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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

Imagine yourself sitting in a chair at the coast, watching the waves, 
and knitting this adorable top for a special little one:

Introducing NEW Gumballs by Knitted Wit.
Kits in two colorways - 100% superwash merino.
Sock Yarn Sweater pattern by Knitbot.
 
Can anything be softer than a baby's bum?  Yes!
Introducing NEW Metalico by Blue Sky Alpaca:
Metalico - a blend of baby alpaca and raw silk.
You have to feel it to believe it.
In six shimmering colors:  Opal, Gold Dust, Cinnabar,
Flint, Silver, and Platninum.
147 yds  US 3-5
Treat yourself......or someone you love.
 
 
 

Thursday, June 19, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

Swing into summer with this Sunny Tee by Knit One Crochet Too
Sunny Tee - shown in Nautika
85% microfiber acrylic  15% nylon
Super soft.........lots of summer colors.
 
Carry your yarn and patterns in roomy Bolga baskets.......new shipment!
Bolga baskets - many designs and colors.
 
Enter our Best Dressed Dog (or cat) contest in June
and win a basket sponsored by Salem's Nature's Pet Market and Tangled Purls! 
Need a pattern?  We have doggie pattern books!
We're collecting canned cat and dog food, plus gently used towels for Willamette Humane Society.  Drop them off here, at Salem's Nature's Pet Market, or Willamette Humane Society. 
Thank you for your generous support of our furry friends!


 
 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

You asked for it.....more Biscotte & Cie self-striping sock yarn!
Biscotte & Cie fingering weight
384 yds  80% superwash merino  20% nylon
For fantastic, fun striped socks or hats!
 
Looking for a summer project?
We have a forest of fingerless gloves to choose from: 
Gloves are great for vacation trips or a sunny day outdoors.
Pack 'em up and go!
 
Tangled Purls offers classes year round.  June classes include:
Left: Crochet a scarf or knit a sweater. (Sharon)
Right: Knit a sweater for a teddy bear. (Helen)

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

NEW Splatter Dash by Jojoland.
Dye is splashed in multiple steps onto a white base that
fully or partially covers the yarn, producing subtle color changes and depth.

Splatter Dash - 100% superwash merino
220 yds   US 5-7  21-24 sts/4"
Beautiful.
 
NEW shipment of Smooshie by Dream in Color! 
Can you spell S-O-F-T?  Cashmere is the secret.
And just look at the delicious colors: 
Smooshie - hand dyed sock yarn
70% superwash merino  20% cashmere  10% nylon
400 yds    US 0-2    7.5-9 sts/in
A treat for your feet.
 
Wrap yourself in yarn.....and smile.