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November 2013 Lorna's Laces Limited Edition Release
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November sparks the debut of the next Hunger Games movie, and all of us here at Jimmy Beans are burning with excitement for its big release on the 22nd! That is why we couldn't help but design a special color in honor of the big event. The color "Catching Fire" is a yarny embodiment of "the girl on fire." Fiery flames of cranberry engulf the deep charcoal and pewter grays, creating the perfect tonal representation of the flaming capes that Katniss and Peeta wear during the lead up to their first Hunger Games. The color is ultimately perfect and timely for part two of this thrilling series.
With the movie in mind, we thought this color would be ideal for some outdoorsy-themed winter accessories. Haymarket is an excellent yarn for the Scarf/Hood and Wrist Warmers pattern by Knitting Pure and Simple, garments that would have come in handy for Katniss to have on cold nights in the arena. Churchmouse's Boyfriend Watch Cap in Worsted, with its temperature controlling Outlast fiber, would be the perfect warm cap for Peeta to wear during the games to keep his body temperature at peak levels. Or, since boot cuffs seem to be the hot accessory of the season, why not try the Cozy Boot Cuffs from Churchmouse, also in Shepherd Worsted? Whether you or someone you love is a fan of these iconic books and movies, knitting with "Catching Fire" this November is a great way to celebrate the second installment in the Hunger Games movie series!
"Catching Fire" is available in all of your favorite Lorna's Laces yarns including: Lorna's newest yarn, Haymarket, Shepherd Sock, Shepherd Worsted, Shepherd Sport, Helen's Lace, Lion & Lamb, Honor, Solemate, and Sportmate!
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November is an exciting month around here, as we begin to ramp up for the holidays. Not only are we about to release our yearly holiday collection that we've been working on hard for months and are SO excited to reveal to you on November 22nd, but we have some other fun and exclusive items we are debuting just in time as the festivities begin.  | The first of these is our Luxury Fiber Sampler set. Have you ever wanted to try knitting with cashmere, yak, or even mink? We certainly do (who can resist ultra-soft and exotic yarn?!), so we created these special sets that span a range of our most luxurious fibers, allowing you to give them all a go without spending a lot of dough. Each Luxury Fiber Sampler includes twelve 20 yard mini-skeins in a palette of wintery neutrals in of some of our most high-end yarns: Jade Sapphire, Artyarns, and Reywa Fibers, just to name a few. |
The set comes contained in a special Limited Edition Tin, perfect for holiday gift giving!
As a bonus, Kristen designed a special pattern using the yarns inside the sampler to give you something more to knit than just a square. The result is this month's free pattern - the Luxury Holiday Garland! This garland is comprised of twelve stars knit in each of the yarns in the collection and joined by a soft cotton and linen blend yarn (also included in the sampler) that has the appearance of rustic twine to connect them all together. We can't wait to hang this stunning garland on our fireplace mantle, banister or tree this holiday season to dress up our home in fibery goodness! Don't you want one too?!?! |  |
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 | I don't know about you, but the older I get, the more often I ask myself "what sort of gift should I get for the guy or gal that already has everything?!" Or, "what sort of gift can I give that I know won't end up in the back of their closet?" Sound familiar? As I write this, December 25th is exactly 2 months away... which means that some of us need to start doing some strategizing, budgeting, and planning. Personally, I'm a sucker for any sort of gift that comes in a box or a basket. Pretty much anyone who knows me will tell you that I constantly ask for "food or yarn in a pretty box!" when quizzed on what I want for Christmas or my birthday (or for Boss's day - haha!).
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I can't help it - I LOVE pretty boxes or packaging (and I love food & yarn)! And, since we don't sell food - but do sell yarn - we thought it'd be fun to create a few options for those of you who also love stuff in pretty packaging. Our first few baskets are below... but don't hesitate to email us if you have other ideas, as we'd love to hear them! (And please visit us soon in Reno - we are in the midst of building a "DIY build your own basket bar" in the shop!) Interested in something simpler? How about one of these?! |
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Fall means a whole new batch of yarns and gorgeous designs from all of our many yarn vendors, and each year we wait eagerly for the latest offerings from Classic Elite. This year we welcome Ava, Horizon, and Wynter (yep, totally spelled with a "y") into our shop. Ava is a DK weight merino wool with a metallic strand running through it making it perfect for holiday glam knits. We love the Bastille Hat and Notre Dame Scarf, which are both wonderful for dressing up any holiday ensemble. Next up we have Horizon, a soft, chunky-weight multicolored yarn that really stands out. We love the Honovi cardigan for its bulky warmth and the Adoette scarf and Tayanita hat for their traditional winter coziness. Kristen's favorite is the Alo cowl, because of its simple construction and feminine ruffles.
Lastly, Wynter, a dyed version of Classic Elite's MountainTop Blackthorn yarn, comes in 16 vibrant colors that knit up quickly on big needles. Some of our favorite patterns are the Koko Jacket and Cowl, which can be knit as a matching set or as separates, and the Panik Jacket, which is wonderful for chilly days. All in all, these gorgeous new yarns from Classic Elite are sure to inspire plenty of woolly knits this winter!
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Daisy Chain - Chili Pepper
$37.00 | We just received the sweet and whimsical Daisy Chain yarn from Knit Collage, and we are over the moon for its thick and thin texture and bits of fabric and scattered crocheted daisies! Kristen has already grabbed two skeins to knit the super-cute Daisy Chain Bandana Cowl, and is considering also making the Chelsea Morning Legwarmers to match. Daisy Chain is great for fun hats and scarves to make as extra special and unique gifts for your favorite flower child this holiday season. | 
Baby Merino DK - Truckee Meadows
$15.00 | We are thrilled to announce the release of the first (that we know of) Reno-based hand-dyer - Unraveled Designs! Unraveled Designs yarns are dyed by none other than our very own Rachel! Her first yarn, Baby Merino DK, is a super-soft fiber that is a joy to knit with. Each color in the collection is named for something unique to Nevada as homage to the region in which we live. This yarn is dyed in super-small batches and is available exclusively at Jimmy Beans Wool! | 
Tanis Gray - Cozy Knits
$18.95 | Cozy Knits, the latest book from Tanis Gray, proves that Cascade Pacific and Pacific Chunky aren't just for baby and kids knits anymore! This book covers a wide range of designs that include everything from adult accessories to garments like hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, and sweaters. Quick items that can be knit in a weekend or an evening abound, providing you with plenty of holiday gifting inspiration! | 
Reggae Ombre - 2199
$10.95 | The latest from Schoppel Wolle is Reggae Ombre, a colorful worsted weight yarn that is sure to inspire! This unplied yarn is slightly felted for a super light and soft texture that is amazing to work with. Monika is knitting and crocheting cowls with it now for holiday gifts and says it's awesome for either craft. Perfect for a variety of garments, we love the free pattern that Skacel released to go with the Reggae Ombre: The Arrowhead Moebius Cowl takes just 4 balls of yarn, shows off the self-striping nature of the Reggae Ombre beautifully, and is a great knit for this unique yarn! | 
Tenzing - 14
$11.95 | Tenzing is the newest in our line of offerings from Juniper Moon, and its softness will blow you away! Comprised of 85% extra fine merino wool and 15% yak down, this yarn is soft, springy, and simply a delight to work with. Available in a palette of colors that range from bright to subtle, Tenzing is a wonderful DK weight for a variety of projects. Check out some of Juniper Moon's lovely pattern support for Tenzing, including the Yolyn Am Shawl and Baltoro Pullover. | 
Giggles Flower - Bang Yellow
$10.99/yd | This new collection from Me and My Sister for Moda is chock full of adorable florals and fun geometrics in a variety of feel-good colors. These prints are just as cute as can be and are a fun and whimsical way to dress up your next quilting project. Giggles is available in both yardage and precuts for use in a variety of projects like the On the 45 or Pin Curls quilt patterns. These cute prints pop with vibrant color and just looking at them is sure to give you a case of the giggles! |
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To get you excited about their newest yarn, Filatura di Crosa Zara 14 (which Monika tells us is an absolute DREAM to knit with), Tahki Stacy Charles has created an exclusive selection of hat patterns that they are calling Hat Trix! When Stacy visited us back in August, he brought all of these hats with him and you could tell how excited he was about the collection. Fun, bright colors and unique knit and crochet design make these hats stand out above the rest. The Hat Trix collection contains 24 awesome hat patterns, all of which are available for FREE with the purchase of any two balls of Zara 14 yarn. To accompany these patterns and add some extra special pizzazz to your Hat Trix hats, they have released some fabulous Furry Pompoms to adorn your creations. |  |
To add to the fun, we are hosting a Hat Trix contest! From now until December 10th, if you make a Hat Trix hat using Zara 14 and post a picture to our Facebook page (or send us a picture via e-mail if you don't use Facebook), we'll enter you into a drawing to win some more free Zara 14 yarn! We are sure you'll have tons of fun making Hat Trix hats for everyone this holiday season - and to get you started, check out some of the Zara 14 Hat Trix kits we've created to make things easy! |
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 | Nothing beats a little luxurious sparkle for the holidays, which is why we've made the Louisa Harding Grace Hand Beaded Cosimo Scarf the kit of the month for November! This pretty little lacey scarf uses a gorgeous silk/wool blend that does the beading for you, giving you a little sparkle throughout your knitted piece. The design is a free pattern from the Knitting Fever website, and makes a great holiday adornment or gift to give. Now available at 20% off all month, you'll want to make one for you and your best knitting bud! |
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Araucania Maipo & Andalian: Now 28-37% Off!
Tons of great new yarns just arrived from Araucania, and we couldn't be more thrilled with these gorgeous colors! First up we have Andalien in 50g and 100g hanks, a variegated chainette worsted weight yarn with a lot of sparkle. Then we also have Maipo, a super bulky chainette yarn that is perfect for chunky accessories in a huge selection of brightly variegated colors. Each of these squishy yarns is sure to be a delight to knit with!
Manos Clasica & Fino Seconds: Now 30-49% Off!
When Manos yarns go on sale, we all celebrate! Manos has some of our favorite hand-dyed yarns, and we are so excited to have select colors on sale right now. In Manos Clasica Space-dyed, we have two limited edition colors on clearance, one is rusty autumn tones, while the other is peachy pinks. Either colors would look awesome knit up as the Palette Cowl pattern. If a fingering weight is more your cup of tea, check out the Fino Seconds. These skeins felted slightly in the dye process but are still perfectly useable (and gorgeous.)
S. Charles Collezione Sade & Eclipse: Now 30-50% Off!
Not quite ready for winter yet? Then check out these two sale yarns from S. Charles Collezione: Eclipse is an airy cotton chainette yarn woven throughout with a metallic thread. The lofty construction results in surprisingly lightweight garments with great drape and stitch definition. Another great warm-weather yarn is Sade. This cotton blend tape style yarn with a shimmery metallic edging is beautiful for accessories and lightweight sweaters. Both of these yarns are perfect for many of your stylish summery knitting needs!
Tahki Coyote & Boulder: Now 50% Off!
Just in time for fall, we have two wonderfully bulky Tahki yarns on sale! Boulder, falling into the super duper bulky category at just 1.5 stitches per inch on a US 35 needle, comes packaged in an incredible 200g skein! A lovely wool blend, this yarn boasts muted multicolor shades that are sure to coordinate with any outfit! We also have Coyote, a textured super bulky wool-blend yarn that will add a little flair of fur to accessories. Knit the furry Tolstoy Faux Fur Cowl, or pair it with Montana for the Chekhov Cabled Cowl with a little fringe detail. If you want to get really wild, you can use the Boulder and Coyote together in the Hugo Fur-End Scarf!
Trendsetter Incanto & Berber: Now 50% Off!
Trendsetter is known for its one-of-a-kind creations - you won't find anything else like them out there! Take Incanto, for example, a cotton and acrylic blend featuring a cotton tape plied with a sparkly strand of contrasting color. This fascinating worsted weight yarn is great for light-weight sweaters with a hint of glitter. For a unique tonal fur yarn, check out the chunky boucle texture of Berber for warm and fuzzy trims and accessories.
Jenean Morrison Power Pop Fabric: Now 50% Off!
Jenean Morrison's Power Pop collection is a fabulous fusion of music and art inspiration that speaks to all senses at once! Power Pop is made up of bold graphic prints and pretty florals that all work together to create an explosion of texture and fun in an homage to the Pop Art movement. These prints work well for kids, teens, and adults alike. You won't have any trouble finding ways to apply these fun prints to your next sewing or quilting project!
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Yikes. It's almost winter! And even though fall is by far my favorite season, I'm still excited for the snow to fly - primarily because it means that I get to watch Huck get bundled up, strap on his skis, and shoot down the mountain. It doesn't get much cuter than that! As such, and in celebration of skiing - and knitting - season, we've just added six new free hat patterns to the site, courtesy of Schachenmayr's My Mountain campaign. So, grab some yarn, cast on to your needles and hooks, and join me in whipping up some hats for kids (and adults) like Huck! Happy Knitting & Crocheting, Laura (aka. Jimmy) |  |
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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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