Here at Jimmy Beans, we'd be lying if we didn't say we were getting a little tired of the cold weather. We're REALLY looking forward to spring and decided to put our needles to work on some warm weather projects. We hope you'll join us... maybe our collective knitting energy will bring the sun back out! Just in case it doesn't, Nadia's sun-seeking mind wandered to memories of Italy and the fashion world in her latest blog post and it's a must-read!

Berroco Regatta Praia Cowl

First up in our wishing-for-warmth lineup is the Praia Cowl knit in Berroco Regatta. This yarn's bulky weight knits quick, but your finished products will remain light and airy (especially when paired with summery dresses and tank tops!). It also adds flair to on-the-go sporty looks, as seen from Patti's version modeled on the "Queen of Athleisure", Nadia!

Berroco Quinoa Davit Top

Next up is the Berroco Quinoa Davit Top. This elegant top has a surprise feature in the back - two pieces that are crossed for an elegant wrap effect! We're really digging the Berroco Quinoa yarn's thick-and-thin marled appearance and unique texture!

Berroco Quechua Ceridwen Shawl

The Quechua Ceridwen Shawl uses Berroco Quechua, a combination of merino wool, alpaca, and yak fibers in a sport weight. It's light and pleasantly soft, so we think it's just perfect for a season-transitioning shawl project!

Berroco Modern Cotton Carra Pullover

The Carra Pullover is a simple pattern that's as gorgeous as it is easy to knit. The Berroco Modern Cotton used is soft and drapey, machine washable, and ideal for spring weather!

Whoa. We're a little overwhelmed (and very excited!) by how fast the Jimmy Beans Retreat 2018 tickets are selling! As of this moment, we've only got 9 tickets left! We wanted to throw out a last chance to our newsletter subscribers before they are all gone. We'll give you the highlights below, but you can visit our offical information page for the video and the rest of the details!

Instructors

• Alana Dakos (nevernotknitting.com)
• Amanda Jarvis (lornaslaces.net)
• Tanis Gray (tanisknits.com)
• Miriam Felton (miriamfelton.com)
• Jim Atchison (lickinflames.com)

Extras

• Cascade - Color Theory Class, Yarn Tasting and Trunk Show
• Shibui - Yarn Tasting, Giveaways and Fiber/Color Mixing Class
• Fashion Show/Show and Tell - All guests are welcome to participate and show off!
• Anzula - Trunk Show and Meet and Greet
• And of course, Laura (aka Jimmy) Zander!

LickinFlames Yarn Bowls by Jim Atchison

We met Jim at TNNA this year, and we were blown away by the quality and intricacy of his hand made yarn bowls. He's joining us as an instructor at our retreat this year, and even though he's a potter, Jim can really spin a yarn! Check out our Meet the Makers series video to learn more about Jim and his process, and don't forget to grab one of his beautiful hand made yarn bowls before they're gone!

Knitterati 2018 begins March 9th!

Curated by Vogue Knitting Magazine, 16 of knitting's best designers will deliver clues to you weekly via Cascade's Newsletter. To make it even better, we at Jimmy Beans will be creating instructional videos each week to walk you through each clue! We put together a blog post with all the juicy details, (including the names of all the fabulous designers on the project!) so if you're interested, check it out!

Have you taken a look at our sale section lately? We'll be trying to shake things up over the next few months, so we definitely recommend that you keep your eyes on it as things change! Here's just a few of the new items we've put on sale!

Amanda's Nordic Hat

Cassidy's Miette Cardigan

Amanda's Super Easy Baby Blanket

Brittany's Alivia Shawl

Mindy's Girlfriend Cowl

Kristen's Walking Dead MKAL Shawl