Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
Forget about spring-cleaning. Doesn’t fall really feel like the new beginning?
School starts. It’s back to work. It’s time to get serious again. The leaves fall and the days get shorter. To us, that feels like family time.
That is true at our shop, too. We say our, because we hope you think of it that way, too. We hope you feel you are part of what we are doing here, not just as a place to buy yarn, but also as a source of support, encouragement, community, and fun.
To prepare for the new beginning, we have spruced up our shop. We will be open again on Saturdays, for now from 11 am to 2pm, but if there is interest we will expand those hours to serve your needs.
Yes, sure, it’s still necessary to think about the pandemic and remain vigilant. But that did not stop us from cleaning up (fall cleaning!), making room for our new yarn and the kits we have been mentioning in the newsletters. Please come by and check it out. There is so much amazing yarn in the sale bin for Local Yarn Store Day on Saturday. Hopefully the weather will clear and we can have a sidewalk sale.
The fall is also a time for change. We figure you can just let change happen, or you can guide it. The pandemic has slowed us down, all of us, but it cannot stop us. We won’t stand still, and we know you won’t either.
Let’s decide together that this fall is a new beginning, whether big or small. Pick a project, join a class, learn a new skill and commit to it. We will help you get there.
Or shoot for the moon. Set your sights high.
Let’s not sweat the small stuff. If your Wi-Fi glitches, or your sound gets funky, don’t worry about it. Let’s roll with the punches.
We have made it this far; we can accomplish anything, together.
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
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Fall hours: Tue. -Fri. 11-4
Saturday 11-2
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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. 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, 973-377-5648 (KNIT) or email - [email protected]
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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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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
Bright Star- NEED TO SIGN UP TODAY! Norah Gaughan | Instructor: Keri Samuels
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
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
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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Jennifer Weissman Virtual Trunk Show & Chat |
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Join us in a conversation with NJ designer & friend of
The Blue Purl, Jennifer Weissman.
Have you seen My Softer Side, just released this week (25% off until 9/14)? How about Uknity or Wove? How about sneak peaks to new releases this Fall & Winter? Jennifer will talk about her recent patterns, how to wear them, what yarns work best and give us a preview to upcoming releases. How does she come up with so many ideas when the rest of us were just trying to find Clorox, Lysol & toilet paper during the spring & summer?
Catch up with Jennifer over a cup of tea on Monday, September 21, 4pm, via Zoom, live. You bring the tea (or whatever drink you prefer, no judgement) & she'll bring the samples!
Zoom event is free but we have a limited number of spots. Please sign up to reserve your place. We'll email the link prior to the event.
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Bee's Knees by Thea Colman is the cardigan we want to throw on all winter. Tam test knitted a shop sample version in Blue Sky Woolstok. The cardigan features a bold cable pattern from front to back, surrounded by a field of delicate texture. The pattern has instructions for adjusting the length & width of the body or adjusting the depth of the shawl collar or even working it as a straight button band. Come visit us to see this beauty in person! Tam loved it so much, she made a version for herself in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, a hint of things to come...
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Holy Squish Batman! Some of you may not want to read this yet, but gift giving season is coming sooner than you think. The Holy Squish cowl is your quick knit- gift-ready answer! We put together 1 ball of Be Wool with 1 ball of Coco for this oversized trendy, squishy cowl. We recommend using a size US15 needle and you'll be done in no time. The yarn is available are in our online shop & pattern can be purchased on Ravelry. Or visit us to make your own combo. |
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New hat kits are in stock online. Perfect as a gift or to make a gift! Each kit comes with the Pull the Wool Over hat pattern, 1 skein of Lichen & Lace hand dyed worsted, 1 ball of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair & 1 coordinating faux fur pom pom. The hardest part of this project is picking your colors. |
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Tynn Silk Mohair, Kos & Pattern books by Sandnes Garn |
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We just received a small shipment of Sandnes Garn pattern books for their Kos and Tynn Silk Mohair yarns. The books include beautiful colorwork, lace and textured sweaters for women, kids and men. Sandnes Garn patterns are not available on Ravelry. We only received a handful of these books, check them out on your next visit. |
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52 Weeks of Socks & POM POM Quarterly Issue 34 |
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We finally have 52 Weeks of Socks back in stock. These sold out so fast back in February. (Can anyone remember February, pre-Covid? That feels like years ago.) Call/ email us to get your copy.
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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LOCAL YARN SHOP (LYS) Day is Saturday Sept. 12th |
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Come see us for LYS Day this Saturday 11-2PM. Weather permitting we are having a sidewalk sale of our sale items. We are allowing 4 in the shop at a time but if busy what a great time to dive into our sales bins! Also a great opportunity to get free patterns from some of our vendors- read on... |
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Malabrigo Free Pattern for LYS Day |
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Malabrigo is celebrating LYS Day by offering a free pattern from a selection of 5 designs with yarn purchase.
Check our selection of Rasta & Rios online or visit us to see the full selection of Malabrigo.
Just ask for the the coupon code once you make a purchase with us. Coupon code is only active from 9/12- 9/17.
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Fibre Yarn Co. LYS Day Free Pattern |
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Fibre Yarn Co. is also celebrating LYS Day with us. Lowther, a unisex cardigan is free with purchase of Cumbria Fingering, only on Saturday, Sept. 12th. Just let us know you'd like the pattern when you make your purchase online or in person. |
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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 code works Sept. 11th-Sept 13th, a gift from Blue Sky to support LYS Day. We'll provide the promo code with yarn purchase from the Blue Purl.
Wendy & Tam are considering the men's version of the Pemberton for their husbands. Anyone want to join them? We could have a virtual parade of Blue Purl partners in Pembertons!
These yarns are all available in our online shop, but call/ email us if you need more quantities than listed. |
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New pattern alert- The Ui Mittens by Ainur Berkimbay (Mamasteddybear on Ravelry & Instagram) will be live for purchase on Ravelry for LYS Day- Sept. 12th.
Tam test knitted this pair with Rowan Felted Tweed using 1 ball of each color. Don't forget to check out the mitts next time you're in the shop. |
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Carolyn is our fab crochet teacher. This is a magnificent scarf, Florescence, she designed using just single crochet and chain and other than the small inner circles it is joined continuously throughout!
She made hers with 25 colors of Madeline Tosh Fingering and Unicorn Tails.
Florescence won the 2017 CGOA Design Competition for Best First Time Design Entrant.
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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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Bryan! This is amazing! It's called Sverre and it's a design by Arne & Carlos. Bryan made his in Woolfolk Tov DK and it is heavenly. Bravo Bryan! |
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Laurie mad e this Forsten in Woolfolk Flette Bulky. The Woolfolk Design team's very hip oversized vest works up fast with a 10 needle. Light as a feather and her daughter loves it!
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June made the Entwine Scarf in super bulky Be Wool. It's a super fast knit - perfect for a winter gift! This was a class project with Liz. Great job June! The fringe looks great! |
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Jan made this Little Coffee Bean with Jelly Beenz - say that 5 times! This is a perfect little first cardi to make. Super cute Jan, and love the different color buttons! |
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