Someone once told me, "If you arent ready to rip it out, then you arent ready to knit." Years later, I fully understand. Ripping things out, or rather the ability to ...
Since making my Adjustable Unisex Apron last summer, it has become a real staple in my kitchen! It is now worn-in and soft from repeated washes, and it proudly disp...
Purl Soho is hiring, and were turning to you to find our newest employee! We are looking for a passionate person to join our New York City retail team. This is a great opportunity to work in a high e...
We have a long history of knitted cowls here at the Purl Bee, but this is actually our very first crocheted cowl!
One of my very first sewing projects was a heart-shaped Valentines Day pillow. Under the fearless tutelage of my kindergarten teachers Pat and Dot, I first sewed together two pieces of brig...
Every Valentines Day, my sweet, twanging, Southern grandmother used to recite to me: "Up the Hickory, Down the Pine, Wont you be my Valentine?" As a chil...
Last summer I not only conquered my childhood fear of making Friendship Br acelets, but I also developed a new appreciation for them. Theyre simple to make and cute ...
As anyone who has ever knit a sweater knows, it can be a real juggling act! With this Deep V-Neck Sweater, I had the happy and lucky experience of somehow, someway managing to keep all the balls in t...
When it comes to gifts for my dad and brothers, I often find myself stumped. Thanks to Pages Rolled Hem Handkercheifs, their pockets are chock-full of squares; and thanks to years of knitting, their ...
Come to New York City and experience a weekend sewing workshop with our friend, the spectacular Heather Ross! Connect with other creative people, advance your sewing skills, and get inspired; yo...
A duvet cover is such an effective design tool, wielding the power to dramatically tran sform a bedroom in a snap! Ive always wanted to make one, but the truth is, Ive&nb...
The Easy Baby Cardigan from Joelles More Last Minute Kitted Gifts has become a Purl Soho classic... but it wasnt the original! Before she knit up that worsted weight cardigan, Joelle first conceived ...
Winter in New York City can be hard to love with its frozen sidewalks, dirty snowbanks, and bare trees. But this winter Im counting on my new cold weather friend, the Purl Bee Penguin, to help me thr...
Before learning how to knit, I loved and admired Fair Isle knitting but always assumed that it was reserved for an elite few gold medal knitters, the kind who apprenticed on their grandmothers knees ...
This past year at the Purl Bee has been a true joy for us and, we hope, for you too! We loved every moment spent digging through our very favorite materials, dreaming up projects, and sharing the res...
Sharing a holiday cookie recipe with our readers has become something of a Purl Bee tradition. This time of year can slip into a frantic blur of hurried knitting, sewing and finishing, so i...
We are so excited to announce that both of Joelle Hoverson’s Last Minute Knitted Gifts books have become available in ebook form! In celebration, the folks behind the ebooks, STC...
While many etiquette rules can seem a bit stuffy, there are a few that I try to abide by: Don’t start eating until everyone is served, always send a thank you note for a gift, and never show up...
It is an undeniably magical night, and happily, it is just around the corner… New Year’s Eve, the glitz and glamor night of the year! Shoes shined and lips glossed, well all wave a...
Dont miss our Holiday Gift List 2011! Even if you caught it the first time around, check again: theres more! We couldnt resist adding three new products that have arrived just in time for giving: Ska...
I am a chronic doodler. My school notebooks always had more scribbles of flowers, geometric shapes, and animals than actual notes. To this day, my Purl Bee notes look more like mysterious outsid...
When I first designed the Sweetie Pie Hat four years ago, I had plenty of time on my hands to create patterns. With no one tugging at my sleeve while I knit, I had deep ...
Bells are one of my very favorite holiday motifs. I love the tinkle-plinkle of their happy sound and the gentle curve of their friendly shape. And I love that, whatever your culture or faith, bells h...
I think it’s lovely to welcome a little one into the world surrounded by thoughtful handmade gifts, and these itty-bitty boots are just the ticket for such a reception. Brimming ...
It happens every year, the morning after Thanksgiving I wake up with an undeniable urge to start Christmas crafting. Usually this urge culminates with me buried under my fabric and yarn stashes with ...
December marks the end of our year long Mini Quilt of the Month series. It’s been such a fun and informative project for all of us here at The Purl Bee. We’ve learned how to machine appli...
Its not too late to wrap your favorite people in hand knit love! True, starting a knitted blanket now would normally be a recipe for big time holiday stress; but since we should all banish yuletide o...
Year after year as the weather turns cold, knitted and crocheted hand warmers start popping up all over the city and on the Purl Bee. After years of feeling a little left out, I decided that it was t...
Gifts for you, gifts for your cousin, gifts for your spouse, gifts for your best friend, gifts for... did we mention?... you! Our annual Gift List is a treasure trove of thoughtful giving ideas, a pe...
We love the Hudson Bay Blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty. And maybe more, we love the underlying belief that, even in the midst of the great Canadian wilderness with its arduous cold and ...
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