using Churchmouse's Barb's Koigu Ruffle Pattern [perhaps the name alone is why she chose this pattern!] and some US 4 and US 6 circs, Barbara had this done in no time and Sandy, the good knitting friend she is, blocked it for her! Here she is modeling this whimsical scarf for us! |
Victoria's B-day Hat | A little while ago, Victoria's husband held a surprise birthday party for her and we were all invited! Sandy whipped up this gorgeous hat for Miss Vicky [as she likes to call her] in Berroco's gorgeous self-striping Ultra Alpaca Tonal. She used the pattern, Constance [little did we know at the time that Victoria's grandmother's name was Constance], found in Louisa Harding's Knitting in the Details and some matching beads to make the tiny hearts that align the columns. Victoria loved it and she looks absolutely gorgeous wearing it! |
Botanic Hat | Shevawn finally finished up the Botanic Hat for her sweetheart late last night so here are the final photos! The Botanic Hat by Stephen West was a really fun project to knit up with a skein each of two different colors of the Malabrigo Rios [machine washable! warm! soft! She loves this yarn!!!!]. Fairly simple to knit with-alternating two colors and slip stitches throughout-this hat was a cinch. |
Ines' Bellini Cardigan | One of our international customers, all the way from Germany, has sent us a ton of pictures of all the beautiful garments she's been knitting up using Lorna's Laces yarns. This is one is knit in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in the Sherbet colorway. She tweaked a design found in Jane Ellison's book Pure Noro and actually changed the pattern rows provided with the daisy stitch pattern we used on our free pattern Scarves to Throws Month 5. I know...we're impressed, too! |
Erika's Mara Shawl | Another gorgeous Mara Shawl-a free pattern on Madelinetosh's website-knit by one of our super-fast shippers, Erika! She chose to use Malabrigo's luscious Worsted Merino in colorway Nostalgia and it's coming out spectacular! This is going to be a very warm gift for a family member of hers who lives in a particularly cold climate. Great work, Erika! |
Sharon's Springtime Bandit | Sharon whipped up this gorgeous shawl in zero time flat! I really don't know where she finds the time...I think she's knitting in her sleep! She found the pattern for free on ravelry, Springtime Bandit, and chose to use Berroco's recycled fiber Remix in color Bittersweet. She can't stop raving about how great this yarn is to work with from its versatile wear from winter to summer to its incredible drape and softness! Of course, the shawl is stunning and we're all starting to look for projects to use the Remix... |
Bunny Hop | As soon as the latest Knitting at Knoon's Bunny Hop pattern arrived to our shop, Jeanne couldn't resist how adorable these bunnies are and cast on almost immediately! She's now been parading this little guy around the shop and unsuspecting customers have all been seduced by his irresistible cuteness! Just in time for Easter, this will make for a wonderful adornment for Jeanne's house! She knit the sweater out of Green Line DK which won't be around for too much longer...Shepherd Sport will be a good substitute when the DK runs out. The sweater pattern is from an online doll pattern...any of the ones found here should work just fine: Doll's Clothes. Just keep trying it on your bunny until it fits! To make the tail, she used Rowan's British Sheep Breeds DK in Ecru. |
Floret Blanket | Sharon finally dipped into her Berroco's Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Afghan book and picked out the Floret afghan. She substituted the Comfort for Madelinetosh's Tosh Vintage and will need about twelve skeins. She's planning to have this blanket done in about a year since it's not so much money if she buys one skein each month. The first square is done, knit in the color Ophelia, and wow! I can't wait to see the finished afghan. Sharon's going to pull out her quilting skills for the backing, as well! |
Amber's Happily Ever After Mitts | Amber just finished one of these super cute fingerless mittens done up in Cascade 220 Superwash Sport. She used a free pattern on Spud & Chloe's website, The Happily Ever After Mitts which originally called for Spud and Chloe's Fine. I absolutely love the colors she picked out! I want to make myself a pair before it starts turning warm again--which might not be for awhile anyway! :] |
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You heard right! We've been busy Beans lately, working on our second printed catalog and it's about ready to go to print! We know our last catalog had a tremendous response and we're sure you won't want to miss out on this one! So, how do you make sure you're on our list to receive our next free catalog?
It's as easy as a garter stitch scarf! First of all, you should make sure that you have an account with us. This is entirely free of charge and we don't sell your information to anyone! An account is a way for you to receive 5% back on all purchases, as well as free shipping coupons and referral bonuses.
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How do you create an account? Simple! Go to our homepage, click on account on the top right hand corner (next to the wool watcher puppy!) and click "Add an Account". Fill out all of your information and make sure that these boxes look like the screen shot to the left.
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You'll want to make sure that the box "printed notification options" reads "Mail printed notifications". That way, you'll automatically be on our mailing list for future catalogs! Already have an account? Simply log into your account, which will automatically take you to "account home". Here, you can go under "Personal Information" and click "Printed Notification Option Update" which is where you can change the same options as listed above!
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Reno, NV 89521
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