Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
Nearly everyday for the last two years, we have found a way to come together during this crazy, who-ever-thought-this-would-happen pandemic.
What we have learned is that disruption can also be a force for good by pushing us out of our comfort zone so we must innovate. And innovate we have, from our updated website to zoom classes and our inspiring before-and-after photos on Instagram.
Today, with Thanksgiving 2021 upon us, we want to pause for a minute to say how thankful we are for all of you, for your patience, support and good nature. For inspiring us and for sticking with us.
We all know just how easy it is to fight your way through life, barely focusing on the people on the other side of the counter. The pandemic changed that for all of us, again forcing us to stop, look and listen -- in ways we can forget during the rush of the pre-pandemic days.
Our plan is to take a brief break to enjoy family, friends and food. We trust that you all will, too. Time off is self-care.
But we are ready for you and your handcraft needs, too. (of course!)
Below we have listed our holiday hours this week and a few pre-inter-post tryptophan musings of kits to consider - many are available in shop, while some in the online store - all quantities LIMITED. Color combos in the kits not to your liking? Well, we invite you to play with yarn color pairings to create your own from offerings in the online shop or stop by and we would be happy to help in person.
As Always, Thank You.
Happy Thanksgiving & for those celebrating - Happy Hannukah :)
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
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Please BYOBags to support Madison's green initiative. Let's get back there! As per ordinance, we now charge 10¢ per bag.
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Thanksgiving Week Shop Hours
Tuesday, 11am-5 pm
Wednesday, noon - 4 pm
**Thursday - Closed for Thanksgiving**
Friday, noon - 4 pm
Saturday, 11am-4 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
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If NOT vaccinated, please wear a mask; if vaccinated, face mask optional - but highly suggested.
- 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 is BACK! - Tuesday and Thursdays but not on Thanksgiving, obviously. Please call the shop to schedule.
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No Wednesday Knit Night Thanksgiving week! Wendy is hosting the big bird gathering at her house instead and will pause Knit Night this week but will restart again next Wednesday.
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Kits, Kits, and more Kits for Everyone...opWe
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We have so many kits pulled together both in the shop and in our online store for the gifting season. We thought it a good idea to share them this week. All of these patterns are tried and tested - except for a couple new ones that are from very good sources :) We have so many lovely Churchmouse printed patterns, as well as, free patterns available, others are on Ravelry.
There are also more color choices under the Yarn selections in the dropdown menu in the online shop. Enjoy! |
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Wrapped in Cozy Accessories... |
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Holly Scarf in Juniper Moon Farm's, La Pampa
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More gift giving ideas... |
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Virginia Mitts in Blue Sky's super soft Bably Alpaca in shop & online
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For the Home and sharing... |
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2021 Christmas Ornaments by Arne & Carlos (Purchase patterns available directly from Arne & Carlos' website) in Cascade 220 Sport or Isager Alpaca 2 in shop or online
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Churchmouse's Hot Water Bottle Cozy in
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Churchmouse's Felted Gingerbread Ornaments in Cascade 220
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Pre-Order Now - Laine Magazine #13
Laine 13, Usnea, includes:
- 148 pages
- 10 knitting patterns & 1 crochet pattern, beautifully photographed and illustrated
- an interview with Danish knitwear designer Lærke Bagger
- an article about June Cashmere
- an article about ChiaoGoo
- an article about the importance of crafting and creativity by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro
- seasonal recipes
- book reviews
- Laine Favourites section
Designers featured in this issue: Susan Chin, Susan Crawford, Sidsel Grau Petersen, Midori Hirose, Susanna Kaartinen, Inyoung Kim, Hanna Maciejewska, Mariya Matveeva, Paula Pereira, Maiju Räsänen and Griselda Zárate.
We are now taking pre-orders on Laine's #13 Winter 2022 issue which will be released on Friday December 10, 2021.
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Thank you for all the Hats!! |
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Warm and heartfelt thanks to all those wonderful folks who took time to make and donate hats toward the collection effort!!
Your generosity truly captures and encapsulates the spirit of the season.
Please feel free to send more hats and/or scarves directly to Nourish New Jersey in Morristown – formerly The Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center. Many thanks again.)
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Mr. Benjamin apres ski sporting Grandma's Little Coffee Bean in Berroco's Ultra Wool DK. Watch out ladies because this one's beyond handsome! |
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Tara and her Perky Little Hats |
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Tara's been on a Perky Little Hat tear in Malabrigo's Rasta. She learned to knit from her mom Julie. We think she's made 26 and yes, we're keeping count. You go, Tara!!! |
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Marilyn knit this delicate Princess Fiona in Symmetry. Love that asymmetrical lace detail at the side. Absolutely lovely, Marilyn! |
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Mary sashayed into the shop in her Shibui Duality knit in Shibui Pebble, one of our many kits. Well done and lookin' sassy, Mary. |
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June has been busy knitting up a storm. Creel Cowls for everyone on her list! Nice work, June. |
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Arlene worked up this lovely Baby Crofter sweater for her little granddaughter in London. What a snuggly cowl finish. She'll absolutely love it! |
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The Great Pumpkin would be thrilled at his/her crocheted progeny. Laurie went to town after taking our crocheted Make and Take a Pumpkin Class. Would make a lovely centerpiece for the big day. Just sayin'! |
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Christmas Stocking WIPs... |
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Everyone in Keri's Christmas Stocking class has been working diligently. Look at all those wonderful creations. Spying a pair of cutie kittens. Almost there... keep up the excellent work! |
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If you like this section, check out our Before & ...After on Instagram - here are a few !
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Our Ms. P's Rockin' the Coastal... |
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BEFORE & AFTER… LOVE ❤️ THIS! Patty just finished her Coastal Crop Raglan by Tif Neilan using The Farmer’s Daughter Craggy Tweed (DK) for this perfect top-down pullover. The nubs on this modern tweed are awesome. Yay, Patty! You look maaavalous!
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BEFORE & AFTER… Vests are de rigueur and Cyndee made a beautiful one- Isabell Kraemer’s Emsworth with Rowan Felted Tweed. This was a class Liz taught. Love the lace panels and the color!!! Looking great, Cyndee!
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