October 2013 Lorna's Laces Limited Edition Release

It's officially fall! The leaves have started to turn, the kids are back in school, and it's almost time for Halloween! Nothing inspires costumes more than fairy tales and fantasy stories like those presented in the TV series Once Upon a Time. Many of us at Jimmy Beans love the show, especially for the frequent appearance of hand-knits, but mostly for the great storyline and frequent references to our favorite childhood stories.

That is why we thought it would be nice to create an October color fit for a fairy tale! Deep, misty grayish purples, soft rose, and bright fuchsia brings to life some of our favorite moments in the show while creating a gorgeous meld of colors that will variegate beautifully together. While these colors might say more "princess" than "prince", we like to think that the color represents the magic of Storybrook (the fictional town in Maine where the show mostly takes place) perfectly. We hope this color brings a little magic to your life this October!

"Once Upon a Time" 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!

Once Upon a Time is a variegated yarn without a lot of dramatic color changes, making it perfect for a variety of projects! If you love a good cozy sweater, then Knitting Pure and Simple's Top-Down Drape Front Cardigan is a fantastic knit for fall! For optimal drape and warmth, choose to knit this using between 4 and 7 skeins (depending on your size) of Lorna's Laces Honor, a scrumptious blend of alpaca and silk.

If a slightly smaller project is what you have in mind, try Grace Akhrem's Seaweed Scarf with just one skein of the amazing Sportmate or Tiny Owl Knits' Orchids & Fairy Lights Hat in one skein of Haymarket.
For your feet, be sure to check out Churchmouse's Turkish Bed Socks pattern that uses about half a skein of Solemate or Shepherd Sock (you can get two pairs from one skein!), or the Cozy Boot Cuffs with two or three skeins of Shepherd Worsted.
The project possibilities are endless, and you are sure to finish with a gorgeous knit that will keep you warm all through the coming cold months!

Each season, Trendsetter releases a unique selection of new yarns to indulge the most fashionable of knitters. This year is no exception with a collection of wildly exciting fibers and looks. First up we have Strata and Palomino. Strata is a tonally self-striping worsted weight single ply yarn with a little bit of sheen. When paired with the flirty suede-like fringe of Palomino as shown in the Trendsetter Strata & Palomino Collection, the result is a medley of color and texture. In a similar vein, the Versailles Collection using the new Versailles yarn is meld of fuzzy boucle texture with glittery glam which makes for cozy yet seriously chic knits.

Up next on the new Trendsetter front is Ascot, a single ply, worsted weight machine washable yarn in gorgeous self-striping colors. The strands have a tweedy look that adds depth to each of the colors and gives interest to colorwork and simple patterns alike. Check out the designs in the Ascot Family Collection, which includes patterns for both men and women. The final new additions for fall are Illusion and Kid Chic. Illusion is a tonally colored thick and thin yarn available in a versatile range of jewel tones and neutrals, while Kid Chic is a silk and mohair blend with a bit of sparkle. Both yarns create unique pieces that shine, like the designs in the Illusion & Kid Chic Collection. You are sure to be the height of fashion this fall with any of these new yarns from Trendsetter!

Glitter Kitty is an equally simple design with a three-needle bind-off at the top and the pom poms on the end of the braids for playful batting around. Both hats are knit in the colorful and sparkly Berroco Brio yarn and come together quickly on super large needles. Pair with some simple face paint, and you've got yourself a fun and easy (and warm!) costume in no time!

Snag everything you need to knit a Glitter Kitty or Sparkle Bear hat in one of our handy kits, or add the pattern to your Ravelry queue as a reminder for your next big costume event!

One thing we've noticed about this Portland, Oregon, native's designs is that they are often innovative yet simple, which makes sense considering she told us she gets most of her "knitspiration" from the casual feel of the Pacific Northwest!

To knit Melinda's Nymphalidea shawlette, be sure to get the free pattern from Knitty.com. You'll need just one ball each of Zauberball Crazy and Malabrigo Sock or another similar yarn such as Shalimar Breathless, Dream in Color Smooshy, or Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock. Thanks to Melinda for humoring us and allowing us to feature her brilliant design and answering our silly (and not so silly) questions! To check out more of Melinda's work, you can check out her Ravelry Design Page.

In addition to the Scarf for a Cause kit, we also have a few other Breast Cancer support products for you to check out as well! The Debra's Garden Sherbert Pink Sheep Soap is super adorable and smells of delicious lavender, too! Javori Designs' Leah Twist Hope Bracelet is a lovely beaded and knitted piece of jewelry for you to wear to show your support. Lastly, Denise's special Breast Cancer Support Needle Set has lovely pink cables and a pink case. Each of these products benefits breast cancer research as well!

Reywa Embrace Seconds: Now 30% Off!
This second quality yarn is really just first quality yarn in disguise! Not quite as soft in the hank as regular Embrace, the Embrace Seconds colors soften up as you knit or crochet them, and once you block your work, you won't be able to tell the difference - all you'll feel is the blissful buttery softness of 100% yak down. This DK weight yarn is perfect for one-skein projects like shawls, cowls and fingerless mits... and any other cool-weather accessories you can think of!

Red Heart With Wool: Now 45% Off!
This discontinued yarn from Red Heart is a great stash basic to have on hand! With a fiber content of 80% acrylic and 20% wool and availability in a broad range of awesome colors, this yarn is wonderful for costumes (Ragedy Ann wig, anyone?), kids and babies, and gift items. Since Red Heart With Wool is discontinued, this is your last chance to stock up on this stash staple!

Araucania Yarns on Sale: Now 25-37% Off!
Tons of great new yarns just arrived from Araucania, and we couldn't be more thrilled with these new options! First up we have Andalien in 50g and 100g hanks, a variegated chainette worsted weight yarn with a lot of sparkle. Next, there is Grace Wool, a gorgeous blend of 50% merino wool and 50% silk in a range of tonal colors. Then we have Maipo, a super bulky chainette yarn that is perfect for chunky accessories in a huge selection of brightly variegated colors. Finally, you can check out Puelo, a 100% alpaca DK weight yarn that is wonderful for shawls, sweaters, and any number of accessories.

Amy Butler Gypsy Caravan Fabric: Now 40% Off!
Stunning florals, bold stripes, and graphic dots combined with muted cool shades mark this collection by Amy Butler as one of her best. Gypsy Caravan is a re-release of one of Amy's earliest and most popular collections. It is perfect for sewing patterns like the Emmeline Apron and Esme Top, both from Sew Liberated, or the Anna Tunic from Amy's own pattern line. Now available at a deep discount, you'll want to grab as much as possible to build up your stash before this collection is gone again for good!

Luxury Yarn Grab Bags: Now 50% Off
Are you a fan of luxury fibers from companies like Artyarns and Prism? Then these Luxury Grab Bags are sure to be a real treat for you! Each bag contains at least three hanks of yarn grouped by color family and can either be used together for one texture-tastic and colorful project, or used separately for any fabulous creation that comes to mind. With a variety of fibers and constructions, these yarns are truly unique in every way. Only a few of each color are available, so grab them while you can!

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