It's Friday the 13th, and the wind has shifted. There's a slight chill in the breeze. What could this mean!? Makers beware you are in for a scare! And, no, we don't mean broken knitting needles or lost crochet hooks, we're talkin' about the annual fright that goes bump in the night. Do you have any guesses as to what it could possibly be?

We've gone so long without the scent of pumpkin spice and the thrill of dressing up as beastly creatures and beautiful princesses, so we're officially announcing the return of the terrifying (fraternal) twin to the original Jimmy Beans Craftvent Calendar! That's right, Fright Club is back and spookier than ever!

This year, both knitters and crocheters are invited to take part in either a fang-tastic month-long make-along or the bite-sized 13-day option!

Witchful Thinking: Dreamt up by our Bean, Amy Gunderson, this creepy cowl and matching mitts set was designed with your comfort and coziness in mind!

Using the strings of Madelinetosh Twist Light, knit or crochet up this all-over colorwork pattern that reminds us of woven baskets filled with cinnamon and glowsticks! The lightly scalloped edging brings a bit of femininity to this project, pulling it all together wonderfully!

All Treats, No Tricks: As the name would suggest, this option is chock-full of delicious treats in the ways of over 250 yards of yarn, 4 fun notions, and the pattern necessary to complete this festive beanie!

The chevron stripes that adorn this hat match the whimsy of the Halloween season perfectly, bringing a little bit of your childhood out to play! The colorwork found in this hat is great for all adventurous beginners, intermediate makers and beyond!

Both projects are also available in two gorgeous colorways:

Brilliant: Ah, the crack of glowsticks, the joy of ringing your next doorbell hoping for a king-sized candy bar, painting pumpkins, and bathing in... ectoplasm? The bright shades found in this option bring the Halloween spirit to your needles and hooks to join in the fun!
Delicate: The scent of apples and cinnamon on the breeze, the cool air blowing through your windows, and the sound of dry leaves crunching underfoot. This option is a timeless classic, matching the theme of autumn all season long!

Rrriiiiinnnng! Class is officially in session - do you have your supplies ready!? Ah, we remember the classroom so vividly - the scent of chalkboards and dry erase markers, the sounds of students clicking their pens and flipping over their papers. It was oddly calming at times.

Were you a good student who sat at the front of the class taking notes diligently, or were you one of the "bad kids" who sat in the back of class, passing notes and drawing in the margins of your papers? Whatever your answer is, we won't judge - even a few of the Beans are perpetrators of being the "bad kids", hehe!

Whatever your role may be, or was, we've got you covered in the ways of school supplies with our Back to School kits, available in two colorways: Peachy Keen and Trapper Keeper!

These blasts from the past were inspired by the yellow-tinged images of school athletes and neon, 80's-esque spattering of shapes across our school binders.

These items were brought back to life perfectly with the included patterns of the Bellatrix Shawlette and Circinus Hat, both of which were designed by Amy Gunderson and happily show off the simple color changes reminiscent of highlighters and colored pencils. Prep your back-to-school bag with these nostalgic notions asap, because the school year has started and is going full-steam ahead!

Mad for Shibui!

With school starting again, the autumn season just around the corner, and Halloween slowly approaching, we've run into quite the predicament! That is, what on Earth are we gonna wear to impress!? There are so many reasons to dress up, what with the temperature dropping and Halloween traditions coming up again, of course.

The fall shades of the Madelinetosh x Shibui Knits collection is always a great place to start! With shades inspired by the desert, from rich clay red and orange all the way to dusty blue, it's like these colors are painting a picture in the dusk sky of the desert, and as desert-dwellers ourselves, we couldn't be more excited to talk about this collection!

Not only were new shades from this collaborative effort unveiled, but exclusive patterns as well, which you can peruse below, all ranging from shawls to scarves to cowls! Each project offered uses the fuzzy fibers of Shibui Knits Silk Cloud paired with Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light held together to make a fabric that is warm, inviting, and fun to wear!

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth!

With all this talk about all things spooky and how Halloween is approaching, we can't NOT put a spotlight on one of our favorite collections by Camp Color - the Sweet Tooth Collection! Aptly named after our penchant for loving sweet things, this collection goes hand in hand with our love for the most horrifying holiday!

This collection of five colors reminds us of sugar highs we would get as kids, chompin' down on pastel shades of pink and blue! Whether you like spicy cinnamon-flavored treats, mouth-puckering lemon-flavored candies, or the sugary-sweet flavorings of cotton candy and lollipops, there's something in this collection for you!

Camp Color CC Fingering is a sumptuous fingering-weight yarn from the masterminds behind Shibui Knits! Made out of 100% superwash merino wool, this yarn is machine washable - talk about sweet! Each skein holds 190 yards to knit and crochet with, twisted just tight enough for durability and springiness. Ideal for baby makes, adult sweaters, and small accessories, there's sure to be something just for you!

One Sweet Treat!

One of the most delightful things about summer is switching gears with what you cook and eat - eating hot soup on a triple-digit (in Fahrenheit!) day doesn't sound the most pleasant. But a lightly sweet meringue treat in the ways of French macarons? Sign. Us. Up!

These delicate cookies were the inspiration behind Koigu's newest Collector's Club shade, and we gotta say, the light sprinkles of color on the natural base have left us drooling for more!

Available in the KPPPM base, each skein holds 175 yards to play with, making it the ideal option for your next unique project! The pops of orange, pink, and green go so well with the summer vibe, we may have to pick up two (or three)!

Going back to school can seriously ramp up your anxiety. How are you going to dress? How will you balance your new schedule? What do you need to succeed? All of these are great questions and ones we ask ourselves every year when school starts back up! But who has the answers to these hard-hitting questions?

Well, that's where we come in!

We've written up a special blog post detailing all about going back to school and the materials you need to be a successful student! Read about our favorite things, from the clever Back to School kits all the way down to your trusty no. 2 needles! Stay organized in the classroom and be the talk of the campus with your back-to-school swag!

Camp Color Layer Cake Wrap

Talk about a sugar high! This sweet shawl is perfect for all beginner knitters and beyond, featuring simple color changes which make a gorgeous gradient that's, well, a piece of cake! The easy garter stitch body of the design lets the beautiful shades of Camp Color CC Fingering shine, making for an extra sweet cherry on top!

Good news! The Layer Cake Wrap is available as a kit on our site!