Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
Our tables are full of project kits, and the seats are empty. NJ Woolwalk is postponed, as is our classes.
But we persevere, we stay connected.
It is a surreal time we are all living through, as if in a movie. The streets are empty, schools are closed, sporting events cancelled, communities on lock down – all around the world.
The coronavirus presents us with a tremendous challenge in all corners of our lives, all of us. But we are determined to keep our small, tight-knit community connected. We are here for you, and we see how you are here for us.
Your calls, your orders, your words of reassurance, lift each of us at The Blue Purl. Starting a project is an act of optimism. It confirms that we all have a future, together.
So thank you.
We don’t yet know when this will subside, so we ask patience. We will reschedule as soon as possible. For now, we are doing all we can to keep your projects going. We’d love if you would send us a picture of what you are working on. We can share your optimism. Also let's use
The Blue Purl Ravelry Group
we started last year for discussions?!
They call it social distancing, but we think of it as physical distancing.
We remain socially connected.
We hope knitting helps you through this challenging time.
You have already helped us, more than you may know.
Again, thank you.
connect + create
Patty & Wendy
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Our Little Purly is sparking some bittersweet joy on the street.
Everyone smiles when they see him..
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We Are Postponing ... 3 things
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NJ WoolWalk is postponed - Will keep you updated on that. Also if you have signed up for a class it is postponed until this crisis is over. We will refund you or keep you in your spot to see if the new dates work for you. We'll be in touch soon.
ALSO NEXT WEEK - we will close our phones Wednesday & Thursday, We will be curbside delivering Tuesday, Friday & Saturday.
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Curbside Delivery & Mailing
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Patty & Wendy are busy inside fulfilling orders (with gloves) and delivering them curb-side or sending them in the mail. Give us a ring (we can facetime or text you pic's) or e-mail us
973-377-5648 |
info@thebluepurl.com. We appreciate the support and love you are all giving us!
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MADELINE TOSH ORDER CAME IN!
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We Just received a box of Mad Tosh Vintage & Sock! Get it while you can!
In
Vintage (worsted) we have Aura, Flycatcher Blue, Antique Lace, Copper Pink, Celadon, Siren, Tern
In
Sock we have Gracenotes, Leaf Fall, Jupiter's Moon, Blood Runs Cold
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Free Patterns with Purchase
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To help out LYS during this time of pandemic closures, designer
Casapinka gave us a couple patterns to distribute free with purchase. She gave us a limited supply (online codes) for the
Olive Pink wrap &
Look, Squirrel little Cardi to give us a hand....
thank you Casapinka!
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We had Tam on the interwebs helping us pick out great kits for the
Olive | Pink - it's a new one for Casapinka and here is her write
up.
... "
It’s time for some pandemic knitting! Whether you’re on lockdown or not, let’s get knitting something fun and relaxing that will take your mind off your toilet paper woes." - she has a wicked sense of humor!
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Look, Squirrel cropped (or not) cardi
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Second up with Casapinka's generosity is
Look, Squirrel cardi - that we think all these yarns (bottom photo) would look fab with - AND yes we have sweater quantities! Manos Silk Blend, Mad Tosh, Rowan Soft Alpaca, Malabrigo Dos Tierras...
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Look, Squirrel!
is the pattern for those who are easily distracted by shiny or moving things. Once you get through the yoke, you can go squirrel (or plane, ahem) spotting all day while knitting." -
this gal's a aeronautics freak.
...and read up - OPTIONAL SHORT ROWS!!!
The cardigan is constructed from the top, down and knit back and forth. The sleeves are then picked up and knit from the top down. There is a delicate seed stitch collar and button band. There are optional short rows and you can make the sweater longer if you like.
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Harrisville - Free Whitney Hayward Patterns
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Isn't that awesome! Love this
Carina Pullover made in Harrisville Shetland!!!
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KITS TO KEEP US CALM KITS TO KEEP US BUSY
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We have loads of kits for easy Mail or Curbside Delivery :)
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We have put a bunch of kits together for you for curbside pick-up or mailing. Patterns are included in many - some are Ravelry. Call us we'll help you pull it together...
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Moonwake Cowl - stranded colorwork
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Andrea Mowry's (of The Shift fame) new
Moonwake Cowl is beautiful. We picked out some Woolfolk Far colors that are amaz
ing to knit for it. Keri is working her's up for a class - yes we intend to run the class when we're all out and about again. - but for those of you who have proficient colorwork skills - GO FOR IT!!
"I love a moebius cowl as it is perfect for when you don’t want to have to weave in lots of ends from colorwork! Not to mention - it happens to be my favorite style of cowl to wear - double win! "
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The next few patterns are from ourFibre Co. Trunkshows! Here for WoolWalk :( But they are gorgeous.
Bassenfell
is
"an asymmetrical garter stitch shawl with three columns of textural cluster stitches. It is worked from tip to tip with a clean i-cord edging to give it a graphic feel. Originally designed for Cumbria Fingering, this new version in Luma has beautiful stitch definition and a generous, cosy feel that is much needed on cool Spring days."
We love it in Luma's bright spring colors!
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Melanie Berg's
Abuelito is stunning in Arranmore Light. We pulled together for some color choices we think you'll love!
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Harvest Bloom Shawl - CROCHET
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The Harvest Bloom Shawl by Naturally Nora Crochet is made with The Fibre Co.'s Arranmore Light. We think this wrap would be a perfect spring throw. Just a single crochet stitch - this is a very simple, cool, cowl. Beautiful colors!
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2 Cowls - GAP-Tastic & Askham Cowl
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The
GAP-tastik is 3 skeins of Malabrigo Chunky (top) and the Askham Cowl by Martin Storey is made for Rowan's Hemp Tweed. Both come with a free pattern.
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Camp-Out Mitts in Schoeppel Reggae Ombre
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TWO MITTS! The
Camp Out Mitts are made with one ball of Reggae
Ombr
é. The Humanity Fingerless Mitts (below) by Denise Lotter we are working up in Hemp Tweed. Both are free patterns.
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TWO HATS! - The
Rock Cap is made up with 2 skeins of Rowan Hemp Tweed. The
Morning Walk Hat
is knitted with 2 skeins of Woolfolk held together. Lush!
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This sleeveless A-line Coco Knits tank,
Gretel is by Julie Weisenberger and knitted with 3 hankss of Dan-Doh. Great for summer.
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We Love This Sequence Wrap | Throw
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While we had to postpone Lori Versaci's visit, we can still enjoy her patterns! This is perfect if you find yourself at home for awhile...
Farm-to-Skein Colorwork Shawl/Throw is a gorgeous example of sequence knitting. Originally in Making Magazine - since then she also has the instruction to make it a baby throw.
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Rowan Felted Tweed KAL Throw
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"Rowan's head designer, Lisa Richardson, has created a stunning new Knit Along.
Lisa's beautiful 'Elder Throw' KAL uses much-loved Felted Tweed and features a kaleidoscope of patterns, launches later this month."
Isn't this beautiful! Rowan is putting out instructional videos to go along with it. They have a shopping list coming out next week.
If interested join on social media:
#elderthrow #lisarichardsonkal #rowankal2020 #feltedtweedkal to keep up with releases!
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Blue Sky | Spud & Chloe Trunk Show - call us - we have the yarn!
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OMG look how cute these are!!
The Bundle of Joy Hat is made with Blue Sky Organic Cotton. The
Laid Back Legwarmers are stranded zig zag colorwork and super cool made in Spud & Chloe Fine Sock- need these for adults too! And what about the
Boo Boo Bottoms - AHHHHH!!!! Too cute! Also made in Fine Sock.
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In Blue Sky-two Cowls and a really cute
Sunrise headband - good for warmer weather in Organic Cotton. Come see all this in the shop!
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Malabrigo Leonori - Love this one!
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Leonori is a beautiful Cardi-shrug sweater from designer Julie Turjoman. Great for the warmer weather. Made in Malabrigo Mechita and we added some Kouigu for the trim.
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CALL TO ACTION - Send us you pandemic projects - or whatever you're up to and we'll share them!! Also
join our Blue Purl Ravelry Group to "talk amongst ya'selves." and share! Let's try it...
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Kathleen made these beautiful
Cable Wristwarmers in Cumbria Fingering by The Fibre Co. The cables are easy enough, she said, to work without a cable needle - up your skills! They are gorgeous Kathleen!
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Cherie's a little shifty again. Making
The Shift in Malabrigo Arroyo and Gems. Beautiful combo girlfriend!
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Arnell made this elegant
Reveur
shawl, by Cheryl Faust, in Woolfolk TOV. She said "It was a dream to make and fast." It's lovely Arnell and we know it must feel amazing! Thanks for sharing!
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Annie's making
Hermoine's Everyday Socks by Erica Lue
der in Schoppel Boots.
"
This sock is knit from the cuff down and features a garter stitch edged slip stitch heel. The pattern itself is written for one size, but with a 4 stitch pattern repeat, it is easily customizable to fit whatever size one desires.
" These are fab Annie!
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This is our table last day before the pandemic closure. Cynthia's and Keri's bunnies, stuffing, 52 Weeks of Socks, Coffee and Reeses! We miss you all! Cynthia you are poppin out those cute cute bunnies like a rabbit!
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Entertainment Sharing - you can knit with...
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What's keeping us occupied/entertained in our big ole cultural world - Here are some recommendations we've received:
- Call The Midwife - If you haven't been watching this for years on PBS, it's time for a long binge (9 seasons I think!) first 8 also on Netflix.
- The Outside Podcast: Everything from "What it's Really Like Being on 'Naked & Afraid' " to "How Nature Heals an Injured Brain."
- Death Cab For Cutie fan?: Ben Hubbard's playing live daily at 7PM to benefit people in need during the pandemic.
- Like Classical music? The Berliner Philharmoniker is opening their archive for free for at least a month? due to the coronavirus shutdown. Just go sign up. They have a rich collection. Have fun!
- Heavy Metal Parking Lot - Bizarre funny short cult classic doc- warning - potty mouths, but if you're 50 something you went to high school with these kids who are hanging out in the parking lot before a Judas Priest concert. Worth it just to see the guy in the zebra outfit!
- Were You Raised By Wolves?- modern etiquette podcast
- Little Fires Everywhere - on Hulu - miniseries based on the book by Celeste Ng, starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.
Also please share with us what you've been watching/reading/listening and we'll pass it along!
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The Blue Purl is now a Drop Off Point for Hat Not Hate
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"Hat Not Hate is an anti-bullying campaign.
We ask knitters and crocheters to make handmade
blue hats
and donate them to our cause. In October, National Bullying Prevention Month, we distribute the hats to schools across the country for students to wear, empowering them to stand up to bullying."
The delivery date is Aug 1. So drop off whenever...Thanks!
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Bottle Hill Day Collection
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If you have any questions on Bottle Hill Day please call Rosemary Dark at 908-656-1972 or email her at rdark1@optimun.net.
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Hours:
Tues. - Sat. 11-4 - Curbside Delivery and Mailing Only
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