addthis_pub = 'laurazander'; addthis_brand = 'Jimmy Beans Wool'; addthis_logo = 'http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/images/headerlogoSmall.gif'; addthis_options = 'favorites, digg, delicious, email, google, myspace, facebook, reddit, newsvine, live, more'; We're always excited for another Shibui trunk show! This time we've received garments made from Shibui Linen and Kavo - Shibui's new unique silk wrapped cotton-core yarn!  Almost all of the patterns in the show are available on Ravelry! A few are even free with the purchase of the yarn! The Linen collection shows off Shibui's crisp, airy, chainette constructed yarn that just keeps getting softer as you work with it and every time you wear it.  Which is sure to be often!   L.1 is a gorgeous striped...

We would like to wish  Filatura Di Crosa's Zara Family of Yarns a happy happy 25th anniversary!!!! We got together with Tahki Stacy Charles in the Spring of 2014 to style and work with the uber talented Brad Swonetz to photograph Zara Classics with a West Coast feel, and had a brilliant time working with the stunning and versatile pieces!!!   addthis_pub = 'laurazander'; addthis_brand = 'Jimmy Beans Wool'; addthis_logo = 'http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/images/headerlogoSmall.gif'; addthis_options = 'favorites, digg, delicious, email, google, myspace, facebook, reddit, newsvine, live, more'; I also had the privilege of asking three top designers John Brinegar, Irina Poludnenko, Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton why they love working with Zara!!! John: For...

Currently in the retail shop is an awesome trunk show featuring amazing garments knit in wonderful yarns from Debbie Bliss, Elsebeth Lavold, Louisa Harding and Araucania!    The Paloma Scarf featured in Debbie Bliss magazine, Fall/Winter 2013 alternates slip stitch and moss stitch to give it this stand out texture and design.  Though we no longer have the solid colors of Paloma, their new Tweed version would be perfect for fall! Marilyn very excited to see all the Araucania knits that arrived so she could see how the colors pool.  She tried on the Huasco Lace Top by Jenny Watson, which is a free pattern from Knitting Fever!  It feels as good as it looks: Huasco uses an extrafine Merino wool!  We currently carry their solid/tonals,...

addthis_pub = 'laurazander'; addthis_brand = 'Jimmy Beans Wool'; addthis_logo = 'http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/images/headerlogoSmall.gif'; addthis_options = 'favorites, digg, delicious, email, google, myspace, facebook, reddit, newsvine, live, more'; Back in August, we had a fun and informative visit from Miguel & Lisa Paz, owners of Misti Alpaca.  We learned how four generations of Miguel's family built Misti Alpaca into the fair trade yarn company we know today.  They shared interesting information about Peru, alpacas, their ranch and the nearby village where women work hand dyeing the lovely yarns with sustainable dyes and special techniques developed by Misti! Their website has an 'about us' section with old family photos, the business history, maps,...

addthis_pub = 'laurazander'; addthis_brand = 'Jimmy Beans Wool'; addthis_logo = 'http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/images/headerlogoSmall.gif'; addthis_options = 'favorites, digg, delicious, email, google, myspace, facebook, reddit, newsvine, live, more'; Unraveled Designs has done it again!!! This time Rachel is going to take us on an enchanted journey of six clues to knit her mystery pattern with Lorna's Laces Limited Edition October '14 "Frozen Upon a Time" Shepherd Worsted!!  The icy blues, greys, purples, and pinks are inspired by Elsa and Anna from Disney's epic story of sisterly love "Frozen".  Head on over to Ravelry to get involved!!! The MKAL begins October 12, 2014, and will take you to mystical places with her squishy, warm, and fanciful...