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Whit's Knits: Pin Loom Coasters

Imagine a group of extra-terrestrials gathered in a living room. They're poking and prodding a stack of coasters; and once condensation is explained to them and the subsequent ring on the table's...

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Whit's Knits: Knit Octopus

I can't say that I've ever felt the desire to hug an actual octopus, but a stuffed one has a distinct appeal: eight embracing arms! With such magnanimity, a Knit Octopus makes a pretty sweet...

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Molly's Sketchbook: Simple Four Square Quilt

I’m not a painter, but I have always imagined that quilt making is a lot like oil painting. Both involve a detailed setup and complex series of steps, yet both tap into a deep well of freedom and...

May 16, 2013 Like 40 people like this

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Corinne's Thread: Vintage Tea Towels

A few years ago Page made a beautiful set of Soft Cotton Knit Dishtowels inspired by the subtle nuance of color in her collection of vintage kitchen textiles. Just like her, I am taken with the...

May 12, 2013 Like 32 people like this

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Laura's Loop: Salt and Pepper Cowl

At Purl Soho we have a customer who, no matter the season, breezes into the store draped in the most meticulously combined textures layered to perfection and always, I mean always, in neutrals from...

May 9, 2013 Like 20 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Woven Scarf

When I was in college I spent a January break deeply ensconced in a weaving studio in Maine learning the ins and outs of heddles, warps and wefts. I became fascinated with the beauty of woven...

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Molly's Sketchbook: Everyday Tote

I’m someone who needs a large bag. I don’t understand how people can carry dainty little purses! Where do they put their stuff? My ideal bag needs room for a whole lot of life’s supplies: a...

May 2, 2013 Like 39 people like this

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Laura's Loop: Knit Tote

I don’t know if it’s just a New York thing, but it seems as though the appearance of muslin tote bags is as sure a sign of spring as blooming flowers and chirping birds. As the wintery skies lift...

Apr 28, 2013 Like 27 people like this

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Corinne's Thread: Craft Apron

I am one of those people who is constantly misplacing my keys, leaving my wallet at home and being generally forgetful about generally everything. Even my two-year-old daughter knows to ask,...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 35 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Beautiful Spring Scarf

There's a fine line between a fringe that puts a swing in your step and a fringe that makes you feel like a bedraggled alley cat. A fine line maybe, but a world of difference. This fringe is...

Apr 21, 2013 Like 27 people like this

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Molly's Sketchbook: Rolled Hem Liberty Bandanas

While I have made many simple flat sewing projects, from napkins to burp cloths, I realized recently that I’ve never made a classic bandana! What an oversight, since bandanas are the most versatile...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 16 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Tunisian Crochet Washcloths

I worked in our store for years before I finally learned the story of the weirdly long crochet hooks that kept getting tucked away in a forgotten corner. Oh, those? They're just the tool you need...

Apr 14, 2013 Like 46 people like this

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Laura's Loop: Knit T-Shirt

I recently learned that the first T-shirt was born in the 19th century when someone decided to cut in half a then-ubiquitous one-piece undergarment (aka a union suit). To the wielder of those...

Apr 11, 2013 Like 23 people like this

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Corinne's Thread: Felt Flower Sachets

The trees haven’t even bloomed yet, and my spring calendar is full: a trip to visit friends who just bought their first house in Madison, Wisconsin, two weddings here in New York, an open...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 56 people like this

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Molly's Sketchbook: Running Stitch Scarf

The humble running stitch is such a building block of embroidery that it rarely gets a chance to be the star of the show. But why not? The simplicity of this stitch, both in practice and in looks,...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 27 people like this

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Neon Inside Out Bag!

When neon reemerged a few years ago, we all assumed it was just a brief flashback to the big-hair days of the 1980s. But since then, neon has shed its irony,

Mar 31, 2013 Like 30 people like this

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Molly's Sketchbook: Inside Out Bag

When neon reemerged a few years ago, we all assumed it was just a brief flashback to the big-hair days of the 1980s. But since then, neon has shed its irony, and even its nostalgia, to take its...

Mar 31, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Toddler Socks

Like most four year olds, my son can display stunning defiance, like last week when I asked him to take my first Toddler Sock for a test drive. After some coaxing, begging and finally bribery, I...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 22 people like this

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Molly's Sketchbook: Bobby Pin Butterflies

Around this time of the year I start to crave color like I crave chocolate, potato chips, or coffee! It’s supposed to be spring, but outside, it is relentlessly cold, cloudy and gray. So as an...

Mar 24, 2013 Like 47 people like this

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Fluffy Brioche Baby Blanket

Even though babies are so huggable, squeezable and delicious, we do have to put them down every now and then. That's when a Fluffy Brioche Baby Blanket comes in handy! Wonderfully squishy and...

Mar 22, 2013 Like 46 people like this

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Laura's Loop: The Sweatshirt Sweater

I grew up wearing a school uniform, which, for me, turns out to be a hard habit to kick. Some people seem to totally reject their childhoods of forced attire, opting for recklessly eclectic...

Mar 17, 2013 Like 44 people like this

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Calling Southern California Crafters: Purl Soho is Hiring!

Purl Soho is hiring, and we're turning to you to find our newest employees! We're on the search for two energetic people to join our website headquarters in Orange County, California. If you're...

Mar 16, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Baby Jumper

When there's a baby in the picture, knitters have a hard time sitting idle. Our fingers twitch until we've outfitted that little bundle in our finest efforts. So when Molly's baby Guadalupe joined...

Mar 14, 2013 Like 18 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Cozy Ear Flap Hat

No one's fond of cold ears and we're all pretty averse to icy wind blowing down their canals. So, here is a hat designed to protect these most vital appendages. And you know that swathe at the back...

Mar 10, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Molly's Sketchbook: Liberty Tea Towels

One of the many reasons I love Liberty of London fabric is that it evokes an English countryside fantasy I’ve always harbored. As a child, I would get lost in the worlds of Beatrix Potter, The...

Mar 7, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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Join us at Brooklyn Craft Camp!

Join us on Saturday, March 16th for Brooklyn Craft Camp! Brooklyn Craft Camp is the brainchild of Brett Bara, host of television series Knit & Crochet Now, regular contributor to Design Sponge, and...

Mar 5, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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Laura's Loop: Bobble Sheep Pillow

I guess it isn't surprising that a knitter has an affinity for sheep. Obviously, some sort of kinship must exist with the animal whose wool provides daily enjoyment (and employment!). So as...

Mar 3, 2013 Like 32 people like this

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Goodbye Winter Sale at purlsoho.com!

With just a few weeks left of winter, it feels like time to celebrate! That's why our Goodbye Winter Sale starts now! As we make room for new spring goodies, our website says farewell to some of...

Mar 1, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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March Classes at Purl Soho!

Get crafting this March with Purl Soho's amazing classes! Want to hone your needlework skills? Learn the art of embroidery while you whip up a sampler of stitches; find your zen in the soothing...

Feb 27, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Whit's Knits: Pin Loom Coasters

Whit's Knits: Knit Octopus

Molly's Sketchbook: Simple Four Square Quilt

Corinne's Thread: Vintage Tea Towels

Laura's Loop: Salt and Pepper Cowl

Whit's Knits: Woven Scarf

Molly's Sketchbook: Everyday Tote

Laura's Loop: Knit Tote

Corinne's Thread: Craft Apron

Whit's Knits: Beautiful Spring Scarf

Molly's Sketchbook: Rolled Hem Liberty Bandanas

Whit's Knits: Tunisian Crochet Washcloths

Laura's Loop: Knit T-Shirt

Corinne's Thread: Felt Flower Sachets

Molly's Sketchbook: Running Stitch Scarf

Neon Inside Out Bag!

Molly's Sketchbook: Inside Out Bag

Whit's Knits: Toddler Socks

Molly's Sketchbook: Bobby Pin Butterflies

Fluffy Brioche Baby Blanket

Laura's Loop: The Sweatshirt Sweater

Calling Southern California Crafters: Purl Soho is Hiring!

Whit's Knits: Baby Jumper

Whit's Knits: Cozy Ear Flap Hat

Molly's Sketchbook: Liberty Tea Towels

Join us at Brooklyn Craft Camp!

Laura's Loop: Bobble Sheep Pillow

Goodbye Winter Sale at purlsoho.com!

March Classes at Purl Soho!

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