Hurry...knit faster

This is the time of year for quick knits, here are a few we have been working on...

Estimated knit time (EKT) 2hrs

This is an easy one, the yarn does all the work:

US 17 needle

Cast on 10

Knit every row

EKT: 4hrs

A customer came in the other day with a very cute I-cord braided scarf....this is how I made mine:

size 15 DPNS

Cast on 5 stitch with three different balls of yarn (15 st total)

Knit your i-cords until desired length...

braid the three i-cords..tie each end...done

Hat EKT: 2hrs

Cowl EKT: 4hrs

The pattern for the hat can be found here, and the cowl here.

New sock kits!

Not only are these socks cute, your purchase will support Ovarian Cancer Research!!

Christmas is coming....

I have finished Leo's stocking....now I have to whip up Stuies!!...got to go knit ;)

Buttons!!!

We are lucky to have a Dimension Art Button truck show here at the Cultured Purl!! It is here until Monday so stop by and see these one of a kind works of art!!!

Upcoming Classes at the Cultured Purl

Mitten Madness October 30 and November 6 1:00-3:00

Toe up Socks October 31, and November 7 12:00-1:30

Yoga for Knitters November 6 10:00- 11:30

2 Socks-2 Circs November 14, 21 and December 5 12-1:30

Ornaments November 13 1:00- 3:00

Fall Sweater Knit-along Starts October 23 10:00-12:00

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Ok...I am down to these three sweaters for my knit-along project! What do you think? What are you thinking about knitting

Want to knit this....

or this????

Which one should I knit in the fall sweater knit-along? What would you knit?

Our newest employee :)

Check this out from The Erie Reader.....

Dino....

This is Leo's Dino hat...a work in progress. He has big ideas for his hat... First I was going to make a hat to match his brothers hat....

Leo: "no mommy, that is just not colorful enough for me."
Ok...so I made him a colorful hat out of Cobble Stone yarn (Lovely yarn!!!)...

Leo: "It's just a little boring....I think it needs dinosaur spikes. Lot of dinosaur spikes."
Ok...So now it has spikes...and it will have a tail that has "two pointy triangles on the ends with spikes going all the way down "

This boy needs to start knitting his own designs!!! :)

Noro?

A scarf made with Noro.....Yes Noro...this beautiful yarn has subtle color changes.

New Hat

Betty's Bag Class

Learn how to make these beautiful felted bags in Betty Rossiter 's class

September 22 and October 6.

Call for details.

Betty's bags can be found for at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center gift shop and Glass Growers Gallery

Happy 6th Birthday Cultured Purl

Check out our birthday sales!!!

Friday 11-9

Saturday 10-4

It's done!!

My tee-shirt I knit during the knit along is done!! Just in time for summer... I LOVE IT!!

Lot of events!!!

We were lucky to have to very talented women from New England come and teach some classes last weekend
Rose Ann Hunter taught a wool bead class. Creativity was flowing. Not only did people make great jewelry, here is a cute purse handle.
Leslie Wind brought along her hammer and metal and taught us how to make our own shawl pins. She had lots of her amazing work on display..shawl pins, cable needle necklaces, and other gorgeous jewelry.

Don't worry, if you missed these wonderful women they may be back in the fall. Keep you posted!

Schaefer Yarn Party was a Blast!! All that beautiful hand dyed yarn...who could want for more...

It's Craft Time!!

Adult Craft Class #1...You will be making your own version of these beautiful glasses...Wine, Margarita, and Martini (not shown)... Tuesday June 22 6:30-8:30


Adult Craft Class # 2: Beaded Serving ware...Bring your own serving ware to decorate!! These make fantastic holiday gifts!! Tuesday June 29th 6:30-8:30

Thanks Grandma.. I love my new sweater!

Knitting Dangerously

Call me a rebel, call me a renegade, or just call me lazy (or crazy)...
This is how some of my knitting friends found my knitting and knitting bag...no stitch holders ..lots of ends...and a big tangled mess!!!!

Cultured Purl’s
Summer Craft Club
Ages 10 and up
Join us for some Craft fun!
Tie-dye
Decoupage
Fabric baskets and more!!
Instructor:
Amy Shamburg is a 6th grade Language Arts teacher at Wilson Middle School. She is the Queen of Crafting!! Her favorite craft is knitting.
When:
Wednesday June 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, and 21st
9:00a.m.– noon
All 6 classes- $120 OR
Choose 3 classes- $75
Call to register for an exciting start to your summer!!
836-7875
Cultured Purl 3141 west 26th st. Erie, Pa 16506


Kids Knitting class info coming soon!!

New Noro...

New Noro Lace Wt (yes I said Noro lace wt ;) yarn will be in the shop on Friday!!!! I will post a photo soon.....

Summer time here I come!!!!

I am going to do a Spring knit along. People can choose what they want to knit...
I am having a hard time deciding... I've narrowed it down to these three. What do you think?

Noni

While at the knit and crochet show I had the opportunity to meet the designer and owner of the Noni Pattern Company. Nora is not only a very talented designer/knitter, but a lovely person as well. After seeing all of her beautiful bags I came home with lots of loot!! There are tons of handles and patterns to choose from. You can either make the bags felted or not...

I made mine with this yarn (non-felted), Once it is lined I will take a picture....

It's been a looooooong time!!

Spring is here....New yarns...New patterns...New SALES!!!
We are Spring Cleaning. Come in and see what deals you can find...