Jimmy Beans Wool
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (yarn) |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Laura Zander, Doug Zander |
| Headquarters | Reno, Nevada , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (60+ countries) |
Key people | Laura Zander (CEO) |
| Products | Yarn and related knitting supplies |
| Parent | Local Crafts Group |
| Website | jimmybeanswool |
Jimmy Beans Wool is a United States-based yarn retailer with its main office situated in South Meadows, a district of Reno, Nevada.[1] The company operates additional facilities including a yarn-dyeing plant located in Fort Worth, Texas, a sewing unit in Vietnam, and a production site in India.[1] Its distribution network spans more than 60 countries worldwide.[2]
History
Jimmy Beans Wool was established in 2002 by Laura and Doug Zander.[2][3]</ref> Laura Zander took on the role of CEO.[4][5]</ref> The first retail location was based in Truckee, California inside a historic train station, offering both coffee and yarn; however, the company has since discontinued coffee sales.[3][6]</ref>[7]
Between 2004 and 2007, the business maintained consistent yearly revenue of approximately $1.2 million.[3][8]</ref> By 2010, annual sales had grown to $4 million.[9][8]</ref>
Starting in 2010, Jimmy Beans Wool initiated Beans for Brains, an annual scholarship program rewarding students who create original knit or crochet designs. This initiative receives support from contributors such as Vogue Knitting Magazine, Red Heart Yarns, Universal Yarns, Lorna's Laces, and Knitter's Pride Needles.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[10]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name</ref>
In 2012, the company collaborated with Red Heart Yarns to sponsor Lindsey Jacobellis, a seven-time X Games champion and Olympic silver medalist. Jacobellis' charitable organization "Hats 4 Hounds" produces hats for philanthropic causes using Red Heart yarn sourced through Jimmy Beans Wool.[5]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name</ref> That same year saw the release of “Knit Red: Stitching for Women's Heart Health,” featuring all-red project patterns. In 2013, the publication "Sew Red: Sewing & Quilting for Women's Heart Health" followed.[10]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name</ref>
From 2009 through 2014, Jimmy Beans Wool was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name</ref> Revenue reached $7 million in 2013 and increased to $8 million by 2014.[5][11]</ref>
In 2019, Jimmy Beans Wool expanded its portfolio by acquiring Madelinetosh, a producer specializing in hand-dyed yarns.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name</ref>
The company changed ownership in 2025 when it was purchased by Local Crafts Group.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name</ref>
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External links
- Jimmy Beans Wool - official website