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Just in case you can't get enough of this Royal Baby madness, we've created some super-fun Royal Baby Bouquets for all of your (royal) baby knitting needs!
The pattern includes a cute baby cardigan, hat and booties, which make a wonderful baby shower gift. Or gift the bouquet itself to any knit-happy mom-to-be!
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 | The Full Bouquet includes enough yarn and the pattern to knit Ann Norling's Baby Blanket in any of the size design options! Six skeins of Snips and Snails or Sugar and Spice are included in this charming kit - enough to knit the blanket size. Or, if you prefer to knit the crib size blanket instead, you'll have enough yarn left over to knit the Baby Gift Sweater Set as well! Either way it's a win-win for that new little one in your life! |
PS. If you are planning on participating in the Royal Baby Blanket KAL and CAL, the large bouquet has enough yarn for that as well! Please note we have found that the croceht version takes more yarn than the knit version and we suggest getting an extra hank (7 instead of 6) to ensure you have enough yarn in the correct dye lot. |
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Each 25g hank is approximately 87 yards of fine merino wool, enough for several hexapuffs, if you're making the quilt. And the colors, oh my! Koigu is sending over 70 of their most popular shades, and they are stunning!
We have about half of those now, and the rest are on their way, so stay tuned for even more color options! We can't wait to see the projects you come up with using this amazing yarn; knitted or crocheted patchwork blankets, beautiful and colorful cross stitch designs, striped shawls and scarves, out-of-this-world colorwork, or even braided or yarn-covered jewelry...as we love to say, the possibilities are endless! However, this opportunity is not. The KPPPM Half Hanks are only available for a limited time - once we run out, they are gone for good!
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 | The Emerald City Shawlette was designed in honor of VK Live in Seattle this past April. For the show, we partnered with Cascade to create a kit that featured two of our favorite Cascade yarns: Venezia Worsted and New Kid Seta. The shawl is named as homage to Seattle's nickname "The Emerald City" and uses just one skein of each yarn for a quick and easy project. This little shawlette is the perfect shoulder warmer for a summer wedding, to give as a gift or to wear as a scarf all winter long. The softness of the silk and mohair (New Kid Seta) with the drape of the merino and silk blend (Venezia) are an elegant combination. |
The semi-circle shape is wildly popular right now, and the simple eyelets and easy lace border make it a project that is perfect for a beginning lace knitter. All in all, this project is a simple and quick knit that can be done over a weekend!
Kits to make this simple shawlette are available in our kit section, or feel free to add it to your Ravelry queue to remember it for later. Either way, we are sure you will be pleased and surprised with how quickly you'll be wearing your new shawlette!
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Noro Taiyo Lace is the latest in the Taiyo line, and it's absolutely fabulous! We love that this cotton, silk, wool, and nylon blend just keeps reinventing itself! The new lace version boasts 920 yards per 100g ball and six different lovely colors to choose from. We really love the Garter Lace Triangle Shawl from the latest Noro Magazine. It's simply stunning and great to wear all summer long. Don't be intimidated by lace weight yarn either, this little shawl is knit on US size 4 needles to give it a more open feel. If you are a Noro fan like we are, this new lace weight is a must-try! 
05 Brown, Grey, Orange, Green
$24.99 | 
28 Hunter, Brown, Pink, Grey
$24.99 | 
30 Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow
$24.99 | 
02 Grey, Purple, Black, Brown
$24.99 |
Koromo means "clothing" in Japanese, which is a fitting name for this gorgeous new yarn! The cotton, wool, and silk blend works wonders for any of your knitted garments calling for a worsted weight. With a generous 137 yards per 50g ball, this Noro has plenty of delicious color to work with and slightly shorter color repeats than some of their other yarns. We love the colorways in the Koromo yarn-each one packs a veritable color explosion as you knit! Check out the gorgeous Multidirectional Cap Sleeve Top from the latest Noro Magazine - it's truly a work of art! 
03 Lime, Blue, Brown, Green
$11.95 | 
05 Mango, Silver, Green, Pink
$11.95 | 
04 Blue, Magenta, Sienna, Mint
$11.95 | 
08 Pink, Purple, Mustard
$11.95 |
Noro Takeuma features something you don't often see with Noro: Tonal stripes! Takeuma is a blend of wool, silk, and viscose, giving this yarn a super light and soft feel-a departure from the more dense Noro yarns we know and love. The colors of Takeuma have a very neutral feel and tonally stripe for a more subtle look in your garment. Use this yarn for beautifully striped sweaters, cowls, hats, scarves, wraps, mittens and gloves-just about anything you can think of! How about trying it with the Easy Eyelet Poncho from Knitting at Knoon? With that, you'll be cozy and warm when cold weather hits again! |
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Vogue Crochet 2013 Special Issue
$6.99 | The new Vogue Crochet 2013 Special Issue just hit the shelves, and it is absolutely jam-packed with beautiful and innovative crochet patterns, tips, and tricks of the trade. It's sure to get you excited about crochet for summer, with special features on intricate and gorgeous lacework, glamorous old-Hollywood-style looks updated for the modern woman, and luxurious accessories for your home. There's even a summer-appropriate section full of chic bags in bright colors and slinky swimsuit cover-ups perfect for the beach or the pool! | 
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby
$7.95 | It's cotton knitting season once again, and that means some of your favorite yarn lines are refreshing their collections. Your go-to choice for 100% organic cotton baby yarn, Debbie Bliss Eco Baby is now available in some awesome bright new colors that are sure to satisfy your knitting needs for everything from baby wear to market bags and home items! These new hues, like Royal, Fuchsia, and Burnt Orange, are decidedly not your typical baby shades, but we'd bet that everyone from babies to adults will be gaga for them! | 
Crystal Palace Cuddles
$4.40 | Crystal Palace Cuddles is a versatile yarn that uses micro-acrylic to achieve the softest hand-feel - one touch and you'll be planning a whole slew of projects to wear next to your skin! Cuddles comes in a wide range of colors, including fun and fanciful prints, and in two weights: a heavy worsted and a DK weight, giving you endless options for planning your projects! We think the Cuddles DK Print yarn would look great in the Knitting Pure and Simple Side to Side Pullover for Girls pattern! | 
Kollage Stitch Red Needles
$17.00 | Your favorite needles are back in stock! In both circular and double-pointed versions, Kollage Stitch Red Needles have options for everybody. Their square shape is comfortable and easy to grip for less strain on your hands, and they also help to keep your stitches even. On top of that, these needles have the sharpest tips we've ever seen! Best of all, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) in support of The Heart Truth® program. Knit away and support a great cause at the same time! | 
Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon
$17.95 | We're mesmerized by Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon yarn! A flat ribbon yarn delicately wrapped around a metallic core, this shimmering stunner comes in a variety of multicolored hues from pastels to brights. You can use it for everything from one-of-a-kind garments (check out the Sari Ribbon Orchis bolero), to fun handmade jewelry, to decorative trim on clothing, accessories, or bags. Or, you can let your imagination run wild - how about unique hair for a knitted or crocheted doll, or a gorgeous woven table runner? Let us know what you come up with! |
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We have so many wonderful yarns on sale, but here are just a few of our favorites...
Lorna's Laces's Black Sheep: Now 50% off! Black Sheep, a worsted weight wool and viscose blend, features one strand of black yarn that is plied with some of your favorite Lorna's dyed yarn! The thick-and-thin texture adds interest to a range of projects! Here are some of the current most popular colors...
Farwell
Was $19.90
Now $9.95
(50% off!) | 
Dusk
Was $19.90
Now $9.95
(50% off!) | 
Dobson
Was $19.90
Now $9.95
(50% off!) | 
Tahoe
Was $19.90
Now $9.95
(50% off!) |
Sirdar Funky Fur Yarn: Now 58% off! In case you were wondering, fur yarn is alive and well at Jimmy Beans! As a special treat, we received a sale shipment of Funky Fur - 99 yards of pure furry goodness in a range of bright colors! This finger-tickling, fancy-pants fur-stravaganza is sure to result in some wild scarves and soft, fluttery trim for hats, gloves, and bag tops. Make a statement and have some fun with fur! 
Gentian
Was $6.50
Now $2.70
(58% off!) | 
Bilberry
Was $6.50
Now $2.70
(58% off!) | 
Lemon
Was $6.50
Now $2.70
(58% off!) | 
Daffodil
Was $6.50
Now $2.70
(58% off!) |
Noro Sale Yarns: Now 50% off!: We're always thrilled when our favorite yarns pop up on sale, and Noro yarns are certainly among our favorites! Soft and sumptuous Cash Iroha is a heavenly blend of silk, wool, and cashmere sure to please even the most sensitive of skin! It comes in 15 vibrant hues, no less than what you'd expect from color genius Eisaku Noro. Bulky favorite Wadaiko knits up to a nubbly-textured, self-striping masterpiece - just check out the Baktus shawl Gina made for Monika!
Pony Totals Needles: Now 50% off! Now you can do away with your straight needles forever! Pony Totals will be your new best friends. 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! Araucania Sale Yarns: Now 50% off! The name "Araucania" is synonymous with high-quality, hand-dyed yarn, and these sale yarns are no exception! Elqui is a beautiful hand-painted cotton spun with a dark fiber for a twisted effect. Hand-dyed, 100% wool Panguipulli comes in gorgeous muted colors that give a marled effect when knitted up, and textured cotton Tolhuaca results in a fabric that begs to be touched. Any of these yarns would be great for your next project or stashed away for a rainy day! |
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Heather's Urban Lace Infinity Cowl | Heather saw this cowl and just HAD to cast on. Not only is it a free pattern from the Cascade website, it just takes 1 skein of the lovely self-striping Cascade Casablanca yarn! The pattern is pretty simple too, with an easy lace pattern that is knit width-wise and then joined by grafting (Kitchener stitch) for simple construction. We just love how Heather's cowl turned out! If you're thinking about following Heather's lead and knitting up an Urban Lace Infinity Cowl, this month is a great time to do so! The Urban Lace Infinity Cowl is the Kit of the Month for June -now 20% off! |
Rachel's Lana D'Oro Leaf Hat | Rachel whipped up this Leaf Hat, also a free pattern from the Cascade Yarns website, in no time for our booth display at the Vogue Knitting Live Show in Seattle this year! She said Lana D'Oro was a joy to work with; the alpaca is just heavenly, and continues to soften as you knit and wear it! |
Sandy's Zealana Leaf Panel Beret | Sandy saw this hat in the Zealana Air booklet and couldn't wait to make it! Air is a super soft blend of Possum, Cashmere, and Silk and it's so lightweight, it really is like you are knitting with air! This stunning little beret only takes one ball of Zealana Air and it's a quick little project you'll be wearing in no time! |
Kristen's Moonkoosa Boots | Moonkoosas!!! Kristen couldn't help but cast on for these fun fellted/fulled booties the minute she saw the pattern. The design is by Tiny Owl Knits and can be made in 4 heights. This is the short height with an extra repeat of the leg to create a boot that is somewhere between the short and the mid height. Kristen used Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky in Olympic Bronze. She made the size 9 boot (Lg) and has plans to sew on leather bottoms similar to the ones that Tiny Owl Knits (Stephanie Dosen) shows in her video for these boots. Kristen loves her Moonkoosas so much, she is planning to make a taller pair in a dark charcoal gray color...so stay tuned for more Moonkoosa Madness! |
Sandy's Winter Wheat Hat | Sandy just loves hats and berets, so she was excited to knit Kristen's Winter Wheat Hat - it was just perfect for this particular skein of Madelinetosh Vintage, a Onesie in Mansfield's Garden Party. She modified the pattern slightly to make the 'wheat' look more like butterflies (Sandy also loves butterflies and dragonflies), but otherwise made the pattern as written. We think it's beautiful! |
Monika's Water Dancer Cowl | When Monika saw Kristen's Game of Thrones inspired pattern, Arya's Water Dancer Cowl, she cast on right away using some alpaca yarn from her stash. The cowl certainly fits Monika's playful personality, and the color works really well with her hair! The Motherload or Aslan color of Lorna's Laces Haymarket (the yarn originally called for in the pattern) would be good substitutes! |
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Yarn overs are increases that make stable holes in knitting, an essential aspect of lace. It's not uncommon for even fairly experienced knitters to have some difficulties with yarn overs. Some of the troubles are the different terminology between British and American English and assumptions about what knitters should know.
There are four different variations. The type of stitch that comes before and after a yarn over dictates how a particular yarn over is formed. In American English all yarn overs are abbreviated (YO) no matter how they are formed. British English abbreviates each variation differently. The British term and abbreviation are listed after each description below.
- Between two knit stitches: bring the yarn to the front of the work between the needles, as if to purl, knit the next stitch. Forming a knit stitch from the purl yarn position automatically makes a yarn over. (aka Yarn Forward - yfwd)
- Between a knit and purl stitch: bring the yarn to the front of the work then over the top of the right needle again back to purl position, creating a complete wrap around the needle, purl the next stitch. (aka Yarn Forward Around Needle - yfrn)
- Between a purl and a knit stitch: simply knit the next stitch without taking the yarn to the back as you normally would to knit. (aka Yarn Over needle - yon)
- Between two purl stitches: wrap the yarn front to back over the top of the right needle and back to purl position. (aka Yarn Around Needle - yrn)
When working the next row, work the yarn over in pattern just like any other stitch unless directed otherwise in the pattern instructions.
As always please send any questions to me at support@JimmyBeansWool.com!
Happy Knitting!
Terry
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Jimmy Beans Wool
891 Trademark Drive
Reno, NV 89521
Toll Free in U.S. and Canada (877)JBW-KNIT (529-5648)
Phone (775)827-9276
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