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Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,

Thank you.

Just two words, that’s all. But they convey a powerful if simple message: You are appreciated.

Thank you for helping make our first year as stewards of this awesome shop so successful, even when we goofed.

Thank you for sticking with us through these difficult days, you have helped us, supported us, lifted us up.

And so today, we want to show you how grateful we are – not just tell you – so we are announcing a loyalty program. It is a small start, for a small shop like ours, but the impulse and feelings behind it are big.

All you have to do is sign up (the info is below). We protect your privacy and do not share any of your data with anyone. We do give you 50 points to begin and one point for every dollar spent. When you hit 250 points you get 10 percent off an item or $5 off any purchase*. And it provides us with a vehicle to offer you special deals.

The program is tied to our point of sale system, and our online shops, so it should be seamless to use and no stress. Leave the work to us, so we can serve you better.

Look, we cannot begin to say thank you enough for supporting us. We know this is just a small gesture, but it is our way of saying those two powerful words.
We are lucky to be part of such a wonderful and caring community. Designers have been wonderful putting out patterns supporting local yarn stores. Casapinka has one coming out soon (kits available below). Melanie Berg's designs are featured also.

Yarn companies have run special initiatives when they can to support LYS   like Berroco and Rowan with dropshipping, included below.

The weather is getting warmer, the lawns are green and the trees full. If you squint it is easy to forget what we are all living with and through.

We wish you all good health, good fortune and good luck.

We wish you success, happiness and satisfaction with your projects.

Most of all, really, just thank you.

We are still here, thanks to you.

Please stay safe. Come visit. And sign up.

connect + create
Patty & Wendy

*Woolfolk excluded from any discounts, unfortunately.
TUESDAYS-FRIDAY, 11-4pm, Sat. 10-1pm - Sales consultations on phone/FaceTime and email - Curbside Pickup Only
Bear with us as we adjust our hours to changing demand. Hours going forward are Tuesday - Friday 11-4pm, Saturday 10-1pm for sales consultations & curbside pickup. Call us! 973-377-5648 - It's always best to e-mail us with your requests anytime at info@thebluepurl.com Also, we regularly update our ONLINE SHOP with existing and new inventory. Kits, yarn, & needles are showing up daily! It's a work in progress! We are busy inside fulfilling orders (with gloves and masks) and will hang them on our door when you pull up curbside, or send them in the mail.

FYI - We have one phone line - if you're having trouble getting through please email us. Also, please, all button sales go through email - send us the size button needed, color, and if possible a snap of the garment or yarn used.

We appreciate the support and love you are all giving us!
BLUE PURL LOYALTY PROGRAM
We've wanted to find a way to reward those of you who regularly support us.

Here it is- the Blue Purl Loyalty Progra m!

Sign up is easy. Since the shop is closed, just call 973-377-5648 or email us info@thebluepurl.com, your cell phone number and we will sign you up. You will then receive a text to finalize the sign-up process - simple as 1-2-3. 

You will get 50 points simply for signing up and one point for every dollar spent. When you accumulate 250 points you will get 10% off of one item or $5 off one item at time of purchase. We will be updating our reward offering throughout the year, as the program grows. The program is tied to our point of sale system and our online shop, so it will be seamless to use and no need to track your points, the system will do it for you.

*Woolfolk excluded from discounting.
ZOOM CLASSES
Bright Star - an heirloom project! - Zoom Class
Bright Star- Norah Gaughan
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Class Dates & Zoom Time- Thursdays: June 18, 4-6pm, June 25, 4-5:30, July 9, 4-5:30
Cost: $ 30 + supplies from The Blue Purl

"Inspired by the intricate piecing of patchwork quilts, the large, brightly colored stars in this afghan are mainly composed of mitered squares . Since the color changes within the squares are all in straight, intuitive lines, this is a perfect project on which to learn the art of intarsia . The straight lines also make the chart easy to memorize, so you can comfortably engage in conversation as you work."

This is an heirloom project. It's stunning, Done up in squares so it's a great summer project.

Limited space available call us to sign up! 973-377-5648 or email us info@thebluepurl.com.
Baby Crofter Sweater - Zoom Class
Baby Crofter Sweater

Instructor:  Keri Samuels
Class dates:  Fridays June 5, 19, July 10
Zoom Time:  4:15-5:30
Pattern:  Available in the shop - Sirdar #377

Cost:  $30 + supplies from The Blue Purl

This adorable little sweater is a shawl-collared pullover that is sized for baby,
toddler, and child. The yarn used is called Crofter by Sirdar. The yarn has
been dyed to give a fair isle look while requiring only simple stockinette.
The sweater is a pullover but the shawl collar allows for easy on and off over the
child’s head.

Techniques:  The sweater is made in pieces and seamed, so in this class you will
learn traditional pieced sweater construction. You’ll learn how to read a pattern -
shape armholes, shoulders and sleeves and create a separate collar. There will be seaming instructions as well!

Limited space available call us to sign up! 973-377-5648 or email us info@thebluepurl.com.
Our Online Shop :)
Our web store is growing! Lots of kits - and the yarn is slowly popping up -oh so exciting!
TOGETHER APART by Melanie Berg
Our newest kit online is Together Apart by Melanie Berg. Kits are made up with 2 skeins of Tosh Merino Light or Tosh Sock with 2 balls of Teenie Weenie wool (for stripes).

We also just (like 30 minutes ago!) got a shipment of new Tosh Merino Light colors that are not in kits, but would be gorgeous for this pattern- Peppercorn, Beneath the Waves, Warm Woolen Mittens, Farm Fresh Eggs, Foundry, Ensorcell, Fools Rush In, Lost in Trees, Break Up/Make Up, and Fatal Attraction. We only have 2 of each color available! We won't be able to reorder these anytime soon. Shoot us an email or give us a call to grab these.
Casapinka's Hug Shot
Casapinka's latest free pattern with yarn store purchase is Hug Shot. A completely different design from her last giveaway pattern, Hug Shot also uses 1 skein of solid fingering and 1 skein of variegated fingering. Kits are available on our online shop now, but the pattern will be released in early June. Every kit purchase will get a code for the pattern once we have it.
Feel free to call 973 377-5648 or email us info@thebluepurl.com if you have questions.
Rowan Cashmere Tweed
Rowan has kits created for their timeless Cashmere Tweed. Patterns are included with kit purchase and Rowan will direct ship it to you. The Nether Mitts only require 2 balls (1 of each color) of cashmere tweed. The Kitson Scarf (8 balls) and Kitson Hat (4 balls) can be combined into 1 kit or purchased separately.

Call 973 377-5648 or email us for these drop ship kits.
A little help from our friends at Berroco
Dropshipping
From Berroco: We are aware that many of our LYS have had to temporarily close their doors for their safety in accordance with regulations from their governors. We recognize it's a difficult time for many of our brick and mortar shops. Many shops are transitioning to curbside and e-commerce options but we wanted to help them offer something more! We are happy to introduce Berroco 123 DropShip, to ship Berroco yarns directly to your home.

Isn't that great! Here (click in) is how it works ... you find what you want and then call us and we'll place your order and they'll ship it. You can even dip into yarns we don't have in the shop like Farro for this week's free patterns- Oneida and Unadilla . Call us! 973 377-5648.
Manos del Uruguay DropS hip! - Matilija Shawl kit
Manos Del Uruguay is helping LYS with their own dropship pattern & yarn offer. If you would like to order please call the shop at 973-377-5648 This kit will be available May 20 until June 3 or until supplies last. 
Matilija Shawl k it contains
2 skeins of Fino + the pattern.
Cost: $64 + shipping
The Blue Purl on Ravelry
Don't miss out on the fun finished objects in the Blue Purl Ravelry threads . There's some pretty WIPs and some nice finished objects too.

This is the last week to post your finished object in our Finished Objects thread. Next Monday, we randomly pick someone from this thread to get a $25 gift certificate as a thank you for sharing your work with all of us!
Our Fabulous Community
Janet's Granddaughter's Blanket
Janet just finished this gorgeous blanket for her granddaughter It's #28 Colorblock Afghan by Knit Simple. It's made with Berroco Vintage and love your colors! Looks like a pantone swatch:) So beautiful. Lucky girl!!!
Pat is making beautiful things!
Pat has been busy and finished both these beautiful projects. He r Versaciknits sequences was knit in Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash. It is the perfect mix of cozy and oh so elegant.

The summer tee is Isabell Kraemer's Edie . Made with Shibui Twig it's a perfect light top that'll go with anything! Bravo Pat!
A batch of Blankies for Newark Beth Israel !!!
Michele, you are so awesome organizing this for the babies in Newark's Beth Israel Hospital. There is so much love wrapped up in them already! This is the first batch ready to go and 8 more are coming!!!
Off to the beach!
We LOVE Kirsten's tangerine crocheted bikini!!! So stylin' and she's going to look fab in it. She made it out of Cascade Ultra Pima cotton. She kind of whipped them up with a video here and a bit of intuition :) Awesome Kirsten!
Judy's Blanket
Judy made this gorgeous baby blanket from Blue Heron's Organic Cotton. It looks like a Monet watercolor. Look carefully and you can see the waterlilies!
Too cute!
Janet made these for her 22 month old twin grandaughters! Too cute, righ t! They are the Lilac Frock pattern by Lisa Chemery. She made them with Corsica yarn. Janet said the pattern goes to 10 years so will probably revisit it in a couple years.
Thanks for sharing we love them!
Big Love for our Beginners!
Lauren & Vicki were in the beginning crochet class and got the basic granny square down. It was a jump start, 2 class, learn how to make a granny square that Carolyn Hanson zoomed taught. Keep going everyone!
Jeniffer's Jennifer
Jenni fer made Jennifer Steingass’ Hinterland sweater. What a fantastic yoke and love the Baah La Jolla colors! Beautiful work Jennifer!
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