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 don't want to alarm you, but CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY!! Have you gotten everything for the special people in your life? Or . . .  do you need some inspiration? Check out some of these fun and easy stash-busters that'll surely make you look like you've got your stitch together!  Thirty Minute Cowl by Haley Waxberg 33 yards of Super Bulky yarn and US size 50 needles Stjarna by Karolina Eckerdal 35-50 yards of DK yarn and US size  2.5 needles Simple Little Something by Wendy Chapman 15-20 yards...

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'; Yarn dyer Manos del Uruguay turns 50 this year; we thought it’d be fitting to dedicate this post to them for all of the amazing work that they have done! In 1968, Manos’ founders, Olga Pardo Santayana de Artagaveytia, Sara Beisso de Souza, Dora Muñoz de Cibils, María del Carmen Bocking, and Manila Chaneton de Vivo, set out to create a company that provides opportunity for women in villages throughout Uruguay. Wool and handcrafted items are such an integral part of of Uruguayan culture and Manos strives to celebrate their...

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'; Season’s greetings, everyone! It’s getting to that time of year again where the weather gets a lot colder, the days get shorter, and that list of what to get friends and family seems oh so daunting. Sounds scary, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve come up with a gift guide for all your knitter and crocheter friends. . . And maybe just a lil sum-sum for yourself. Knit & Purr Interchangeable Needle Set The new holiday interchangeable set from Knitter’s Pride has got everything: 9 pairs of interchangeable...

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'; If we got a notion for every time we heard, "I LOVE your customer service!", well... we'd have a warehouse full of them! Making our customers happy is our #1 goal and it's been our mission since Laura (aka Jimmy, our Founder and Chief Knitter!) opened our doors back in 2002!  Our team is made up of knitting and crochet fanatics who LOVE talking all things yarn and we most enjoy sharing those passions with all of you!  So, whether you're a frequent JBW shopper or a first time buyer (welcome!), here are five fun...

The beans have officially been spilled: We are now the proud owners of the Namaste Brand of Handbags and Accessories for the Mindful Knitter. WHAT? How in the heck did this happen?! Well… Earlier this year I reached out to my friend Kelly, the founder of Namaste, and asked if she was still interested in selling the business to us. She said YES! (A few years ago, she and her husband closed the business down after a divorce.) You see, Kelly started Namaste in the mid-2000s, back when Jimmy Beans was still a 500 sq ft shop in Truckee, when Doug still had full time job elsewhere, and when none of us were quite sure if this “internet thing” was going to catch on (Facebook had just started!). You could say that Kelly and I grew up in the yarn industry together - and became lifelong...

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'; Have we mentioned how much we love Andrea Mowry? There's something so perfect about her designs!! Always artistic, whimsical, wearable, and cute, classic knits. Here are 5 of our most favorite Andrea Mowry designs (kitted up for your knitting pleasure!). Free Your Fade Shawl Kit The Weekender Pullover Kit The Golden Hour Shawl Kit Rose Cardigan Birds of a Feather Kit ...

It's no secret that we are one big heart eye emoji for Joji Locatelli! Her designs are simply to dye for (pun intended), and she seems like the kind of gal that we'd want to be BKFFs with. That stands for Best Knitting Friends Forever... we totally just made that up, so we don't blame you if you didn't yet know what it meant, hehe! Joji lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but love for her design work spreads far across the globe! With over 200 designs available in her Ravelry Store, there's something for everyone! Joji's style: draped fabrics, simple lines, and lots of little details here and there. Our style: anything Joji! With over 25,000 projects, Joji's design that's led to the most projects on Ravelry is the 3 Color Cashmere Cowl. We'd pair this cozy cowl with Malabrigo Mechita! With...

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';   What’s not to love about a great shawl? They’re versatile, comfortable, and wearable with just about anything, in any season! Here are our top 10 shawls we’re swooning after! 1. 2018 Craftvent Calendar Shawl by Joji Locatelli 2. Jumbo Arm Knit Wrap Kit by Blue Sky Fibers 3. Night Shift Shawl Kit by Renegade Knitwear 4. Briochealuscious Shawl Kit by Andrea Mowry 5. Slow Curves Shawl Kit by Joji Locatelli 6. Mechita Danzig Shawl Kit by Justyna Lorkowska 7. The Golden...