Spring is on the way!

Who cares what the groundhog says, spring is on the way!

The new Debbie Bliss Spring/ Summer ’09 Magazine has arrived in the store. This is the second issue for the Debbie Bliss Magazine and it lives up to the hype of the first. The first issue was so popular that it has completely sold out worldwide!

This issue has more beautiful patterns for women, baby and the home as well as a technical article about pattern sizing, an interview with designer Louisa Harding, and a helpful tutorial on cables and bobbles. We think Debbie Bliss and her team has done it again! Don’t delay in rushing to the store to pick up your copy!

We also have received the new Rowan #45 which in true Rowan style has 47 patterns for knit and crochet in three design collections which sweep you away to the perfect world of knitting, Rowan style.


The Driftwood collection takes you to windswept beaches where cabled sweaters are knit in beautiful blues and natural sand tones. Bloom is an elegant and delicate collection with twin sets, embroidery, edgings, and other feminine touches. Evergreen takes you to the country where color is saturated and stylish clothing is updated and easy to wear.

Whew! With the brave (maybe crazy) group of gals we work with, Cultured Purls was only closed one day last week due to snow. We are lucky to have a great crew to work with and great customers who braved the snow to come in to see us.

Even while we were all muddling through the snow, UPS continued to rally forth and we have all kinds of fun, new things in the store for you. One that is sure to be a hit with sock knitters is Happy Choices by Plymouth yarns. Pre-knit and dyed fabrics are unraveled as you knit. We never know what they're going to look like until they're knit up; that is what makes them such fun! We have a variety of colors, some bright and splashy, some more muted earth and water tones. You have only to see them to see the possibilities!

The other really exciting new product is square knitting needles from Kollage Yarns. Our focus group told us they liked the even stitches that were generated. They also observed how soft and supple the cables are. Kollage says, "Yes, they really are easier on your hands... designed to be ergonomically suited... perfect for knitters who have arthritis, carpal tunnel, or stiffness of their hands and fingers." Our focus group knitters just liked them because they liked them! Come in and test drive them. See what you think.

Cabin Fever, BIG TIME!

Shannon here... checking in. Can you BELIEVE this snow?! I have been housebound since last Thursday. Thanks to Mara, Jennifer and Leslie we have been open to help meet those last minute shopping needs. Sandy and I are working remotely (thank goodness for computers).

They finally sanded our roads today here in the east side of Bellevue. The good news is that the time I had here at home was used wisely. I watched about 426 movies and I finished my daughter-in-law's "pirate hat" for Christmas; I hope she likes it. Still working out last minute food issues for the family feast on Thursday.

We'll have a more "official" update of the blog in a few days. My goodness, I DO hope this snow goes away soon. I am *really* loving rain these days!

Skacel Addi Click Set is here!

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we are thankful the brand new Skacel addi Click set has arrived at Cultured Purls.

The addi Click System provides 10 different sizes of addi Turbo™ tips, even sizes from US 4 (3.5mm) through US 15 (10mm), three different lengths of extremely pliable blue cord, 24", 32" and 40", and one connector piece to help store stitches or combine your cords.

The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips will remain secure until you change them. Here's a picture preview of the set:




Don't wait to check these out at the store, we have a limited quantity of these sets available and everyone is going to want them! See you soon!

Special Store hours 10 – 8 at Cultured Purls Thursday, November 20th!

Come hang out at Cultured Purls this Thursday, November 20th while we participate in Night Out with the Village People.

The event lasts from 5:00 – 7:45. The idea is simple, pick up a special card at any of the participating shops. Then visit each shop on the card, get it stamped, and head over Pelage Spa and Skin Center by 7:50 for a drawing. Each of the stores has provided fabulous gifts and prizes!You must be present to win.

You will also receive an additional raffle ticket for every $25 spent at participating store by showing your receipt at Pelage.....

Come join us on Thursday, November 20th!

Purl of the Week 11/08/08

Flat Feet yarn is back at Cultured Purls!

Did you miss out on Flat Feet when it was in our store over the summer? We had this great yarn in stock for under a week when it was grabbed up by happy customers! We immediately got more stock on order, but it was so popular around the country that it was back ordered for several months. It’s finally here – don’t miss it again!

This amazing yarn is machine knitted into sock blanks, then hand dyed with amazing colors in every which way you can imagine! You then knit directly from the fabric, unraveling as you go. No knots, no tangles, no fuss! This truly is a yarn that you have to see in the shop.

Flat Feet would be a great idea for a friend who’s a sock knitter or unique socks for a lucky recipient.

More information can be found here.

Yarn of the Week for 11/6/08

Fresco from Classic Elite yarns has arrived.

Fresco is a delightful blend of 60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora. It has the right amount of fuzz and stitch deification to make your projects pop! The suggested gauge is 6½ sts/inch on US 5 needles. We have several beautiful colors in stock:

Fresco is the yarn called for in the beautiful Fresco Fair Isle Mitts featured in Interweave Knits Fall 08 issue – perfect for a holiday gift! Check out the pictures here:

http://www.interweaveknits.com/galleries/bonus/fall-2008/Fresco-Fair-Isle-Mitts.asp