CLASSES - Knitting & Crochet

SUMMER CLASSES - NOTHING TOO LONG FOR THE SUMMER!!! 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.

LEARN TO KNIT IN

3 STEPS:
101, 102, & 103


For very beginners move through the 3 step sequence. If you know how to cast on, knit and purl jump in where appropriate :)

We’ve broken down the beginning class into 3 seperate 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 consist of 2 classes, the first session classes are 2 hours long, and at the end of the first level there will be the next level, they will be 90 min. each and will be ready for you to progress.

Beginning 101

In this class you’ll learn how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and follow a simple pattern. You’ll be making a scarf on chunky yarn so your stitches will be easy to see and will knit up quickly. We’ll also be teaching how to unknit, weave in ends and join new yarn in the middle of your project.

Beginner Knitting 101 - Session 1
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: Wednesday - June 4 & June 11
Class Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Cost: $70 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner Knitting 101 - Second Session
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: Wednesday - June 18 & June 25
Class Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Cost: $70 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner Knitting 101 - Session 3
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: Wednesday - July 9 & July 16
Class Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Cost: $70 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginner Knitting 101 - Evening Session 1
Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: Tuesday - June 3 & 10
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
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.

Beginning 102

Fingerless Mitts: In this class you’ll be making simple fingerless mitts that require knitting, purling and pattern reading. A new technique you’ll learn is sewing a simple seam. This class continues from Beginning 101, incorporating and reinforcing your skills as you make a pair of these little hand warmers.

Beginning 102 - Session 1
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING AND PURLING
Class Dates: Wednesday - June 4 & June 11
Class Time: 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 102 - Session 2
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING AND PURLING
Class Dates: Wednesday - June 18 & June 25
Class Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 102 - Session 3
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING AND PURLING
Class Dates: Wednesday - July 9 & July 16
Class Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 102 - Evening Session 1
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING AND PURLING
Class Dates: Tuesday - June 17 & June 24
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 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.

Beginning 103

PERKY LITTLE HAT :) In this class you’ll be learning how to make a bulky hat which is seamlessly knitted in the round using thick yarn and circular needles. You’ll get more practice reading patterns and also learn how to join and knit in the round and make a decorative stitch pattern using decreases and yarnovers. The hat can be finished with a pompom, either purchases or made of yarn.

Beginning 103 - Session 1
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: Wednesday - June 4 & June 11
Class Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 103 - Session 2
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: Wednesday - June 18 & June 25
Class Time: 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 103 - Session 3
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: Wednesday - July 9 & July 16
Class Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 103 - Session 4
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: Wednesday - July 23 & July 30
Class Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 103 - Session 5
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: Wednesday - August 6 & 13
Class Time: 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $50 + supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

Beginning 103 - Evening Session 1
Skill Level: MUST BE COMFORTABLE AT KNITTING, PURLING, CASTING ON AND BINDING OFF
Class Dates: Tuesday - July 1 & July 8
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 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.

BEGINNING CROCHET

LEARN TO CROCHET

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.

Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Class Dates: 3 Wednesday Evenings - June 17, 24 & July 8
Class Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson

RAVELRY BASICS & BEYOND - 1 Day Workshop

Beyond a resource for patterns - see how Ravelry can work for you!

Ravelry: Basics & Beyond

Skill Level: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - MUST HAVE YOUR OWN LAPTOP/iPAD
Class Dates: Saturday Morning - June 14
Class Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Cost: $40
Instructor: Tam Lang

How do we get our knitting and crochet patterns? How much do you really know Ravelry? This class will teach the basics of pattern searches in Ravelry, advanced searches within a pattern and more.

Learn to organize your ideas so you can find them when you need to make a short sleeve tee or a baby cardigan

Ideas based on a specific yarn? How about finding one more skein of an elusive yarn that has been discontinued so you can finish the last sleeve?

Have you thought about joining a community on Ravelry? Looking to try test knitting? These things are also on Ravelry.

This class will cover all these topics and more. Bring your laptop or ipad. You’ll follow along on your own device while Tam takes you through the labyrinth of what Ravelry offers.

NOTE: you must have or create your own Ravelry Login &; Password BEFORE Class & arrive with it ready to go.

MONTPELLIER

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MONTPELLIER

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: 3 Thursday Evenings - June 19, 26, July 10
Class Time: 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Cost: $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

The Montpellier Top is a summer top or vest that is knitted seamlessly from the shoulder down. It’s cleverly constructed so that you can adjust the armhole size and the length and there are no seams! You can layer it over a tee shirt or wear it sleeveless. It’s knitted in worsted weight yarn and will knit up quickly.

Techniques: picking up stitches, increase and decreases, knitting in the round.


ZIG ZAG PIZZAZZ

We love this origami inspired scarf! Check it out in the shop.

Zig Zag Pizzazz

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Class Dates: Monday - June 16 & 23
Class Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $77 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson

Zig Zag Pizzazz Scarf/Shawl
Combine origami and knitting and you get Zig Zag Pizzazz by Chroma Nima.  The concept is simple, align garter and stockinette to create a chevron design that once blocked looks like folded fabric.  Precision and blocking are key.  Choose a light color so the shadows enhance the 3-D effect.  Intermediate to advanced knitters. Pattern available on Ravelry.  Purchase supplies at The Blue Purl.

Supplies:
250 grams fingering yarn (100% wool)
3.5mm needles (US 4)

FAIR ISLE FRIENDS

A great intro to color work!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: 3 Thursday Evenings - July 17, 24, 31
Class Time: 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Cost: $77 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Keri Samuels

These little wrist warmers could be your introduction to fair isle color work and will work up quickly in worsted weight yarn. You will learn how to knit small circumference tubes on 2 circular needles, how to read a chart and how to work with 2 colors at a time. Pick 4 colors that you like and be ready for cool Autumn days! Note- we’ll alter the pattern slightly by adding narrow ribbing at the bottom and top to keep them snug and cozy around your hands.

Techniques: knitting small circumference tubes on 2 circular needles, chart reading, color work

CROCHET HEXAGON STAR MOTIF

This will make a gorgeous scarf or blanket!

Crochet Hexagon Star Motif with Picots

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Dates: 2 Wednesday Evenings- June 25 and July 9
Class Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $77 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Instructor: Carolyn Hanson

Granny square lovers, here is a design that can be used to make a beautiful scarf or shawl.  The octagonal star with delicate picot edging is only 4 rounds and can be joined to the next motif in the final round.  Choose your favorite DK yarn in wool or cotton in three colors. Learn to read a diagram, make the motif and join them together.  [Note:  Advance crocheters can choose mohair, yet keep in mind it is difficult to rip out.]. This project uses a Size H (5mm) hook.  Diagram will be provided

Supplies:
Size H (5mm)
3 colors DK yarn 1 skein each
Safety-pin Stitch Markers

JAPANESE KNOT BAG CROCHET

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Japanese Knot Bag

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost - $102 plus supplies from The Blue Purl
Class dates 3 Thursdays evenings: May 29, June 5, June 19
Class time - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor - Carolyn Hanson

This is a great summer bag. Techniques you will learn include working in the round, making and sewing a handle, pattern reading. Carolyn makes it a bit bigger than the pattern on ravelry, Check out her updates here!