Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
How will you remember the year 2020? Wait, don’t answer that, let us tell you how we will remember it.
One day last month, two precocious 10-year-old girls came into the shop all excited to take up an adventure in knitting. They were smart, eager, cute as buttons and super enthused when we told them about Ravelry. Well, the next day, the girls came dragging in. “We’ve been up all night on Ravelry,’’ they exclaimed, and left with knitting needles and yarn that somehow only cost $2, which is all they had in their pockets.
A few days later, a note in blue crayon showed up.
“Dear Shoplady,
We all wanted to say thank you so much for the yarn and the knitting needles! We are so grateful that the Blue Purl is a thing and there are people like you in the world.’’
This is how we will remember 2020, not as a time of fear, suffering and hardship, though it was. We will remember it as a time of uplifting moments, a time when we all, each and every one of us rallied. Small deeds make big impacts. It was a time of coming together, of lifting each other up.
How will you remember 2020? We know that we cannot control everything that happens to us, but we have control how we respond.
Ok, to be fair, we cannot say goodbye to 2020 fast enough. But memories are selective, and we want to cherish those things that gave us a moment of joy, something we’ve accomplished, something funny. And we are asking you to do the same. Please share with us something that gave you pause to smile this past year; share it on our Facebook, or Instagram, or just send us an email, or tell us when you are in the shop. It can be about knitting/crochet - or not...
Let’s all head into 2021, not numb from an unprecedented troubling year, but energized by all we have accomplished.
Let's send out this year with gratitude and a smile.
At Blue Purl we are grateful for so many things. We are thankful for our friend Cherie, who kept everyone together by hosting a (virtual) knitting table via Saturday Zooms and to our team sticking with us as we reinvented our concept of community and what it means to be your neighborhood yarn shop.
We really are glad The Blue Purl is a thing. We hope you are too.
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
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CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER THURSDAY!!
Winter hours: Tue. - Fri. 11-4
Saturday 11-3
We'll be closed Christmas Eve & Christmas. Dec. 26 - Open 11-2
Regular hours 29 & 30 - Dec. 31- New Year Eve 11-2, Closed New Year day.
We will include this on our website :)
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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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Level - Need to know how to crochet
Instructor - Carolyn Hanson
Class dates - Tues. Jan. 12,19,26
Class time - 6:30-8 PM
Tunisian crochet is often mistaken for knitting. In this class you will learn many different Tunisian Crochet Stitches to make different patterns. Yarn can be used to make this cute headband.
Class fee: $35 + supplies from The Blue Purl
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First Hat - Conversationalist & Pom Pom! - Morning & Evening sessions... |
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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
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
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Learn to Crochet - Windowpane |
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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
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Your 1st Sweater: Button Front Baby Pullover |
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Level - Intermediate
Instructor - Keri Samuels
Class dates - Friday Feb. 5, 12, 26
Class time - 9-10:30
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
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Class:
Level - Beginner 2 - Good second project
Instructor - Keri Samuels
Class dates - Thurs. Feb. 11, 18, 25
Class time - 4:30-6 PM
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
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LAST CALL for Brooklyn Tweed & the BT Sock class still has a few openings... |
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LAST CALL for our Brooklyn Tweed Pop Up. All the Brooklyn Tweed yarn- Shelter, Arbor, Loft & Peerie is going back to Oregon on Wednesday, 12/23. We have sweater-quantities available in a few colors of all bases and accessory-quantities in all in-stock colors. We can no longer take special orders.
We have a few spots open in our Apart Together Sock Class using Peerie. Sign-ups for this class will close on Tuesday 12/22.
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It's hard to resist the peaceful feeling of getting cozy under a knitted blanket with a warm fire while waiting out a winter storm. |
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Sharon's Glampling Blanket |
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Can knitting a large blanket be fun? It is when it's Sharon's Glamping Blanket by Casapinka. Tam joined the knit-along back in November and made the largest size in 3 weeks. Leave it to Casapinka to come up with a fun way to knit a blanket. Each section is only a few rows, so you feel accomplished quickly. Changing colors regularly keeps the knitter interested and there's enough easy mindless sections to keep the Netflix binge rolling too! The pattern calls for Berroco Vintage Chunky but Tam made hers with Sandnes Garn Kos. Both works out beautifully. The pattern can found in Ravelry and all yarns are available online or in store in our Aran or Bulky section. By the way, there's no deadline for the knit-along, join in anytime! |
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The name says it all for this throw. Using aran-weight yarn, held double on a US 15 needle, you could have this done before the next snow storm. We love Plymouth Homestead, Sandnes Garn Kos or Berroco Vintage Chunky for this. The pattern is free on Ravelry. Find the yarn in our Aran or Bulky section online or in the shop. |
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Reversible Afghan to Knit |
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A simple knit in worsted weight on a size US 10 needle, this blanket is a great next step beginner project. Knit in 1 piece, there's no seaming or picking up stitches. Per the designer, "All you need to know is how to knit and purl and keep cozy!" We have kits set up in the shop with pattern included, ready for you to get your cozy on. |
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Using only 2 skeins of Woolfolk Flette on a US6 needle, the Seagulls cowl makes a great luxury gift for under $50. The pattern uses a simple cable repeat throughout the cowl to give definition to this ultra soft boucle-like yarn. This can be easily knit up in time for holiday gifting or gift the kit of a luxury yarn to a deserving knitter. Pattern is sold separately on Ravelry, kits are available online or in the shop. |
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Check out Wendy's Happy Hipster. Knit in 2-3 days, you could have a few of these done in time for the holidays. We've updated our kits with new color combos. Kits are available online or in the shop. |
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Just in case you know someone lost on ideas for you talented fiber folk, here's a few hints to throw their way. |
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The ultimate knitter's tool- a complete set of needles for all your future projects. We have kits in our favorite brands- Dreamz, Karbonz, Addis and Lykke. Most kits have needles sized 4-11, with 24", 32" and 40" cords. Some kits are beginner kits, so have fewer needle sizes, some are just for 16" circulars, some are only double pointed needles and of course we have crochet hook kits too. Find them online or in store. Feel free to call or email us to discuss which kit works best for you. |
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Have you seen our new colors from Sandnes Garn? Let's just say, we had to keep Yiba from running away with one of the bags when she opened the box. The colors are available in all the bases we carry, Alpakka Ull, Kos & Tynn Silk Mohair. They can be found online or in store. |
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This is a great gift! If you know someone who wants to learn the joy of knitting - kick start them with this lovely kit! The book has great illustrations and is easy to follow. Choose the color of Berroco Vintage you would like and we'll wind it - or save it, in case they would like to exchange it. And aren't our new bags cute?! |
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We still have kits left in our holiday kits. Each bag includes yarn, pattern, and is packaged ready for gifting. Knitters may want to forward this hint to their non-knitting gifters... |
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Sometimes, it's the cute little markers, progress keepers and supplies that keep knitters moving through all those rows of stockinette. We just restocked our supplies in these goodies.
Also, check out the Blue Purl Needle Tracker- New Year's Resolution anyone? Keep track of what needle sizes & lengths you own and easily access it on this small handy card. These are free with purchase in store. Just ask us for them at checkout. One per customer please.
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We can't leave out our favorite crochet blanket- the One Big Granny Square.
It uses beautiful Noro Silk Garden in 4 colors and it does all the color change work for you!
This Netflix-friendly piece is a soothing project to reach for after a long day. We just restocked these kits online and in store. Each kit includes the pattern. |
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Cyndee is definitely ready for a Cozy Winter especially since she made it in Woolfolk Far, arguably the coziest yarn in the shop. Cozy Winter is a Melanie Mielinger pattern and Cyndee more than did it justice. Beautiful! |
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Actually Tara (her daughter) is the lucky recipient of Julie's Perky Little Hat. This cute quick hat is made with Malabrigo Rasta in Campfire. It's super soft and cozy. Beautiful job Julie on your beautiful daughter! |
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Priti's Pretty hat for Mom |
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Mothers and daughter Part 2!! Priti's mom loves her Pull the Wool Over hat (Espace Tricot) and she lets it be known to all who ask, her daughter made it! Love that! Hat gifts are the best! Way to go Priti! Thanks Priti, for sharing your lovely mom and hat with us! |
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Lynn made the Woolfolk Hesselo and it is GORGEOUS! This oversized scarf is made with their TOV yarn so its super lucious and Lynn did a fantastic job on the beautiful cables. This is not a Netflix project :) Bravo Lynn! |
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Love this Infinity cowl made by Linda in Katia Merino Silk. The pattern is Repose by our fav - Antonia Shankland. Lovely Linda! |
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Truly a (Tweed) Silk Cloud |
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Another Antonia Shankland Scarf made by Kathleen! This is one of our kits Tweed Silk Cloud Kit. This is an ethereal, generous scarf is 7 colors. It is stunning. Beautiful Kathleen! |
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Keri made this cutie for a lucky whippet named Tulip :) The pattern is Pampered Pets by Louise Silverman. Every good dog deserves a stocking! Sweet Keri! |
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Carol's Cowl from Class :) |
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Carol made this 3 Color Cowl (by Joji Locatelli) in Liz's class with in Woolfolk Tynd. Super soft and super fun to make. Carol it looks perfect! A+ |
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