Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
If you think about it, memories are everything. They are the building blocks of who we are, right from day one.
Memories are moments of time stitched together to build the story of our lives. They are not only a window onto a distant past, but they illuminate our present, too.
That’s what Thanksgiving is about, remembering and appreciating, then and now. We can’t control the world, but we can control how we respond to it. So now, right now, let’s think about that one thing that makes us happy. That one memory that is both in the past, and the present.
It could be family.
It could be a special outing.
If could be a show watched last night.
Or it could be our craft, knitting, crocheting, working natural fibers with your hands.
Do you remember when you first started to knit, every movement, every stitch was focused and intentional? Then you got better, your memories settled in, we call that muscle memory, and your hands, at times, felt like they were beginning to work on their own.
These are strange and difficult times. How you live them is in your control. And how you remember them is also in your control.
At The Blue Purl we will remember them for the steadfastness of our community.
We will remember them for innovation they inspired.
We will remember them for the patience and caring we have all shown each other.
This is not about denial or putting on rose colored glasses, it is about celebrating what we have, because there are plenty of others who will always emphasize what is missing.
We love our craft, and we love that we can support your creative needs and desires.
Our goal is to serve you and to help you knit together inspiring memories of the time we all made it through a crazy global pandemic, together. Happy Thanksgiving.
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
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Fall hours: Tue. - Fri. 11-4
Saturday 11-3 - extended...
HOLIDAY HOURS: Wednesday 11-3 closed Thanksgiving, Friday 11-4, Open Sat :)
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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
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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.
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NEW BEGINNERS CLASS - DECEMBER |
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WHEAT SCARF FOR BEGINNING KNITTING - Pass it along! New Session |
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WHEAT SCARF - ZOOM CLASS - a free beginner pattern from Tin Can Knits
When: 3 TUESDAY Evenings - DEC. 1,8,15 zoom time 6:30-8pm
Teacher: Caroline Hanson
Carolyn will take you through the beginning steps of knitting this simple scarf. Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, cast off, read a pattern and sew in your ends.
The Tin Can Knits Simple Collection patterns also have tutorials that will help support you in between classes. Class sizes are small so you can ask questions.
Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
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BROOKLYN TWEED Pop-Up Shop |
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Brooklyn Tweed Holiday 2020 |
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Brooklyn Tweed just released their Holiday 2020 collection and we are in! Between the gorgeous Norah Gaughan cables or the subtle Emily Greene textures, we're not sure how to pick a favorite. Most of the designs only need 2 skeins of Arbor or Peerie, just about the amount of time we have this time of year. Check out the patterns here. |
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We only have a couple of spots left in our Brooklyn Tweed classes. While the classes start in January, we will close out registration of these classes when our Brooklyn Tweed Pop-Up ends. Call us at 973-377-564 or email - info@thebluepurl.com
These classes are planned around this wonderful rustic, American sourced & dyed yarn. We have 7 classes at various levels of experience from sweaters to accessories that show off the beauty of Brooklyn Tweed. The classes are geared towards using Brooklyn Tweed yarn purchased during our Pop-Up. If you plan to sign up for these classes, please purchase or place your special order for the quantities & color needed during our Pop-Up. Once the Pop-Up ends, we can no longer accept orders, even if you signed up for a class.
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Classes Pictured: Svenson, Voe Hat, Winter Orchard Cowl |
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Svenson by Jared Flood
Dates & Zoom Time: 5 Saturday mornings - 9:00 to 10:30am
Jan. 9, 30 Feb.13, 27, March 13
Teacher: Keri Samuels
Skill Level: Experienced (Advanced) - this is NOT a first sweater project or a first cables project.
Cost: $75 + supplies from the Blue Purl
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Voe Hat by Gudrun Johnston
Dates & Zoom Time: 3 Thursday afternoons - 4:15 to 5:45 PM
Jan. 7,14, 28
Teacher: Keri Samuels
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35 + supplies from the Blue Purl
This beautiful colorwork hat is inspired by the yoke of a pullover. With this three color hat you'll be working from a chart and there is a short and long version.
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Winter Orchard Cowl by Laura Aylor
Dates & Zoom Time: 3 Friday Mornings - 9-10:30 AM
Jan. 15,22, 29
Teacher: Keri Samuels
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost: $35 + supplies from the Blue Purl
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Creel Cowl by Anne Hanson
Dates & Zoom Time: 3 Saturday Mornings - 9-10:30 AM
Jan. 16, 23, Feb. 6
Teacher: Keri Samuels
Skill Level: Beginner - need to know how to knit & purl
Cost: $35 + supplies from the Blue Purl
Have you just learned how to cast on, knit and purl? If yes, then this is a great project for you!
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Apart Together Socks by Dawn Henderson
Dates & Time: 4 Wednesday mornings - 10-11 AM
Jan. 20, 27 Feb. 3,10
Teacher: Liz Braverman
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost: $50 + supplies from the Blue Purl
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Ashby by Leila Raven
Dates & Zoom Time: 3 Fridays - Jan. 22, Feb. 12 & 26 4:15-5:45 PM
Teacher: Liz Braverman
Skill Level: Intermediate (charts, short rows, picking up stitches)
Cost: $35 + supplies from the Blue Purl.
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The Blue Purl team has been busy creating kits for gift giving, gift knitting or hibernating. Each kit includes pattern and all the yarn needed. |
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We paired the Arctic Circle Cowl by Antonia Shankland with Plymouth Alpaca Grande because we love the feel of its soft drape. The pattern uses simple knits, purls and slipped stitches in an easily memorizable rhythm to create so much texture. You will love this around your neck when the weather drops below 50 degrees! |
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The Inside Outside cowl uses 2 skeins of Rowan Kidsilk Haze to make either the small or larger size. The pattern even includes instructions for a headband. We've put together a few color combos for our kits, which include the pattern. Kits can be found online or in the shop. |
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Fairwinds Beanie and Scarf |
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There's a reason cables are so popular in knitwear. The doubling of the yarn as cables are created, not only increases the thickness, it also traps in warm air to add insulation. Cables are beautiful and practical! The Fairwinds Beanie and Scarf set is a perfect example of this. We paired it with Berroco's Ultra Alpaca Eco to up the warmth factor while allowing those lovely cables to drape even more. We love the unisex appeal of this combo and the kit would be great as a gift in itself. Find it online or in the shop. |
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The Boyfriend Watch Cap is the answer for those of us that have a hard time finding a last minute gift for the men in our lives. Paired with our luxurious local alpaca in either solid or marled, this will keep them warm all winter. The pattern has sizing for both a fitted beanie or a slouchy hat. You can also borrow the hat back since it looks great on ladies too! This kit is online or in the shop and includes pattern and yarn. |
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How can something be elegant and whimsical at the same time? The Polka Dot Scarf/Wrap captures this with scale. We've paired this beautiful pattern with Fibre Co.'s Meadow, a super soft blend of llama, wool, silk and linen with an airy touch. Our kit includes the pattern & enough yarn for the wrap, available online or in the shop. |
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Knit in the short or longer length, the Ferryboat mitts will be your go-to accessory all winter long. The pattern comes in 2 hand sizes and 2 lengths in a ribbed pattern, this is a great unisex accessory. Find the yarn and pattern kit online or in our shop. |
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The World's Simplest Mitts |
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The World's Simplest Mitts by Tin Can Knits is great universal pattern for mittens with sizing from toddler to adult large. We took inspiration from Ravelry user @lestat from Germany and used her GGH Topaz variation. This chunky yarn with its fun colors, cast on with size US 6 and then worked in size US 8 needles, will give you mittens you'll always want by your side. Pattern included with the kit, online or in store. |
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Boot season also comes with hat season and these boot cuffs are perfect when don't want your socks slipping off while stomping around in those boots. The Cozy Boot Cuffs come in 3 lengths, small, medium and tall boots. The cuffs are ribbed, run down the leg and have a stirrup to secure them around your foot. It's like knitting a sock without having to work a heel gusset or toe decrease. The kit includes the pattern, enough yarn for the large size and can be found online or in our shop. |
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Sometimes the steady rhythm of crocheting a granny square is the perfect prescription for a long day. Let the cheerful Noro yarn do the color work for you in this kit. Pattern included, One Big Granny Square is available online or in the shop. |
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Felted Gingerbread Ornaments |
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Felted Gingerbread Ornaments a great project to share with your kids/grandkids or you may want to keep the fun to yourself. Each kit includes 2 skeins of Cascade 220 for you to knit & felt. The pattern includes cutouts for gingerbread men, hearts & stars with instructions for simple sewing stitches for decorations. We also like to use the ornaments as special gift tags instead of a bow or wrapped with a gift card. |
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Forget Elf on the Shelf, how about these cuties instead! We love Kathleen's Jolly Wee elfin friends hanging around. Pattern and yarn available in the store only.
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Basic Christmas Stockings |
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It's not too late to make your own stockings. We're offering a hard copy of Churchmouse's Basic Christmas Stocking pattern FREE with yarn purchase in store. Come pick out your stocking colors in person and we'll include the pattern with your purchase, while supplies last. |
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Our popular Icon Scarf kit is back in stock! We have 3 neutrals- cream, medium gray and dark brown. Each kit includes a free pattern and yarn. Find them in our shop and online. |
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Just in time for the holidays, we have the Magic Sky line of Opal Socks. If you're not familiar with this sock yarn, you're in for a treat. The yarn creates a self-striping or self-fair isle effect as you knit. Magic Sky adds a bit of sparkle on top of that too. Everyone needs a little fancy on their feet sometimes! Find them in our shop or online. |
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Laine Magazine, Issue 10, Winter 2020 will be out in December and we are accepting pre-orders now.
This issue will feature 12 knit patterns, an interview with Denise Bayron, seasonal recipes, book reviews and more.
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Our shipment of Fair Isle Weekend by MJ Mucklestone is here! Those who pre-ordered should have heard from us. We have extra copies for purchase online - or in the shop.
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Keri's American Girl Clothes are here! |
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Keri's hand sewn/knit American Doll clothes are here for the holidays and they are INSANE! They fit American Girl size dolls. There's about 20+ unique outfits to choose from. They are one of a kind and go quickly! |
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What fun projects! Beautiful handmade baskets for your home;
Loving Chi Wei's Bramble Basket done in linen stitch - an easy triangle folds up to achieve an elegant design. Free pattern on her One Dog Woof website. Holding 2 Plymouth Homestead Tweed together would work great.
The Waistcoat Basket by Stephanie Jessica Lau is another simple yet elegant basket using the waistcoat stitch also known as center single crochet.
Love them both!
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Pat made this beautiful Turtle Dove a top down raglan type sweater with no seaming by Espace Tricot. She made it in cozy Katia Cotton Merino. Looks great Pat! |
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Chris made the Felted Bag from Liz's class in Cascade 220. This worked out awesome Chris! |
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Laurie's been busy with holiday gifts! The guys are getting the two toned Pressed Rib Cap from Churchmouse made with Woolstock. Some lucky gal is getting the Fidra Hat Cascade 128 Superwash by Gudrun Johnson. Lucky family!!! |
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Sue had a wedding outside so gloves were needed!! She made Sideways Gloves 4-ply By Shara Made "These gloves are knit sideways, on 2 straight needles in garter stitch, beginning at the little finger, working across to the thumb." These are made with Cascade Heritage. Lovely Sue. And Congrats! |
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She also just finished, knitting this time, The Comfort Zone by Espace Tricot in Sandnes Garn cozy Kos. These both are super cute Carolyn! |
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Lisa knitted up this adorable outfit from Sublime Book 14 (#671) Pleats and Bows Cardi and Bow Beret. This pattern is unfortunately out of print and made with Cascade 220 Superwash. Beautiful Lisa! |
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Claire's rockin' her mums Kyler wrap full of eyelets and lace by designer Isabell Kraemer. Kathleen used Shirsty Cat for this beauty. Love this! |
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The timeless Baby Crofter Shawl Collar Sweater |
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Susan A.'s gift recipient is one lucky boy. This timeless sweater is perfect for the months ahead. |
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