| Shark Week, a Namaste Sale, and Toft Amigurumi! It'll Send Shivers Down Your Mitts | | |
Two weeks ago, we told you guys about this creepy phone call we got, and ever since, we've been on the hunt - looking for clues for what it could possibly be about. Searching underneath shelves and through folders, we crept through the warehouse after hours to see if more hints would jump out at us.
It was a cold and rainy night at the Jimmy Beans warehouse. The rain pounded on the roof in a deafening roar while the flashes of lightning illuminated the shelves stocked with strings. Spiders skittered in the corners and bats stretched out their wings in the beams. A chilling fog rolled through the building as we made our way, weaving through aisles and sneaking around corners. We were getting close - we could feel it.
We turned a corner and let out a blood-curdling scream! It couldn't be! The meaning of the number two was deeper than we initially thought! Before us, we saw four projects (that's right, FOUR), two of them were crocheted and two of them knit. This was like a maker's paradise!
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This Halloween, things have taken a dark turn (mwahaha!) as we're gearing up for the Jimmy Beans Fright Club, which acts as the spooky sister to the original Craftvent! Fright Club is a month-long knit-along or crochet-along to make a gorgeous mosaic cowl - yes, you read that right!
Everyone can join in the fun! Try your hand at this lovely colorwork project that will get you in the mood for pumpkin spice and cinnamon sticks! This coffin-shaped craft crate comes complete with exclusive notions, over 1000 yards of luxury sock-weight yarn, and yummy treats, hehe!
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Are you looking for something a little smaller? We've got ya covered! The other thrill we have ready for the upcoming holiday season is a spooktacular treat bucket filled with 13 days of goodies!
In this bucket, you will find tasty treats, squishy sock-yarn, and useful notions to get you started on these cozy mosaic mitts! Perfect for when the leaves turn golden and the temperature drops, these menacing mitts will keep you warm all season long!
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Both projects are available in two colorways. The Bright option dips into the fun, cheerful side of Halloween, complete with neon lime shades and bright purples. It reminds us of sour candy and spooky haunted houses! The Mellow colorway reins it in with earth-tones and warm oranges. This option is reminiscent of lazy autumn afternoons walking through a park where the scent of freshly baked bread floats through the air!
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Well? Whaddya say? Are you ready to (grave)dig into this project for a screamin' good time? Pre-Orders are officially open - go forth and be spooky!
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Are you ready for a jaw-some project?! Cast on in time for everyone's favorite part of summer - that's right, that one week where we can unapologetically live and breathe all things SHARKS! There's a nasty stigma around our finned friends, so we want to spread the word - sharks are pretty neat, and honestly, you're more likely to be hurt by a deer than a shark!
What was that!? Something is lurking in the water. Something finny, something fibery, a shadow approaches, gaining speed, it emerges from beneath the waves!!
GASP!
It's the Jimmy Beans Shark Week 2020 kit! This long-awaited project has been on everyone's minds since, well, last year's Shark Week ended! Last year, we dipped our toes into the shallows with colors of the ocean's edge and sea glass, but this year, we're diving right into something a little bit different!
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Designed by Jane Dupuis (AKA SpillyJane) and using Madelinetosh Euro Sock in the shades Nassau Blue and Tern, cool off with your choice of mittens or fingerless mitts! This project has us treading water with a school of colorwork sharks swimming merrily up and down the back of our hand!
You also get blue and white ring markers and the King of the Tides himself (the great white, of course) as a locking stitch marker! Each kit comes with physical instructions on glossy paper so you can bring it with you on your next expedition into the perilous deep!
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Please note: This kit does not come with needles. You'll need a US size 2 set of DPNs (or 40" circular needles for magic loop) to embark on this knitting adventure!
Still don't have your fill of all things sharks? We asked around the Jimmy Beans warehouse to see what the Beans love about sharks by letting them gush about their favorite kinds! Did you know that there are almost 500 species of shark?! Find out what the Beans said about them over on our Blog!
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Oh My Tosh!
Sometimes, it's nice to daydream and escape to our fantasy world of beautiful princesses, handsome knights, fearsome dragons, and gorgeous unicorns! But then we get caught up in the details of it all - what did the unicorns look like? What was their horn made out of? Were they really made of sunshine and rainbows or moss and bark? Ooh! What if their hair was made out of yarn? How dreamy!
Speaking of yarn, we just had a restock on some of our favorite Madelinetosh bases, including the ultra-cute mini-skeins, Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails! We've picked up some new colors, including favorites like Midnight Pass and Lepidoptera!
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Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails are like snack-sized versions of the ever-popular Tosh Merino Light, containing 52 yards of 100% superwash merino wool! This fingering-weight yarn is perfect for small projects like socks or adding just a hint of flair to your next large shawl with a contrasting edging or even some funky fringe!
These mini skeins make Fair Isle projects a breeze and give you just enough yardage to use as a swatch (without sacrificing any of your full skein of Tosh Merino Light)!
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Please note: Fell in love with a color but there isn't enough in stock? By placing an order, we'll follow up with you and let you know how long it'll take for it to arrive. No minimums are necessary! Also, no unicorns lost their tails in the making of this yarn!
Below, we have some kits that use Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails to their advantage! The Out of This World kit uses ONLY Unicorn Tails, and after every stripe, you just tie a knot to make a fringe instead of weaving in all those ends! Talk about out of this wool-d!
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Cute Critters!
Picture this: it's the height of summer and you're out in your yard with a lemonade in hand. The flowers are in bloom and the bees are happily buzzing around. The sun is shining, it's warm, but not too warm, there's a gentle breeze blowing through wind chimes nearby, and your cat is napping in the sun beams peeping through the leaves.
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Okay, not all of us have a garden in our yard, but we can always make one! After all, that's what we makers do best, right?
New from Scheepjes is the ultra-cute Pretty Little Things Patterns - No 3. Garden (Knit, Embroider, and Crochet) Pattern! Bringing a little bit of summer fun to your living room with Nico the Gnome and his fuzzy beard and Wobbly Beetrice and her sweet little face! These two are sure to have you buzzing with delight with their cute little faces and fun construction!
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Want even more cute critters to make? Toft also has a full lineup of fuzzy friends like Alexandre the Cat and Eleanor the Labrador, and who doesn't love a sweet little furbaby? Featuring friendly faces like bunnies, alpacas, sheep, and even a unicorn (yeah, a unicorn, and her name is Chablis), there's a whole barnyard of friends to choose from! These kits come with superfine 100% pure wool yarn, premium polyester toy stuffing to bring your cutie to life, an easy-to-follow crochet pattern, a 3mm hook, and wool needle.
Each critter has a difficulty rating listed on our website under Product Information, so no matter whether you're a seasoned professional, or just starting out, you can find your forever friend with ease!
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Don't Be Such A Square!
Featuring sharp, tapered tips and a smooth, flexible cord connecting the two, these needles make the perfect addition to any maker's project bag! Finally! We have square needles to knit any project we could think of! No socks, scarves, shawls, or sweaters are safe from us now that we have Addi Flexiflips Squared in our grasp.
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We have to admit, a few of us Beans (including the one writing this - hi!) are a little afraid to delve into the world of double-pointed needles, especially when it comes to things like hats or socks. Juggling all of those needles seems like a hassle - what if you drop a stitch and don't notice?! The mystery of double-pointed needles eludes us, which is why Addi swooped in to help us out with the new Addi FlexiFlips Squared. The square shape helps keep your stitches even and rests comfortably in your hand! They also work wonderfully as a cable needle!
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The cord makes these double pointed needles great for anyone who wants to make socks, cuffs, hats, or anything else you can work in the round effortlessly, requiring fewer needle changes per row! Wanna know the best part? They're packaged in a reusable tube to prevent them from getting bent or broken!
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Climb Aboard The Bargain Train(Case)!
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Okay, we have to admit - one of our favorite pastimes is simply scrolling on our phones and staring at beautiful photography, exquisite fashion, catchy quotes, and cats! There's something therapeutic about seeing a super neat row of stitches, y'know? Seeing selfies of other makers out there happily working on their projects brings us so much joy!
Did you know Jimmy Beans has an Instagram where we post all of the above? Yeah, even cats (specifically our Tosh warehouse cat, Sassy, who looks awfully cute in a sweater!). Over there, we gush all about yarn and new projects on our needles and hooks, spill all of the beans on events like the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl and so much more! Everything we post over there is labelled and has a link so you can easily find what's pictured. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away and our award-winning customer service team will guide you to your answer!
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Project On Our Needles!
Rowan's Hepburn Cardigan
Designed by Arne & Carlos, this cute cardigan is perfect for all sorts of sunny days! Pairing it over a sleeveless tee will give you a breezy, cool outfit fit for summer days and layering it over another knitted garment will offer you enough coziness for those chilly autumn mornings! The diamond-shaped eyelet motif gives a timeless feel while the splash of coral modernizes it, making this project a sophisticated time traveler of sorts!
The eyecatching singular button makes this cardigan open and flowy, giving way to a plethora of gorgeous color combinations you can wear underneath it!
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