Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
We never try to wish the minutes away, because you can never get them back. Time is our most precious, perishable resource.
But what happens when time seems to slow down, and get kind of blurry? We all feel it because of the way the pandemic has impacted our lives.
Quick, what day is it?
See! It’s ThursFriday March 171 (that is the number of days since closings started in NJ. on March 16.)
So what to do with that?
Well, what would you expect us to suggest?
Our prescription: Make something! Knit. Crochet. Work with your hands. Focus on a project. Learn something! Take a class with us on zoom.
These days, the trouble is we have lost the arc of our own stories. There is not always a beginning, middle and an end to the days. Our worlds are circumscribed by our need to protect ourselves and our community from the virus.
But when we work with our hands, it all comes back. Our story comes back. From inception to completion, a project can focus you, ground you and lift you up all at the same time.
We believe that.
It’s why we got into this business.
It is why we persevere.
It’s why we never wish the days away. Time is here for us to use—wisely. To use together.
Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone! Enjoy!
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
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Summer hours: Tue. -Fri. 11-4
will open Saturdays 11-2 after Labor Day!
- 3 customers at a time are allowed in the shop for half hour shopping.
- Phone/facetime/email sales and curbside pickup will continue as we have been
- Please limit your in-person visit to 30 minutes when we have others waiting.
- We have 30 min scheduled appointments at table by front of store - back door if weather is uncooperative. Call us at 973-377-5648 for a scheduled appointment.
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HOW TO SIGN UP: To sign up for a class please call the shop today or tomorrow, 973-377-5648 (KNIT) or email - [email protected]
- Classes are limited to 10 people.
- If you did not receive your zoom invitation a day before class please check your spam folder first then either call or email us.
- Please pay for class at least a week before it begins - we often have waitlists.
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We ask that you please buy your supplies through The Blue Purl so we can continue bringing you these great classes - check out our online shop! Thanks :)
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Level: Intermediate
Dates & Zoom Time- Thursdays: September 10,17,24;Time 4:15-5:45pm
Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Level: Advanced Beginner- on up
Dates & Zoom Time- 3 Saturday mornings Sept. 12, 19, Oct 3; 9-10:30
Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Level: Advanced Beginner knitter
Date: Tuesday Sept: 22 | Zoom Time: 6:30-8PM
Class fee: $25
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3 Color Cowl- A FEW SPOTS LEFT- by Joji Locatelli | Teacher: Liz Braverman
Level: Advanced Beginner
Zoom Dates: 4 Friday mornings: Oct. 30, Nov. 6,13,20; 10-11 AM
Class fee: $40 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Level:Advanced Beginner -and up
Zoom Dates: 2 Fridays: Oct. 9, 16 9-10:30 AM
Class fee: $30 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Sly Fox Hat by Lisa Gutierrez | Teacher: Carolyn Hanson
Level: Beginner 2 - This is a basic crochet class for those who have taken the Learn to Crochet class and now want to take the next step
Zoom Dates: 2 Wednesdays: Sept: 30, Oct. 7 - 5:30-7PM
Class fee: $30 + supplies from The Blue Purl
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Level: Beginner 2 - need to know crochet basics
Zoom Dates: 3 Thursdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19-Time: 5:30-7pm
Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Zoom Dates:4 Thursdays: Sept: 17, Oct. 1, 8, 22; Time: 9-10:30 AM
Class fee: $40 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Cumulus Blouse- A FEW SPOTS LEFT- by PetiteKnit | Teacher: Liz Braverman
Level: Advanced Beginner
Zoom Dates: 4 Wednesdays: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25; 9:30-11am
Class fee: $40 + supplies from The Blue Purl
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Last chance- Summer Sale Ends Sept. 7 |
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15% off all cotton & linen blends |
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Last few days to take advantage of the Summer Sale. Ends on Sept. 7.
Woolfolk Yarns are excluded from the sale.
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Our latest yarn by Sandnes Garn is Tynn Silk Mohair. Why did we pick Sandnes Garn's mohair? It's a wonderful combination of mohair, silk and wool, offering warmth & strength while also being light as a cloud, all at a great value. Tynn Silk Mohair can be held with other yarns to make the fluffiest hand knits or it can be held double on its own. The gorgeous saturated colors speaks for itself. Try it for the Cumulus Blouse if you're joining our class or just knitting along. |
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POM POM Quarterly Issue 34 |
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Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 34 is available for Pre-orders now. This issue is packed with all the textures and colors of sweater weather. We only get a few issues in, so let us know if you want a copy.
Call/ email us to reserve your copy of Fall 2020 issue, which arrives Sept. 21st. |
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Blue Sky is offering a free pattern with any purchase of their yarn from now until Sept. 13th. The free pattern promo works Sept. 11th-Sept 13th, We'll provide the promo code with yarn purchase from the Blue Purl.
These yarns are all available in our online shop, but call/ email us if you need more quantities than listed. |
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Our newest kit this week is the Bias Shawl made in Shibui Pebble and Silk Cloud. This light weight scarf/wrap uses Shibui Pebble held with Silk Cloud to give a fluffy warm feel with fun stripes throughout. Small panels of pretty lace are strategically placed between the stripes to highlight the beautiful Pebble yarn texture. We have a very limited number of kits in 4 color sets available online. |
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Baah September 2020 color is here! |
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Baah's September 2020 color of the month has arrived. We only have a few skeins of these but they're online!
In fact, all of our inventory of Baah La Jolla is now online. So many colors, it's like picking your favorite candy! |
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We are so excited to bring this yarn into the Blue Purl. Tibetan Cloud by mYak is a 328 yard, Sport/ Light DK weight of 100% Tibetan sheep wool, ethically sourced and traceable back to the flock. "It comes exclusively from an ancient breed of Tibetan sheep that roam freely on the grassland of the Tibetan Plateau at an altitude of over 4000 mt." Learn more about the care of these animals and its caretakers here. We can't wait to see the beautiful pieces this yarn becomes.
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We immediately thought of Jennifer Weissman's Shh! Wrap when we saw Tibetan Cloud. The elegant muted colors and stitch definition of this yarn is a perfect match for the sweet center lace detail and drape of this wrap. AND...Jennifer is kindly offering a special coupon just for Blue Purl customers, 25% off the Shh! Wrap pattern with code BLUEPURL when you purchase it in Ravelry.
Note: Shh! Wrap pattern sale exclusive to Blue Purl expires Sept. 5th!
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Sindi is luxuriously soft cowl knit in the round holding 1 strand of Shibui Nest with 2 strands of Silk Cloud. Shibui Nest is a DK weight wool/alpaca blend that we brought into the shop early this year right before the pandemic. It never really got its day in the sun but this Shibui kit really shows off its softness and beauty. The gradient effect is achieved by changing 1 strand of silk cloud every few inches. This cowl is like wearing a warm cloud around your neck. The pattern is free from us with purchase of the kit. |
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Lichen & Lace Fingering is back! |
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Fresh out of Canada, we re-stocked our Lichen and Lace Single-ply fingering! There's some favorites that flew off our shelves quickly last time and we picked a few new colors for the Fall too. Check them out in our online shop.
In case you need a fabulous sweater idea for these gorgeous colors, Tam's current obsession is the Sayuri Sweater. The pattern is on sale until Sept. 5th, no code needed. |
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One Dog Woof = ChiWei Ranck |
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ChiWei Ranck is a local crochet & knitwear designer whose business is One Dog Woof! You may have seen her name on our pre-covid class list to teach with us.... ahhhh well....
There's so many more projects- Amigurumi, shawls, baskets, toys, sweaters - follow her on insta - @1dogwoof, check out her Ravelry page and website! |
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A LITTLE COMMUNITY NEWS: Just want to let you know Keri is away the month of Nov. So if you need her for any magic before then..... |
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Geralyn brought in her Building With Lace wrap into the shop. We have the Michelle Hunter pattern book in the shop! She used Riley yarn. It's gorgeous Geralyn! |
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Two Olives! Way to go June! June made these beautiful Berroco Olive pattern poncho's and they're awesome. The free pattern was designed by the Berroco Team for Vintage yarn. This is chit chatting / TV knitting folks! And they're lovely June! |
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I spy with my little eye some Malabrigo in that Odyssey Shawl Nancy made! Joji Locatelli's design is fab for all it's visual appeal but also because it's a free pattern. A give back to the knitting community from the designer! Great job Nancy! It's Beautiful! |
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Janet's Janesville Jacket is mad with Blue Sky's Woolstok.We sell the kits online and Blue Sky has graciously given us a free pattern coupon for Local Yarn Store Day, Sept. 12, when purchasing their yarn. The coupon is good Sept. 11-13. Beautiful Janet! |
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Janice's Tree of Life is a mix of patterns based on the Nicky Epstein Tree of Life afghan pattern. It's knitted with Malabrigo Rios and is absolutely gorgeous. |
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Sometimes all it takes is a simple colorblock to make a beautiful stylin' blanket! Janet nailed it on this one with Berroco Vintage Chunky! The yellow edge sets it off perfectly! |
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Katy took a selfie with her Ramona Cardi for us! Made with Plymouth Homestead and some awesome buttons. It looks fab Katy - fits so well! Congrats! |
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Just mailed your wonderful hats to Hats Not Hate! Their mission is to - to rally communities to raise awareness and stand up to bullying. Thank you to our amazing community of knitters. you all always come through! We continue to be a drop off point throughout the year. |
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