We know what you’re thinking. . .wasn’t it just Mother’s Day? We’re talking about Father’s Day already?? Yup.But guess what, if you’re looking for something to make for dad this year, we’ve come up with a list of projects that will surely make him smile more than one of his own “dad jokes”. Just don’t call him Shirley. 1. Garter Coaster Beer Cozy  Get your beer on. Designed by Jessica Landers 2. Those #@!*% Golf Club Covers  Golf. For dads, it's a love-hate relationship. Help him hit the clubs the right way this Father's Day. Designed by Sarah Wilson Please. . . tell us you didn't just buy dad a new tie Cuuuuuz you could totally make one for him  3. Collar and Tie  This will,...

Plymouth Yarns, a family-owned company doing business since 1964, has been providing quality yarns for over 50 years! We love Plymouth for providing trusted (and affordable!) stash staples, while keeping up with the newest styles and novelties. Below are a few of our tried-and-true favorites, along with pattern suggestions and links to kits on our site. (Did we mention they provide extensive free pattern support for all of their yarns?!) 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'; 1. Encore Worsted This classic blend of acrylic and wool has been our best-selling...

"May the 4th Be With You!" We searched far and wide - other galaxies, even! - to put together  this list of our favorite Star Wars themed knit and crochet  projects. The first two shawls are Jimmy Beans  creations - everything else was  created by the talented  folks on Ravelry! 1. Fuzzball Bandolier Shawl by Rachel Roden Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock and Staccatos  (colors are exclusive to the kit) 2. Use the Force Shawl (knit) by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich Use the Force Shawl (crochet) by Leanne Spinazola Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport  (original colors are sold out; we recommend  Peppermint Mocha and Shorewood) 3. Princess Leia Wig knit pattern...