| HHF x MT Tweedy, TWO New Hues + the Softest Shawl!
Combinations make the world more exciting... peanut butter and jelly, french fries and ketchup, Madelinetosh and Hedgehog Fibres?! If you missed the BIG news, earlier this week the dye-namic duo of the yarn world came together to bring us some innovative new skeins to add to our stashes!
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It all started with one of Hedgehog Fibres' most popular bases, Tweedy. The company found a mill that can blend and spin hand-dyed yarn waste back into a usable tweed fiber.
Madelinetosh was so inspired by Hedgehog Fibres' innovative sustainability, they decided to start sending all of their Tosh Scraps (or Unicorn Sprinkles as we're calling them!) in a variety of signature bases and colors to Hedgehog's HQ in Ireland to turn their leftovers into an extra-special Tweedy treasure!
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We're so excited these Unicorn Sprinkle filled skeins arrived in time for our big 20th birthday, because what is a party without some confetti?! Not only can we not take our eyes off of this stunning yarn, but it warms our hearts to know these recycled speckles of color are good for the environment too!
The limited edition HHF x MT Tweedy yarn is available in two colorways, Dreaming in Light, a creamy yellow, and Future Reflections, a soft light blue. Plus, when you buy one skein, you get a free pattern booklet with four patterns fit for your next Tweedy project!
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Leos, it is time to let your star sign shine! Represented by the lion, this spirited fire sign is known for being vivacious, theatrical, and courageous. Always count on a Leo to want to be your friend, because they thrive on social interactions and meeting new people! Some famous Leos include: Daniel Radcliffe, Jennifer Lopez, and Lisa Kudrow!
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Another Tosh hue for you:
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Sometimes you need to head outside, take in a deep breath, and let your worries float away. Madelinetosh's August Hue of the Moment reminds us to do just that! Everything On Pause just wants to unfurl into a gorgeous project on your hooks and needles!
With soft muted tones that remind us of a walk through nature, this colorway is perfect for the project you've had in your queue for a long time and is just begging to be next!
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This soft and harmonious color is available on the squishy and delectable strands of Tosh Merino Light and Tosh DK! There are only limited quantities of these skeins available, so make sure to add to your cart before it's too late!
(Pssst... we still have a few of the previous Hue of the Moment Colors you can snag: You're On Mute, You Do You, and Mood Booster!)
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Shawl We Re-Introduce You To Ishbel?!
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What were you doing in 2009? With the celebration of our big 20th birthday this year we've been taking plenty of trips down memory lane.
We recently asked our Beans their favorite moments from 2009 and the answers included watching the Miracle on the Hudson live on TV; heading to the movies for the midnight premiere of the second Twilight movie, New Moon; blasting Beyonce's "Single Ladies" on our car radios; and the birth of Jimmy's son, Huck (aka the Heir to the Mohair!)
We also reminisced on the project that was in all of our queues, the Ishbel Shawl designed by Ysolda Teague!
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With over 14,000 Ravelry projects, Ishbel is one of the most popular shawl patterns of all time! The popularity of this pattern stands the test of time with its soothing rhythm of a stockinette center balanced with a pretty and simple vine lace pattern around the edges! Over the years, many adventurous knitters have made this their first shawl project!
As a birthday treat, we are celebrating by knitting what was once old, new again! We're reintroducing this iconic shawl in an ultra-cuddly and sustainable yarn from our friends over at Woolfolk! Made of 100% Ultimate Merino wool, Sno is an extra soft and squishy fingering yarn that twists high and low contrast colors together. We think the marled look of this two-toned yarn brings a beautiful new dimension to Ishbel!
To commemorate its 12th anniversary, the Ishbel shawl was recently updated to now be available in four sizes and we just might want to knit it up in each so we can be super warm and cozy for the colder days ahead!
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Alpaca Your Project Bags!
The news of our birthday is traveling far and wide! This year, we've been so excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary with our fiber friends all over the globe! We've even gotten word that a special herd of alpacas have started to make their way up to Jimmy Beans HQ all the way from a small village in Peru to join in on the fun!
This special breed of alpaca is unbelievably soft and legend has it, when you pull on their tail, it continues to grow into a handy tape measure perfect for measuring your makes! Meet Lucy, Leonard, Lana, and Larry the Long Tail Alpacas!
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These tape measures are not only absolutely adorable, but they are super useful! To use, just give their tails a slight tug (they don't mind!) and get to sizing your sweaters, scarves, and shawls! Give their bellies a gentle squeeze and watch the tape retract!
The darling handmade Long Tails deserve a loving new home in your craft room or your project bags! Plus, they make a great gift for a fellow maker in your life!
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Project On Our Needles!
Urth's Stingray Shrug
Flowy like a stingray gliding in the ocean, this bold, colorful shrug is an absolute beauty! Stingray, designed by MarinJaKnits, has the malleability of a shawl but the structure of a shrug. It is so versatile you can wear it right-side up, inside-out, or upside down! Made with the luscious and bright strands of Urth 16 Fingering, this shrug is on all of our project queues! Great news, this pattern is available as a kit on our site!
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