The Blue Purl Classes

SPRING 2026 - 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.

• We require you buy your supplies through The Blue Purl. Help us keep the lights on. 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.

Workshop Date: June 24
Class Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Cost: $80
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson

The designer touch is all about embellishments. Making unique pieces is already what we do as knitters. Now, learn to take your project to the next level by adding detail beyond the written pattern. Express yourself.

Join us as we learn to add a small embroidery motif to either a knitted piece, e.g., scarf, blanket, mitten, or to a large gauge swatch. The focus of the three hour session is preparing your garment/swatch, choosing embroidery materials, using water soluble fabric for design transfer, learning various stitches - lazy daisy, split stitch, straight stitch, french knot, and duplicate stitching.

This is a techniques class for all, not just knitters.  

Homework: Bring either a simple knitted scarf, blanket, or fabric that is at least 12” x 12” in size. It can be a ready-made item.

Bring the following supplies:  
Embroidery needles (blunt tip with eye large enough for fingering yarn)
Scrap fingering yarn, embroidery floss
Scissors
Straight pins
Permanent Marker (Fine point, for tracing design on water soluble fabric)
Random Button with 4 holes (3/8” - 1/2”)

OPTIONAL:
Bring your own design to trace; no larger than 5” x 5”
Adjustable Bamboo Embroidery Hoop 

Note: Water soluble fabric and design will be supplied

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

This is a 4-week class during which you will learn the fundamentals of knitting – knit, purl, casting on and binding off. You’ll learn the basics while practicing the different techniques and then you’ll make a super cute, super bulky hat that will teach how to knit in the round and incorporate a simple decorative stich pattern. We’ll finish off this quick knit with a pompom! Come and join us and begin your knitting adventure!

Beginner Knitting AM - class filled
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: Tuesday - June 9, 16, 23, 30
Class Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost: $135 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
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Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the first class for a full refund.

BEGINNER CROCHET

MAY SESSION:
Class Dates: 3 Wednesday - May 13, 20 & June 3
Class Time: 5:15PM - 7:15 PM
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Cost: $105 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.

SABAI TOP

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: 3 Thursday mornings May 28, June 4 and June 25.
Class Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost: $105 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

The Sabai Top is a lightweight summer top with cut-in shoulders and a boat neckline. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with the neck border in the round. The front and back are then separated and knitted individually down to the armholes.

Once the armhole shaping is completed the front and back are again joined together to knit the body in the round down to the hem. The pattern comes in 6 sizes, from XS to XXL.

Techniques – left- and right-leaning knitted and purled increases, knitting in the round

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

SOPHIE SCARF

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner ( know how to knit, purl, cast on)
Class Dates: Thursdays May 14, 28
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Cost: $55 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

This simple little scarf is an elegant accessory to add for the perfect finish to your spring outfits.  It’s made in sport/DK weight yarn and comes in 2 lengths. It’s a one-skein project that will work up quickly and will be a favorite to keep or give as a gift!

Techniques include: increasing, decreasing, i-cord edges

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

BABCIA

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: 3 Thursdays May 7, 14, June 11
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $80 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: on Ravelry

Babcia is a delicate reversible lace shawl, scarf or bandana. It can be worn around the neck, over the shoulders, into the hair, … It can be made in any weight yarn and will turn out larger or smaller, depending on the yarn and needles you use. It’s knitted from the point up, making it easy to adjust the size to your desired dimensions or the amount of yarn you have. The repetitive lace stitch requires concentration but is easy (and fun) to knit (knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, decreases). The stitch pattern is provided in both written form and as a chart.

Techniques include: chart reading, increases, decreases, yarnovers.

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

ANKER TEE

Class Dates: Saturdays - April 18, May 2, 9, 30
Class Time: 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost: $105 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: available on Ravelry

This is a light weight top that is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is worked in ribbing in the round with increases down to the armholes. In classic top-down style, the body and sleeves are then separated and worked individually in stockinette stitch. Please note that the sleeves can be made a bit longer if you prefer. This is a perfect project to make as your first sweater!

Techniques include: knitting in the round, knitting small circumference tubes on 2 circular needles, increases, decreases, ribbing

FIXING MISTAKES

In this class you’ll learn to how fix common mistakes, including picking up dropped stitches, changing purls to knits and knits to purls, unknitting, using a lifeline, ripping out stitches and then retrieving them. If you have a particular mistake you’d like to cover, we’ll be taking requests before the class and time permitting, we’ll address those. 

We all make mistakes – it’s good to know how to fix them!! 


AM SESSION:
Class Dates: Thursday, June 18
Class Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Skill Level: Must know how to knit, purl and cast on
Cost: $35 + Supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

PM SESSION:
Class Dates: Thursday, June 18
Class Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Skill Level: Must know how to knit, purl and cast on
Cost: $35 + Supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

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

BUILDING BLOCKS BLANKET - PART 2 - Blocks 7-12

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: Tuesday - May 26 & June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Cost: $155 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
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 a different stitch pattern, 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!

SALT LIFE BEACH BAG

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: Tuesdays May 5, 12, June 2
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $80 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels
Pattern: Available on Ravelry

Toss in your towel, book, sunglasses, water, and sunscreen and head for the beach! This roomy beach bag has a linen stitch base for sturdiness, an I-cord edged strap for strength, and a bit of lace, texture, and color to make it fun to knit! The base is worked flat, then stitches are picked up on the other 3 sides so that the body of the bag can beworked in the round. The strap is worked from one side and then joined at the other side with a 3-needle bind-off.

Techniques include: Knitting in the round, chart reading, i-cord edging, slip stitches, increases, decreases

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