“The beginning is always today.”

We are on full throttle at The Blue Purl. Even with our masks on, it’s a positive vibe, with new yarns, restocks coming in every week, classes that have started, a KAL has been announced , Keri at the table, and Wednesday knit nights.

“The beginning is always today.”

We started asking you to BYOB just before the pandemic began to support Madison's initiative. Let's get back there!

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We have a few spaces left in some classes! Knitting & Crochet, Link to our website for details :) Please note-for everyone's safety, masks must be worn for classes.

We opened up another Beginning Crochet session from the waitlist! Thursdays, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4 - 6:30-8:30 PM. Call or email us but do not wait! It fills up!

Oma Goodness Crochet class - Tuesdays, Sept 28, Oct 5, 12 - 6:30- 8:30 PM has a few spots left. Besides learning how to make this super cute sweater, you'll also learn granny square construction, shaping & piecing together- skills you can use for future projects.

Isabell Kraemer's Rosa Shawl also has some space - Class Dates: Wed, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 8- 9- 10:30am - this class is great for those comfortable with casting on, knitting, purling. & reading a pattern but feel ready for to grow their skills.

Check the website for other openings.

As usual, Tam will host this KAL and if you've done this with her in the past, you know it's NOT a class but she always offers guidance, if needed. This is an advanced sweater with strong knitting knowledge required.

Call or email us to sign up! We do have a limit on the number of spots for the KAL to keep the get-together manageable.

We are so excited to announce our Fall Knit Along is Morning Rituals by Andrea Mowry. This sweater just screams comfort to us and we LOVE pockets. This pattern was designed with Woolfolk Flette, a super soft bouclé yarn, in mind and we have many colors in stock. However, if you'd like to use a different yarn, we have plenty of DK options, such as Shibui Nest (on sale!) held with Silk Cloud, Brooklyn Tweed Arbor, FDF Juicy DK and many more. Call or visit us for more details.

Fibre Co.'s latest trunk show is here. This show features the company's collaboration with popular designers Jen Steingass, Tin Can Knits, Sylvia McFadden & Denise Bayron. Tin Can Knits' popular Love Note has been reimagined with Fibre Co. Cirro. Celosias by Jen Steingass is worked up in Luma and both Waiting for Rain shawl by Sylvia McFadden & Droplet Capelet by Denise Bayron are worked in a Fibre Co. fingering weight. Be sure to check these lovely samples out while they're in the shop.

We love it when an easy pattern makes our work look professional. Up the Beanstalk by Jennifer Weissman fits this perfectly. This triangle shaped wrap uses a very simple cable and basic increases to create this gorgeous vine-like floral design that looks so complex! This pattern is perfect for an advanced/adventurous beginner. Tam test knitted her version with mYak Tibetan Cloud, a wonderfully soft and drapey yarn. Visit us to check out her sample in person. We also love it in Fibre Co. Road to China Light or Kelbourne Andorra. The pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry and the yarns are online or in the shop.

Douglas Cardi by Andrea Mowry has us dreaming of cool Fall evenings around a fire pit. We love the cozy look and who can resist pockets? This is the cardigan you want to wear all weekend long. Knit in DK weight with alot of positive ease (very loose!) this intermediate/advanced cardigan is a great vehicle for your favorite Fall palette. We chose our new colors of Brooklyn Tweed Arbor, Farmers Daughter Juicy DK and Jill Draper Kingston to get your ideas brewing. The pattern is available on Ravelry and the yarns are online or in the shop.

We love this fun graphic shawl by Lori Versaci. Wing-and-Wing is like candy for your eyes and the perfect antidote if you're looking to indulge in your creativity. The pattern is great for an intermediate knitter interested in building their skills. The designer includes detailed instructions on how to work i-cord edges, i-cord bind off, intarsia and even how to make those fun tassels! If you're comfortable following a pattern, this is a great project to teach yourself new skills.

Of course, we wanted to play with yarn & colors too and picked out some color combos. We chose from Brooklyn Tweed Arbor, Farmers Daughter Juicy DK, Spun Right Round Squish DK & Sandnes Garn Double Sunday. We don't have enough space to show all the colors swirling in our heads (black, white & gray version, anyone?) We're happy to help pick out your favorite palette on your next visit. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry and the yarn is available in our shop and online. Speaking of Lori Versaci- did you notice all her sweater patterns are 20% off thru 9/14? On Ravelry- no code needed!

For the intrepid explorers or like-minded folk in your life, we love the Jacques Cousteau Hat, in our Yiba-edited version. Our pattern has instructions for an aran weight or DK weight. For aran weight, we used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted held with Tynn Silk Mohair. For the lighter weight DK version, we used Sandnes Garn Double Sunday. The pattern is free from us with yarn purchase, available in store or online. Just comment you need this pattern when checking out online.

Noelle, milled in Italy, is a merino, alpaca & nylon blend DK yarn great for special accessories. It has a hollow chainette construction that traps warm air while maintaining a lightweight feel.

We created this lovely neck warmer, perfect for adding a little sparkle for the season. We are carrying only 2 colors-gold and sliver in this new yarn. Noelle can be found online or in the store. We also created kits for the Easy 1-Skein Keyhole Scarf, available online or in the shop. The kit includes the free pattern by the Blue Purl team.

La Pampa by Juniper Moon is a chunky organic merino wool that is sustainable, pesticide-free, & humanely raised from Argentina. La Pampa was just introduced for Fall 2021 by Juniper Moon and we are excited to introduce it to you. Meant for a US 9-11 needle, we think this would be great in either accessories or garments. Find the yarn online and in the shop.

Hayfield's newest patterned yarn- Spirit chunky is a self striping yarn perfect for crocheters or knitters looking for a colorful pattern for simple stitches. We love it in blankets due to its washability. Wendy already started a crochet piece - The Sundown Blanket - with hers, and some white chunky. The yarn is available in our shop.

Woolfolk's Fall color palette is all adobe and desert warmth this season. We can't get enough of the Palm Springs feel. The colors are only available in the Far & Tynd bases for now. Find them in our shop and online.

Another customer favorite- Noro Ito and Silk Garden has new colorways for the season. Find these in the shop and online.

Baah September color of the month is in the shop! Such beautiful warm muted tones to reflect the shifting temperatures of September. If you need a one-skein idea, check out Close to You by Justyna Lorkowska. Find the yarn online or in the shop.

We're winding down the summer with one last sale for the season. All Shibui yarns (except Silk Cloud & Tweed Silk Cloud), all cotton & linen yarns & blends are now 25% off! Sale is for in-stock yarns only, no special orders. All Woolfolk yarns excluded from the sale. You can purchase online or in the shop. Sale runs until Sept. 11th. Use Code SUMMERSALE2021 at checkout to get sale price online.

Laine Fall 2021 drops this Friday, Sept. 10th. All preorders will be available for pick up this Friday. We have extra copies available for purchase also.

This issue is full of all the Fall comforts we love. You'll find textured or colorwork yokes in pullovers and cardigans and shawls designed to hug you with warmth. You'll find designers Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Tamy Gore, Alma Bali and many more in this issue. Once preorders open on Friday, you can reserve your copy on our online shop.

Are you aware that when you see a crochet item on the runway or in the store it is handmade. The intricacy of the chain stitches has not yet been able to be replicated with a machine. Knitting is another story, most all of the knits on the market are machine made.... But that crochet item; someone made that piece with a hook, their hand, and their skill.

That's probably one reason why crocheters are so fab at looking at an item and kind of winging it. Above are 4 vests (they're so in now ;) by designers both modern and vintage. They are inspiring! The colors, the shapes, the awesomeness.

If you are a crocheter and want to learn how to shape a granny square our Oma Goodness class is for you! Just a couple spots left!

If you like this section check out our BEFORE & ...After on Instagram! Consider following us @thebluepurl

Susan made two #243 Children's Poncho by Diane Soucy and they are PERFECT for Noro Ito! And some little yarn shop in Madison just restocked! These are awesome Susan!

Carolyn made Kaffe Fassett's Waterlilies Runner Stole with so many colors of

Rowan Felted Tweed. This beauty is worked lengthwise using intarsia. Hopefully you have a stash because this beauty uses 17 colors! Gorgeous Carolyn!

Carol made a beautiful Wheat Scarf using Madeline Tosh Vintage. This Tin Can Knits simple classic (part of their learn to knit series) is a perfect project to show off some really fine yarn. Great choice Carol - it's wonderful!

ANOTHER Tin Can Knits classic that shows off gorgeous yarn is the Simple Yet Effective Cowl. Here Cherie used Farmer's Daughter Mighty Mo held together with Kelbourne Scout . The feel of these two yarns held together is magic. Beautiful Cherie!

Making these bunny's are addicting! Here is Susan with her Spring Bunny by designer Susan B. Anderson. This is a top-down seamless little sweetie. She made it with Lang Cashmerino for Babies - so it's super soft as well as super cute. Don't you love the little duckie?! Adorable Susan!

Casapinka designed Sharon's Glamping Blanket with Berroco Vintage Chunky during the shut in days of Covid. Patty chose a beautiful combination of blues and neutrals for her Glamping. It's beautiful and changes things up while you're knitting it to keep interest. A fun knit..

Casapinka organized drop shipping with Berroco through local yarn stores to give us a boost.

Susan Encore Lil' Austin's Blanket a great striped blanket with an I-cord edge. Designed by Lisa Carney-Fenton  as a shower gift, this super cute blanket is simple and elegant. Lovely Susan!

Susan (there are 4 different Susan's in here this week!!!) made Autumn Winds. This is a lightweight go to hat written for 3 yarn weights - light worsted, light bulky and bulky. It's slightly slouchy easy design makes it great for any gender. Susan used a lovely pink in Blue Sky Woolstock. Beautiful Susan!

Barnstable is a beauty designed by Lisa Hannes in Malabrigo Dos Tierras, Joanne also used DK weight Dos Tierras for her stunning shawl. The two colors she chose highlight the mosaic section beautifully. Super Joanne!

Last but not least by any stretch - the 4th Susan! Check out the Floral Grace Bolero Susan made for her wedding this past weekend! She used Shibui Cima and Silk Cloud held together for this dreamy garment. Designed by Natalyia Polyakov with flutter sleeves bobbles and lace - it's just perfect! Bravo Susan!

Here are a couple Before & After's from Instagram @thebluepurl

Bonnie in her awesome Weekender Light , fits her perfect! It’s made with Brooklyn Tweed Loft. Originally designed by Andrea Mowry in worsted weight, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter would also be beautiful. This was her most popular design - which is saying a lot for The Shift designer! 

Sandra makes beautiful afghans . She’s amazing with color and uses hand dyed yarns for these stunners! They really do take your breath away… Here she uses Lichen and Lace Worsted to make the Reversible Square-in-a-Square by Annette McRell. A great pattern that has the perfect balance of interest yet dhows off the amazing yarn. Swipe to see her afghan. Gorgeous Sandra!

Doc Sharon ❤️ used Berroco Ultra Wool DK to make her grandson Ethan (swipe for pic 2) a little Dog Star Pullover by the wonderful team Tin Can Knits- and boy does this star shine!!! It’s a gorgeous yoke and love that the pattern sizes from newborn to men’s 4 XL! Plus they write wonderful patterns with tons of support. What a cutie pie this child! And bonus the wool is kid friendly being a machine wash superwash. Love it Sharon!!!

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