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The Purl Bee

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A few years ago Page made a beautiful set of Soft Cotton Knit Dishtowels inspired by the subtle nuance of color in her c...

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A few years ago Page made a beautiful set of Soft Cotton Knit Dishtowels inspired by the subtle nuance of color in her c...

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With these timeless beauties in mind, I made these Vintage Tea Towels, each machine-stitched in a bright tomato red with...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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As the wintery skies lift and coats are shed, so too are those heavy leather bags. So in true New York spring fashion, I...

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I’m someone who needs a large bag. I don’t understand how people can carry dainty little purses! Where do they put their...

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The Everyday Tote is a blast to sew. It uses lots of different sewing techniques so it’s never boring, and the result is...

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The Everyday Tote is a blast to sew. It uses lots of different sewing techniques so it’s never boring, and the result is...

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I am one of those people who is constantly misplacing my keys, leaving my wallet at home and being generally forgetful a...

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This can be a real nuisance when it comes to my day-to-day life, but it’s downright frustrating when it comes to my sewi...

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And so I designed this apron with all of my forgetful habits in mind. This simple little apron has enough pocket room fo...

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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 a...

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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 a...

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The secret to this fringe's sass is our new Chinese Knotting Cord , a thin nylon cord more traditionally used for hand c...

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While I have made many simple flat sewing projects, from napkins to burp cloths, I realized recently that I’ve never mad...

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Once I got it in my head that I was going to sew a bandana, I knew there was only one fabric that would satisfy my visio...

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We picked out three stunning Tana Lawn Seasonal prints, each one prettier than the next. After hand sewing them with an ...

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I worked in our store for years before I finally learned the story of the weirdly long crochet hooks that kept getting t...

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Tunisian Crochet may get overlooked in the corner sometimes, but the distinctiveness of its fabric warrants closer scrut...

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If you already know how to crochet, you'll be old friends with this new technique in about ten minutes. And even if you'...

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I recently learned that the first T-shirt was born in the 19th century when someone decided to cut in half a then-ubiqui...

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Since then, the T-shirt has become a truly universal garment. From its beginnings as an undershirt for miners, farmers, ...

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Every modern decade has integrated the T-shirt into its trends. Sure, slight alterations have been made here and there (...

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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...

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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...

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Our Neon Inside Out Bag lays bare the hidden details of a conventional tote, exposing crisp seams and jumbo pockets for ...

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Around this time of the year I start to crave color like I crave chocolate, potato chips, or coffee! It’s supposed to be...

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The humble running stitch is such a building block of embroidery that it rarely gets a chance to be the star of the show...

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I, of course, turned to the Purl Bee archives for some gift giving inspiration. I’ve always loved the Felt Flower Pillow...

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I, of course, turned to the Purl Bee archives for some gift giving inspiration. I’ve always loved the Felt Flower Pillow...

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So for an uncomplicated and elegant Mother’s Day gift, I turned to the regular rhythm of the running stitch! A rich spe...

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And since each Felt Bundle makes 16 sachets, there are enough here to say good luck, congratulations, thank you, and eve...

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Just because it’s super easy to sew, doesn’t mean the Running Stitch Mother’s Day Scarf isn’t very special. Hand-embroid...

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These simple socks are so cute and cozy, even a toddler can appreciate them. Plus, little socks for little people are re...

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These simple socks are so cute and cozy, even a toddler can appreciate them. Plus, little socks for little people are re...

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Whit's Knits: Toddler Socks

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No creature better manifests pure beauty and color than a butterfly. In fact, a group of butterflies is called a “kaleid...

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Designed as an adorable hair accessory, these sweeties are also terrific for Easter decorating. Perched around the edge ...

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If you’d like to make your own kaleidoscope of Bobby Pin Butterflies, please visit my Project Journal here!

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Calling Southern California Crafters: Purl Soho is Hiring!

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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...

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And you know that swathe at the back of your head that gets ignored by both hat and scarf? This hat covers that too! The...

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To make your ears happy, you can visit my Cozy Ear Flap Hat Project Journal right here ! Thanks! -Whitney

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One of the many reasons I love Liberty of London fabric is that it evokes an English countryside fantasy I’ve always har...

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Recently, Purl Soho received Liberty of London’s new Tana Lawn Seasonal prints, many of which were beautiful florals! Wh...

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For strength and absorbency, I used creamy porcelain Prairie Cloth as the base and added the incredible Irma print to on...

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Join us on Saturday, March 16th for Brooklyn Craft Camp !

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And the crafting extravaganza continues with two more 90-minute classes taught by New York's best authors, bloggers and ...

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Register here for the Brooklyn Craft Camp! See you on Saturday, March 16th! We're so excited!

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