St. Patrick's Day will be here in a pinch and we are starting to see green (yarn that is)! We want to know, how are you bringing in luck this St. Paddy's Day? Are you scavenging for a pot of gold at the end of rainbows? Hunting for a lucky four-leaf clover? Or maybe you're eating corned beef and cabbage paired with your favorite ale! No matter how you plan on celebrating, make sure you don all of your green attire to avoid getting a pinch from a leprechaun!

To help you get your shamrock on, our Beans whipped up the most adorable Luck of the Irish Beanie kits! Designed by Lizzy Knits, this festive fair isle beanie pattern features the lucky and incredibly soft squish of Malabrigo Worsted to keep your noggin nice and warm during all of the festivities!

Along with the pre-wound yarn, this kit comes with a download code for your free copy of the pattern, a shamrock button to adorn the brim of your lucky beanie, and a special treat to enjoy while you knit! Size US 6 (4.00 mm) and US 8 (5.00 mm) needles are required but not included.

Need a place to stash this lucky project? Try at the end of the rainbow... the della rainbow that is! Our Rainbow della Q Oh Snap bags are the perfect way to take your projects on the go! The snap openings provide a snag-free way to work on your latest WIPs anywhere!

It is always a treat to get together with old friends and catch up! As we continue to celebrate 20 years, we've been catching up with the friends who we've connected with along the way! Recently, our CEO, Laura, caught up with her friend Norah Gaughan, author and editor in chiefof Vogue Knitting! In this Zoom interview, they chatted about our 20th birthday, Reno Rafter 7, and so much more!

Laura and Norah also reminisced about their favorite designs over the years. Some knit trends come and go, but some designs turn into classic pieces!

Laura and Norah also reminisced about their favorite designs over the years. Some knit trends come and go, but some designs turn into classic pieces!

Looking back over the years, one of the most popular patterns we've featured was Norah's iconic Beatnik pullover! Published in 2010, this stunning sweater pattern remains in almost 5,000 Ravelry queues. As part of our birthday celebration, we decided to re-knit this beautiful cabled fisherman sweater we all adored years ago!

Knit using the recycled tweedy fibers of Berroco Remix, this sweater is ultimately cozy, despite being completely wool-free! Also, We also have an unofficial Beatnik KAL happening for the next few months!

Are you a student? Do you love fiber arts? Applications for Beans for Brains are around the corner! Are you ready?! If you are (or if you know!) an excellent student who is also a yarn enthusiast, this scholarship is for you!

This year, Jimmy Beans Wool, Cascade Yarns, Madelinetosh, and Lantern Moon are sponsoring FOUR scholarships to award to brainy fiber artists! The Beans for Brains scholarship is open to ALL students with a 3.0 GPA and higher who know how to knit, crochet, and/or weave, and who will attend an approved accredited institution of higher education during the 2022-2023 academic school year.

Interested in applying? Take note of some important dates coming up!
- Students can first view the application on March 1
- Submissions for the scholarship open on April 1
- Application submissions close May 20
- Winners will be contacted the week of June 20 and announced around July 1

Be sure to apply early because submissions for the scholarship will close once we hit 400 applicants!

If you have any questions on how the application process for our Beans for Brains Scholarship Program works, you can find additional information on this program on our Beans for Brains FAQ page!

How have your projects for the 2022 Great Yarn Challenge been shaping up? We've loved seeing the progress you have shared on social this week as part of the challenge!

If you haven't taken part in this week's "Just Wear It" challenge, don't worry, you still have time to participate!! Remember, if you make something you can wear out of yarn, you can submit it! You also don't have to stick with the patterns listed, those are just meant for inspiration! You're highly encouraged to think creatively to fulfill this week's prompt!

Submissions close on February 27, so make sure to submit photos of your completed project to the Great Yarn Challenge's submission form before then for a chance to win a prize pack! Make sure to continue to share your progress on your projects on social this weekend using the hashtag #TheGreatYarnChallenge!

Amy's Tranquility Cowl

There are very few things that are more relaxing than spending an afternoon at Lake Tahoe taking in the crystal blue waters. Our Bean, Amy, took inspiration from the scenic views of the lake and the tranquil ripples of light that dance across the surface and designed this stunning cowl. Featuring two skeins of Tosh Merino Light in the colors Pebble and Tranquil Tahoe, this cowl pattern reminds us of peaceful days on those beautiful waters.