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THE YARN

Royal Knitspiration

If you've been wanting to test out new yarns but your heart hasn't committed to a full skein just yet, then the British Invasion sampler is for you. It features eight mini-skeins from some of our favorite brands from across the pond along with circular needles and the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern from Heather Boyd.

Find the sampler here: British Invasion Kit

The holiday season is upon us, ladies and gentlemen! I don't know about you but it feels like this year has FLOWN by, and my brain still hasn't made the transition to "holiday mode" just yet.

The holidays can be the furthest thing from relaxing, with people frantically rushing around like maniacs to complete their gift shopping, crowded and loud holiday parties, entertaining and hosting family members, and the nightmares of holiday travel. Sometimes the best way to escape the craziness of the holidays is to do what us knitters and crocheters do best: to sit back, relax, and craft!

Us fiber enthusiasts love the process of creating something with our own two hands. It allows us to connect on a deeper level to our craft, and brings so much gratification. My favorite way to get into the holiday spirit while steering clear of the madness has been to create my own holiday decorations. It gives me much-needed time to escape, get creative, turn on the holiday tunes with a good cup of coffee, and reflect on my favorite holiday memories as a kid with my family and friends.

Here's a list of my 10 favorite knitted and crocheted decor projects for this holiday season. I've made some yarn recommendations for each project, but many of these projects can be worked up with yarn from your stash. I encourage you to take a step back from the holiday frenzy whenever you get a chance and immerse yourself in your craft. It will help you feel so much more connected to holidays, and you'll have some adorable, personalized decorations to cherish for the years to come!

1. Easy Christmas Stocking by Knitting Pure & Simple

Yarn used: Berroco Ultra Wool

2. Wine Bottle Sweaters by Deborah Tomasello

Suggested yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Samples, Cascade Heritage

3. Sheep Balls by Dona Carruth

Suggested yarn: Cascade Heritage

4. Mod Stripe Tree Skirt by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich (FREE PATTERN)

Yarn used: Cascade 220 Superwash

5. Cable Vision Wreath by Hilary Hunt (FREE PATTERN)

Suggested yarn: Universal Yarns Uptown Bulky

6. Naughty or Nice Christmas Pillow by Maggie Stoudt (FREE PATTERN)

Suggested yarn: Cascade Pacific Bulky

7. Woodland Elves by Kristen Rettig (FREE PATTERN)

Suggested yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted

8. Christmas Lights by Amalia Samios

Suggested yarn: Cascade Cherub DK

9. Snowflake Table Runner by Mary Jane Protus (FREE PATTERN)

Suggested yarn: Berroco Weekend

10. Rudolph the Candy Cane Reindeer by Catherine Waterfield

Suggested yarn: Plymouth Dreambaby DK

Happy Crafting & Happy Holidays! ♥

Top 5 Quick Knit Projects 

for the Holiday Season

'Tis the season to get crafty! This holiday season, knit gifts like a pro with our Top 5 Quick Knit Projects. Using fresh patterns and newly arrived bulky weight yarns, these projects will fly off your needles! And who knows? You may even finish your holiday knitting early this year!

1. Anzula Burly Babies Enkel Cowl

(featured in Knitscene 2017 Winter)

Really crunched for time? Make it shorter by doing less repeats!

5. Madelinetosh Home High Cliff Hat

(featured in Plum Dandi)

Happy Knitting!

Jimmy's Journey to... Knitter's Pride!

Check out a few of our favorite photos from the KP factory!

WOW, WOW, WOW! You guys really are something else! Over the last couple of months, with your and Blue Sky Fibers' help, we we're able to raise over $7,500.00 for the students of KIPP with the #iknitforharvey campaign..Yes, that is seven, five, zero, zero. I really couldn't be more thankful to be a part of this community. 




So Doug, Huck, and I headed down to Houston last week to visit KIPP DREAM on Friday morning to deliver the AWESOME stuffies you guys knitted (there is some serious talent in this world!). The students were amazing and found this super cool book about knitting that I read to them and we talked even more about knitting afterwards and I'm pretty sure I convinced a few of them to join the club (knitter's unite!). 








Well then we got to the main part of the assembly - the stuffies. Words can't explain how much those Royal Petites meant to these kids, but I'm going to try. I so badly wish that you all could've been there to see their faces light up once they got their animals (I mean, c'mon, look at those faces!) It was one of those moments that made me realize why Jimmy Beans does what we do. 









From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of our entire Jimmy Beans team, I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped us get these guys knitted and to deserving kids. We are so lucky. 

xoxo,
Jimmy