I have recently discovered Jimmy Beans Wool online – yes, I was looking for more yarn, Tosh DK actually, and found it – and hence their excellent newsletter. It has a magazine feel with an incredible amount of useful information. Updates on their own KALs – currently Game of Thrones Mystery KAL (Knit-along), based on the popular television series by HBO (for more info see the page on Ravelry game-of-thrones-mystery-kal). New yarns with detailed descriptions and photos, latest in inspiration – a great way of keeping updated on books and pattern booklets. It even includes a free pattern in addition to Terry’s Tips; usually a video clip; this time it is short rows with a wrap and turn. Of course it includes a sale section, staff (known as Beans) projects on needles, meet a Bean and an update on events. Amazing, how well informed I feel after just minutes of reading. The February newsletter tempted me with new luxurious yarns from Lotus Yarns made by pure mink and pure yak fibers. Yes, I would very much like to test those two; how they knit up and feel on my hands! Take a look here: newsletter and see if you agree. They are on my list of yarns to test, and as you probably guessed they are at the higher end of the price range. I do admit it, I am a yarn snob and take great pleasure in reading about new luxurious yarns!
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Wonderful – thanks for sharing!
Too good not to share, really! Thank you for your comment, Tracy! I enjoyed reading about taking your knitting group on tour by party boat! Marvelous idea!
Thank you! It was a fun, fun day!
Yes, it does look like you all had a fab day!
Thanks for the information Linda.
I’ve tried the Lotos mink yarn, it is lovely and I’m sure you will like it. Ir is soft and has a wounderful drape.
You are welcome, Irene! Oh, how exciting to hear! Thank you for letting me know!