It's time to dim the lights, sing "Happy Birthday", and blow out some candles! For our big 20th birthday we are cutting ourselves a giant slice of cake that our dear old friends at Malabrigo were kind enough to bring to the party!

Our Founder and CEO, Laura Zander, first brought in the super-soft strands of Malabrigo in 2007 because of their irresistible colorways and the positive energy from the people behind the yarn.

15 years later, we are still just as in love with the yarns from Malabrigo and we are elated they are joining our birthday celebration. They really took the cake with this birthday present!

The Cake Please limited-edition custom shade is reminiscent of blue frosting swirled along the edge of a vanilla birthday cake with Jimmy Beans colored sprinkles (err - jimmies?) on top! Who can resist a skein or two of this delectable yarn?! This shade is simply to dye for!

Available on the always sumptuous Malabrigo Rios and Sock Yarn bases, this yarn works up into the most darling and cuddly fabric! Malabrigo Rios boasts 210 yards per hank and gives you the best of both worlds of super soft but still sturdy worsted-weight yarn! Each skein of Malabrigo Sock Yarn offers 440 yards of fingering-weight yarn, the perfect amount for a pair of socks! Both of these bases are made out of 100% Superwash Merino Wool, and the plied nature prevents felting in the wash.

Has your toilet paper been looking cold and lonely recently?! Maybe you've been craving a small project for your long, fan-filled trips to the john.

Pop a squat and break out your needles this April Fools' because we are back with another unofficial Sh*talong! Last time we focused on scarf patterns and we felt like our rolls of toilet paper got a little jealous. So this is why for SAL No. 2 we bring you the coziest bathroom accessory, Toilet Paper Sweater Kits!

Knit out of Scheepjes Stone Washed, the fuzzy halo of a complementary tonal shade in this yarn will give your rolls' sweaters a sophisticated, heathered look. This sport-weight yarn's blend of cotton and acrylic makes these paper pullovers breathable and won't leave your TP sweltering! (Plus, it is machine washable for err - any accidents that may happen in your bathroom!)

Make it your duty to style your rolls of TP with ravishing ribs, beautiful baubles, and charming cables! Your guests will not be able to help cracking a smile at these foolish tiny sweaters when they visit your bathroom. Plus all patterns are size-inclusive, so if you're a mega-roll kinda gal or guy you can still find the perfect fit!

Beans for Brains Applications Are Now Open!

Calling all student fiber artists! Beans for Brains applications opened today - are you ready to apply?!

This year, with the generous support of our sponsors, Jimmy Beans Wool, Madelinetosh, Cascade Yarns, and Lantern Moon, we will be awarding $2,000 scholarships to FOUR student yarn enthusiasts! If you are (or know) a knitter, crocheter, or weaver who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and will attend an approved accredited institution of higher education during the 2022-2023 academic school year, we encourage you to submit an application!

Applications are open until Friday, May 20, but we recommend applying early because submissions will close once we hit 400 applicants!

Want to help support the education of student fiber artists? We are excited to bring back the Madelinetosh Beans for Brains colorway in Farm Twist! For every skein of this limited-edition colorway sold, 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the scholarship fund!

Ready to get this yarn on your needles but not sure what to make yet? Continue your support with the beautiful Beret and Mitt Duo pattern available in our Bean, Amy Gunderson's Ravelry store. 100% of the proceeds of pattern sales will also go toward the scholarship fund!

We want to thank you and our sponsors for your support and for making this scholarship possible! To learn more about this scholarship and answer any questions about the application process, please visit our Beans for Brains FAQ page.

Universal Yarns Pineapple Peacock Shawl

As we enter into more temperate weather, our Beans have been looking for beautiful shawls to make a statement in the spring season! This elegant, half-circle shawl features lovely lacework and a picot border. This crocheted wrap pattern uses two skeins of self-striping Universal Yarns Major Yarn in the color 135 Toile. We cannot wait to get one of these on our hooks to add to our wardrobe!

Good news, this shawl is now availible as a kit on our site!