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Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,

Happy Winter Solstice and Holiday season to you all. I'm sure you've heard about the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Apparently it happens every 20 years, but this year is the closest since 1623 and the closest that we can see in our night sky since 1226. We are taking this as a sign, it's time to take a breath and enjoy our families.

We are closed for December 24th, 25th and also December 31 and January 1st. We have amended hours the other days, please see below.

As always, you can shop in our online store and purchase gift cards. Our goal is to stay in the moment during this season.

We wish you all joy & peace.


connect + create

Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
The Blue Purl Family!!!
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  • 4 customers at a time are allowed in the shop for half hour shopping.
  • Face masks MUST be worn.
  • Phone/facetime/email sales and curbside pickup will continue
  • Please limit your in-person visit to 30 minutes when we have others waiting.
  • We have 30 min scheduled appointments for shopping. Call us at 973-377-5648 for a scheduled appointment.
  • We can NOT offer knitting help/fixing mistakes in the shop at this time due to social distancing guidelines. Thank you for understanding. Call us and we'll try to arrange for help.
Classes
Fixing Mistakes
Level - Should know how to knit & purl
Instructor - Carolyn Hanson
Class date - One class - Jan 28
Class time - 6:30-8 PM

Knowing how to fix your mistakes is a real super power! Pick up a dropped stitch, tink (literally knit backwards :) frogging, putting in a lifeline... Take control of your knitting!

Class fee: $25
Please call 973-377-5648 or email info@thebluepurl.com to sign-up.
First Hat - Conversationalist & Pom Pom! - Morning & Evening sessions...
Class: The Conversationalist Hat
Level - Beginner 2
Instructor - Keri Samuels AM - Carolyn Hanson PM
Class dates - 9- 10:30 AM Class Mon. Feb. 1,8,15
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6:30- 8 PM Thurs. Feb. 4,11, 18
Pattern: Free Download


This is a great first hat – a unisex knit in 3 sizes and a thick ribbed brim that is perfect for turning up into a double layer to keep your ears toasty. It will make a great gift or keep it for yourself! The hat knits up in a flash and the color options are endless…color blocks or stripes or both! All topped off with a yarn or fur pom pom!

Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Please call 973-377-5648 or email info@thebluepurl.com to sign-up.
Learn to Crochet - Windowpane
Level - Very Beginner
Instructor - Carolyn Hanson
Class dates - Wed Feb.3,10,17
Class time - 6:30 - 8 PM

This geometric scarf pattern is easy and showcases any beautiful yarn you choose. A great starting project.

Skills Taught: You will learn the basics of crochet, making a chain, basic stitches, how to read a pattern and a chart.

Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl-need to use DK or worsted yarn
Please call 973-377-5648 or email info@thebluepurl.com to sign-up.
Your 1st Sweater: Button Front Baby Pullover
Level - Intermediate
Instructor - Keri Samuels
Class dates - Friday Feb. 5, 12, 26
Class time - 9-10:30
Pattern: For Purchase

This is an adorable little pullover and is sure to be a favorite of new moms. Buttons on one side of the raglan line makes it easier dressing the baby, and the edges are ribbed.  You can make it a solid color, add stripes or use self-striping yarn to customize the design. It’s knitted top-down, and the sleeves are knitted in the round, so there are no seams. Add 2 cute buttons and you’ve got a darling baby gift!

Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Please call 973-377-5648 or email info@thebluepurl.com to sign-up.
Log Cabin Baby Blanket
Class:
Level - Beginner 2 - Good second project
Instructor - Keri Samuels
Class dates - Thurs. Feb. 11, 18, 25
Class time - 4:30-6 PM
Pattern: Free Download

This is a cute, fun-to-knit blanket that will be perfect for any lucky baby! The pattern is based on a traditional quilt pattern and is created by making garter stitch rectangles and then picking up stitches along one edge and continuing to add to the blanket seamlessly. The finished blanket is approximately 22’ x 24” but could be made larger by adding “layers” or using thicker yarn.
 
Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Please call 973-377-5648 or email info@thebluepurl.com to sign-up.
Very Last Minute Gift
A gift sure to fit any size and bring joy, the Blue Purl gift card. You can purchase these online, we will mail them out when the shop reopens on Saturday 12/26 or hold them in the shop for you or your recipient.
Our Fabulous Community
Monika!!!
Monika never ceases to amaze us with her beautiful sweaters - the latest - Cabled Cardigan from Vogue made in Cascade 220. Lovely Monika!
Leftovers from your Maple Sweater??
Caren made her Maple Sweater in no time... and then she made a Knitbots blanket with the remainder of her Felted Tweed and she also used Rowan Alpaca DK. She did another one earlier this year that won a TBP award :) we love it so much!!!!
Sweet Emerson
Lisa made little Emerson this elegant Corsica Stroller Blanket from one of our kits! What a wonderful gift and perfect size for the stroller. Beautiful Lisa!
2 Happy Hipsters
We love how Laurie played around with the Happy Hipster - she went from 2 x 2 to 4 x 4 And love the pom on top :) Carol also made a cute one for her granddaughter? Popular colorway! 2 Koigus do the trick. Love this very cool Espace Tricot pattern. Bravo gals!!!
Addison made a hat :)
Addison made her mom April's Bulky Waffle Hat pattern for her American Girl Doll. WE LOVE IT ADDISON! You're getting so good :) Keep going!!
Snowy Trees
Shana came in for a pom pom for her stranded Snowy Trees Hat which she made in Sandnes Garn Kos. Its so soft and beautiful! Way to go Shana!
Brink
Vicki made Brink Sweater by designer Heidi May. It's adorable front and back! Vicki made it in Malabrigo Rasta
Carol's Arctic Circle Cowl
Carol made Arctic Circle Cowl by designer Antonia Shankland. It's in our kit area. This is made with two skeins of Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande. Soft and cozy! AND BEAUTIFUL CAROL!
Norwegian Fir
RoseMarie made this cute little top down garter stitch cardi - Norwegian Fir with Cascade Superwash Effects. So sweet RoseMarie!
A great article by Kate Atherley, Knit to Improve Your Mood - especially for beginners!

“I almost quit a lot of times,” Ms. Reddinger, 45, said. “But I kept at it, and I was both miserable and joyful at times — it was a good emotional process for me.”

It's all about the process and not giving up!!! Do not get hung up on your mistakes. Remember it's knitting not surgery :)

Another link from The NYTimes - check out this "Daily" podcast - The Year In Good News - It's inspirational.