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Featured Class

Summer Lines Sampler

$100 // Wednesdays - June 19th and 26th | 6-8pm

This class, which is perfect for beginners or those wishing to brush the dust off of a forgotten pastime, will go over the basics of embroidery and go on to cover nine decorative stitches.  Using a variety of threads, from six strand floss to fluffy crewel thread and even knitting yarns, you'll customize this printed sampler with your own color and texture choices.  You'll leave with your sampler and an arsenal of stitches that can be used to embellish your next project.  

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All classes are held at our shop in NYC.  If you'd like to sign up for a class, please call Purl Soho at +1 (212) 420-8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class. Or you can drop by the shop:  Purl Soho, 459 Broome Street (Between Greene and Mercer), NY, NY 10013. 

 

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Knitting Classes 

brand new to knitting? take:

Beginning Knitting - Basic Scarf  

Beginning Knitting - Flat Hat Workshop

learn to knit in the round:

Beginning Circular Knitting - Fade Hat

learn how to cable knit:

Intro to Cable Knitting - Gigantic Cable Scarf 

Beginning Cable Knitting - Chunky Cable Hat

learn new stitch patterns:

Adv. Beginning Knitting - Big Herringbone Cowl

learn how to knit lace:

Intro to Chart Reading - Novak Shawl

learn how to create colorwork:

Intro to Colorwork - Little Fair Isle Hat

Intro to Double Knitting - Sprout Cowl

Intermediate Knitting - Brioche Cowl

learn how to work short rows:

Intro to Short Rows - Bandana Cowl

Intermediate Knitting - Silken Short Row Sweater

learn how to knit socks:

Beginning Sock Knitting - Baby Socks 

Beginning Toe-Up Sock Knitting - Pom Pom Peds

Adv. Beginning Sock Knitting - Homespun Boot Socks

Intermediate Sock Knitting - Fraternal Knee Socks 

learn how to knit toys:

Intermediate Knitting - Knit Hedgehog

Intermediate Knitting - Big Snowy Owl

learn how to knit a sweater:

Intro to Sweater Knitting - Cap Sleeve Lattice Top

learn finishing techniques:

Finishing Knits Workshop

 

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Beginning Knitting - Basic Scarf

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

In this 3 session class, you will learn how to: cast on, complete the knit stitch and the purl stitch, combine the stitches to create basic patterns (like stockinette, seed and rib), cast off your knitting and weave in your ends. Additional tips will be given for completing your scarf project neatly. No prior experience is required. This class will take you from novice to knitter- in no time!

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Beginning Knitting Classes 

  • Tuesdays - July 2nd, 9th & 16th | 7-9pm with Sophia Lehman (8 spots available as of 6/12/13)
  • Tuesdays - August 6th, 13th and 20th | 6-8pm with Sophia Lehman (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Knitting - Flat Hat Workshop

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Delve into the basics of knitting with this quick four hour workshop. Students will learn how to cast on using the long-tail method, and will learn knit, purl, and decrease stitches. Use those newly acquired skills to follow a specially designed pattern to make a chunky knit hat worked flat, and finish it off with a lesson in seaming.

No prior experience required for enrollment, perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to brush up the knitting basics!

Required Supplies

Upcoming Flat Hat Workshops 

  • TBD with Nikki Stadler 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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 Intro to Cable Knitting - Gigantic Cable Scarf

$80 for 3 Hours of Instruction

Learn the technique of cable knitting, and also begin your very first cabled project at the same time! This age old process can seem complicated, with bits of knitting weaving in and out of each other, but once mastered it will surely become a favorite. Armed with the Gigantic Cable Scarf pattern, you'll be whipping up these warm, long and surprisingly easy to make scarves in no time! They would make great last minute holiday gifts - so quick to knit you could finish the scarf in a weekend! 

You should be able to knit and purl in the same row before taking this class.

Required Supplies 

The Gigantic Cable Scarf Pattern will be provided to students in class. 

Upcoming Gigantic Cable Scarf Classes 

  • Saturday - November 16th | 11am-2pm with Jill Draper (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) or send us an email to sign up for this class. 

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Beginning Cable Knitting -  Chunky Cable Hat

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Looking for a great quick knit with new skills?  Gear up for fall and learn how to cable with our Super Soft Merino Chunky Cable Hat class! You'll learn how to knit in a round on circular and double pointed needles, as well as how to make simple cables. After two sessions you'll be able to wear your new soft and warm hat outside, and stay snuggly against the chill autumn air. 

You should be able to knit and purl in the same row before taking this class.

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Cable Hat Classes

  • Thursdays - August 22nd and 29th | 7-9pm with Sophia Lehman (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Circular Knitting - Fade Hat 

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

This is the perfect class to take your knitting to the next step.  Learn how to knit circularly, or "in the round", by making this fun slouchy hat designed by Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed's Fall 12 collection.  By holding two colors together and changing them as you progress, you'll achieve a fun ombré effect.  Have even more fun by choosing your colors!  This class is appropriate for Advanced Beginners.

Required Supplies 

 Upcoming Fade Hat Classes

  • Saturday - June 29th | 1-5pm with Michele Wang (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Advanced Beginning Knitting - Big Herringbone Cowl

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Gear up for winter by taking our Big Herringbone Cowl class. A popular post from the Purl Bee, in this class you will learn the techniques necessary to make your own beautiful Big Herringbone Cowl. This is a great project for knitters who are looking to take their knitting to the next level and learn a fun, interesting stitch.  Plus, once you put on this soft, squishy cowl, you won't want to take it off!! 

Students should be comfortable with knitting basics. *Please note that although you will learn the skills needed to make your own Big Herringbone Cowl, you will not complete a full sized finished product in class. 
All supplies can be purchased at Purl! Please make sure you have your supplies prepared and your yarn wound before the start of the first session. 

Required Supplies

*If you would like to complete the cowl with the dimensions noted in the Big Herringbone Cowl post, please purchase the entire 5 skeins recommended.

Upcoming Big Herringbone Cowl Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intro to Colorwork - Little Fair Isle Hat

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Fair Isle is really one of the most fun things you can do in knitting! What looks so intricate is actually just a matter of knitting first with one color and then with a second, switching between the two as the pattern slowly emerges and blossoms into a fascinating and surprising design. The Little Fair Isle Hat pattern from the Purl Bee is a great place to start- small and manageable.

You will also learn to knit a fair isle swatch on circular needles during this class. 

Required Supplies

 

 Upcoming Intro to Colorwork Classes

  • Thursdays - August 1st and 8th | 7-9pm with Sophia Lehman (6 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intro to Double Knitting - Sprout Cowl

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Double Knitting is a great technique that creates a cozy, double sided, reversible fabric with stockinette stitch on both sides.  In class, we will work on a swatch to get the basics of the technique down and then cast on to make a cozy, and relatively quick to knit, cowl.  Once you try double knitting, you'll be hooked! It's a great way to create colorful scarves with no "floats" or wrong side to the fabric.  We'll also be kitchener stitching the two sides together as a way of finishing the cowl - so it a great refresher for those not yet comfortable with that technique. 

This is an advanced beginner / intermediate level class. Students should be comfortable with casting on and off, as well as knitting and purling within the same row. 

Required Supplies

  • 400 yards of Worsted Weight Wool (such as Madeline Tosh Merino, Anzula For Better or Worsted, or Manos Maxima):  +/- 200 yards for Main Color, and +/- 200 yards for Contrast Color (choosing two colors that have a high contrast to each other is most ideal for working this pattern)
  • US #5, 16" circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge (you will need a smaller needle than you would normally use for worsted weight because having both sides of the fabric on the needles can stretch the sides slightly.) 
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle for weaving in ends

The Sprout Cowl Pattern is provided to students in class.

 Upcoming Intro to Double Knitting Classes

  • Sunday - November 17th | 11am-3pm with Jill Draper (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intro to Short Rows - Bandana Cowl

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

As spring quickly approaches, winter scarves and cowls can be too heavy and warm to wear everyday. The bandana cowl is a great alternative.  It's simple, light, and easy to learn. During this class, you will learn the essentials of reading and understanding a knitting gauge (both stitches and rows!). This quick knit project is also a great introduction to short rows, a method of working stitches back and forth to create triangles or darts in knitwear.  By the end of the class, you will master new techniques and will have a new versatile cowl to keep you warm during cool summer nights.

Required Supplies

This cowl uses approximately 100 - 130 yards and would be stunning made out of many of Purl Soho's yarns. 

Here are some beautiful options. Please choose one:

  • 1 skein Manos Del Uruguay's Maxima, 100% Extrafine Merino
  • 1 skein Cascade's Eco Cloud, 70% Undyed Merino Wool and 30% Undyed Baby Alpaca
  • 1 skein Swans Island Bulky, naturally dyed colors are 100% Organic Merino and undyed colors are 85% Organic Merino and 15% Alpaca. 
  • 2 skeins Blue Sky's Techno, 68% Baby Alpaca , 10% Extra Fine Merino, 22% Silk.
  • 2 skeins of Jade Sapphire's 8 Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere. 

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Upcoming Bandana Cowl Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intermediate Knitting - Silken Short Row Sweater

$200 for 8 Hours of Instruction

Our Silken Short Row Sweater is a summertime ode to the grace and distinction of a bit of bare back. Knit in one piece, this wrap of a sweater is a half moon shape, folded around to create a sweeping crisscross in the back. A large portion of this sweater is knit in what is known as 'short rows'. Short Rows shape everything from bust darts to ear flaps and while Short Rows tend to strike fear into the hearts of the uninitiated, they shouldn't! A Short Row is just that: a row that you don't knit to the end of the needle. In this class you will learn how to work back and forth, turning the work part way through each row instead of continuing to the end of the needle. Join us for this "knit-along" style class to create a luxurious Silken Short Row Sweater!

This is an intermediate level class. Students should be comfortable with knitting basics, working in the round, as well as working increases/decreases. 

Finished Dimensions

Sizes: XSmall/Small (Medium/Large)

Chest Circumference: 34 (38) inches

Length from Center Front Hem to Back Neck: 19 1/2 (22) inches

Required Supplies 

 Upcoming Silken Short Row Sweater Classes

  • Saturdays - July 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd | 2-4pm with Nikki Stadler (8 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Sock Knitting - Baby Socks

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Baby socks are the perfect project for advanced beginners who are ready to venture into 3-dimensional knitting. In this six hour class you'll learn all the skills you need to make a pair of practical and adorable ribbed baby socks, and to take on sock patterns for feet of all sizes. We'll cover frequently-used techniques including knitting in the round, decreasing, short row heel shaping, and grafting (also known as Kitchener stitch) and discuss common features of sock construction. At the end of the class, students may choose to finish their pair of baby socks or begin another sock pattern of their choice.

Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches. All other techniques will be taught.

All supplies can be purchased at Purl! Please make sure you have your supplies prepared and your yarn wound into a center pull ball before the start of the first session.

Required Supplies

Upcoming Beginning Sock Knitting Classes

  • Mondays - June 3rd, 10th, and 17th | 6-8pm with Hollis Maloney

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Toe-Up Sock Knitting - Pom Pom Peds

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

We've redesigned our classic Pom Pom Peds into a toe-up sock pattern exclusively for this class! These simple and small socks are a quick knit -- perfect for both beginning sock knitters and short attention span knitters. These peds offer all the fun parts of knitting socks, cutting right to the chase of heels and toes! In this class, you will learn how to knit socks from the toe up, how to measure a foot correctly, how to turn a heel the opposite way, do a cable cast on, and make a pom pom!

Required Supplies

Upcoming Pom Pom Peds Classes

  • TBD with Hollis Maloney

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Adv. Beg Sock Knitting - Homespun Boot Socks

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Handknit socks have a special feeling, and I'm not just talking about the yarn and the fit. I'm talking about the feeling, the knowing that every stitch was created by real hands and that those hands belong to someone who must care an awful lot about you! In this class, students will learn to knit in the round, how to  work the kitchener stitch, create short rows, how to make increases, decreases, and work a rib! You will also learn how to change colors of yarn to make the contrast toe and hem of the Homespun Boot Socks.

Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches. All other techniques will be taught.

All supplies can be purchased at Purl! Please make sure you have your supplies prepared and your yarn wound into a center pull ball before the start of the first session.

Required Supplies

Upcoming Homespun Boot Socks Classes

  • TBD with Hollis Maloney

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intermediate Sock Knitting - Fraternal Knee Socks

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Learn to make toe up socks using cozy worsted weight yarn in two colors for these mismatched fraternal twin knee socks.  One of the best things about making toe up socks is you can try them on as you go & once you bind off all you have to do is weave in any tails - no kitchener stitching!  You will also learn the provisional cast on which has many applications outside of socks and short row toes and heels.  These socks will keep legs & toes warm on the coldest of subway platforms. 

Students should be able to knit & purl in the round before taking this class. 

This pattern is easy to work on 2 circular needles or using magic loop, so if those are your preferred sock making methods you are welcome to use them, although the techniques will not be discussed.

Required Supplies 

The Fraternal Knee Sock Pattern will be provided to students in class.

Upcoming Fraternal Knee Sock Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intro to Chart Reading: Novak Shawl

$125 for 5 Hours of Instruction

Knitting charts don't have to be intimidating anymore.  Learn how to read a knitting chart and decipher knitting symbols while creating a simple lace shawl.  The ability to read this visual and graphic method of depicting stitch patterns will become an indispensable tool for you and will open up your world of knitting.  During this one day workshop, we'll learn how to knit a simple and versatile triangular lace shawl - the perfect companion to your wardrobe! This class is ideal for intermediate knitters.

Required Supplies

Upcoming Intro to Chart Reading Classes

  • Saturday - August 10th | 12:30-5:30pm with Michele Wang (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intermediate Knitting - Brioche Cowl

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Brioche knitting is a simple multicolor technique that creates a beautiful fabric of ridges and valleys. All the color play of fair isle or intarsia- without the bother of tangled balls of yarn and pesky tails! Students should be able to knit and purl in the same row and be comfortable with circular knitting. Recommended for advanced beginners and up.

Required Supplies

  • 2 skeins of Manos Del Uruguay's Maxima (100% Extra Fine Merino Wool; 219 yards). 
  • 2 skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca's Suri Merino (60% Baby Suri, 40% Merino; 164 yards). 
  • A US #6, 32 inch circular needle.

Upcoming Brioche Cowl Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intermediate Knitting - Knit Hedgehogs

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Toys are a fast, fun way to learn new skills while being satisfying instant gratification projects. Master double pointed needles, while picking up stitches and learning small scale shaping to create your very own little hedgehog! Makes a perfect gift for a baby shower or anyone in need of a fun little friend!

This is an intermediate level class. Students must be comfortable with knitting in the round, able to work both the knit and purl stitches, able to cast on and off, and ideally have experience with increasing and decreasing.

Required Supplies

  • 1 skein of Main Yarn, in a heavy worsted or chunky weight, like Cascade's Eco Cloud, or Cascade's 128 Superwash.
  • Scrap yarn in a heavy worsted or chunky weight for the eyes and nose. 

Upcoming Knit Hedgehog Classes 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intermediate Knitting - Big Snowy Owl 

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

This owl is heavy on the lovable! With a big, pudgy belly and a cozy soft alpaca-blend yarn, the Big Snowy Owl is one heck of a hugger. At a foot and a half tall and a yard around, he's just right for little arms to squeeze and for young imaginations to love. Although, you're never too old for an unconditionally amiable friend!

In this class, you'll learn easy stitch patterns, simple shaping, grafting with kitchener stitching, and how to pick up stitches - there's never a dull moment! Recommended for advanced beginning knitters and up. Students should already know how to knit and purl in the same row, and be comfortable with circular knitting. 

Required Supplies

  • For the Main Yarn: 4 skeins of Blue Sky's Bulky, 50% Alpaca and 50% Wool. I used the color Polar Bear. NOTE: If you're not very careful with your gauge and conservative with your tails, you may need 5 skeins - it's close! (Looking for another option? Try 2 skeins of Cascade's Magnum.)
  • For the Contrast Yarns: 3 skeins of Blue Sky's Bulky. These colors are Silver Mink, Frost and Gray Wolf. (Want to save a little? Just one skein would be enough!)

Upcoming Big Snowy Owl Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intro to Sweater Knitting - Cap Sleeve Lattice Top

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Featuring an organic interpretation of woven grids and crisscrossing ridges, the lattice top is sure to be a stunning addition to your wardrobe! In this class, you will learn how to apply simple techniques to this beautiful top, and develop a further understanding of knitwear construction. We'll learn the basics of measuring yourself for sweater fitting as well as how to do a cable cast on and how to seam up the sides. This is a fantastic introduction to sweater knitting and will open up new doors to projects you never thought you could accomplish!

Sizes

Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Dimensions

Bust Circumference: 34 (36, 38) inches
Length from Underarm to Cast On Edge: 12 (13, 14) inches
Length from Shoulder to Cast On Edge: 18 1/2 (20 1/2, 22 1/2) inches
To alter the size be sure to cast on a multiple of 3 plus 1

Required Supplies

  • For the main color: 2 (2, 3) skeins of Anzula's Cricket
  • For the contrast color: 1 (1, 2) skeins of Anzula's Cricket
  • US #5 circular needle, any length between 16 and 24 inches
  • US #6 circular needle, any length between 16 and 24 inches

Upcoming Cap Sleeve Lattice Top Classes

  • TBD with Hollis Maloney

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Finishing Knits Workshop

$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction

This class is ideal for those who have completed the knitting portion of a sweater (or other large project) but want to learn how to approach all the little details that encompass "finishing" a project. Hollis will help you tackle all those wild ends created from joining colors or starting a new ball of yarn; show you a range of options for seaming; and will cover other helpful techniques, like kitchener (a method for grafting). This is a two-hour workshop and will be customized to the attendees. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Finishing Knits Workshops

  • Thursday - June 6th | 6-8pm with Hollis Maloney

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Crochet Classes

brand new to crochet? take:

Beginning Crochet - Fruity Pot Holder

Beginning Crochet - Striped Hand Warmers

learn how to crochet in the round:

Advanced Beginning Crochet - Fabric Rug

Intermediate Crochet - Hook up a Hat

learn how to crochet granny squares:

Crochet Granny Square Workshop

 

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Beginning Crochet - Fruity Pot Holder 

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Learn to crochet and make a cheery pot holder perfect for all upcoming warm weather gatherings! No previous crochet experience required; we’ll cover all the basics: chaining, single and double crochet, increases, decreases, reading patterns, changing colors, and weaving in your ends! Crochet is a great way to make dense durable fabric as well as dainty, lacy accessories--learn a new skill this spring!

Required Supplies

Upcoming Beginning Crochet Classes 

  • TBD

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Beginning Crochet - Striped Hand Warmers

$125 for 5 Hours of Instruction

Create a pair of snuggly hand warmers using single crochet stitches to make a tight, durable fabric -- perfect for protecting your hands from the cold! Plus, embrace the looseness and spontaneity that comes with crocheting by incorporating whimsical no-sense striping. By using Koigu's KPM Needlepoint yarn for the stripes, with just 11 yards to a skein and over a hundred colors to choose from, you can indulge in all sorts of color play and creative experimentation. Treat yourself to a cozy afternoon of crochet with whatever colors are on your mind! 

In this class, you will learn how to: create a foundation chain, make a single crochet stitch, join additional colors of yarn and seam the hand warmers together.  Ideal for crochet beginners! 

Please have your supplies prepared and your yarn wound into a ball before the start of the workshop.

Required Supplies

NOTES ON THE MATERIALS:

  • To make a pair of basic hand warmers without stripes you only need one skein of the KPM. You could also use 1 skein of the KPM Needlepoint Yarn to crochet the hand warmers together with a contrasting color.
  • To create your own stripe patterns keep in mind that each skein of KPM Needlepoint Yarn makes 7 rows as long as you don't cut extravagant tails. Keep them about 2 inches long to be on the safe side.

Upcoming Crocheted Striped Hand Warmer Classes

  • TBD

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Adv. Beginning Crochet - Fabric Rug

$75 for 3 Hours of Instruction

With the most basic of crochet skills (chain and single crochet stitches) you can make your own fabric rugs out of any textile you like! You will learn how to create your strips, wield a jumbo hook, join your strips, and make a variety of shapes of rugs. Make one for every room in your house, and they're an ideal housewarming gift too! Beginner crochet skills required.

Required Supplies

  • Jumbo (15mm or bigger) crochet hook
  • 5-6 yards of Fabric. We will cut knit fabrics or tear woven fabrics into approximately 1-2" strips in class. Thicker strips make a thicker rug. You can make them ahead of time, if you feel comfortable, or you can wait for class.  (Please choose a fabric that is a mid- to light-weight fabric. No upholstery or thick canvas fabrics.)
  • Scissors

Upcoming Crochet Fabric Rug Workshops

  • Monday - June 24th | 11am-2pm with Laila Grainawi (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Crochet Granny Square Workshop

$80 for 3 Hours of Instruction

Learn how to work a classic granny square, the basis for endless project possibilities! With variations in color combinations, you can make your granny squares look vintage or modern. Granny square projects are ideal stashbusters too! Several methods for joining motifs will be covered. It’s never been so hip to be square!

Prerequisite: Students must be comfortable with their stitches (at least chain, single and double crochet).

Required Supplies

Upcoming Granny Square Workshops 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Intermediate Crochet - Hook Up a Hat

$80 for 3 Hours of Instruction

Once you know your crochet basics, hats make a great next step. In this 3-hour workshop, Cal will show you how to work in the round, from the top down, and design any shape of hat you wish. You don't always need to work from a pattern; understanding this simple formula enables you to crochet hats for any size head, in any gauge!
Prerequisite: Students must be comfortable with their stitches (at least chain, single and double crochet).

Required Supplies

Upcoming Hook Up A Hat Workshops 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Spinning & Felting Classes

learn how to spin your own yarn:

Beginning Spinning - Spindle and Wheel

learn how to needle felt:

Needle Felting Animals - Birds

Needle Felting Animals - Sheep

Needle Felting Jewelry - Strawberry 

Needle Felting Jewelry - Bear Necklace

 

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Beginning Spinning - Spindle & Wheel

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Curious about spinning, but not sure where to start? This course will take you from spindle to wheel- from the history of spinning, to creating yarn for pleasure or production.  The first two hour session will be dedicated to mastering the spindle, discussing the different types of fibers, the difference between Z & S twists and ultimately learning how to spin a single ply yarn. The second session will cover all the spinning wheel basics - like the anatomy of a wheel, treadling, and maintaining balanced yarns with appropriate levels of twist at a faster pace. Plying your yarns, as well as some textured art yarn techniques like thick n' thin and corespinning, will also be included in the final session. 

Required Supplies 

Schacht's Ladybug Spinning Wheels will be provided for the class. 

Upcoming Beginning Spinning Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information. 

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Needle Felting Animals - Birds

$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction

Learn to needle felt! Needle felting is a process using a special felting needle to "sculpt" wool into any form. For this edition of Needle Felting- Animals, we'll be making a sweet hanging little needle felt bird.  You'll learn how to shape, add appendages, and add color to your bird.

This class is recommended for adults, as the needles are very sharp. 

Required Supplies

Foam will be provided for felting in class. 

 Upcoming Needle Felted Bird Classes

  • Sunday - July 14th | 12:30-2:30pm with Nguyen Le (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Needle Felting Animals - Sheep

$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction

Learn to needle felt! Needle felting is a process using a special felting needle to "sculpt" wool into any form. For this edition of Needle Felting- Animals, we'll be making a sweet little sheep to roam around your home. You'll learn how to shape, add appendages, and add color to your lamb.

This class is recommended for adults, as the needles are very sharp. 

Required Supplies

Foam will be provided for felting in class. 

Upcoming Needle Felted Sheep Classes

  • Thursday - June 27th | 6-8pm with Nguyen Le (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Needle Felting Jewelry - Strawberry

$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction

Learn to make felt beads and charms for jewelry! This class is for all levels of needle felters. We'll be starting out with the basic sphere and work into hearts and other fun shapes. You'll learn how to add additional colors and designs to your felted beads, and will be making fabulous statement pieces in no time. In this edition of Needle Felted Jewelry, you'll learn how to create a very sweet little strawberry charm.  Perfect for summer!

Required Supplies

Foam will be provided for felting in class. 

Upcoming Needle Felted Jewelry - Strawberry Classes

  • Saturday - May 18th | 3-5pm with Nguyen Le 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Needle Felting Jewelry - Bear Necklace

$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction

Learn to make felt beads and charms for jewelry! This class is for all levels of needle felters. We'll be starting out with the basic sphere and work into hearts and other fun shapes. You'll learn how to add additional colors and designs to your felted beads, and will be making fabulous statement pieces in no time. In this edition of Needle Felted Jewelry, you'll learn how to create an adorable bear necklace! Makes a great gift.

Required Supplies

Foam will be provided for felting in class. 

Upcoming Needle Felt Jewelry - Bear Necklace Classes

  • Thursday - June 13th | 12:30-2:30pm with Nguyen Le (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Needlework Classes

learn how to needlepoint:

Beginning Needlepoint

Custom Needlepoint Coasters

learn how to cross stitch:

Beginning Cross Stitch - Sweet Home Sweet Sampler

learn how to embroider:

Embroidery Basics - Stitch Dictionary

Custom Monogram Embroidery

Surface Filling Stitches - Summer Lines Sampler

learn sashiko stitching:

Sashiko, Japanese Hand Quilting

Reversible Sashiko Placemats

 

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Beginning Needlepoint

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

This class explores the foundational techniques of needlepoint as well as a few more decorative elements in the form of a small sampler as shown above.  In the first session students will learn about different materials used in needlepoint, how to read a needlepoint chart, and the most essential Continental and Basketweave stitches. Session two teaches four decorative stitches, and discusses finishing options for needlepoint projects. Students will have the option to finish their needlepoint sampler into a pincushion or small pillow!

Required Supplies

Upcoming Beginning Needlepoint Classes 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Custom Needlepoint Coasters

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Explore the basics of needlepoint while making beautiful objects in this beginner/intermediate class. Over the course of three sessions, you will learn basic needlepoint stitches and cover everything you need to know about supplies and materials. You'll have the opportunity to design your own simple needlepoint pattern and see your designs come to life in these stunning, simple, and textural coasters. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Custom Coaster Classes 

  • Wednesdays - July 17th, 24th and 31st | 6:30-8:30pm with Whitney Crutchfield (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Cross Stitch - Sweet Home Sweet Sampler

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Learn the basics of cross stitch while making a super sweet piece for your home. We'll cover counted cross stitch fabrics, how to read and transfer patterns, and all the basic stitches you'll need to make your own version of Purl Soho's Sweet Home Sweet sampler and for all your future cross stitch projects. A perfect class for beginners looking to pick up a new set of skills, as well as for more experienced stitchers looking for dedicated time to make a classic, fun piece. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Cross Stitch Sampler Classes

  • Thursdays - July 11th and 18th | 6-8pm with Jessica Marquez (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

 

 

 

 

Embroidery Basics - Stitch Dictionary

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

This beginner’s hand embroidery class will get you stitching right away! We’ll cover the basics of embroidery; all the tools and materials needed, as well as a great variety of hand embroidery stitches. You’ll create a lovely stitch dictionary that is not only decorative, but also a useful reference for your future embroidery projects. Please Note: Embroidery is addictive and you just might find yourself hooked!

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Stitch Dictionary Classes

  • Tuesdays - June 25th and July 2nd | 6-8pm with Jessica Marquez (1 spot remaining as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Custom Monogram Embroidery

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

This embroidery class is great for beginners and intermediate embroidery lovers.  We'll go over the basics of embroidery, a handful of beautiful simple stitches that you'll be able to use in lots of projects to come, and cover one the trickiest parts of embroidery- transferring patterns. Together we'll customize a pattern just for you! You'll leave with a sweet finished monogramed embroidery piece. 

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Custom Monogram Classes

  • Thursdays - August 8th and 15th | 6-8pm with Jessica Marquez (7 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Surface Filling Stitches - Summer Lines Sampler

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

This class, which is perfect for beginners or those wishing to brush the dust off of a forgotten pastime, will go over the basics of embroidery and go on to cover nine decorative stitches.  Using a variety of threads, from six strand floss to fluffy crewel thread and even knitting yarns, you'll customize this printed sampler with your own color and texture choices.  You'll leave with your sampler and an arsenal of stitches that can be used to embellish your next project.  

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Summer Lines Sampler Classes

  • Wednesdays - June 19th and 26th | 6-8pm with Rebecca Ringquist (4 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

 

 

 

 

Sashiko, Japanese Hand Quilting

$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction

Explore punchy geometric stitching by creating your own Sashiko sampler.  Running stitches are the basis of this ancient Japanese Hand Quilting technique. Learn how to thread your needle, and the traditional method for stitching up the pre-printed, wash-away patterns.  Your Sashiko sampler is perfectly sized for turning into pillows, or creating a graphic wall hanging. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Sashiko Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Reversible Sashiko Placemats

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Celebrate beautiful simplicity as you learn Sashiko, a Japanese decorative hand-stitching method. You will learn how to choose materials, how to thread your needle, and how to mark your own pattern, all while refreshing your machine-stitching skills in this project-based class. By the end of this two-session class, you'll be well on your way to finishing a set of stunning and functional place mats.

Required Supplies

To make a set of four 18-inch by 14-inch placemats:

Tools:

If you'd like to make a different amount of placemats, you will get 1 mat per 1/2 yard of of fabric and 2 mats per package of Sashiko thread.

Upcoming Reversible Sashiko Placemat Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Sewing & Pattern Making Classes

brand new to machine sewing? take:

 Beginning Machine Sewing - Quick Liberty Scarf 

 Beginning Machine Sewing - Adjustable Apron 

 Beginning Machine Sewing - Reversible Tote 

learn home decor sewing:

 Home Decor Sewing Series - Lap Duvet

learn how to sew from a pattern:

One Day Sewing: Newborn Kimono

 One Day Sewing: A-Line Skirt 

Weekend Immersion: Shift Dress

draft your own sewing patterns:

Weekend Immersion: Shift Dress

 Pattern Making Simplified: A-Line Skirt & Shift Dress 

 

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Beginning Machine Sewing - Quick Liberty Scarf

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

In this introductory course you will learn the basics of machine sewing and create a lovely lightweight, double sided scarf! This experience will familiarize you with simple, yet elegant, techniques of machine sewing that will lead your way to more advanced machine sewing projects. 

No prior sewing experience required. Please come prepared with supplies and fabric pre-washed.

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Quick Liberty Scarf Classes

  • Thursdays - July 25th & August 1st | 6:30-8:30pm with Tracey Toole (4 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Machine Sewing - Adjustable Apron

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Create a rugged, adjustable apron for both of you to use in the kitchen. It's big enough to be worn by a tall guy but can easily be folded up to fit a smaller gal. In this class you will learn how to read a pattern, cut your fabric, finish your seams cleanly, when to use zig zag stitching, how to make a pocket and create adjustable ties. No prior sewing machine experience is necessary.

Please have all your supplies prepared and your fabric washed before the start of the first session.

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Adjustable Apron Classes

  • Fridays - June 14th and 21st | 5-8pm with Cassandra Thoreson (3 spots available as of 6/12/13)
  • Mondays - July 15th, 22nd and 29th | 6:30-8:30pm with Tracey Toole (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Beginning Machine Sewing - Reversible Tote

$225 for 9 Hours of Instruction

This class presents an introduction to sewing by machine for the very beginner. Students will make a simple, reversible tote bag with a magnetic snap. We will learn essential sewing vocabulary, how to properly thread and sew with the machine, the best way to accurately measure and cut fabric, how to follow a simple pattern and other fundamental sewing skills. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

All supplies can be purchased at Purl. Please make sure you have your supplies prepared before the first session.

Required Supplies

Please wash and press your fabric for your tote, prior to the first session.

  Upcoming Beginning Machine Sewing Classes

  • Saturdays - July 13th, 20th and 27th | 10am-1pm with Cassandra Thoreson (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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One Day Sewing: Newborn Kimono

$125 for 5 Hours of Instruction 

Learn how to sew an adorable Newborn Kimono in our one day workshop. The Kimono's construction is very simple but with attention to important details, it doesn’t take long to sew, but it will last a lifetime! This class will cover sewing from a pattern, working with bias tape, creating French seams, and even learning the proper way to hand sew snaps. You will also learn sewing machine basics like how to thread and wind a bobbin, and apply a variety of stitches - perfect for a beginner. No prior sewing experience required. 

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Newborn Kimono Workshop

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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One-Day Sewing: A-Line Skirt

$175 for 6 Hours of Instruction

Make a skirt in one day! In this class, Cal will show you how to cut from a pattern and sew a classic, flattering A-line skirt. You will learn how to sew darts, seams and seam finishes, hems, invisible zippers and bias-tape facings, all of the elements you need to begin making your own clothes. The pattern will be provided*. Students should be at least "advanced beginner" level, and must have a basic knowledge of how to use the sewing machine before taking this class. We will take a 15-minute break halfway through the class, so please bring a snack or lunch. 
*Note: We will be working from pre-made patterns in this class. If you'd like to create your own pattern, designed to fit your body type, you may wish to take the Patternmaking Simplified: A-line Skirt & Shift Dress Class, where you will learn pattern drafting. Please have your supplies ready in advance.

Required Supplies

Tools -

 Upcoming A-line Skirt Workshops

  • Sunday - June 23rd | 11am-5pm with Cal Patch (3 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Weekend Immersion: Shift Dress

$275 for 10 Hours of Instruction

In this weekend-long class, you'll learn how to draft a pattern (using your own measurements) for a classic shift dress, make a muslin to test the fit, alter the pattern, and then sew a real dress with an invisible zipper! Students must have some sewing experience and be comfortable using a sewing machine.

Required Supplies

Tools -

Upcoming Weekend Immersion: Shift Dress Classes

  • Saturday and Sunday - May 4th & 5th | 11am-4pm each day with Cal Patch (SOLD OUT as of 4/25/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Pattern Making Simplified: A-line Skirt & Shift Dress

$125 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Have you always wanted to make your OWN sewing patterns? It's not as hard as you think to use your own measurements to draft patterns made to fit YOUR body.

In this all-day workshop, Cal will show you two projects using techniques from her book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes. We'll begin with an A-line skirt and then proceed to a sleeveless shift dress*. With this foundation you can go on to making all kinds of garments, and a whole new wardrobe!

*Note: We will not be sewing in this class, but some sewing experience is helpful to get the most out of the information.

Please have your supplies prepared in advance.

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Pattern Making Workshops

  • Saturday - June 22nd | 2-6pm with Cal Patch (4 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Home Decor Sewing Series - Lap Duvet

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction 

Born out of cool spring nights and chilly toes, the cuddly Lap Duvet has become one of our favorite fast projects. It’s a perfect way to highlight a unique fabric, and its simple construction makes it a total snap to sew! It’s also a great gift for so many occasions, a housewarming, a wedding, or even a baby shower!
This is an intermediate level class. Students should have basic machine sewing knowledge before enrolling in this class. 

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Lap Duvet Classes

  • Wednesdays - August 7th and 14th | 6:30-8:30pm with Tracey Toole (4 spots available as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quilting & Appliqué Classes

brand new to patchwork and piecing? take:

Patchwork Basics - Hand Piecing

Patchwork Basics - Machine Piecing

learn how to make classic quilt blocks:

Quilt Blocks - Courthouse Steps

Quilt Blocks - Flying Geese

Quilt Blocks - Churn Dash

learn quilt finishing techniques:

Hand Quilting Workshop

Quilt Binding Workshop

learn how to appliqué:

Hand Appliqué

 

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Patchwork Basics - Hand Piecing

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

A short and sweet introduction to hand sewing for traditional patchwork quilts in two lessons. Learn how to draft a pattern, make templates, as well as tips and tricks for sewing quilt blocks together. Students need no previous hand sewing experience, and will make several quilt blocks in class - the beginnings of a larger quilt or enough to make a small patchwork pillow.

Required Supplies

 Upcoming Hand Piecing Classes 

  • Sunday - July 21st | 12:30-5pm with Cassandra Thoreson (NEW! as of 6/12/13)  *There will be a 30 minute break during this one day workshop, so feel free to bring lunch or a snack!
  • Thursdays - August 22nd and 29th | 6-8pm with Cassandra Thoreson (NEW! as of 6/12/13)

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Patchwork Basics - Machine Piecing

$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction

A workshop for students who want a quick and simple introduction to the essentials of piecing quilt tops. This class will cover rotary cutting and all of the essential sewing skills for creating patchwork by machine.  Students should have basic machine sewing experience - all work will be done in class, no sewing machine is required at home. 

Required Supplies

optional, but recommended:

 Upcoming Machine Piecing Classes 

  • Tuesdays - July 16th, 23rd & 30th | 6-8pm with Cassandra Thoreson (5 spots available as of 6/12/13) 

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Quilt Blocks - Courthouse Steps

$75 for 3 Hours of Instruction

Learn how to create a traditional quilt block called "Courthouse Steps" which takes its name from the stepped pattern it makes. This block is a variation of a log cabin block, but it's pieced in a slightly different manner. 
This project is very open in terms of materials, and it's a great way to experiment with color, and to create light and shadow effects. Students will work on their rotary cutting and precision piecing skills while learning variations on this fun, traditional block pattern. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Courthouse Steps Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Quilt Blocks - Flying Geese

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

The Flying Geese design is a beautiful traditional quilt pattern made up of centered triangles surrounded by two corner triangles. The evocative name comes from the center triangle's shape which ends up looking like a flock of geese flying in a V formation. Flying geese can be used alone, as in the mini quilt, or incorporated into borders or other quilt patterns and designs. Students will practice their machine piecing and rotary cutting skills with this pattern, mastering triangles during the course of this workshop. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Flying Geese Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

 

 

 

 

Quilt Blocks - Churn Dash

$125 for 5 Hours of Instruction

The churn dash pattern incorporates the two basic building blocks of quiltmaking - squares and triangles, into one classic block pattern. This is a great project if you've just started quilting and want to try your hand at a slightly more complicated block. The contrasts between the shapes creates play between the foreground and background, and secondary patterns are formed at the intersection of the blocks. The fun is in the color play for this block, and variations are unlimited. Students will learn techniques for making triangles and tips on precise machine piecing. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Churn Dash Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Hand Quilting Workshop

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

A one day, intensive workshop on the basics and finer points of hand quilting. Hand quilting holds the three layers of a quilt together, but also adds so much more. Design, texture and dimension are added to the quilt during quilting. Spend an afternoon learning how to hand quilt - several different methods for marking a quilt top will be covered.

Required Supplies

Upcoming Hand Quilting Workshops

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Quilt Binding Workshop 

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Learn your way around binding a quilt in this one session workshop. There are different methods for finishing the edges of your quilt, and this workshop will cover several - focusing on the most popular method of attaching separate straight grain and bias strips. Learn how to perfectly miter corners, cut and attach bias binding, and neatly wrap up the edges of your quilts. Basic rotary cutting and machine sewing skills required. 

Required Supplies

Upcoming Quilt Binding Workshops

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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Hand Appliqué

$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction

Join us for a two session class and learn the basics of hand appliqué.  Working with a simple flower pattern, students will learn pattern placement techniques and the classic appliqué stitch.  This class is a great introduction to the essentials of appliqué, a versatile technique that can be used to embellish any textile project, from quilts and tote bags to children's clothes.

All supplies can be purchased at Purl! Please make sure you have your supplies prepared before the start of the first session.

Required Supplies

*While any fabric can be used for backgrounds, please avoid linen or linen-blends and double-gauze fabrics in your choices for appliqué fabrics. Quilt-weight fabrics are ideal for hand appliqué.

Upcoming Hand Appliqué Classes

Please call Purl Soho at 212.420.8796 (12-6pm Sat-Sun & 12-7pm Mon-Fri) to sign up for this class, or send us an email for additional information.

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About Our Teachers

Cassandra Thoreson

Cal Patch

Jill Draper

Rebecca Ringquist

Jessica Marquez

Nguyen Le

Whitney Crutchfield

Laila Grainawi

Alyson Fortner

Sophia Lehman

Tracey Toole

Michele Wang

 

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Cassandra Thoreson

Cassandra Thoreson is a textile and fiber artist who is inspired by innovation everywhere she finds it.  She has been teaching in the NYC area for 19 years. She has lectured in Manhattan and Long Island, and conducted workshops at the Brooklyn Museum in her mission to share her love for handwork and the textile arts.

For the past 5 years, she has devoted her teaching time exclusively to Purl, where she loves to help her students experiment with their ideas and creativity.  All of her classes include projects custom-designed for her students. In her spare time she spins, knits, sews, makes quilts, and loves to play with color and design.

Cassandra teaches:  Beginning Machine Sewing - Reversible Tote, Hand Appliqué, Patchwork Basics - Machine Piecing, Patchwork Basics - Hand Piecing, Hand Quilting Workshop, Quilt Binding Workshop, Quilt Blocks - Flying Geese, Quilt Blocks- Courthouse Steps, Quilt Blocks - Churn Dash and more!

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Cal Patch

Cal Patch has been a maker since she was a Girl Scout in the seventies. She sews, crochets, spins, embroiders, knits, prints, makes patterns, dyes… hence the name of her label: "hodge podge". Cal has taught all of these subjects for the past ten years, and loves showing people new skills. After seventeen years of being a New York City dweller, Cal recently relocated to the Catskills where she is becoming a crafty farmer. Her first book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified, is out now from Potter Craft. You can see what she’s up to at http://hodgepodgefarm.net.

Cal teaches: One Day Sewing: A-line Skirt, Pattern Making Simplified: A-line Skirt and Shift Dress Patterns, and Weekend Immersion - Shift Dress.

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Jill Draper

Jill Draper has always been a magpie, collecting sparkly bits, buttons & string.  Jill makes things as a way to use up all those collected bits, and thinks everyone should be able to make something.  To further this cause she has taught hundreds of people to knit and won’t stop until every person has at least one hand made garment in their closet.  Jill’s hand knitting patterns, articles & tutorials have been published in books & magazines.  You may find Jill’s artwork on albums or outfits and can always find her hand dyed yarn & original patterns at http://jilldraper.com 

Jill teaches: Intro to Cable Knitting - Gigantic Cable Scarf, Intro to Double Knitting - Sprout Cowl and Intermediate Sock Knitting - Fraternal Knee Socks. 

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 Rebecca Ringquist

Rebecca Ringquist is a Brooklyn-based visual artist and designer. Her stitched drawings on fabric explore issues of identity through thinly veiled metaphors utilizing old fashioned imagery and double entendres. She learned how to embroider in college in a feminist art history class, and has been inspired by the history of American needlework ever since. Approaching the technique of embroidery as a way of drawing, Ringquist has taught hundreds of people new ways of making marks on fabric through classes and workshops around the country.

Her design company, Dropcloth, sells Ringquist’s hand drawn designs that are printed as embroidery patterns, all ready to hoop and sew.

In 2005, Rebecca was awarded an Illinois Arts Council Fellowship. Her work has since been exhibited at the Hyde Park Art Center, The California Polytechnic University, ARC Gallery, Fraction Workspace, Northern Illinois University, The Textile Art Center in Brooklyn, Packer Schopf Gallery, Pop tArt Gallery, and the Museum of Art and Design in NYC.

Ringquist earned her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Fiber and Material Studies department where she subsequently taught for seven years before moving to Brooklyn in 2011. She teaches, lectures and exhibits nationally.

You can see more of Rebecca's work on her: Blog, Website, Etsy Shop.

Rebecca teaches: Surface Filling Stitches - Summer Lines Sampler.

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Jessica Marquez

Jessica Marquez is a Californian loving life in Brooklyn, NY. She is the maker behind Miniature Rhino, her full time creative job and obsession. Her embroideries have graced the pages of InStyle Magazine, Bust Magazine, Daily Candy NY and countless lovely blogs! A self-taught, passionate embroideress, Jessica loves to teach, but when she’s not working needle and thread she likes to explore NY, eat vegan treats, bake, rescue street cats, plan her next travel adventure, and of course, craft. You can also find her on her blog, twitter, flickr, and etsy shop.

Jessica teaches: Embroidery Basics - Stitch Dictionary, Custom Monogram Embroidery and Beginning Cross Stitch - Sweet Home Sweet Sampler. 

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Nguyen Le

Nguyen Le is a Lancaster, PA native knitting out of her pockets in Brooklyn, NY for the past 3 years now.  She knits, felts, sews, and is always excited to create with any new material/technique.  Nguyen has been crafting since grade school. She loves teaching, and enjoys seeing all of the fun creations her students dream up.

Nguyen is the designer and maker behind KnitKnit – her full time occupation making witty knitted and felted accessories.  Her work has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show, Interweave Felt Magazine, Knitscene Magazine, mentioned on a number of design blogs, and sold in boutiques, galleries, and museum shops throughout the US.  You can find her work at www.knitknitknits.com.

When she’s not crafting, she enjoys experimental baking, gulping down tea, and discovering the wonderful gems of NYC. 

Nguyen teaches: Needle Felting - Animals, Needle Felting - Jewelry and Needle Felting- Fossil Stones.

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Whitney Crutchfield

Whitney Crutchfield's love of textiles began around age four when she completed her first sewing project: a reversible peasant skirt for Barbie. While her tastes have changed slightly since then, her deep appreciation for textiles and the ways in which they are made have remained.

Whitney is from small-town Michigan, spent several years in Colorado where she earned a MFA in fibers, and finally landed in Brooklyn a little over a year ago. She spends time in her Brooklyn studio, where she designs and hand-screenprints textiles for interiors and home goods. When she's not in the studio playing with color and string and cloth, she works as a freelance crafter and designer at Martha Stewart.

Whitney loves helping people discover new talents and creative joys, and finds inspiration in the enthusiasm of her students.

Whitney teaches: Beginning Needlepoint, Custom Needlepoint Coasters, Sashiko - Japanese Hand Quilting and Reversible Sashiko Placemats.

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Laila Grainawi

Laila Grainawi is fiber artist with a strong love of textures. When she's not coordinating all the classes & events here at Purl Soho, she is stirring the dyepots and creating handmade treasures from scratch for her small shop, Lai Grai.

Laila has always dabbled in the arts from a young age. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, with two engineers for parents, which founded her strong desire to learn about how things work.  She learned how to knit while she was in college at Maryland Institute College of Art, where she graduated with a BFA in Interdisciplinary Sculpture.

While studying art, she became completely hooked on the artisian hand skills required to make beautiful and functional pieces.  With the ability to spin her own yarn, dye her own fibers, drum card and process the fleeces from the sheep herself, it is oh-so-difficult to choose only one fiber art love!

Her work has been featured in the book The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn, Knit Today Magazine, Venus Zine and many more wonderful publications + blogs!

Laila teaches: Adv. Beg. Crochet - Fabric Rug, and Beginning Spinning - Spindle & Wheel. 

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Alyson Fortner

Alyson is the daughter of two artists and has enjoyed crafting since her early years in sunny California. Her grandma taught her how to knit at a very young age and she has loved expanding her skills into the crochet world.  When she's not stitching, she is seeing theatre all over the city and working on some theatrical projects of her own.  She also loves singing show tunes and finding enjoyment in the small things of life.

Alyson teaches: Beginning Crochet - Fruity Trivet. 

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Sophia Lehman

Sophia is a native of Boston, whose passion for handmade crafts began with lanyard and folded bubble gum wrapper bracelets at the age of 8.  Her commitment to learning new crafts and skills naturally led her to Purl Soho, where she is both a teacher and an employee.  She is passionate about teaching, and self-taught in everything from Origami to Quilting.  She has learned advanced knitting techniques and secrets from both Jared Flood and Cookie A.  When she is not teaching, or crafting, she is rescuing neglected craft projects and reference books from thrift stores throughout the tri-state area. 

Sophia teaches: Beginning Knitting - Basic Scarf, Advanced Beginning Knitting - Big Herringbone Cowl, Beginning Circular Knitting - White Caps Cowl, Beginning Cable Knitting - Chunky Cable Hat, Intro to Colorwork - Little Fair Isle Hat, Intro to Short Rows - Bandana Cowl, Intermediate Knitting - Brioche Cowl, Intermediate Knitting - Big Snowy Owl and more!

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Tracey Toole

After receiving her BA in English Literature, Tracey Toole studied fashion design while working at Columbia Sportswear in Portland, Oregon. She has worked in the NYC garment industry designing men's and women's sportswear since 2001. She currently freelances in men's design, teaches private and group sewing classes, designs and manufactures her own line of totes, house linens and pet accessories. Tracey also works at Purl Soho.  Her favorite fabric to sew with is woven vintage fabrics. In her free time, she volunteers with animal rescue. Check out Tracey's blog and shop.

Tracey teaches: Beginning Machine Sewing - Adjustable Apron, Beginning Machine Sewing - Quick Liberty Scarf, Home Decor Sewing Series - Lap Duvet, Home Decor Sewing Series - Setting the Table, One Day Sewing: Newborn Kimono, and more!

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 Michele Wang

Michele Wang is a NYC-based freelance knitwear designer and self-admitted wool-a-holic.  It was in 2006 that Michele felt compelled to order a "How to Knit" DVD and marched into Purl Soho for her first set of supplies.  Since then Michele has had patterns featured in Vogue Knitting, Knit Noro: 30 Designs in Living Color, Quince & Co. and is a member of the In-house Design Team at Brooklyn Tweed.  You can keep up with her work at her blog: www.mishi2x.com 

Michele teaches: Beginning Circular Knitting - Fade Hat and Intro to Chart Reading- Novak Shawl. 

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Upcoming Classes by Start Date


JUNE
Beginning Knitting - Basic Scarf
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Saturdays - June 1st, 8th and 15th | 12:30-2:30pm with Nikki Stadler

Beginning Machine Sewing - Reversible Tote
$225 for 9 Hours of Instruction / Saturdays - June 1st, 8th & 15th | 3-6pm with Cassandra Thoreson
 
Quilt Blocks - Churn Dash
$125 for 5 Hours of Instruction / Sundays - June 2nd and 9th | 12:30-3pm with Cassandra Thoreson

Beginning Sock Knitting - Baby Socks 
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Mondays - June 3rd, 10th and 17th | 6-8pm with Hollis Maloney

Beginning Spinning - Spindle and Wheel
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Tuesdays - June 4th, 11th and 18th | 5-7pm with Laila Grainawi

Quilt Blocks - Flying Geese
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Wednesdays - June 5th and 12th | 6-8pm with Cassandra Thoreson

Finishing Knits Workshop
$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction / Thursday - June 6th | 6-8pm with Hollis Maloney

Needle Felting Jewelry - Bear Necklace
$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction / Thursday - June 13th | 12:30-2:30pm with Nguyen Le

Intermediate Knitting - Knit Hedgehogs
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - June 13th, 20th and 27th | 10am-12pm with Alyson Fortner

Surface Filling Stitches - Summer Lines Sampler
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Wednesdays - June 19th and 26th | 6-8pm with Rebecca Ringquist
 
Patternmaking Simplified: A-Line Skirt & Shift Dress
$125 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Saturday - June 22nd | 2-6pm with Cal Patch
 
One-Day Sewing: A-Line Skirt
$175 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Sunday - June 23rd | 11am-5pm with Cal Patch

Crochet Fabric Rug Workshop
$75 for 3 Hours of Instruction / Monday - June 24th | 11am-2pm with Laila Grainawi
 
Beginning Embroidery - Stitch Dictionary
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Tuesdays - June 25th and July 2nd | 6-8pm with Jessica Marquez

Needle Felting Animals - Sheep
$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction / Thursday - June 27th | 6-8pm with Nguyen Le

Beginning Circular Knitting - Fade Hat
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Saturday - June 29th | 12:30-4:30pm with Michele Wang

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JULY

Beginning Needlepoint
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Mondays - July 1st and 8th | 6:30-8:30pm with Whitney Crutchfield

Beginning Knitting - Basic Scarf
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Tuesdays - July 2nd, 9th, 16th | 7-9pm with Sophia Lehman

Beginning Machine Sewing - Reversible Tote
$225 for 9 Hours of Instruction / Saturdays - July 13th, 20th & 27th | 10am-1pm with Cassandra Thoreson

Intermediate Knitting - Silken Short Row Sweater
$200 for 8 Hours of Instruction / Saturdays - July 13th, 20th, 27th & August 3rd | 2-4pm with Nikki Stadler

Beginning Cross Stitch - Sweet Home Sweet Sampler
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - July 11th and 18th | 6-8pm with Jessica Marquez

Needle Felting Animals - Birds
$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction / Sunday - July 14th | 12:30-2:30pm with Nguyen Le

Sashiko, Japanese Hand Quilting
$50 for 2 Hours of Instruction / Sunday - July 14th | 3-5pm with Whitney Crutchfield

Beginning Machine Sewing - Adjustable Apron
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Mondays - July 15th, 22nd & 29th | 6:30-8:30pm with Tracey Toole

Patchwork Basics - Machine Piecing
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Tuesdays - July 16th, 23rd & 30th | 6-8pm with Cassandra Thoreson

Patchwork Basics - Hand Piecing
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Sunday - July 21st | 12:30-5pm with Cassandra Thoreson

Custom Needlepoint Coasters
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Wednesdays - July 17th, 24th & 31st | 6:30-8:30pm with Whitney Crutchfield

Beginning Machine Sewing - Quick Liberty Scarf
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - July 25th & August 1st | 6:30-8:30pm with Tracey Toole

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AUGUST 

Intro to Colorwork - Little Fair Isle Hat
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - August 1st and 8th | 7-9pm with Sophia Lehman

Beginning Knitting - Basic Scarf
$150 for 6 Hours of Instruction / Tuesdays - August 6th, 13th and 20th | 6-8pm with Sophia Lehman

Home Decor Sewing Series - Lap Duvet
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Wednesdays - August 7th and 14th | 6:30-8:30pm with Tracey Toole
 
Custom Monogram Embroidery
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - August 8th and 15th | 6-8pm with Jessica Marquez

Intro to Chart Reading - Novak Shawl
$125 for 5 Hours of Instruction / Saturday - August 10th | 12:30-5:30pm with Michele Wang

Patchwork Basics - Hand Piecing
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - August 22nd and 29th | 6-8pm with Cassandra Thoreson

Beginning Cable Knitting - Chunky Cable Hat
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Thursdays - August 22nd and 29th | 7-9pm with Sophia Lehman

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OCTOBER

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NOVEMBER

Intro to Cable Knitting - Gigantic Cable Scarf
$80 for 3 Hours of Instruction / Saturday - November 16th | 11am-2pm with Jill Draper

Intro to Double Knitting - Sprout Cowl
$100 for 4 Hours of Instruction / Sunday - November 17th | 11am-3pm with Jill Draper

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