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TRIO OF HOLIDAY CLASSES
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The Trio of Holiday Classes is an opportunity for you to learn three new skills while making three holiday gifts. The first class, Thursday 12/1(6-8pm) is a hat class where you can make "Gaitlin" (samples in the store). The second class, Sunday 12/4 (2-4pm) is a cowl class where you will knit in the round creating a simple lace pattern and use short rows. The third class, Thursday 12/8 (6-8pm) is a mitten class where you will use double pointed needles.
Sign up for just one class or all three especially since the classes are only $5. Kits will available for each class for $25 to $35 per kit. The kit will include yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle and a pattern. To register for this class, knowledge of knitting, purling and decreasing is required. Please register in advance for the classes since space is limited. |
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DROP IN CLINICS/CLASSES
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Currently Fresh Purls offers four drop in clinics every week that are free of charge. The classes have specific start times to allow employees an opportunity to eat or have a small break before beginning a teaching hour(s). Please respect the start time as the shop may be locked and will open 5 minutes prior to class time, thanks for your understanding.
Please have all of your supplies prior to the day of a Class that you have registered for in advance. Fresh Purls prides itself on starting a class on time. Since students are paying for an instructors time, knowledge and teaching ability we do not allow non-paying customers to sit in and listen to the class.
If you need to cancel your attendence to a class we ask for a 24 hour notice so that we can sell your spot to a customer on our wait list. If you are not able to give 24 hour notice of your cancellation you will not receive a refund or an in store credit for the cost of the class.
Thank you for your understanding. |
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THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
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We are so excited about Thanksgiving this year since we have a special weekend planned for all our customers. As you know we close early on Wednesday (2:00PM) and are closed all day on Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 25th we open at 8:00AM for a crazy Black Friday SALE! As the day progresses the discount amount will lessen. What is the discount amount? It is a surpise that we will share with you early Thanksgiving week. Friday afternoon we will have a wine and cheese party for you. Stop by 4:00PM - 6:00PM to sit, knit and drink.
Saturday, November 26th Fresh Purls is hosting Helen Bingham Design's Trunk Show from 12-4. Stop by to see Helen's new designs and the original 20! Printed patterns will be available that day for purchase.
Sunday, November 27th we will be open from 11:00AM to 3:00PM!
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WINTER HOURS
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Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday - 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday - 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday - CLOSED
We will be open the following Holidays:
Friday, November 11, Veteran's Day - 11:00AM-6:00PM
We will be open Sundays - 11:00AM-3:00PM from November 27 - December 18
We will be closing early the day before and Closed on the following Holidays:
Wednesday, November 23, Thanksgiving Eve - 11:00AM-2:00PM
Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve - 10:00AM-2:00PM
Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day - CLOSED
Monday, December 26, Day After Christmas - CLOSED |
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CLOSING DUE TO WEATHER
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 During the Winter months ahead, Fresh Purls might need to close unexpectedly due to the weather. If our area is experiencing inclement weather please check the following sites to ensure Fresh Purls is open: our homepage, facebook, ravelry, twitter or call (401) 270-8220.
We do not want any of our customers traveling in horrible weather especially if Fresh Purls is your destination only to find our doors closed. |
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HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN
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Beginning on Thursday, December 1st through December 28th (except 12/24, 12/25 & 12/26), we will have a "Holiday Countdown" which will work as follows:
There will be a wall hanging with countdown days - each day we will draw the "surprise" and all customers that come into Fresh Purls on that day will be given the day's "surprise." It could be a coupon for your purchase, you could be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket. As soon as the shop opens the Holiday Countdown will be drawn for that day.
We will post it on the Fresh Purls homepage, Fresh Purls Facebook page and will Tweet it as well!
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Question of the Month
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Should I reinforce the heel and toe of my socks?
Many sock yarns have nylon in them which will strenghen the wool and resist the wearing and possible holes. You might look at your socks and see where the most wear and tear appears. If it is in the heel, then you may want to add a "reinforcing" thread even if there is nylon in your sock yarn and especially if there isn't. Most people use the reinforcing thread for heels and toes, but some people will carry the thread along the bottom of the sock because the sock wears out on the ball of their feet. |
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Tip of the Month
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Try this out on your next project with SSK decreases - this technique will give a slightly flatter "left leaning" decrease and be more of a match with your K2tog.
SSK - slip first stitch knitwise, slip second stitch purlwise, then complete your SSK as normal by inserting the left needle into the front of your 2 slipped stitches and knit them together.
Thanks to customer Alishia for letting us know about this easy, but great looking tip! |
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