CLASSES - Knitting & Crochet in our new HOME!

LATE FALL 2024 - There is something for EVERYONE!

• HOW TO SIGN UP: To sign up for a class, please use our online store - class payment linked below each class. You can also call the shop 973-377-5648 (KNIT) with payment or come in :) If you have a problem signing up please email us at info@thebluepurl.com with your phone number and we will assist you, or put you on the waitlist. We are keeping the same phone number but best to email.

• Refunds for cancellations available only 72 hours before first class.

• If a class is full, please email or call us to be put on the waitlist. Cancellations often occur.

• PLEASE buy your supplies through The Blue Purl. Check out our online shop! Or stop in and we will help you. Thank you :)

• At least four people need to sign up for a class to proceed. Join the waitlist, if very interested in a project. This helps us know whether to run a class again.

BEGINNING KNITTING  - 6 classes 1.5 hrs each

This class will cover the basics of learning to knit. You’ll learn basic techniques including casting on, knitting and purling, decreasing, reading a pattern and binding off while making cotton washcloths, simple fingerless mitts and a super cute, super chunky hat. This is a great, comprehensive way to begin your knitting adventure! 

Session 3 - 4 spots open
Skill Level: Very Beginner
Class Dates: 6 - Thursday evenings - Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 21
Class Time: 4:45 PM- 6:15 PM
Cost: $153 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson

Session 6
Skill Level: Very Beginner
Class Dates: 6 Mon. mornings Nov. 11, 18, 25 Dec. 2, 9, 16
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $153 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

This class will cover the basics of learning to knit. You’ll learn basic techniques including casting on, knitting and purling, decreasing, reading a pattern and binding off while making cotton washcloths, simple fingerless mitts and a super cute, super chunky hat. This is a great, comprehensive way to begin your knitting adventure! 

Skill Level: Very Beginner
Class Dates: 3 Wednesday Evenings - Nov. 6, 20 Dec. 4
Class Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Pattern: will be provided

Whether you're an avid knitter who has never picked up a crochet hook (except for dropped stitches) or never worked with yarn at all, this is a perfect class! In these sessions you'll learn the basics of crochet while creating a scarf. Techniques include: single, double, half double, and triple crochet, Foundation chain, scalloped edge & pattern reading.

HUVA COWL TUNISIAN CROCHET

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - must have basic crochet skills
Class Dates: 3 Wednesday evenings, Oct. 16, 23, 30
Class Time: 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Cost: $77 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

Learn Tunisian crochet! Carolyn will teach us different stitches to make this beautiful cowl she designed for the class! Worked flat. Designed in 4 colors.We’ll be using worsted yarn and a “L” Tunisian hook, available in shop.

NEW EINSTEIN COAT

Skill Level: Adventurous Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Monday evenings Nov. 4, 25, Dec. 9, Jan 6
Class Time: 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

The New Einstein Coat designed by Sally Melville is a classic and a great first sweater for beginners.  The boxy coat is constructed entirely in garter stitch (no purling) and uses bottom-up construction.  Construction starts with the bottom section.  Fronts, back and sleeves are later picked up from the bottom section.  The only seam is from the wrist to the collar.  Learn to: make button holes, attach buttons, pick up stitches, make a slip-stitch edge, and sew seams.  This class has homework.

Prior to class:  Purchase yarn at The Blue Purl, make a 4’ x 4” gauge swatch and bring to first class

BUILDING BLOCKS Part 1

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: 6 Tuesday evenings  Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Jan. 7
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Cost: $153 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

This blanket is a fun, interesting and rewarding project.   The pattern for the class is found in the booklet called Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter.  It includes the patterns for 12 blocks, each made with different stitch patterns, which will then be sewn together to make a blanket.  In this first session of the class we will make 6 blocks, and in the next 6-class session, we will make the final 6 blocks.  The stitch patterns will give you a great introduction to many different skills, which you can then put to good use in future projects!  

Techniques include: simple chart reading, cables, simple lace, increases, decreases, bobbles and more!

BABY SURPRISE JACKET

Skill Level:  Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Wednesday mornings, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Elizabeth Zimmermann was a British-born knitting teacher and designer. She revolutionized the modern practice of knitting and her Baby Surprise Jacket has become near legendary since its conception in 1968. The jacket is ingeniously knitted back and forth in garter stitch incorporating increases and double decreases to miter the corners, then cleverly folded and completed by weaving the shoulder seams.  It’s been described as “a very entertaining piece of knitted engineering”.

Techniques include: knitting (no purling), increases, double deceases, 2 simple seams

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CHICKEN

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Thursday mornings - Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

From Ravelry: “LIFE IS HARD. WE ALL NEED A CHICKEN TO HELP MAKE IT BETTER!!!”

You can create your own magical comfort chicken, that doesn’t need a permit to always be with you! It is loveable and huggable and you don’t even have to feed it to love you back! The chicken is knitted in worsted weight yarn using garter stitch (no purling) and is shaped using basic short rows. There are a few simple seams to connect the parts and then it’s stuffed with fiberfill to make it soft and squishy.

Techniques include: knitting (no purling), decreases, increases, wrap & turn short rows, picking up stitches.

MOBY SLIPOVER

Skill Level: Advanced
Class Dates: 5 Saturday mornings, Nov. 16, 23, Dec. 7, 21, Jan. 4
Class Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Cost: $127.50  plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

The Moby Slipover from PetiteKnit is knitted top-down in interesting cable and texture patterns. The design cleverly starts at the back neck and when the armholes are reached the back stitches are rested and you continue with the fronts, eventually joining everything and knitting the body. The armhole bands and neckband are picked up and added when the body is completed. You’ll learn to master chart-reading while making this classic, versatile vest.

Techniques include: increases and decreases, chart reading, picking up stitches, (optional) Italian bind-off

HARRIS HOOD

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Wednesday late mornings, Nov. 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

The Harris Hood is a one-size oversized hood that fits loosely around your neck and head and will add warmth and style to any winter outfit. It is made seamlessly by knitting the sections and picking up stitches for the following sections. It’s shaped with increases and deceases and is finished off with a cozy double layered front edge. It’s knitted with 2 strands of yarn held together, one of which is fuzzy to add warmth and softness.

Techniques include: picking up stitches, inrceases and decreases, (optional) Italian bind-off

HOLIDAY GARLAND WORKSHOP

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: 1 Monday evening workshop , Nov. 18
Class Time: 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Pattern: Available for purchase on Ravelry

This elegant and cheerful bunting is full of texture and perfect for any holiday decorating or gift giving. Pick a color scheme that matches your decor or holiday theme and make small, medium, large or full size motifs.  The largest size is 11 rounds with color changes for each round.  Fewer rounds, smaller size.  Add a second side and stuff with polyfil.  They can also be used as ornaments.  The options are limitless.  This is being offered as a workshop where we will make one full size motif and stuff.  

Yarn is available at The Blue Purl. The pattern, by Jaimie St George, is available for purchase on Ravelry.  

CROCHET TEDDY SWEATER

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: 3 Monday late afternoons, Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 9
Class Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Pattern: Crochet Character Sweater is a free pattern available on Ravelry.

Who can resist a cuddly bear sweater on a cuddly baby?  This crocheted sweater is so sweet. The sweater is made from the top down in one piece with ribbed cuffs and body edge.  Embroidered baby bear facial features are added on a solid color or stripe (as seen on pattern).  

CABLED HEADBAND

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates:  2 Thursday mornings  Dec. 12, 19
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $51 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Provided

This cute and warm headband will knit up quickly in bulky or super bulky yarn. It’s the perfect next project for beginner knitters or for someone who just wants instant gratification! It has been adapted from free patterns found on Ravelry.

Skills you’ll learn include cables, a provisional cast-on and a 3-needle bind off to add to your knitting experience. This is a quick knit and it’s a perfect item to make for yourself and every woman you know!!

Techniques include: provisional cast-on, cables, 3-needle bind off