Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
One strand of yarn is not going to hold anyone or anything up but knit them together and you can carry a bowling ball.
Carole Milne is a glass artist who literally knits glass threads together into beautiful sculptures that represent society.
"I see my knitted work as metaphor for social structure. Individual strands are weak and brittle on their own, but deceptively strong when bound together.
You can crack or break single threads without the whole structure falling apart. And even when the structure is broken, pieces remain bound together."
Over and over, we have used our craft as a metaphor for life. And if you indulge us, we will again today.
A friend of ours has four arrows tattooed on his forearm. Each arrow represents a member of his family. His inspiration is based on the notion that one arrow alone can be snapped easily, but four bound together are unbreakable.
We think of each of you as one strand woven into The Blue Purl community. Together we lift each other up. Together we don’t just survive, we excel.
We know you can knit and crochet alone and that you are all smart, strong individuals. But, we are better when we join forces and come together with lessons learned, ideas and experiences.
As Carol Milne concludes: “The connections are what bring strength and integrity to the whole and what keep it intact.”
We couldn't agree more.
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
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Shop Hours
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 11am-5 pm
Wednesdays, 11am-7 pm
***Wednesday Knit Night 4pm-7pm***
Saturdays, 11am-4 pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
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Given the current Omicron environment, we ask that everyone please wear a mask while in the shop.
- We can offer knitting help/fixing mistakes in the shop again but can only spend 5-10 minutes for drop-in issues.
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Keri by appointment! - Tuesday & Thursday. Please call the shop to schedule.
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Wednesday Knit Nights! Wendy is hosting open knitting on Wednesdays 4pm-7pm. This is social knitting for us to catchup with everyone and to ooh and aah over each other's work. We will be unable to provide fixing mistakes help during this time. The shop is also open for shopping during these hours.
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Woolfolk's Winter Collection 2022 |
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*FIRST reveal @TBP of Woolfolk's Winter Collection 2022!*
You'll find yourself reaching for these toasty, incredibly soft, surprisingly quick knits time and again. Come in to see for yourself!
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NEW Noro Silk Garden colors |
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Take a look at these newly arrived beauties in person and online. |
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We love companion knitting because this technique creates both visual and textural interest. So many possibilities abound with mohair! Fuzzy IS best.
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Not up to making a sweater? Consider these accessories in shop and online. |
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Churchmouse Shoulder Cozy in Rowan Kidsilk Haze & Concept Cotton & Merino
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Restock: Worthington Wrap |
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My mother crocheted this little sweater/bonnet in the early 1980's. I don't remember the exact year. It was probably after the birth of our first son in 1979.
When I became pregnant again, she did this outfit in pink since I already had outfits in blue. I never got to use it as our family eventually included three sons. However, I could never give it away since it was a treasure from my dearly beloved mother.
When my granddaughter was born in 2016, I passed the sweater set onto my daughter-in-law. Included is a picture of our granddaughter wearing the outfit her great-grandmother made - Easter Weekend 2017. By my calculations, the outfit is already 34 years old and is being saved for future generations.
- Barbara
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Shirley just finished her Fjolla sweater by Isabell Kraemer in mYak Tibetan Cloud. Look at that fabulous lace work and spot on fit . Sublime work, Shirley!
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Graduates of Keri's First Cables Hat by Jared Flood class are all smiles in their toasty toques. Nice color choices and lookin' good, ladies! |
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Dorothy's Luxurious Blanket |
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Dorothy used Shibui Silk Cloud held with Berroco Vintage Chunky to make this sumptuous and elegant blanket. The fringe adds the perfect touch. Great work, Dorothy... can't wait to see your next creation! |
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Anne has been on a Woolfolk kick ever since the pandemic. Here, she's sporting Columns by Hiromi Nagasawa with Woolfolk Luft. It's a bottom up pattern written for bulky and super bulky yarn. Anne loves this pattern so much she's knitted a few of these sweaters for lucky members of her family. How super! |
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Kathie used Knitting Pure & Simple's #1210 Button Front Baby Pullover pattern with Baby Crofter yarn to make this darling sweater finished with some of our very cute penguin buttons.
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Joanne dropped by wearing her just finished and very beautiful Faye Cowl by Emma Barnaby... an A+ student for sure from Keri's recent class. She used Kelbourne's Scout. Perfectly styled with her purple jacket, outfit, even glasses no less... you GO, Love Bug. |
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You really hit the jackpot when you get to work with Cherie! Here, she made her work friend Alfredo a Maine Sea Captains Hat, pattern free on Ravelry, in Berrocco Vintage - Of course, he loves it! |
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If you like this section, check out our Before & ...After on Instagram - here are a few!
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It's Team Week!!! ... Fuzzy Logic :)
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Liz's Kingsley Bested the Test
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Y held Isager 2 and The Farmer's Daughter Mighty Mo' to make her Kudzu by Marie Amelie. Mohair color play and lace share the stage. Caveat: As is Y's habit, she riffed on gauge and sizing. Her philosophy: patterns offer great springboards for modifications.) |
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Patty made her delicate Love Note by Tin Can Knits in The Fibre Co's Cirro. Perfectly ethereal and the length is just right, Ms. P! |
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