Next stop on the garment loaded trunk show train is Knitbot by Hannah Fettig! Hannah's designs are some of the most popular patterns we sell and for good reason!  Her style is clean, simple, very functional and the patterns are beautifully written.

There are patterns for children, many of which were inspired by and created for Hannah's daughter Mabel:

Yoked Cardigan

The Yoked Cardigan is a wonderfully quick top down knit in worsted weight yarn. It is sized from 6 months through children's sizes and all the way to an adult 61" finished bust size!




The Childs Sock Yarn Sweater is another very popular pattern with a wide range of sizing from newborn to size 16 (34.5" chest).  One skein of Malabrigo Sock will make the newborn size.

Childs Sock Yarn Sweater

Spring Jumper

The Cradle Cardigan and the Spring Jumper are worked up in sportsweight yarns and would make a wonderful set for a lucky toddler.

Cradle Cardigan

 
The Autumn Frock and Stripe is an adorable dress and beret combo knit up in a worsted weight yarn.

Autumn Frock & Stripe

Baby Frock

Need a quick knit for a baby girl? 

Then the Baby Frock is the way to go.  This little jumper is knit up in bulky Tundra by The Fibre Company.

There are patterns for women's sweaters too!

Keeley is showing off the beautiful Calligraphy Cardigan which is knit in MadelineTosh Tosh DK in the Calligraphy colorway.

The Moto Jacket that Jenny fell in love with is worked up in a drapey, sportweight yarn. Cascade Venezia Sport or Hikoo Rylie would be two great yarns that come to mind for this project.

Calligraphy Cardigan

Moto Jacket

The Fibre Company Acadia is the yarn Hannah chose for the Spring Ribbed Cardigan and Mikayla agrees!  It's oh so soft and very comfortable!

Spring Ribbed Cardigan

Terry has always wanted to try on the Effortless Cardigan and now she's had her chance.  This easy to knit, easy to wear cardigan is knit up in MadelineTosh Tosh DK.

Jessica is modeling the Sycamore Vest which looks great both fastened closed with a shawl pin or open for a more relaxed look.  This is another pattern that works well with a drapey, sportweight yarn. MadelineTosh Pashmina would be one we would suggest!

Sycamore Vest

Effortless Cardigan

Carly say the Wispy Cardigan is just right for taking the edge off a cool evening or an air conditioned room. This light sweater is knit up in lace to fingering weight - Malabrigo Lace Baby Merino would be an excellent choice!

Wispy Cardigan

There are pullovers too!  Jill is wearing the Adult Sock Yarn Pullover seen here in Malabrigo Sock.

Classic Elite Yarns Fresco makes the Lightweight Pullover soft and fluffy - always a draw for Terry.

Adult Sock Yarn Pullover

Lightweight Pullover

This trunk show will be here until January 19th! We hope you stop by and take a look!

The Retail Team - Gus, JenA, Jill, & Terry


 

Coastal Knits by Alana Dakos and Hanna Fettig has become a perennial favorite. Not to be be too cliche, these classic styles really are timeless!  We once again are privileged to have these lovely garments in the store for your fondling pleasure!



Jessica looks smashing in the Bayside Pullover knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine in the Potting Soil colorway # 1279!

 The Branching Out Mitts are an instant favorite knit up in two shades of  Blue Sky Alpaca Melange sportweight alpaca.

Terry loves the simple rounded yoke of the Gnarled Oak cardigan she thinks she would like to work it up in MadelineTosh Tosh DK Oak.  She also loved the fit of the Rustling Leaves beret in Tosh Sock.



Jen A & Katelyn each gravitated to very different styles. Jen is in the Waters Edge Cardigan worked up in Tosh DK in Cove. And Katelyn is wearing the  Rocky Coast Cardigan which would look lovely in Fyberspates Scrumptious DK or Malabrigo Worsted Merino.

Jenny is looking as lovely as ever in the Wildflower Cardigan worked up in MadelineTosh Pashmina. And look!  There's a mini version too!

 In fact, there are mini me versions of all four cardigans so that your little one can be as stylin' as mom!

The Retail Team - Gus, JenA, Jill, Matt, & Terry



 

First there is my A-line Hoodie from our recent Knit Red Knit-A-Long.  The pattern is by Diane Soucy and can be found in Knit Red by Laura Zander.  I'm using Berroco Vintage in color 5150 Berries.

I'm using my new favorite needles, Knitter's Pride  Cubic circulars size US #8.

I'm knitting on this project just as fast as I can so I can wear it now the weather is getting cold!








 When I first saw the Wingspan Shawl by Maylin Tri'coterie Designs on Raverly I knew I had to make it.  I love the way bold, self striping yarns look in this pattern. I've chosen Schoppel Wolle Crazy Zauberball in color 1507 Herbstwind and Addi Lace circular needles.  This is a wonderfully soft yarn and the colors are so vibrant!


I have been trying to knit socks for myself for the past couple of years.  I have about five different pairs in different techniques started.  My problem is, they keep getting preempted by gifts for family and other projects.  I'm promising myself that I will finish them this winter so I have warm and toasty toes!

This pair is Never Not Knitting's Amelie Socks.  I'm working this pair according to the Magic Loop instructions. I love this pattern and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn each of the three main methods for knitting sock because the pattern has instructions for double points, 2 circulars and Magic Loop.

The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Tuscany on Addi Lace circular needle.

I often like to have several projects going of different skill levels.  Seems like I've been mostly needing mindless, cruising knitting lately so these wonderful socks have take a back seat.  This is quite a challenging pattern. It can be found for free on Ravelry at Neko Knits.  The pattern is Seriously Southwestern Socks.  Mary, the designer is a local customer and a great sock designer! She designed this sock specifically to use one of our Lorna's Laces Limited Edition colors.  Since that color was no longer available when I started my socks I chose Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Gold Hill and Charcoal.  To further complicate this mosaic knitting pattern I'm working them two at a time on two Addi Lace circular needles!  So this most definitely is a "need to concentrate" project.

 I've been working on this little sweater for my now 10 month old granddaughter.  It's Knitting Pure & Simple New Born Layette Pattern #121.  I'm knitting the 12 month size and I'm getting nervous that she'll have outgrown it before I finish!  The yarn is again Lorna's Laces Sock in one of our Limited Editions colors - Wonderstone.  I've been knitting this project on Knitter's Pride Cubics too.







This is lonely project is my Knitbots Featherweight Cardigan in MadelineTosh Prairie.  The color is Earl Grey.  I started this one last year and it has been laying around looking forlorn so I will get back to it after my holiday knitting so it will be done for next spring.
Now for my holiday knitting!  I'm working on a throw for my very special someone.  I'm making the Cabled Afghan, pattern #30 from the Holiday 2012 issue of KnitSimple Magazine. I'm using Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in the discontinued color of 621 and again the Knitter's Pride Cubics US #11.

As some of you may know, Sandy and I are really good friends. We tend to see something the other one is doing and go "ooohhh I wanna do that too." Sandy has started a Trail Jacket by Knitbot, and I want to cast mine on too. Okay, so I admit I am the monkey who just has to get into the middle of things.

In the mist all the sewing, knitting and work, I am getting ready to give this fantastic pattern a go! Sandy is using Noro Kochoran from her stash, and I just can't say how lovely it is so far. As a matter of fact, I have six hanks of the very same color in my small yarn store and I think I will monkey on and maybe we can be twins! Ha Ha:) We just got some Kochoran in stock (on sale no less) and I am also considering color 75 for this project.

I really like the simple shape of this jacket and the potential for modifications. Sandy is adding some pockets to hers and is considering a slightly different collar.

Sorry for the short post, but I am off to look at other yarn for this pattern....hmmm...possibly the Taria Tweed, or Lana Grossa's Everybody...decisions, decisions...sigh...what a hard life I have, hee hee!

What would you use?

Ok, and now for the winners of the Jade Sapphire giveaway!  Our 3 winners (thanks to Random.org and only using the entries that made it in before midnight last night) were:

1) Autumn's Mom, who said, "I would wear it out to dinner to celebrate my 22nd wedding anniversary this year."

2) Sarah, who said, "The Ponchette would be a staple in my work wardrobe. My office is freezing year-round, and this would be great for days when an extra layer is needed!"

3)  Flossie Knits, who said, "I would wear it on my annual Montreal trip!  It would be perfect for the cooler weather!

Thanks to everyone who entered, and winners, don't forget to e-mail kristen@jimmybeanswool.com right away to claim your kits!  Be sure to let her know your 1st choice preference between Deep Plum and Hydrangea and she'll do her best to accommodate based on who responds the quickest!

As always, happy knitting, crocheting and sewing!!
Jeanne

PS Have you heard about our fabulous Stitch Red campaign? Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, so Stitch Red was created in an effort to help create more awareness. You will want to check out out Stitch Red blog for all kinds of great information and guest bloggers, healthy tips and even heart healthy recipes!!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to pop in for a quick second and let everyone know that the Coastal Knits trunk show is here at Jimmy Beans Wool! It will be on display in our shop until December 21st. If you are a local customer or will be in the area, please stop by and check it out!

Coastal Knits is a beautiful book featuring designs by Hannah Fettig of Knitbot and Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting! This collection is inspired by their different coastal homes: Portland, ME and Atascadero, CA. To see some of the stunning designs from the book in person, be sure to swing by the shop while it is here! Here is a little sneak peek:

"Wildflower Cardigan"

"Gnarled Oak Cardigan" and "Branching Out Mitts"

"Sand and Sea Shawlette"

"Rocky Coast Cardigan"

"Panoramic Stole"

Hope to see you all in the shop soon!

Happy Knitting!
Kristen

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JBW- Last week we heard Hannah’s perspective on “Coastal Knits,” what does Coastal Knits represent for you?

Rustling Leaves Beret

JBW-  I love that I can see that in the different designs from each of you.  It’s like you can see the difference in the coasts through the knitted pieces, yet they all go together so well and tell your stories cohesively.  We are so excited to get the Coastal Knits Trunk show in the shop at JBW in December so we can see them all in person!  So, tell us a bit about Never Not Knitting, how did you get started on the designing path?

Cambrian Cowl

JBW- Now that Coastal Knits is completed what's next?

JBW-  Congrats!  That is so exciting!  What a good plan.  Perhaps we’ll be seeing some new designs for little ones in the future with new inspiration ahead. :)  While we are still on the topic of designing, as an independent designer, do you have any advice for those folks out there who are just starting to design as well? 

JBW-  Is there anything else you want to tell us about your current projects?

JBW-  What time do you start work each day?

JBW-  Coffee or tea? 

Coastal Knits

Hannah herself!