CLASSES - Knitting & Crochet

FALL CLASSES- 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.

We’ve broken down the beginning class into 3 separate classes in order to offer more flexibility in projects and scheduling. You can take them sequentially as you learn new techniques, or jump in or out as your time and availability allow. Each level will consis of 2 classes and at the end of the each level there will be the next level ready for you to progress.

Beginner Knitting 101 - evening
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: 2- Tuesdays 8/19, 8/26
Class Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Cost: $70 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner Knitting 101.1 - daytime
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: 2- Wednesdays 8/20, 8/27
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $70 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner Knitting 101.2 - daytime
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: 2 - Thursdays 9/4, 9/11
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 11;00 AM
Cost: $70 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

Beginner 102 - evening
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH KNITTING AND PURLING
Class Dates: 2 - Tuesdays 9/2, 9/9
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner 102.1 - daytime
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH KNITTING AND PURLING
Class Dates: 2 - Wednesday 9/3, 9/10
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

Beginner 103 - evening
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: 2 - Tuesdays 9/16, 9/23
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner 103.1 - daytime
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: 2- Wednesday 9/17, 9/24
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner Knitting 103.2 - daytime
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: 2 - Thursdays 9/18, 9/25
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Pattern Available on Ravelry

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

BEGINNER CROCHET

SESSION 1 - AM
Class Dates: Session 1 - morning : 3- Wednesdays - Sept. 3, 10, 24
Class Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

SESSION 2-PM
Class Dates: Session 2 - evening - 3 -Thursdays Oct 2, 9, 23
Class Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson

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.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

Building Blocks Part 1 - Blocks 1-6

PART 1 :
Level: Advanced beginner
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Dates: 6 - Thursdays - 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $153 plus supplies from The Blue Purl

Building Blocks Part 2 - Blocks 7-12

PART 2 :
Level: Advanced beginner, assumes understanding of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches and their appearance.
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Class Dates: 6 - Thursdays - 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/.6
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $153 plus supplies from The Blue Purl

Pattern: Pattern Book Available in Shop

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!

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

CHRISTMAS STOCKING

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Monday mornings 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Class Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 AM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

Back by popular demand, this stocking has become a Blue Purl classic! The pattern is called NL3 Christmas Sock and can be purchased on Ravelry. This project is packed with many techniques to learn while making this adorable stocking. This will become a family heirloom – you’ll want to make more than one!

Techniques include: knitting in the round, chart reading, stranded color work, Kitchener stitch, afterthought heel, i-cord

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CHICKEN

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Mondays 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

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.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

SIMPLE & STYLISH
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Class Dates: 4 Tuesdays 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16
Class Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This project is a simple, stylish top-down baby jacket, in sizes ranging from newborn to 18 months. Baby sweaters knit up quickly and the fit isn’t as critical as an adult sweater, which is what makes this ideal for the experienced beginner who is ready to go to the next level. The cardigan is completely seamless and requires very minimal finishing. It will be a perfect jacket for spring, autumn and winter.

Techniques include: increasing and decreasing, buttonholes, knitting small circumference tubes on 2 circular needles

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

TOTALLY CLUTCH

Level: Must know how to single crochet - not your first crochet project!
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Class Dates: 2 - Thursdays, Sept. 4, 18
Class Time: 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM 
Cost: $55 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: Available soon on Ravelry

Heads are turning.  Where did you get that bag!  "I made it.", you say, over and over again. Totally Clutch is the perfect little crocheted purse.  Dress it up with a brooch, add a strap; make it your own.   1 skein of t-shirt yarn, and a metal frame (available in shop for those taking the class.)  

Pattern available on Ravelry. Take the class with the designer.  Learn to read a diagram and attach the frame.  By the end of class you are ready to step out with Totally Clutch. Prerequisite: Must know how to single crochet.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

GWEDDEN HAT

Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Class Dates: 3 - Saturdays 9/6, 9/13, 9/20
Class Time: 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Cost: $80 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This classic cabled hat comes in 3 sizes and will knit up quickly in worsted weight yarn. You begin with a wide ribbed turned up cuff and then the body of the hat is done in a series of cables. The body and crown decreases are worked from a chart specific to the size you’re making. Finish it with a pompom and you’ve got a great hat to keep or give as a gift!

Techniques include: knitting in the round, cables, chart reading, knitting small circumference tubes on 2 circular needles

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

BERGMAN SWEATER by Caitlin Hunter

Level: Advanced & Intermediate

AM SESSION
Class Dates: Friday - Sept 12, 19 & Oct 3 & 31
Class Time: Sept 12th (9-11:30 AM), all remaining classes 9:30-11 AM
Cost: $120 + supplies from The Blue Purl

PM SESSION
Class Dates: Monday - Sept 8, 15, 29 & Oct 27
Class Time: Sept 8th (6-8:30 PM), all remaining classes 6-7:30 PM
Cost: $120 + supplies from The Blue Purl

Pattern: Bergman pattern by Caitlin Hunter can be purchased on Ravelry
Yarn & Supplies must be purchased from the Blue Purl

You’ve seen all those beautiful stranded colorwork sweaters but you’re afraid to try it. The Bergman Sweater is your gateway to learning & practicing stranded colorwork knitting. You’ll learn to use both English & Continental knitting at the same time to achieve color dominance in stranded color work. After this class, you’ll be fearless colorwork knitter!

Skills Required: Knit, Purl, Cast on, Bind off, Knitting in large & small rounds, comfortable with reading basic charts, fixing your own basic mistakes.

Please note- this should not be your first sweater in the round.

Bergman Sweater Yarn suggestions: Woolfolk Far, De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, Kelbourne Lucky Tweed, Blue Sky Woolstok, Miss Babs Intrepid, Miss Babs Cupcake, MadelineTosh Vintage, Blue Sky Sweater, Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Other supplies: Pattern calls for US 6 & US 4 in various lengths but may change based on gauge Stitch markers (regular & locking) Highlighter tape

Please print out your pattern

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

POP BLANKET

Level: Advanced
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Class Dates: 3 - Saturdays 9/13, 9/20, 11/22
Class Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $80 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This is a fun blanket to make and to own! Each block is made separately, beginning with the inner circles and the corners are added individually using short rows. The circles can be made with solid yarns (one or more colors) or yarn that changes color on its own. Add a neutral background and the colored circles will pop!! The blocks are knitted and then joined together with a simple crocheted slip-stitch chain. If desired, you can also add an edge with a round of single crochet.

Techniques include: knitting small circumference circles on 2 circular needles, short rows, simple crochet stitches (slip stitch and single crochet)

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

BIRKIN SWEATER

Level: ADVANCED

AM SESSION
Class Dates: Wednesday - September 17, 24 & October 1, 15 & November 5, 12
Class Time: Sept 17th (9-11:30 AM), all remaining classes 9:30-11 AM

PM SESSION
Class Dates: Wednesday - September 17, 24 & October 1, 15 & November 5, 12
Class Time: Sept 17th (6-8:30 PM), all remaining classes 6-7:30 PM

Cost: $170 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Tam Lang
Pattern: Birkin pattern by Caitlin Hunter can be purchased on Ravelry

Have you been eyeing this beautiful heirloom sweater? If you have experience working 2 colors in stranded colorwork, this is your chance to elevate your skills.
This gorgeous color work sweater is knit top down in 5 colors.

You will learn to manage 3 colors in 1 row for tensioning, locking floats and color dominance. We will also convert basic wrap & turns to German Short rows in class.
We will use both continental and English knitting to create a masterpiece you can wear from late Fall to early Spring.

Skills Required: Knit, Purl, Cast on, Bind off, Knitting in large & small rounds, comfortable with reading charts, fixing your own mistakes.
Please note- this should not be your first sweater in stranded color work.

Birkin Sweater Yarn suggestions: Woolfolk Tynd, Blue Sky Woolstok Light, Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool, Miss Babs Yummy 2Ply in full skeins or Toes for contrast color, MadelineTosh TML

For loose knitters consider: De Rerum Natura Ulysse, Miss Babs Laurel Falls, Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks Lite for contrast color

Other supplies: Pattern calls for US 3, US 4, & US 5 in various lengths but may change based on gauge, Stitch markers (regular & locking), Highlighter tape

Please print out your pattern in color

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

WOOLY SHERPA BUCKET BAG

Level: MUST KNOW SINGLE CROCHET & KNIT IN THE ROUND
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Class Dates: 2- Thursdays - Sept. 11, 25
Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $70 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: Available SOON on Ravelry

Have you heard the term “Bistitchual”?  It refers to projects that require knit AND crochet.  The Wooly Bucket Bag is a bistitchual project.  In fact, it's tri-stitual.  The bag is crochet, the sherpa is knit, and the handle is macrame.  
Prerequisites:  Must know how to sc and knit in the round. Learn how to increase in crochet and macrame.  Kit includes: 2 skeins of T-shirt yarn, one skein of Flett Bulky and a lobster claw clasp. Take the class with the designer.  Pattern available on Ravelry.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

TUNISIAN CROCHET - HUVA COWL

Level: Intermediate Beginner
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Class Dates: 3 - Tuesdays, Sept 30, Oct. 7, 14
Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9 PM
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

Believe it or not, this is an introduction to Tunisian Crochet.  Looks complicated yet the simple technique will give results that look like complicated color work. Learn Tunisian crochet techniques and pattern reading. Take the class with the designer. Prerequisite:  Must know how to sc.  Pattern available on Ravelry

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

KNIT RUG
Level: Advanced beginner - must know cast-on, knit, purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Class Dates: 2- Tuesdays, Sept 30, Oct 14
Class Time:  5:15 PM- 6:45 PM
Cost: $55 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: basic pattern will be provided

We’ve got T-shirt yarn! And this is a perfect project to use this chunky, soft material.  This project uses big needles so the work is fast. No weaving in ends…the knots are part of the charm  Then we jazz things!  Learn how to make a “magic ball” from old t-shirts to add additional color and design.  This class is for all level of knitters.  Let your creative juices flow.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

TAPESTRY CROCHET CROSSBODY STRAP/BELT

Level: Advanced - Must know how to single crochet
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson
Dates: 2 -Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 21
Time: 5:15 - 6:45 PM 
Cost: $55 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Pattern: Available soon on Ravelry

Change up your purse strap with this tapestry crochet version.  The pattern provides multiple design choice. Pick one or mash them together for a look all your own.  Designs use 2 or 3 colors. Straps are approximately 2” wide and, alternatively, can be made into a belt.  Learn to do tapestry crochet and read a chart.  Take the class with the designer.